Thunder Lake Provincial Park

Thunder Lake Provincial Park
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Map showing the location of Thunder Lake Provincial Park

Location of the park in Alberta, Canada

Location County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta, Canada
Nearest city Barrhead, Edmonton
Coordinates 54°07′47″N 114°43′41″W / 54.12972°N 114.72806°W / 54.12972; -114.72806Coordinates: 54°07′47″N 114°43′41″W / 54.12972°N 114.72806°W / 54.12972; -114.72806
Area 208 ha (510 acres)
Established January 28, 1958 (1958-January-28)
Governing body Alberta 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 km2 (2.71 sq mi) and reaches a maximum depth of 6.1 m (20 ft).[1] The main fish found are Northern Pike.

Sunset at Thunder Lake

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