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big island

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Park. 79 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
0.2h · 15 km
drive from calgary
3.6h · 268 km
drive from vancouver
10.7h · 803 km

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hotel nearby
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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to big island. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about big island

how far is big island from edmonton?
Big Island Provincial Park is 15 km from Edmonton — approximately a 0.2-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at big island?
Peak season at Big Island Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of big island.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from alberta parks + open sources

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Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

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