title: Big Knife Provincial Park
text: # Big Knife Provincial Park
  
  Big Knife Provincial Park is a small provincial park in central Alberta, Canada. It was established in 1962 on the Battle River, at the confluence with Big Knife Creek, and is located between the villages of Donalda and Forestburg, 10 km south of Highway 53, 88 km from the city of Camrose. According to tradition, Big Knife Creek's name commemorates a battle between two Aboriginal Canadians, namely Big Man and Knife.
  
  ## Activities
  
  Many activities in the park are water related and include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and power boating. Birdwatching and camping at the Big Knife Campground are also popular. The park is open during the summer (from May to September), with only limited access during the winter months.
  
  