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Clearwater River Provincial Park
Provincial park in Saskatchewan, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clearwater River Provincial Park is a Canadian wilderness park in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan. The park begins at the south end of Lloyd Lake[1] on the Clearwater River[2] and includes territory on both sides of the river until it reaches the Alberta border.[3]
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Clearwater River Provincial Park | |
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Location | Saskatchewan, Canda |
Nearest city | La Loche, Saskatchewan, Fort Mcmurray , Alberta |
Coordinates | 56°53′54″N 108°58′50″W |
Area | 2,240.35 km2 (865.00 sq mi) |
Established | 1986 |
Governing body | Saskatchewan Parks |
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The park includes the historic Methye Portage (Portage La Loche).[4] The Methye Portage was designated a National Historic Site in 1933[5] and the Clearwater River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1986 due to their historical importance in Canada.[6]
The Clearwater River offers experienced canoeists Class 2 to Class 4 rapids.[7][8]