Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park | |
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wilderness area) | |
Location of Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park in Canada | |
Location | Saskatchewan |
Nearest city | Uranium City |
Coordinates | 59°03′47″N 108°57′44″W / 59.06306°N 108.96222°W |
Area | 1,925 km2 (743 sq mi) |
Established | August 1992 |
Governing body | Saskatchewan Parks |
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park was created to protect the Athabasca sand dunes, a unique
It first came to attention that it should be a protected area in 1969,[1] finally becoming the Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Wilderness Park on August 24, 1992.
The park extends for 100 kilometres (62 mi) along the southern edge of Lake Athabasca[3] and lies within the Athabasca Basin of the Canadian Shield. The sand dunes are 400 to 1,500 metres long, with a maximum height of approximately 30 metres.[2] The park is accessible by float plane or boat only.[4]
The William River flows through the western section of the park, ending in a large
Geology
The Athabasca Sand Dunes are estimated to be approximately 8,000 years old, formed near the end of the
Geological features that can be found in the region include eskers and beach ridges.[2] In addition, portions of the Williams River in the region flow through braided channels in the sand. Some of the dune field is covered with desert pavement.
The dunes are generally
Endemic flora
The area is home to numerous plant species (some of which are endemic or rare), including the felt-leaved
Maps
- Mouth of the William River 59°8′48.16″N 109°18′28.02″W / 59.1467111°N 109.3077833°W
- Mouth of the McFarlane River 59°12′38.21″N 107°57′44.75″W / 59.2106139°N 107.9624306°W
- Map
See also
References
- ^ a b "Athabasca Sand Dunes". Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Stewart, Iain (2006). "Athabasca Sand Dunes". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Centre, University of Regina. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ "Unique Places to visit in Saskatchewan". To Do Canada. July 21, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Saskatchewan 2011-2012 Provincial Parks Guide". Saskatchewan Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport. 2006: 43. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
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(help) - ^ Jones, Art (2006). "Saskatchewan's Athabasca Sand Dunes". Western Canadian Online Outdoors News. Ya'Gotta Communications & Marketing. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ "Provincial Parks". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ ISBN 0889770972.
- ^ "GREAT SLAVE LAKE AND LAKE ATHABASCA, CANADA". June 18, 2002. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
External links
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