Recreation Notes

Birding: Cold Lake is home to more than 200 bird species; breeding wood warblers, yellow rail and sedge wren, as well as one of Alberta's largest nesting western grebe colonies are found here; other species in the area include: chestnut-sided, Canada and mourning warblers; flycatchers; thrushes; vireos; great black-backed gull; common eider; teals; and mallards.

Cross-country skiing: 13.5 km groomed trails; variety of terrain.

Hiking: variety of terrain; plenty of wildlife.

Interpretive programs: occasional only.

Swimming: at mouth of the Medley River; there is no swimming in the Martineau River).

Wildlife viewing: species include moose, deer, coyote, lynx, bear, fisher and garter snake.