Should Big Island Become a Provincial Park?
Official title: Big Island Provincial Park engagement
Why This Matters
Love exploring Edmonton's river valley? This new park protects a natural island that was previously hard to access. The tri-governmental partnership with Enoch Cree Nation means Indigenous perspectives will shape how the park is managed. Future visitors will get new roads and facilities to enjoy this green space.
What Could Change
Big Island is now officially protected under the Provincial Parks Act. The three governments are developing a management plan over the coming year. New roads and visitor facilities will be built to improve access—right now, you can only reach the island by boat.
Key Issues
- Should Big Island be established as a provincial park?
- How should the park be managed by the three governments?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. You can read the engagement summary to see what Albertans said.
- Learn more about Big Island Provincial Park and future developments.
What Happened
563 Albertans completed the online survey between June 20 and August 21, 2022. Their feedback helped inform the establishment of Big Island Provincial Park under the Provincial Parks Act by Order in Council on February 16, 2023. The park will be cooperatively managed by the Government of Alberta, Enoch Cree Nation, and the City of Edmonton.