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Effective Date: May 15, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cold Lake Campground , Cold Lake Day Use , Cold Lake Group Use , Cold Lake Provincial Park
Details:Please be advised that with the ongoing weather events, trails may become impassable due to fallen trees and flooding. Please use caution when accessing hiking trails and be prepared to turn back or change your plans.
Effective Date: September 9, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cold Lake Campground , Cold Lake Day Use , Cold Lake Group Use , Cold Lake Provincial Park
Details:Please be advised tree clearing, excavation, and construction activities will be taking place at Cold Lake Provincial Park from September 15, 2026, through to June 30, 2027.
During this time, crews will be using a variety of equipment - including chainsaws, brush cutters, and woodchippers to complete vegetation clearing and site preparation for upcoming Park improvements.
The Park's trail network will remain accessible; however, visitors are asked to use caution when travelling near the active work area.
For your safety, please respect all construction signage, barriers and fenced work areas throughout the Park. Visitors are advised to avoid active work zones and maintain a safe distance from equipment while work is underway.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements at Cold Lake Provincial Park.
Located in a transition zone between parkland and boreal forest, the park protects marshes, mixed wood forests, beautiful sand beaches and lakeshore landscapes that support a diverse community of birds and other wildlife. Despite its name, the lake’s depth actually creates a thermal basin that prevents ice forming until well into December. As a result, the birding season here is extended significantly. Not only is this a great place to see waterfowl and shorebirds, hundreds of songbirds and other forest species live in the varied and rich habitats in the park. Many species use the sheltering forests of the park as wintering grounds.
While you are here, explore the 9 km of formal trails by foot or mountain bike. Stroll along the lakeshore to see birds or catch a glimpse of other resident wildlife. Relax on the beach until the end of the day to treat yourself to a spectacular northern sunset. On one of the largest lakes in northern Alberta, camp in the tall trees and enjoy the sandy beach, canoeing, sailing, boating and wildlife watching.
No upcoming events at this time.
Beach
Birding
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking - Front Country
Ice Fishing
Interpretive Program
Power Boating
Sailing
Swimming
Water Skiing
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Snowshoeing
Geocaching
Hiking - Interpretive