National Park · Canada
Elk Island National Park
Elk Island National Park is a national park in Canada, covering 47,938 acres (19,400 ha), established in 1913.
National Park · Canada
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 47,938 acres (19,400 ha) |
| Established | 1913 |
| Coordinates | 53.6144° N, 112.8660° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Elk Island National Park
Elk Island National Park is a national park in Alberta, Canada, that played an important part in the conservation of the plains bison. The park is administered by the Parks Canada Agency. This "island of conservation" is 35 km (22 mi) east of Edmonton, along the Yellowhead Highway, which goes through the park. It is Canada's eighth smallest in area but largest fully enclosed national park, with an area of 194 km2 (75 mi2).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Edmonton International Airport (YEG) · Edmonton, Canada · 36.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Elk Island National Park?
Elk Island National Park is in Canada (53.6144° N, 112.8660° W).
When was Elk Island National Park established?
Elk Island National Park was established in 1913, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Elk Island National Park?
Elk Island National Park covers 47,938 acres (19,400 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1331433 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk_Island_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).