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William A. Switzer Provinical Park : Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre

Description

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.

Updated

November 1, 2008

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Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre Skiing William A Switzer Provincial Park provincial parks ski trails

Title and publication information

Extent

2 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Tourism, Parks, and Recreation (1992, 2008-2014)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Resource Dates

Date Created

2008-11-01

Date Added

2015-12-08T17:53:06.257092

Date Modified

2008-11-01

Date Issued

2008-11-01

Audience information

Identifiers

ISBN (print)

9780778574200

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Environment and Parks