Cross Lake Provincial Park

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Cross Lake Provincial Park
Location of Cross Lake Provincial Park in Alberta
Location	Alberta, Canada
Nearest city	Athabasca, Westlock
Coordinates	54°38′17″N 113°48′52″W / 54.63806, -113.81444
Area	27.7 km² (10.7 sq mi)
Established	November 22, 1955
Governing body	Alberta Community Development

Cross Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada, located 62 km (39 mi) west from Athabasca and 57 km (35 mi) north of Westlock.

The park is situated at an elevation of 655 m (2,149 ft) and has a surface of 27.7 km² (10.7 sq mi). It completely surrounds Steele Lake. It was established on November 22, 1955 and is maintained by Alberta Community Development.

Contents 1 Activities 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Activities

The following activities are available in the park:^[1]

• Birdwatching (white-throated sparrows, ruffed grouse, warbler, osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons, bohemian waxwings, pine grosbeaks and white-winged crossbills)
• Camping
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Cross-country skiing (7 kilometers (4 mi) of non-groomed trails)
• Fishing and ice fishing
• Hiking
• Horseshoes
• Power boating
• Swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing

[edit] See also

• List of Alberta provincial parks
• List of Canadian provincial parks
• List of National Parks of Canada

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. Cross Lake Provincial Park. Retrieved on 2007-07-15.

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Coordinates: 54°38′17″N 113°48′52″W / 54.63806, -113.81444 (Cross Lake Provincial Park)