If You're NearbyNatureNational parksLakes

Prince Albert National Park

Boreal forest and hundreds of lakes, with the beach town of Waskesiu and Grey Owl's cabin, reached on foot or by canoe.

Photo: Paul Gierszewski · Public domain
Best Time to Go
Jun–Sep
Our full guide to Prince Albert National Park is being written. It's on the Northern Canada list as If You're Nearby.

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Banff

Alberta
About 437 miles away

Canada's first national park, where turquoise glacial lakes sit below the Rockies. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are the great views.

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Jasper

Alberta
About 482 miles away

The Rockies' wilder northern park, with Maligne Lake's Spirit Island, elk in town and some of Canada's darkest night skies.

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Vancouver

British Columbia
About 786 miles away

A glassy city between mountains and the sea, with Stanley Park, fine Asian food and skiing an hour away.

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