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Provincial park in Alberta, Canada
Thunder Lake Provincial Park
Sunset at Thunder Lake
Map showing the location of Thunder Lake Provincial ParkMap showing the location of Thunder Lake Provincial ParkLocation of the park in Alberta, Canada
LocationCounty of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta, Canada
Nearest cityBarrhead, Edmonton
Coordinates54°07′47″N 114°43′41″W / 54.12972°N 114.72806°W / 54.12972; -114.72806
Area208 ha (510 acres)
EstablishedJanuary 28, 1958 (1958-January-28)
Governing bodyAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Glowing Embers

Thunder Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada, and is located 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Edmonton, on the shore of the park features setting for boating, water-skiing, swimming, running, fishing and camping. Thunder lake is approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) West of the nearest town, Barrhead.

The park is located on the north-western shore of Thunder Lake. The lake itself has a total water surface of 7.03 km (2.71 sq mi) and reaches a maximum depth of 6.1 m (20 ft). The main fish found are Northern Pike.

See also

References

  1. University of Alberta. Atlas of Alberta lakes - Thunder Lake

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