Elk Island National Park

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Elk Island National Park is a Canadian national park near Edmonton renowned for its conservation of free-roaming bison, elk, and other wildlife within protected boreal forest and prairie landscapes.

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Elk Island National Park canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf national park
protected area
area 194 square kilometres
approximately 75 square miles
biome boreal forest
prairie
climate continental climate
contains Astotin Lake
beaver
coyotes
elk
lynx
moose
mule deer
over 250 bird species
plains bison
white-tailed deer
wood bison
country Canada
designation dark-sky preserve
ecosystemType aspen parkland
wetlands
established 1913
governingBody Parks Canada
hasFeature fenced boundary
hasRole bison source population for reintroduction projects
important bird habitat
IUCNCategory II
knownFor bison conservation
elk conservation
free-roaming wildlife
locatedIn Alberta
locatedNear Edmonton
locatedOn Beaver Hills
managedFor conservation of native ungulates
restoration of prairie and boreal ecosystems
nearestCity Edmonton
offersActivity camping
cross-country skiing
hiking
snowshoeing
stargazing
wildlife viewing
originalDesignation Elk Park
game reserve
partOf Beaver Hills UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
provinceOrTerritory Alberta

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Alberta hasProtectedArea Elk Island National Park
Yellowhead Highway passesNear Elk Island National Park