Elk Island National Park

One of the most underrated national parks! Incredible scenery and you get to see plenty of wildlife while driving around. Make sure to visit during sunrise or sunset to see the bisons along the road or on the bison loop trail!

We visited in mid September and were greeted to hundreds of bison minutes entering the park. We spotted them in the bison loop, it was genuinely really terrifying being surrounded by them, but also really amazing.

Elk Island National Park is a fantastic getaway just outside the city! The park offers beautiful lakes, perfect for canoeing and spotting wildlife. The trails are well-maintained and cater to all levels of hikers.

Elk Island National Park was high on my list of places to visit on a recent trip to Alberta. Seeing bison on the loop drive as well as along the road made it all worth it. A lovely, scenic park.

A lovely day trip. Lots of scenic trails and some secluded areas. In the last two or three years they have updated this place and done a really good job. About $8 per adult so it is reasonable.