Kinbrook Island Provincial Park has been called an "oasis" on the Southern Alberta Prairies. The beach and park are located on Lake Newell. The day use/campground beach is very popular in the Summer because of the wide, sandy beach and clear, shallow waters in the marked swimming area. The beach has modern day use amenities, a playground, picnic area, and lots of shade provided by the trees near the beach. The Park is also popular for birdwatching including American White Pelicans.
Photo credit to Tudor Barlow Flickr.
History
In 1914, Lake Newell was created as part of a very large-scale irrigation project for agriculture in Southern Alberta which involved damming (Bossano Dam) the Bow River. The Lake is named after the land owner and irrigation expert in the area.
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Kinbrook Island Provincial Park has been called an "oasis" on the Southern Alberta Prairies. The beach and park are located on Lake Newell. The day use/campground beach is very popular in the Summer because of the wide, sandy beach and clear, shallow waters in the marked swimming area. The beach has modern day use amenities, a playground, picnic area, and lots of shade provided by the trees near the beach. The Park is also popular for birdwatching including American White Pelicans.
Photo credit to Tudor Barlow Flickr.
History
In 1914, Lake Newell was created as part of a very large-scale irrigation project for agriculture in Southern Alberta which involved damming (Bossano Dam) the Bow River. The Lake is named after the land owner and irrigation expert in the area.
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