Elkwater, Alberta
Elkwater is a community at the western edge of the Cypress Hills in southeastern Alberta, Canada. The community is mostly a collection of cabins. Shopping is restricted to a convenience store, gas station and restaurant. Recent development (Fall 2005) has brought the Elkwater Lodge to town featuring some very comfortable rooms, cabins and excellent dining. Elkwater town site is in a Provincial Park and, as a result, residents can never own the land under their houses. Leases are negotiated with the Provincial Government.