Elkwater
Town Site
Located 65km south-east of Medicine Hat
Services and Activities
- Camping
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hiking Trails
- Hidden Valley Ski Hill
- Cross Country Skiing
- Winter Carnival (4th weekend in January)
- Elkwater Rodeo (Canada Day)
- Interpretive Centre
- Golf Course
- Mini Golf
Elkwater town site is a community nestled in the historic Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Elkwater is a year round tourist attraction, especially in the summertime when families come to enjoy the camping, boating, and nature tours.
The town has many services that serve the local residents and visitors. These include gas, lodging, restaurants, groceries, camping, fishing, and golfing.
A Bit of History
Elkwater Provincial Park was formed in 1929, largely due to the popularity the area had among many local residents. Originally it included only three square miles along the the lake shore. A small village started to develop as people began building summer cottages. It was in 1951 that a total area of 78 square miles, including the town site, was designated as Cypress Hills Provincial Park.
Information from "Cypress Hill County"
