Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park

Location	Alberta, Canada
Coordinates	54°49′55″N 111°58′22″W / 54.83194°N 111.97278°W / 54.83194; -111.97278Coordinates: 54°49′55″N 111°58′22″W / 54.83194°N 111.97278°W / 54.83194; -111.97278
Established	1952
Governing body	Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Website	http://www.albertaparks.ca/sir-winston-churchill.aspx

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada. The park is renowned for its birding and for its old-growth forests.

History

Named in honour of Winston Churchill, the park was established on September 29, 1952.

Protected areas in Alberta

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