William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Provincial park in Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William A. Switzer Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada.
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William A. Switzer Provincial Park | |
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Location of William A. Switzer Provincial Park in Alberta | |
Location | Yellowhead County, Alberta Canada |
Nearest city | Hinton |
Coordinates | 53°30′N 117°48′W |
Area | 93 km2 (36 sq mi) |
Established | December 22, 1958 |
Governing body | Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
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It is located on both sides of the Bighorn Highway, between Grande Cache and Hinton. Various campgrounds are maintained on the shores of Gregg Lake, Cache Lake, Blue Lake and Jarvis Lake.
This park is situated within the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, at an elevation of 1,150 m (3,770 ft) to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) and has a surface of 93 km2 (36 sq mi). It was established on December 22, 1958 and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. The park is named after former provincial Member of the Legislative Assembly William Switzer.