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Effective Date: May 22, 2026

Where: Backcountry Campground , Lakeland Provincial Park , Shaw Lake Day Use

Details:

The Mile 12 Trail & Jackson Lake Staging Area (Canoe Circuit Portage) is OPEN. The Lakeland Provincial Park Trail Refurbishment Project, along with campground upgrades is complete! The Lakeland Canoe Circuit will be fully open as a circuit again for 2026 camping/paddling season.

In 2026, there may be a few minor closures as final work is completed. If it will impact user access, a construction advisory will be posted. During that time, please obey any closure/construction signage that may be on site. 

Refurbishments/Upgrades have been completed to:

  • The portage between Kinnaird Lake and Blackett Lake 
  • The portage between Blackett Lake and McGuffin Lake 
  • The Isthmus Bridge 
  • The Mosquito Lake Trail 
  • The Isthmus Campground (Jackson Lake South / Kinnaird Lake North) 
  • The Jackson Lake East Campground 

Lakeland PP
Cross-country skiing at Lakeland Provincial Park
Lakeland PP
Canoes at Lakeland Provincial Park
Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area
Information: 780-623-7189
Directions
13 km east of Lac La Biche on Hwy. 663 & 7 east on access road

Activities

Birding  Birding
Canoeing/Kayaking  Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)
Cross Country Skiing  Cross Country Skiing
Hiking - Backcountry  Hiking - Backcountry
Ice Fishing  Ice Fishing
Mtn. Biking/Cycling  Mtn. Biking/Cycling
OHV Riding (On-site)  OHV Riding (On-site)
Wildlife Viewing  Wildlife Viewing
Geocaching  Geocaching
Trail Running  Trail Running
Electric Bicycles  Electric Bicycles
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
    • Backcountry camping: There are 16 designated backcountry camping areas in Lakeland Provincial Park. There are also an additional 5 backcountry camping areas in the adjacent Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area. Random backcountry camping is not permitted in Lakeland.  
    • Camping: Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, located adjacent to the provincial park, has four basic front country campgrounds.
    • Backcountry activities: Please complete and submit a Voluntary Backcountry Travel Notification form.  
    • Birding: sharp-tailed, Le Conte's and swamp sparrows, osprey, bald eagle, northern saw-whet, barred, great grey, boreal and great horned owls and (in winter) finches and crossbills
    • Canoeing: Jackson, Kinnaird, McGuffin, and Blackett lakes, accessible from Jackson Lake Staging Area with pull-cart portage, makes an excellent canoe circuit. You must provide your own canoe(s). Canoe rentals may be available in Lac La Biche. 
    • Cross-country skiing: Approximately 30 km groomed ski trails available, depending on weather and volunteers (Shaw Lake and Mosquito Lake trails)
    • Cycling: Access from Mile 12, Jackson Lake Staging Area
    • Hiking: Access from Mile 12, Jackson Lake Staging Area
    • Ice fishing: Access by snowmobile from the north on Mile 10 Trail from Touchwood Lake road; access to the south on the Blackett Lake and Helena Lake Trails from Pinehurst Lake access road at Blackett Lake Staging Area.
    • OHV riding: Access on Mile 10 trail to Jackson Lake, and with Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area trails to Dabbs Lake, Blackett Lake and Helena Lake from Blackett Lake Staging Area.

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Maps & Guides

  • Lakeland Topo Backcountry Map (Old) Parks: Lakeland PP, Lakeland PRA, Map Campgrounds: Helena Lake South, Blackett Lake, Blackett Lake Southwest, Blackett Peninsula, Blackett East Island, Blackett West Island (South), Blackett West Island (North), Kinnaird Lake Peninsula, McGuffin Lake, Kinnaird Island, Kinnaird Lake, Jackson Lake South, Jackson Lake Peninsula, Jackson Lake East, Mile 10 LLPP Backcountry Campground -- 20bec904-9040-44d7-9790-219af6bb64a5 True
  • Campground Maps Lakeland PP, Lakeland PRA, Map, Ironwood Lake Campground, Touchwood Lake Campground, Seibert Lake Campground, Pinehurst Lake Campground -- 20bec904-9040-44d7-9790-219af6bb64a5 True
Updated: Aug 25, 2026
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