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Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1927, covering 3,875 km² (1,496 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.

Area: 3,875 km²
Established: 1927
IUCN: II: National Park
Nearest airport: YPA · 95 km

Nearest airports to Prince Albert National Park

1
Prince Albert Glass Field Prince Albert, Canada Airports in Canada
YPA95 kmstraight line
2
La Ronge Airport La Ronge, Canada Airports in Canada
YVC150 kmstraight line
3
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Saskatoon, Canada Airports in Canada
YXE201 kmstraight line

More about Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 3,875 km² (387,460 ha) — about 2.5 times the size of London, making it the #20 largest national park in Canada (1.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1927, 99 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Prince Albert National Park

The closest airport is Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA), about 95 km away — around 2 h 4 min by car; alternatively La Ronge Airport (YVC, 150 km).

Frequently asked questions

How big is Prince Albert National Park?

3,875 km² — about 387,460 hectares or 1,496 square miles.

When was Prince Albert National Park established?

In 1927 — 99 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Prince Albert National Park?

Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA), about 95 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Prince Albert National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.