The preserve is holding the annual star party in september attracting aurora chasers and astronomy enthusiasts.
Elk island national park northern lights.
This 300 sq km 116 sq mi dark sky preserve just east of edmonton encompasses elk island national park and neighbouring cooking lake blackfoot provincial recreation area.
Lie down on a blanket and experience seasonal meteor showers the northern lights or simply count the stars with the kids who will be thrilled at being up past their bedtime.
Elk island is much closer to edmonton than jasper making it a great second stop on a northern lights road trip through the province.
It s about a 45 minute drive east of the city and far enough out that you can see the stars.
By reducing artificial light the preserve increases the visibility of the night sky.
It features such scenic areas as elk island national park and cooking lake blackfoot provincial recreation area both of which offer a good backdrop for aurora pictures.
Northern lights elk island alberta.
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If you wanted to be closer to edmonton you could always rent a car and drive out to elk island national park.
Bison elk moose white tailed deer and mule deer.
I used a canon 70d with a sigma f 1 8 18 35 lens.
And dress warmly because it will be cold.
No app can tell you when there s a bison traffic jam ahead but.
Elk island is a popular spot for northern lights aurora borealis viewing as well.
In addition to bison and elk elk island is home to dozens of waterfowl species song birds hawks beaver deer moose fox and the occasional black bear just to name a few.
Keep in mind that they don t happen every night it s considered a pretty special thing to see them.
So all 7 of us even the 7 month old baby bundled up and hopped in the van and headed out to elk island national park.
If you re lucky you might even spot an elusive alberta lynx.
Elk island national park.
Elk island is basically jurassic park except the creatures outside your vehicle are slightly more cuddly.