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Effective Date: June 1, 2022 - Until Further Notice

Where: Sundance Provincial Park

Details:

The Lower Wild Sculpture Trail and Upper Wild Sculpture Trail are accessible for hiking but be aware that the trails can be steep and have washed out in some places due to mud slides. Other trails in Sundance Provincial Park leading to the backcountry campsites are currently not maintained and are overgrown in places with significant deadfall. Caution is advised.

Updated: August 13, 2026 
Sundance Provincial Park
Sundance Provincial Park
Sundance Provincial Park
Sundance Provincial Park
Sundance PP - Interesting Hoodoo
Information: 780-865-2154
Directions
Facility Operator: West Fraser Mills-Fox Creek Development Association

Sundance Provincial Park is located 56 km northeast of Hinton on Emerson Creek Road. The park is off the beaten path, but once you find it, you'll be rewarded with a chain of 5 small lakes and about 7 km of trails to explore. You can fish, canoe, or take an electric powered boat on the lakes and view the hoodoos on the Wild Sculpture Trail.

56 km northeast of Hinton on Emerson Creek Road

Activities

Camping  Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking  Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)
Electric Motors Only  Electric Motors Only
Fishing  Fishing
Hiking - Front Country  Hiking - Front Country
Ice Fishing  Ice Fishing
Wildlife Viewing  Wildlife Viewing
Geocaching  Geocaching
Swimming  Swimming
Mtn. Biking/Cycling  Mtn. Biking/Cycling
Electric Bicycles  Electric Bicycles
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
    • General: This park is made up of two areas - Sundance Valley along Sundance Creek and Emerson Lakes with a chain of 5 lakes and campground. Sundance Provincial Park includes spectacular sandstone cliffs, steep valley walls and an important wetland area.
    • Boating: Only boats with electric motors and paddlecraft are permitted.
    • Hiking: There are 7 km of self-guided interpretive trails around three of the Emerson Lakes. In the Sundance Valley, hike 2 km on the Wild Sculpture Trail to reach the hoodoos or continue down through the forest to three peaceful lakes.
    • OHV Riding: OHV use is permitted on Rupert's Crossing trail. See the campground map for location details.
    • Wildlife Viewing: Moose, deer, elk, bears and cougars

Events

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Maps & Guides

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  • Park Map Sundance PP, Map -- 5ea6ef94-7766-4d58-a3a2-8b28c22e491f True
Updated: Aug 24, 2026
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