Vermilion Provincial Park is a provincial park located in east-central Alberta , Canada , in the County of Vermilion River . It is located on the outskirts of the town of Vermilion , which is at the junction of Highways 16 (Yellowhead) and 41 (Buffalo Trail) , between Edmonton and Lloydminster .
9-1071: The park was first constructed in the early 1950s, and opened to the public on May 29, 1953. Vermilion Provincial Park was the 7th park integrated into the Alberta Parks system. One of the key features of the park is that the Vermilion River was dammed to create an artificial lake (the 6.3 km long Vermilion Park Lake). The environmental setting includes aspen parkland and prairie grassland biomes , with wildlife such as white-tailed deer , red fox , Franklin's ground squirrels , porcupines , ruffed grouse , harriers , red-tailed hawks , short-eared owls , Canada geese , great blue herons , American bitterns , common ducks , mink , muskrats , beavers , coyotes , Sprague's pipits and savannah and vesper sparrows . The Vermilion River fish population consists of northern pike , fathead minnow , lake chub , brook stickleback ( Culaea inconstans ), longnose dace and white sucker . The park
18-599: Is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River in east-central Alberta , Canada . Its lower course flows through the County of Vermilion River , which is named after this river. It has been said that this river got its name from the distinctive red clay on the edge of the river banks. The Vermilion River is formed from spring runoff and rainfall south of the town of Vegreville . It flows northeast through Vegreville, then continues in that direction until
27-607: Is also allowed in the Vermilion River Reservoir, with a designated pond for trout fishing which is stocked every year by the Alberta Conservation Association. Water based activities include canoeing , kayaking and sailing . A year-round campground with all amenities is located in the park, as well as three group camping sites. A back country camping area is also available for rental. Several additional day use areas (including
36-416: Is established on the banks of the river. The Vermilion River is home to northern pike , fathead minnow , lake chub , brook stickleback (Culaea inconstans), longnose dace and white sucker . This waterway is subject to North Saskatchewan Tributaries fishing regulations Marwayne, Alberta Marwayne is a village in central Alberta , Canada. It is located 44 kilometres (27 mi) northwest of
45-453: Is open year-round, but is only staffed during the summer (from May 15 to September 23). There are a number of trails for cross-country skiing in winter and horseback riding during summer. The park also has 14.9 km of maintained hiking and biking trails as well as 5 km of paved paths that can be used for rollerblading . Named trails in the park include Wild Rose Trail, Cathedral Loop, Fescue Trail, and Lakeside Trail. Fishing
54-482: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , the Village of Marwayne had a population of 543 living in 231 of its 263 total private dwellings, a change of -3.7% from its 2016 population of 564. With a land area of 1.6 km (0.62 sq mi), it had a population density of 339.4/km (879.0/sq mi) in 2021. The population of the Village of Marwayne according to its 2017 municipal census
63-598: The CN station and one featuring a baseball diamond) are found in the park. A golf course is found in Vermilion, and a mini golf course is within the park limits. The old CNR station has been relocated to the park, as well an old CNR caboose which is on display near the station. Beckie Scott , a cross country skier who won medals at both the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympic Games , skied on these trails in her early years. Vermilion River (Alberta) The Vermilion River
72-637: The city of Lloydminster and 21 kilometres (13 mi) west of the Saskatchewan border. Marwayne lies at the intersection between Highway 45 and Highway 897 . The economy is based on agriculture and ranching, with the oil and gas sector playing an important part as well. The village's name is unusual in combining parts of a personal name and a place name. In commemorates the pioneer Marfleet family, who emigrated from Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, England. The first school in Marwayne opened in 1928. In
81-506: The town of Two Hills , where it turns southeast. At Vermilion , a reservoir is created by a dam on the river. After that, the river turns again to the northeast. It empties into the North Saskatchewan River 16 km north of Marwayne . Vermilion River has a length of 255 km. Before its confluence with the North Saskatchewan River, it has an average water level of 16.5 m. The Vermilion Provincial Park
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