National parks near Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton is one town for park planning. See national parks near Edmonton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Edmonton, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 40.3 km (25 mi) away, or roughly 55 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Elk Island.
National parks near Edmonton
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Island National Park | 40.3 km (25 mi) | 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Banff National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 345 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 371 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 416 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 469 km (291 mi) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 501 km (312 mi) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 533 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Edmonton
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Edmonton?
Elk Island National Park, about 40.3 km (25 mi) away and roughly 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Edmonton in a day?
Elk Island National Park — all within about three hours' drive.