Elk Island National Park by Kate Shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf Canada en-us 2017-11-28 15:09:14 UTC 2025-12-24 15:48:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Location k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/210940605 Located outside of Edmonton, Alberta. ]]> 2017-11-28 15:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/210940605 Snowshoeing k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/210947670 You can enjoy the great outdoors in the winter too! There are trials that you and your family can snowshoe across. Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair. ]]> 2017-11-28 15:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/210947670 Photography k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/211141347 Some people say Elk Island National Park is one of the best areas to view wildlife in North America. So bring your camera and capture the magnificent creates through your lense. Just make sure to stay safe.]]> 2017-11-28 20:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/211141347 Canoeing k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/211143721 You are allowed to Canoe on Astotin Lake in order to view the park in a new way. Don't forget to be safe and respectful while on the water. ]]> 2017-11-28 20:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/211143721 Geocaching k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/211205819 Search for treasure! Geocaching is a fun way to search for a cach. You can choose an easy adventure or a challenging one. What a fun way to explore the park.]]> 2017-11-28 22:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/211205819 History k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/213300927 1906 - Became a small refuge for elk, deer and a few moose
1909 - Buffalo were introduced and a fence was built 
1930 - Became a National Park
1942 - Beaver were reintroduced to the area and their population grew rapidly 
1974 - 60 sq kilometers (37 sq miles) added to the park ]]> 2017-12-05 14:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/213300927 Fees k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/213303035 Starting January 1, 2018 these are the new fees in Canadian money
Adults -  $780
Seniors - $6.80
Youth - Free
Family / groups $15.70]]> 2017-12-05 14:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/213303035 Interesting Facts k_shoemaker https://padlet.com/k_shoemaker/z1lm35rtj4bf/wish/213318969 ~There are 5 red adirondack chairs round the park for people to relax and enjoy the views 
~They offer winter camping 
~Visitors can access the park 24 hours a day 365 days a year

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