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National parks near Vermilion, Alberta

Vermilion is one town for park planning. See national parks near Vermilion — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Vermilion, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 136 km (84.7 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.

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

National parks near Vermilion

Parks ranked by distance from Vermilion
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Elk Island National Park136 km (84.7 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Prince Albert National Park304 km (189 mi)4 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Banff National Park405 km (252 mi)6 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Yoho National Park439 km (273 mi)6 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Kootenay National Park449 km (279 mi)7 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Jasper National Park474 km (295 mi)7 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Glacier National Park507 km (315 mi)7 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Grasslands National Park511 km (317 mi)7 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Waterton Lakes National Park524 km (326 mi)8 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Glacier National Park550 km (342 mi)8 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Vermilion

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Vermilion?

Elk Island National Park, about 136 km (84.7 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.

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

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