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Whitney Lakes
Provincial Park
Information & Facilities
| Advisories |
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Fire Ban in Effect |
| Events & Programs |
| No Events at this Park Alberta Parks Events |
| Camping |
| Ross Lake Whitney Lake |
| Group Use |
| Ross Lake Area G Ross Lake Area H |
Fire Ban - May 14, 2013
Prohibited: The use of all wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires and campfires; this includes fires contained in designated fire facilities.
Permitted: Gas/propane stoves and BBQ's, when approved for cooking.
Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
Lat: 53.8518589664
Long: -110.534943106
Information: 780-645-6295
Notice: Note: Seasonal camping is being offered on a trial basis at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park-Whitney Lake Campground. For more information, please call Melanie Rooks at 780-594-7856.
Facilities & Services
Boat Launch
Cook Shelters
Firepits
Firewood Sold
Fish Cleaning Stations
Flush Toilets
Horseshoe Pitch
Pay Phone
Picnic Shelter
Pier
Pit/Vault Toilets
Playground
Power
Sewage Disposal
Showers
Water - Pump
Water - Tap
Wheelchair Accessible
Recreational Activities
Beach
Birding
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking - Front Country
Ice Fishing
Mt. Biking/Cycling
Power Boating
Sailing
Swimming
Volleyball
Water Skiing
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Recreation Notes
Beach: natural sand beach on Whitney Lake for use by day users and campers; there are also 3 beaches in Ross Lake campground.
Birding: 148 species of birds and waterfowl have been observed in this park.
Cross-country skiing: 29 km non-groomed trails.
Fishing: northern pike and perch in Whitney Lake; northern pike, perch and walleye in Laurier Lake; northern pike and perch in Ross Lake; refer to the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for seasons and catch limits.
Hiking: an extensive trail system links Ross, Whitney, Laurier and Borden lakes and provides easy access to a variety of landscapes and habitats.
Wildlife viewing: wetlands and forests of pine, white spruce, aspen, birch and willow are home to deer, moose, beaver, black bear, red squirrel and flying squirrel.
