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William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Highway 40, Hinton, Alberta, Canada
780-865-5600
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Hinton
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Parks
Most recent review
- 19 Jan 2012
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Edmonton, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

There are a lot of nice sights here like kellys bathtub and the trout pond with nice clear water. Camping here in the summer was a great treat, just very cold at night. (you are in the mountains its cold there) More

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Peace River, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

All kinds of lakes and trails and gorgeous scenery. One of my favourite places in the world is Kelly's Bathtub. More

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Hinton, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Along the way stop at Kelly's bathtub, strech your legs and take the trail. The facilities include a nice cabin where you can make a fire or just picnic if the weather is inclement. There are also outside firepits and picnic tables. The interprative center is worth a stop too. More

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Hinton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

Spent a few day exploring William Switzer Park, amazing place with great camping, good fishing, hiking trails,canoeing, Lakes and lots of wild life to watch. Kelly's Bathtub has a nice beach with swimming. Jarvis lake has a nice beach, swimming and boating as well as a few playgrounds. Gregg Lake has a ampitheater If you want to get away from... More

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Edmonton
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5 reviews 5 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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If you are looking for a vacation where you can camp, fish, hike, bike, golf and enjoy a campfire while looking at a backscape of magestic mountains... William Switzer is the place to go. We camped in the Gregg Lake campground for 2 weeks enjoying what we believe is one of the most beautiful and natural locations on the planet.... More

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Almelo, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Schwalmstadt
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2010
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