Pembina River Provincial Park

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Pembina River Provincial Park
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Pembina River Provincial Park
Location of Pembina River Provincial Park in Alberta
Location of Pembina River Provincial Park in Alberta
Location Canada
Nearest city Entwistle, Evansburg
Coordinates 53°36′33″N 114°59′58″W / 53.60917, -114.99944
Area 191 km²
Established September 21, 1953
Governing body Alberta Community Development

Pembina River Provincial Park is a provincial park in central Alberta, Canada.

Pembina River gorge
Pembina River gorge

It is located between the towns of Entwistle and Evansburg, a short distance from the Yellowhead Highway. The short 16A highway spur crosses the southern edge of the park, which is developed along the gorges of the Pembina River. The gorges cut in sandstone reach 62m in height, and were formed during the glaciation.

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[edit] Activities

Birding and camping are the most common activities in the park.[1] Water related sports like fishing and canoeing are also popular.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. Activities in Pembina River Provincial Park. Retrieved on 2007-07-22.

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Coordinates: 53°36′18″N 114°59′57″W / 53.605, -114.99917 (Pembina River Provincial Park)

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