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Elk River Provincial Recreation Area

elk river

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 28 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
2.5h · 186 km
drive from calgary
3.4h · 253 km
drive from vancouver
8.5h · 637 km

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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 elk river. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about elk river

how far is elk river from edmonton?
Elk River Provincial Recreation Area is 186 km from Edmonton — approximately a 2.5-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of elk river.

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

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