Switzer Park is a great year-round outdoor recreation destination with

• magnificent views of Canada's spectacular Rocky Mountains
• five lakes  connected by Jarvis Creek - great for swimming, boating/canoeing, fishing and ice fishing
• an interpretive canoe route along one of the most intact river valleys in Alberta's foothills
• over 65 kilometres of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
• excellent wildlife watching opportunities
  
• picnicking in day use areas
• camping & winter camping

Enjoy recreational activities in William A. Switzer Provincial Park year-round

• Summer recreation
• Winter recreation

Learn about the birds, trees, wild flowers and animals in Switzer Park.

• Pick up a family fun adventure pack.  There are six different packs of activities to help you discover and explore the park's natural features.
• The wildlife watching opportunities include birding and wildlife photography.
• Our interpretive trails also help you to learn more about the natural world.

 Every year, Switzer Park participates in two special events.

• Parks Day is the third Saturday in July here and at other parks across Canada.
• In February, the Town of Hinton hosts the Winter Magic Festival.  One of the highlights is the ice fishing derby held in Switzer Park.  If you're not into ice fishing, bring your cross-country skis or borrow some of our snowshoes.