Shrubby Cinquefoil

Shrubby Cinquefoil

Why would indigenous people put the dried leaves of the Shrubby Cinquefoil on the tip of their arrows?

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What to Do

Top Ten Must Sees and Dos

In no particular order, the top ten must see and dos of the Park are: 

 

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Eyes to the Starry Skies!  

Watch the starry skies in the Dark Sky Preserve (Saskatchewan and Alberta) 

Lookouts!

Hike to the lookout at Bald Butte (Saskatchewan) or watch the sunset at Horseshoe Canyon (Alberta)

 Battle Creek Road

Beautiful Drive! 

Drive through the Park (note: road impassable when wet!) on the Battle Creek Road (Alberta and Saskatchewan)  

 Fort Walsh

History! 

Take in a tour at Fort Walsh and Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Sites, where kids can become North West Mounted Police recruits!

Fishing

Fishing!

Check out world class fly fishing in Battle Creek (Saskatchewan-West Block) or go fishing at Reesor Lake (Alberta)

 Swimming
Swimming! 

Lounge around at the swimming pool (Saskatchewan-Centre Block) or spend a hot day on the sand and playing in the water (Alberta and Saskatchewan)

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Water Sports!

Canoe in one of the many lakes (Saskatchewan and Alberta)

 

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Golfing!

Go golfing or mini golfing (Alberta and Saskatchewan)
 

Winter Trails

Hit the Trails!

 Go for a hike in the summer or a cross country ski in the winter! (Saskatchewan and Alberta)
 

Programs for you!

Join one of the many interpretive programs and check out our special events!