Accommodation in Switzer Park
Hinton Area Attractions & Accommodation
Hinton is the closest town to William A. Switzer Provincial
Park, located 21 kilometres south and east. There is lots to
see and do in the Hinton area. Examples
- One of Canada's largest mountain bike parks and trail
networks
- More than 3 kilometres of boardwalk with wildlife viewing
opportunities on the Beaver Boardwalk at Maxwell Lake - one of
the longest boardwalk networks in Canada
- Swimmng poool, skateboard park, ice arenas adn ball courts at
the Recreation Centre
- Local history at the Alberta Forest Service Museum
- For info on attractions & accommodations
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- Town of
Hinton
- Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre (780-865-7000)
Other Nearby Attractions & Accommodation
Grande Cache
- Located 120 kilometres northwest of Switzer Park
- Sulphur Gates Viewpoint located 3 kilometres north of
Grande Cache and 7 kilometres southwest of Highway 40
- Trails into Willmore Wilderness Park accessed from the Sulphur Gates
Provincial Recreation Area
- Excellent recreational opportunities - hiking, horseback
riding, white water rafting
- For info on local accommodation and activities
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Jasper
Nearby Provincial Parks & Protected Areas
Forestry Trunk Road
The Forestry Trunk Road travels through the Rocky
Mountains forest and foothills. The gravel sections are designated
as Highway 734 while the paved sections are Highway 40.
- Along Highway 40, the Forestry Trunk Road provides access to
some of the most rugged country in Alberta.
- Deserted fire patrol cabins, ranger stations and fire lookouts
along the Secondary Highway 734 route make excellent
subjects for artists and photographers.
