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National parks near Blackfalds, Alberta

The closest national park to Blackfalds, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 151 km (93.5 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 40 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Elk Island.

National parks near Blackfalds

Parks ranked by distance from Blackfalds
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Elk Island National Park151 km (93.5 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Banff National Park181 km (112 mi)3 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Yoho National Park215 km (133 mi)3 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Kootenay National Park229 km (142 mi)3 hr 49 minBest as a weekend
Jasper National Park282 km (175 mi)4 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Glacier National Park283 km (176 mi)4 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Mount Revelstoke National Park329 km (204 mi)5 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Waterton Lakes National Park371 km (230 mi)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Glacier National Park403 km (250 mi)6 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Albert National Park524 km (326 mi)8 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Blackfalds

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Blackfalds?

Elk Island National Park, about 151 km (93.5 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 40 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Blackfalds in a day?

Elk Island National Park — all within about three hours' drive.