About 35 kilometres (22 mi.) east of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park is reached by Hwy. 15 from the north and Hwy. 16 from the south. The lakes, ponds, forests and meadows of this 194-square-kilometre (75-sq.-mi.) park provide a haven for many species of plants and animals, including bison, deer, moose, coyotes, beavers and elk. Drive the Bison Loop Road at dawn or dusk for the best chance to see free-roaming plains bison. Learn More...