Effective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park
Details:You are advised that Schistosome dermatitis, commonly known as Swimmer’s Itch, has been reported at this beach.
This condition results from contact with a water parasite that causes localized skin irritation. Itching usually begins 10 to 30 minutes after exposure and can last two to three days depending on your particular sensitivity.
Precautions you can take to avoid or limit exposure to Swimmer’s Itch include:
Should you contract Swimmers’ Itch, some relief may be obtained by applying appropriate creams or lotions to the affected areas. Consult your doctor for further advice.
For general information, please contact Environmental Public Health or call Alberta Health Link at 811.
Contact Alberta Health Services at 1-833-476-4743 or submit a request online at ahs.ca/eph.
Established in 1978, Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park protects some of the best sand beaches in northwestern Alberta as well as some regionally significant features including several different kinds of wetlands, shoreline escarpments, and raised beaches – relics of a larger Lesser Slave Lake in earlier times.
The variety of habitats make for bountiful birdwatching, and in addition to a beautiful beach, the lake provides great fishing, ice fishing, boating, paddling, waterskiing, and windsurfing prospects. More than 3km of trails offer hikers and bicyclers opportunities to explore the park and connect with the Trans-Canada Trail network.
Beach
Birding
Camping
Fishing
Ice Fishing
Swimming
Geocaching
Electric Bicycles
No upcoming events at this time.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Power Boating
Sailing
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing