Grasslands National Park Ecotour Scenic Drive - West Block

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15 km E of Val Marie on Hwy 18, then S to Ecotour Road; follow the signs.
Latitude: 49.262033° N,
Longitude: -107.555863° W

The Ecotour Scenic Drive in Grassland National Park's West Block is a 20 km self-guided driving tour through the Frenchman River Valley (80 km round-trip to Val Marie). Allow two hours for viewing. Information panels along Ecotour Road provide interpretation of the prairie landscape. Enjoy the walking and hiking trails, including the wheelchair accessible Top Dogtown Trail, view rare wildlife and breathtaking landscapes and picnic at one of the day use areas along the way! ​​Pick up a self-guided brochure from the Visitor Centre in Val Marie or at Frenchman Valley Campground Reception.

Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website​ for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive. Campers a​re required to book online in advance via the Parks Canada Reservation System​​.​​​​
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Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 1 to Oct 14; Frenchman Valley Campground Reception (West Block), daily 2 - 7 p.m. May 17 to Sep 2; Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. May 1 to Oct 10. 

Rates And Discounts

See website for details.

Access

  • Country / Rural
  • Wilderness

Services

  • Self-guided tour

Amenities

  • Interpretive signage
  • Nature trails
  • Picnic area
  • Picnic tables
  • Trail brochure / Map
  • Trail markers

Activities

  • Birding / Wildlife viewing
  • Hiking
  • Stargazing

Inclusive Travel

  • Family friendly

Language Services

  • French

Maps & Docs

Contact Info

Phone(s): 306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca

Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 1 to Oct 14; Frenchman Valley Campground Reception (West Block), daily 2 - 7 p.m. May 17 to Sep 2; Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. May 1 to Oct 10. 

15 km E of Val Marie on Hwy 18, then S to Ecotour Road; follow the signs.

Latitude: 49.262033° N, Longitude: -107.555863° W

South - Grasslands National Park

The Ecotour Scenic Drive in Grassland National Park's West Block is a 20 km self-guided driving tour through the Frenchman River Valley (80 km round-trip to Val Marie). Allow two hours for viewing. Information panels along Ecotour Road provide interpretation of the prairie landscape. Enjoy the walking and hiking trails, including the wheelchair accessible Top Dogtown Trail, view rare wildlife and breathtaking landscapes and picnic at one of the day use areas along the way! ​​Pick up a self-guided brochure from the Visitor Centre in Val Marie or at Frenchman Valley Campground Reception.

Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website​ for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive. Campers a​re required to book online in advance via the Parks Canada Reservation System​​.​​​​

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Location Information

15 km E of Val Marie on Hwy 18, then S to Ecotour Road; follow the signs.

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lat. 49.262033° N, long. -107.555863° W

Contact Info

Phone: 306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca