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William A. Switzer Provincial Park : Gregg Lake Campground

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Map of Switzer Park Gregg Lake campground, trails and amenities.

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park park guide

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Provides information about William A. Switzer Provincial Park, which is located 20 kilometres northwest of Hinton on n the foothills of Alberta’s Northern Rockies. It is home to an abundance of... More ≫

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Provides information about William A. Switzer Provincial Park, which is located 20 kilometres northwest of Hinton on n the foothills of Alberta’s Northern Rockies. It is home to an abundance of wildlife including grizzly and black bears, wolves, cougars, foxes, moose, beavers and loon. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities. The guide includes a map of the park and sources of more information.

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William A. Switzer Provinical Park : Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre

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This world-class facility provides 35 kilometres of well-maintained cross-country ski trails for skate and classic skiing, a biathlon range, and a luge track. The centre can be enjoyed in spring,... More ≫

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This world-class facility provides 35 kilometres of well-maintained cross-country ski trails for skate and classic skiing, a biathlon range, and a luge track. The centre can be enjoyed in spring, summer and fall as well. Forested trails offer opportunities for hiking and mountain biking; there are breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and foothills from Athabasca Lookout viewpoint; and the centre also serves as a group use area during camping season. Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre is 20 kilometres north of Hinton – follow Highway 16 west to the Grande Cache turnoff then follow Highway 40 north for 14 kilometres to Athabasca Tower Road.

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William A Switzer provincial park rare lichen survey of proposed maintenance construction areas

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A list of lichens that occurred in ten surveyed sites of William A Switzer Provincial Park was compiled and rare lichens that occurred in these sites were assessed following the protocol of ANHIC... More ≫

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A list of lichens that occurred in ten surveyed sites of William A Switzer Provincial Park was compiled and rare lichens that occurred in these sites were assessed following the protocol of ANHIC for rare plants. Rare lichens found in the park were: Baeomyces rufus, Collema subflaccidum, Leptogium lichenoides, Physconia perisidiosa, Ramalina dilacerata, R. intermedia and R. sinensis.

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