You’ll find the perfect slice of wilderness just a half hour from Edmonton’s bright lights at Elk Island National Park. Whether you’re new to camping or simply want to avoid the hassle of buying and setting up your own gear, Elk Island National Park offers you the luxury of calling one of their Tipis, Cabins, or oTENTiks home. You also have the option of parking your R.V. in one of the three camping sites around the park. Besides the possibility of seeing a bison, and the endless opportunities for outdoor adventure that Elk Island provides (ahem, Sandy Beach and Astotin Lake), one of the best parts of the park is that it falls within the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve. This means optimal conditions for seeking out sparkling star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, and even catching a glimpse of the bright, pulsating chorus of lights we know as aurora borealis.
