Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
| Big Hill Springs Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
  Location of Big Hill Springs Provincial Park in Alberta | |
| Location |
Rocky View County,  Alberta  Canada |
| Nearest city | Cochrane |
| Coordinates | 51°15′06″N 114°23′13″W / 51.25167°N 114.38694°WCoordinates: 51°15′06″N 114°23′13″W / 51.25167°N 114.38694°W |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Governing body | Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada. It is located 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Cochrane, 6 km (3.7 mi) from Highway 22 on Highway 567, in Rocky View County.
Big Hill Springs is located northwest of Calgary, Alberta at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The main attraction is a series of small waterfalls that flow year-round over rocky terraces covered with a lush growth of shrubs and grasses; the park is also the site of an historic fish hatchery and Alberta's first commercial creamery.
Activities
Activities in the park include hiking, scenic and wildlife viewing. A historic fish hatchery is also located in the park.
See also
External links
- Alberta Community Development - Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
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