Eagle Point Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Eagle Point Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Eagle Point Provincial Park
Location of Eagle Point
Provincial Park in central Alberta
Location Alberta  Canada
Nearest cityDrayton Valley
Coordinates53°14′40″N 114°52′28″W / 53.244547°N 114.874352°W / 53.244547; -114.874352
Area1,962 ha (4,850 acres)
EstablishedAugust 29, 2007
Governing bodyAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Eagle Point Provincial Park is a provincial park in central Alberta, Canada. It is located along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River within Brazeau County to the east and northeast of the Town of Drayton Valley.[1] Recreation in Eagle Point Provincial Park include, Canoeing, Biking, Hiking, and Fishing.[2] Animals within the park include Pine Martens, River Otters, North American beaver, American Black Bear, Belted Kingfisher, Osprey, Great Grey Owl, and Mule Deer.[3]

Eagle Point was officially designated as a provincial park by an order in council on August 29, 2007.[4] The designation involved the protection of 1,962 ha (4,850 acres) of land.[4]

References

  1. "Plan Showing Eagle Point Provincial Park" (PDF). Government of Alberta. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  2. "Recreation - Eagle Point Provincial Park | Alberta Parks".
  3. "Wildlife Viewing".
  4. 1 2 "O.C. 369/2007". Government of Alberta. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
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