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William A. Switzer Provincial Park in west-central Alberta spans both sides of the Bighorn Highway between Grande Cache and Hinton in the Rocky Mountain foothills. Established on December 22, 1958, and named for former Alberta legislator William Switzer, it covers 93 square kilometres and includes campgrounds around lakes such as Gregg, Cache, Blue, and Jarvis. The park is an important regional destination for year-round recreation, including camping, swimming, paddling, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, and ice fishing. Its lakes, forests, and foothills also make it a notable place for bird and wildlife viewing, including elk, moose, bear, and woodland caribou.
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