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The park was established 1922. Some of the more recent history that is explorable within the park include Wheeler's Wonder Lodge (Naiset) (1924), Assiniboine Lodge (1928), the first ski lodge in the Canadian Rockies, and Sunburst (1928).
World Heritage Site
In 1990, this park was included within the Canadian Rocky Mountain ParksUNESCOWorld Heritage Site. Together with the other national and provincial parks that comprise the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, the park was recognized for its natural beauty and the geological and ecological significance of its mountain landscapes containing the habitats of rare and endangered species, mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, limestone caves and fossils.
The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping and hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and ski touring, fishing, and hunting. There are also climbing opportunities. Existing facilities include: 10 camping areas (75 campsites), including the main camp at Magog; 6 roofed accommodation sites (60 beds), including Mt. Assiniboine Lodge; day-use facilities at Rock Isle basin, including interpretive facilities and sanitation; 160 km of horse and hiking access trails: Assiniboine Pass, Wonder Pass, Mitchell River, Simpson River, Citadel Pass, Surprise Creek; and guide-outfitters cabins: Mitchell River and Police Meadows.
Location
The park is 48 kilometres southwest of Banff, Alberta. No roads access the park. Other than helicopter transport, backcountry hiking trails are the only access to the park, the quickest route being via Sunshine Village ski area in Banff National Park.
Mount Assiniboine and Lake Magog at dawn
Location of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park travel guide from Wikivoyage
