Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is a distinctive prairie and forest landscape spanning Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Location: Maple Creek, SK
Season: Open for all seasons
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park features rolling hills, forests, lakes, diverse wildlife, and extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, boating, and winter activities.
Best Features:
- Unique hills rising above the surrounding prairie
- Elkwater Lake
- Extensive hiking and mountain biking trails
- Dark-sky viewing opportunities
- Diverse forests and wildlife
- Camping and cabin accommodations
Why It's Popular:
Cypress Hills is popular because of its unusual landscape, abundant outdoor activities, dark skies, wildlife, and ability to provide recreational experiences in every season. Elkwater Lake is especially popular for boating, paddling, fishing, and swimming.
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Swimming, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Wildlife Viewing, Stargazing
Campgrounds, Visitor Centre, Beach, Swimming Pool, Observatory, Picnic Areas, Fire Pits, Trails, Lookout Points, Wi-Fi, Amphitheatre, Shops
Prairie Adventure, Forest Exploration, Lake Recreation, Wildlife Watching, Dark Sky Stargazing, Winter Adventure, Family Fun, Scenic Relaxation