Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park (92.5 km)
Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, located near Trochu, Alberta, offers scenic views of the Red Deer River Valley, a landscape shaped by glacial activity. The park is home to over 150 bird species, including peregrine falcons, turkey vultures, American white pelicans, great blue herons, red-eyed vireos, least flycatchers, American goldfinches, spotted towhees, common yellowthroats, and various species of warblers. Visitors can hike informal trails through badlands and native grasslands, with the chance to see wildlife such as white-tailed deer and moose. A hand boat launch provides access to the river for canoeing from May to September. Keep in mind that the valley can get very hot, especially in summer, so be prepared for high temperatures. The park is day-use only, with picnic sites available, and access is limited to dry weather due to slippery road conditions when wet.
Access: Head 50 km east of Innisfail on Hwy 590, south on Hwy 21, then 15 km east on Township Rd 352, and north on Range Rd 214 to the end.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, located near Trochu, Alberta, offers scenic views of the Red Deer River Valley, a landscape shaped by glacial activity. The park is home to over 150 bird species, including peregrine falcons, turkey vultures, American white pelicans, great blue herons, red-eyed vireos, least flycatchers, American goldfinches, spotted towhees, common yellowthroats, and various species of warblers. Visitors can hike informal trails through badlands and native grasslands, with the chance to see wildlife such as white-tailed deer and moose. A hand boat launch provides access to the river for canoeing from May to September. Keep in mind that the valley can get very hot, especially in summer, so be prepared for high temperatures. The park is day-use only, with picnic sites available, and access is limited to dry weather due to slippery road conditions when wet.
Access: Head 50 km east of Innisfail on Hwy 590, south on Hwy 21, then 15 km east on Township Rd 352, and north on Range Rd 214 to the end.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
