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Sundance Provincial Park
Sundance Provincial Park is comprised of three very different and unique features only found within
the park’s boundaries. It was declared a park under the Special Places Program.
Emerson Lakes is a grouping of five beautifully clear lakes nestled in a quiet oasis. Seven km of hiking
trails circle three of the lakes and offer amazing scenic views.
The lakes provide excellent fishing for brook trout and a range of other fish.
Marl Bog is a provincially significant site for flora. Twelve different species of orchids, as well as five
different species of carnivorous plants can be found here along with a variety of rare aquatic plants,
sedges, rushes and ferns.
This area has a unique combination of soil and hydrology which provide for such an unusual grouping
of plants.
Wild Sculpture Trail
This trail takes a journey through the ever changing hoodoos of Sundance Park.
The sandstone cliffs, which were and are carved by rain and wind, hang on the side of steep cliffs
overlooking the lakes below. The trail is about 9 km in length, one way, and provides camping spots for
overnight adventures within the park.
Shining Bank
Shining Bank offers a wide variety of family camping activities within a quiet aspen grove.
A roped off swimming area, playground facilities, a sandy beach and excellent boat
launching and docking facilities give great access and use to the area’s largest lake.
24 km N of Peers on Highway 32
Bear Lake Park
Bear Lake Park remains one of the area’s most popular lakes. The sandy
beach, clean water, and playground are a draw for the younger
members of the family while the boat launch and docking areas play
host to the more adventuresome water enthusiasts for water skiing
and tubing.
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