Big Island Provincial Park

Big Island Provincial Park – Established in Spring 2023

Alberta’s government is working with Enoch Cree Nation and the City of Edmonton to establish Big Island Provincial Park in southwest Edmonton in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. This extraordinary park will be an area where Albertans can experience the benefits of exploring the river valley now and for generations to come.



Current Status

Planning and engagement is underway with the City of Edmonton and Enoch Cree Nation through a tri-government partnership. Provincial grants of $300,000 are supporting an ecological assessment and traditional land use study in 2021.

These studies will inform sustainable recreation opportunities for the future park, while making sure Indigenous rights are respected and sensitive habitat and wildlife are protected.

Consultation with the public and Indigenous communities is being planned for 2022, and the establishment of the park is targeted for 2023.


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Source: https://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/news-events/big-island-provincial-park/