Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is a provincial park in the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, about 40 kilometres (20 mi) northwest of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It features a series of springs and small waterfalls that flow year-round over rocky terraces covered with a lush growth of mosses, shrubs, and grasses. The park also includes the ruins of a historic fish hatchery and Alberta's first commercial creamery. The main activities at the park are hiking, picnicking, scenic viewing, wildlife watching, and photography.
| Big Hill Springs Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Location of Big Hill Springs Provincial Park in Alberta | |
| Location | Rocky View County Alberta Canada |
| Nearest city | Cochrane |
| Coordinates | 51°15′06″N 114°23′13″W |
| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
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