Grand Rapids Provincial Park
| Grand Rapids Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Region, Manitoba |
| Nearest city | Lynn Lake |
| Coordinates | 53°8′31″N 99°17′6″W / 53.14194°N 99.28500°W / 53.14194; -99.28500[1] |
| Area | 7.36 ha (18.2 acres) |
| Created | 1974 |
Grand Rapids Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Canadian province of Manitoba, designated in 1974.[2] It is 7.36 ha (18.2 acres) in size.[3] It is located south of the settlement of Grand Rapids, adjacent to the former riverbed of the Saskatchewan River.[1][2][a]
See also
Notes
- ^ In 1963, the Grand Rapids Generating Station diverted the river away from the park location.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b "Grand Rapids Provincial Park". Geographical Place Names. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ a b c Penziwol, Shelley (2011). From Asessippi to Zed Lake : a guide to Manitoba's provincial parks. Winnipeg: Great Plains Publications. pp. 62–63. ISBN 9781926531144.
- ^ a b A System Plan for Manitoba's Provincial Parks (PDF) (March 1998 ed.). Winnipeg: Manitoba Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Branch. 1997. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
External links
- Official website
