Saskatoon Island Provincial Park was established in 1932, making it one of Alberta's first provincial parks. The park has also been a federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary since 1948. Located just 20 minutes west of Grande Prairie, the park’s mix of forests, wetlands, shrublands and native prairie provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals. The park is just over 100 hectares in size and is home to a large number of grassland, forest and lakeside birds, including the Trumpeter Swan. The park is situated on an isthmus (land bridge) between two lakes - Saskatoon Lake and Little Lake. The lakes are not suitable for swimming due to low water levels and thick vegetation; however, they are great places to watch waterfowl, canoe or kayak.
Spend the day immersed in the park’s natural landscape by enjoying one of Saskatoon Island’s many walking trails. The two kilometre Shoreline trail follows the lake shore, connecting campground loops to the day use area. Little Lake trail is over four kilometres and takes visitors through aspen stands, meadows, and shrubbery, to a dock perfect for bird and wildlife viewing. Both the Shoreline and Little Lake trails are wheelchair accessible. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s two playgrounds, basketball court, small bike park, horseshoe pits, and two beach volleyball courts.
Those hoping to spend the night can reserve a site in one of three camping loops that feature both powered and non-powered sites. A group use site located on the Saskatoon Lake shoreline featuring power, picnic tables, a private cook shelter, fire pit area, volleyball net, and vault toilets is also available for reservation.
The park is open year-round to enjoy during any season.
Baseball
Birding
Camping
Environmental Education
Horseshoes
Volleyball
Wildlife Viewing
Geocaching
Picnic
Electric Bicycles
Canoeing/Kayaking
