Recreational Activities

Golfing

• There are 2 golf courses within a short driving distance from Crimson Lake Provincial Park.
• Pine Hills Golf Club: 403-845-7400
• Canyon Creek Golf Course: 403-845-5001      

Fishing

• Crimson Lake offers great fishing opportunities for perch year round! You will also find great trout fishing opportunities at Twin Lakes, just down the road!  
• Fishing licenses are required by law in Alberta.  To buy a license, you must have a WiN (Wildlife Identification Number) card.
• You can obtain a WiN card and fishing license online through Alberta RELM or at many sporting goods stores, convenience stores and gas stations.  MyWildAlberta.com has a listing of private license issuers.
• Youth under 16 years, persons over 65 years and First Nations people do not require a fishing license.
• Be aware of the fishing regulations for Crimson Lake, including catch limits and seasonal restrictions. Check the details in the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations.  

Hiking

• There is a 10 km trail around Crimson Lake shoreline. In addition there is a 6.5km trail that connects Crimson Lake and Twin Lakes and several smaller 0.5-2km trails throughout the park.
• The trails at Crimson Lake Provincial Park are considered easy walking on well-groomed, grassy trails, with very little elevation gain.
• The Wolf Track, North Woods, and Fallen Timber trails are also open in winter for cross-country skiing, and the Sandpit trail offers great snowshoeing opportunities.

Swimming

• The designated swimming area and beach can be found at the Crimson Lake Campground Day Use.
• There are no lifeguards at the beach.  However, you can borrow a lifejacket from the Lifejacket Loaner Station, located at the registration booth.
• Please note that dogs and pets are not permitted on the beach.  

Birding

• Crimson Lake is home for a large variety of birds. Waterfowl and shorebirds such as loons, sandhill cranes, mallards, and common goldeyes can be seen on the lake at any time of day.
• Stroll through the forest to look for mountain bluebirds, gray jays, red-breasted nuthatches and birds of prey soaring sitting a top the spruce trees.

Wildlife Watching

• Whitetail deer can be seen in the campground, along roadsides or in the forest grazing on grasses and shrubs.
• The occasional Lynx, Coyote, and Black Bear can be seen inside the park. Ensuring clean campsites, and knowledge of wildlife safety is essential while visiting our parks!
• Skunks, marmots and red squirrels can all be spotted with a little luck and a lot of patience.

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