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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park consists of three areas - the Centre Block and West Block in Saskatchewan, and the Alberta Block.Centre Blockis a58km(22sqmi)protected area which has fully developed year-round tourist facilities and is30km (19mi)south of Maple Creek on Highway 21. TheWest Blockwilderness area offers rustic camping and provides access to Fort Walsh National Historic Site adjacent to the park boundary. The West Block is45km (28mi)southwest of Maple Creek on Highway 271. TheAlberta Blockcontains the tourist destination of Elkwater, a community with campground facilities on the southern shore of Elkwater Lake; the townsite is mainly made up of summer cabins. Elkwater is about70km (43mi)southeast of Medicine Hat on Highway 41. The West Block and Alberta Block are contiguous w

Top Attractions in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Explore the best things to see and do in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park:

  • Cypress Hills Golf Course
  • Elkwater Golf Club
  • Fort Walsh National Historic Site
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort

Where to Eat in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Buglers
  • 🍴Camp Cookhouse And General Store
  • 🍴Ivan's Restaurant

Where to Stay in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

  • 🏨Alberta
  • 🏨Elkwater Lake Lodge
  • 🏨Historic Reesor Ranch
  • 🏨Saskatchewan
  • 🏨The Resort at Cypress Hills
  • 🏨West Block Wilderness Area

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Travel Guide Sections

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