This Natural Area is located about 15 km southwest of the Paddle River dam which was constructed near the settlement of Rochfort Bridge in 1986. The NA encompasses mostly rolling upland aspen forest.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Paddle River is Descriptive. This short river, known as Pimiskāw sīpiy (Paddle River) by the Cree, was named because of its slow speed. During the fur trade era, a canoe could be easily paddled up the river, in contrast to the more arduous task of ascending a swifter river like the Pembina River that required poling or tracking. The river joins the Pembina and is part of the Athabasca River Basin [1].
Headwaters of the Paddle River are in the Paddle River Natural Area. Flooding on the river has been regulated by the Paddle River Dam since its completion in 1986. The structure is operated as a flood control dam [2].
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Paddle River |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Central Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 951/75 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 475 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 557 |
| Total Area | 64.45 ha. (159.25 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Information & Facilities – Paddle River Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2023-01-12).
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