We camped for 2 nights at Elk Island National Park and it was really a pleasant change for us mountain camping folk! The lakes were serene and we saw a heron, pipers and even a couple of swans.
There are 6 or 7 hikes to do, and some are 4 or 5 hours each. We did find that the one next to Astotin Lake, because it was paved to make it wheelchair accessible was murder on the legs! We saw beaver dams and evidence of huge trees that they have pulled down!
Driving around the Bison loop, we saw lots of Bison crossing the road in front of us. We even saw them wallowing in the dirt!
Sunsets were amazing!
Hints - do not stay in the RV section of the campground - it was not as picturesque as the other parts! Also, it was quite a hike to the washrooms! Be prepared for showers, as it seemed to rain each evening.
It is really so close to Edmonton. 30 minutes from the city and another 30 minutes or so to drive into the park to the campground.
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