Vega Natural Area

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Information: 780-960-8170

Location: 30 km north of Barrhead


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Hunting in Vega Natural Area

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Park Management

Classification Natural Area
Legislation Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size 249.10 Acres / 100.81 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 48/97
Administration / Information 780-960-8170
Regional Office Central Regional Office
District Spruce Grove
Natural Region Boreal Forest - Central Mixedwood
Natural Region Description

Terraces of the Athabasca River and sandy upland; The forest cover is mainly second-growth aspen with scattered stands of jack pine. There are mature balsam poplar forest along the river edge. This natural area is located across the river from Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park.

Land Use Framework Region Upper Athabasca
Updated: Jun 9, 2023