Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

— primary source) Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park North America > Canada > Prairies > Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is a provincial park in Canada straddling the Alberta - Saskatchewan boundary. It is jointly administered by the two provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan .

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is easily accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway , which passes north of the area. The Centre and West Blocks can be accessed from Saskatchewan Highway 21 south for 10 km (6 mi) to Maple Creek, where travellers can either continue 30 km (19 mi) south on Highway 21 to Center Block or southwest for 45 km (28 mi) on Highway 271 to West Block. The Alberta Block can be accessed from the Trans-Canada Highway by following Alberta Highway 41 south near the community of Irvine ( 33 km (21 mi) east of Medicine Hat) south for 34 km (21 mi) . The nearest airport is located in Medicine Hat . Fees and permits There are no fees required for entry into the park, but there are fees for camping.

The blocks offer road access within their respective blocks; however, road travel between the blocks is limited. There are gravel roads which connect the blocks, but it is recommended to inquire locally before travelling, especially during the winter. Alberta Highway 515/Saskatchewan Grid 274 connect Maple Creek with Alberta Highway 41, but it is also a gravel road. Travellers desiring to travel all-pavement between the blocks will have to utilise the Trans-Canada Highway.

🌍 Fort Walsh National Historic Site , Highway 271 ( West Block ), ☏ +1-306-662-3590 , toll-free: +1-888-773-8888 , [email protected] . A North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) fort and the site of the Cypress Hills Massacre. Administered by Parks Canada, it forms a constituent part of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Tourists can tour the fort's buildings, the former townsite, cemeteries and the whiskey trading post. On September 28, 2004, Fort Walsh became part of the Cypress Hills Dark-sky Preserve. ( updated Mar 2019 )

🌍 Cypress Hills Golf Course ( Centre Block ), ☏ +1-306-662-4422 , [email protected] . May 1 to Oct 31 . Enjoy lush, irrigated grass greens at this golf course in the towering plateau of Cypress Hills. Wide fairways, grass bunkers and trees will test any golfer's accuracy. Total yardage is 3,350 yards. Golfers of all levels and ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ( updated Mar 2019 ) 🌍 Elkwater Golf Club ( 9 km south of Elkwater via Hwy 41, off Murray Hill Road on Range Rd 30 ), ☏ +1-403-893-2167 , [email protected] . 9 hole golf course. No tee times - simply drop in and go golfing! ( updated Mar 2019 ) Hiking , numerous hiking options in all three blocks 🌍 Hidden Valley Ski Resort , Highway 41 ( 1.6 km (0.99 mi) south of Elkwater on Hwy 41 ). ( updated Mar 2019 )

🌍 Buglers , 401 4 St, Elkwater, AB ( located in the Elkwater Lake Lodge ), ☏ +1-403-893-3811 , toll-free: +1-888-893-3811 . ( updated Mar 2019 ) 🌍 Camp Cookhouse And General Store , 40 Lakeview Drive, Elkwater, AB , ☏ +1-403-893-3930 . ( updated Mar 2019 ) 🌍 Ivan's Restaurant ( The Resort at Cypress Hills ), 5 Pine Avenue, SK ( Centre Block ), ☏ +1-306-662-4477 . ( updated Apr 2019 )

🌍 12-34 Cafe and Pub , 301 6 Ave, Elkwater, AB , ☏ +1-403-488-2920 . ( updated Mar 2019 )

Lodging 🌍 The Resort at Cypress Hills ( Centre Block ), ☏ +1-306-662-4477 , [email protected] . Hotel rooms, cabins and townhouses. ( updated Mar 2019 ) 🌍 Elkwater Lake Lodge , 401 4 St, Elkwater, AB , ☏ +1-403-893-3811 , toll-free: +1-888-893-3811 , [email protected] . Set within the Alberta Block, this laid-back lodge hotel is a 5-minute walk from Elkwater Lake and a 2.7-km drive from Hidden Valley Ski Resort. ( updated Sep 2021 ) 🌍 Historic Reesor Ranch ( 30 km (19 mi) km S of Walsh, on Graburn Rd to "Historic Reesor Ranch" sign, then 3.7 km (2.3 mi) E to ranch. ), ☏ +1-306-662-3498 , [email protected] . Fifth generation (founded in 1904)​ working ranch located in the Cypress Hills. Offers Cypress Hills Adventure Packages with seasonal ranch activities on horseback. Cattle drives, round-ups, touring, hiking and birdwatching. 'Cowboy Comfort with Atmosphere and Western Hospitality.' ( updated Mar 2019 ) Camping Alberta , ☏ +1-403-893-3777 . Over 400 individual campsites, located near Elkwater, AB ( updated Mar 2019 ) Saskatchewan , ☏ +1-306-662-5411 , toll-free: +1-855-737-7275 , [email protected] . Over 600 individual campsites in 5 main campgrounds. Campsite services range from basic to full hookup. Group campgrounds also exist for private functions and family gatherings. ( updated Mar 2019 ) Backcountry 🌍 West Block Wilderness Area , ☏ +1-306-662-5411 , toll-free: +1-800-205-7070 . Horse enthusiasts visiting Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park will enjoy the West Block Wilderness Area. This summer equestrian campground features corrals available on a first-come basis. Cubed and processed feed only permitted. Two quiet, rustic campgrounds without power, available on a first-come basis for those wanting to camp with few amenities. ( updated Mar 2019 ) Alberta , ☏ +1-403-893-3777 . 3 backcountry campgrounds east of Elkwater. ( updated Mar 2019 )

Cypress Hills Winery , Township Rd 120, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan . This claims to be the world's northernnmost winery. They make no grape wines, but use various fruits which will grow in their climate. Their best-selling product is a Saskatoon berry wine. A few bottles make unusual souvenirs or gifts. As of mid-March 2023 they are open to the public on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM to early evening, but this is subject to change so check their web site if planning a trip.

Routes through Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Kindersley ← Maple Creek ← N S → → becomes → Havre Vermilion ← Medicine Hat ← N S → → becomes → Havre This article is issued from Wikivoyage . The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.