At one time it was a giant glacier and plateau. First called the 'beautiful highlands' by the Cree, French Canadian fur traders named the area "Cypress" in the early 1800's. Over 7,000 years ago a culture flourished in the area, and fossils of early mammals have been found which date back approximately 40 million years ago. There is a visitor center.
Location:
on hwy 40, Elkwater Alberta S0N 1N0
Telephone
403-893-3833 Toll Free: 403-893-3782
Other Alberta Provincial Parks nearby:
(Elkwater) Cypress Hills Provincial Park
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03/17 Coming to The Elkwater area
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