A few kilometres away, both the Electric Battle River Generating Plant and the Luscar Paintearth Coal Mine have guided tours for visitors, while the Diplomat Mine Interpretive Site offers a glimpse into the operation of mining throughout its history.
The campsite at Big Knife provides up to 50 sites that are available from May 15 through to September 15, and can accommodate larger RVs. Picnicking areas, scenic views, a wading pool, horseshoe pit and baseball diamond make for ample recreation in-site, while trails, hiking, biking and fishing are available off-site. Once the sun sets, stargazers can’t help but be moved by the brilliant spectacle beaming down from the night sky. Rated number two and three on the John Bortle’s light pollution scale, Big Knife Provincial Park emerges as a serious contender in the realm of astronomical appreciation.
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Spruce. Caressed by rolling hills, the skyline here seems to go on forever.
Through winter months, visitors to Big Knife Provincial Park are treated to a crystalline surface of idyllic cross- country skiing while all other seasons can be spent exploring the park’s diverse wilderness. Battle River, thrown down like a ribbon winding its way through the Park, has gained notoriety for its stellar Northern Pike and Perch fishing. Here you can take in a day of canoeing or kayaking and access a convenient boat launch dedicated to smaller watercraft.
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