elkwater, alberta

Elkwater is a lake located at the western edge of the Cypress Hills. Also the name of the town/tourist destination located at the same lake. Elkwater is about 40km south of Medicine Hat.

Island in the prairies

During the last ice age the Cypress Hills, due to the heights it rose above the surrounding flatlands, was not covered with ice. As a result it gives a pre-ice-age look at geology.

Flora and fauna

The Cypress Hills is much like the foothills of the rockey mountains and is similar in elevation. As a result thick pine forests cover the hills.

Wildlife

Animals found there include white tail deer, coyotes, elk, and moose. The moose are not native to the Cypress Hills but were introduced by man.

Townsite

The town is mostly a collection of cabins. Shopping is not on a commercial scale of Banff's downtown. Shopping is restricted to a convience store, gas station and restaurant.

Camping

Camping in Elkwater is excellent. There are 5 large campgrounds near the townsite itself. They are:

Elkwater Main
Beaver Creek
Ferguson Hill
Lodgepole
Firerock

As well Nicole springs is nearby but is acessable only by a short hike. Near Elkwater excellent camping can be found at Spruce Coulee and Reesor Lake. Closer to the Saskachewan border Graybern Coulee campground is found. Finally a number of group camp sites can be rented.

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