Red Lodge Provincial Park

Red Lodge Provincial Park in Alberta grew around the Little Red Deer River, which shaped both its landscape and its long use for recreation. Its name comes from a large red log house built in the late 1890s for Thomas Critchley, who soon returned to England after finding the area less refined than expected. In the early 20th century local settlers used the site for picnics, and community groups later helped secure and develop it as a public park. Opened to the public in 1949 and formally established in 1951, it is known for camping, river activities, and a rich natural setting, though frequent flooding has repeatedly disrupted use.

Alberta · Canada