Grasslands national park history

National park in Saskatchewan, Canada

Prince Albert National Park encompasses 3, square kilometres (1,&#;sq&#;mi) in central Saskatchewan, Canada and is about kilometres (&#;mi) north of Saskatoon.

Though declared a national park March 24, , official opening ceremonies weren't performed by Prime MinisterWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King until August 10, ^[2] This park is open all year but the most visited period is from May to September.

Although named for the city of Prince Albert, the park's main entrance is actually 80 kilometres (50&#;mi) north of that city via Highways 2 and , which enters the park at its southeast corner. Two additional secondary highways enter the park, Highway , which branches off Highway 2 just east of the Waskesiu townsite, and Highway , which enters the park from the south and links with just outside the entry fee-collection gates.

Prince Albert National Park is not located within any rural municipality, and is politic