Danielson Provincial Park

Danielson Provincial Park is located at the northern end of Lake Diefenbaker in the southern part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The park surrounds the Gardiner Dam, which was built in 1967 and is among the largest embankment dams in Canada and the world. The South Saskatchewan River flows north beyond the park, towards Outlook and Saskatoon. Saskatchewan Highways 44, 45, and 219 provide access to the park.[1][2] SaskPower's Coteau Creek Hydroelectric Station is located near the park.

Danielson Provincial Park
Location of Danielson Provincial Park within Saskatchewan
Danielson Provincial Park (Saskatchewan)
Location Saskatchewan
Coordinates51°16′12″N 106°52′15″W
Established1971
Governing bodySaskatchewan Parks

The park opened to the public in 1971, and was named for former MLA Gustaf Herman Danielson. It is one if three provincial parks on Lake Diefenbaker, with the other two being Douglas Provincial Park[3] and Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park.[4]

Danielson Provincial Park's Visitor Centre is located between Lake Diefenbaker and Coteau Bay, and features numerous interactive displays about the Gardiner Dam and the river systems of southern Saskatchewan in addition to a café and beach.[5]

Attractions and amenities

Danielson Provincial park has a variety of attractions and amenities ranging from camping to swimming to hiking.

There are three main campgrounds plus an over-flow site. The three campgrounds are Shady Lane, Bayside, and Elmview and services offered include electric hookups, potable water, washrooms, showers, and sani-dumps.[6]

The park also features a sandy beach for swimming and a boat launch.[7] Near the beach is a picnic area and a fish cleaning station.[8]

There are two main trails in the park. The Great Trail, which is part of the Trans Canada Trail, and the Prairie View Nature Trail.[9]

See also

References
  1. "Danielson Park Overview" (PDF). Saskatchewan Parks. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  2. "Danielson Provincial Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. Douglas Provincial Park Archived 2010-07-02 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park Archived 2010-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Danielson Provincial Park". Saskatchewan Parks. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  6. "Danielson Provincial Park | Outdoorsy".
  7. "Danielson Visitor's Center Beach".
  8. "Campgrounds/RV Sites".
  9. "Danielson Provincial Park Trails | Tourism Saskatchewan".
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