Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
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| Classification | Ecological Reserve |
| Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
| Park Size | 4899.07 Acres / 1982.65 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 183/97 |
| Administration / Information | 780-960-8170 |
| Regional Office | Central Regional Office |
| District | Spruce Grove |
| Natural Region |
Boreal Forest - Central Mixedwood
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| Natural Region Description | Holmes Crossing Sandhills Ecological Reserve contains some of the best (and one of the few occurrences of) transverse dunes in Canada. The dunes are stabilized with jack pine-lichen forests. There are also a number of small lakes in the Reserve. |
| Land Use Framework Region | Upper Athabasca |
Wildlife Viewing
Geocaching
No Fires