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Two non-contiguous sites make up this OC and PNT NA. They are both on the North Saskatchewan River and 2-5 km west of Genesee.

• Map of the Area
• Other Information
• Site Statistics
• References and Further Reading

Map of the Area

[It is not very clear from Chris’ map what is St. Francis and what is Burtonsville?]

Any maps and map views are for general information only. Do not rely on them for navigation or to determine legal boundaries.

Other Information

This site lies in the Boreal Forest Natural Region, Dry Mixedwood Sub-region. (Alberta Parks web site, 2012).

Why St. Francis was chosen as the name for these two areas is unclear. The community of St. Francis is more than 13 km to the southeast. Burtonsville Island Natural Area lies between the OC and PNT portions which are separated by more than 5 km. Why the name St. Francis was chosen, unclear – but SAPAA is glad to have the both!

Site Statistics

Site Name	St. Francis
Site Type	Natural Area
Subtype	Order-in-council (OC)
Natural Region(s)	Dry Mixedwood
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)	333/79
PASite ID (Map Ref #)	276
Site # (Parks Website)	465
Total Area	81.96 ha. (202.52 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities	none noted
IUCN	II
Operated By	Parks Division
Notes and Comments

Site Name	St. Francis (PNT)
Site Type	Natural Area
Subtype	Protective Notation (PNT)
Natural Region(s)	Dry Mixedwood
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)	N/A
PASite ID (Map Ref #)	276
Site # (Parks Website)	N/A
Total Area	31.68 ha. (78.29 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities
IUCN	IV*6
Operated By
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 – St. Francis Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-12-03).

Further Reading

• St. Francis, Alberta – Wikipedia

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