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Effective Date: August 25, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Cabins ComfortCamping , Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park , Sir Winston Churchill Tipis ComfortCamping
Details:There has been a significant amount of rainfall this season. The lake levels of Lac La Biche and of many wetland areas are higher than usual.
Please avoid the following trails:
There are barricades/caution tape on the mentioned trails as they are in very poor condition. See attached map (red areas indicate the wet areas that are not passable or not ideal trail conditions.
Please use caution on trails, as if significant rainfall occurs other trails/boardwalks may become very muddy or in poor condition as well.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Camper's Beach Day Use , Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Cabins ComfortCamping , Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park , Sir Winston Churchill Tipis ComfortCamping
Details:This advisory is for Camper's Beach Day Use Area on Big Island of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.
The water at this location is tested weekly by Alberta Health Services. Our most recent test has produced fecal indicator bacteria levels that exceed the recommended limits. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories
Contact with these waters may cause illness, and swimming is not recommended.
Never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
For more information on beach monitoring, please contact Alberta Health Services at 811.
Effective Date: July 14, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Boardwalk Beach Day Use , Boat Launch Day Use , Camper's Beach Day Use , Day Use Beach Day Use , Lac La Biche Lookout Day Use , Long Point Day Use , Pelican Islands Viewpoint Day Use , Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Cabins ComfortCamping , Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park , Sir Winston Churchill Tipis ComfortCamping
Details:
Please be advised that Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algae) has been identified in the water at this location. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories
Visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any time. Boiling this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternative source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while this advisory is active.
Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Please note: Waters in which the cyanobacterial bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Health Advisory is in place.
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Cabins ComfortCamping , Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park , Sir Winston Churchill Tipis ComfortCamping
Details:Campground Loops A, D, E, and F are closed for the season as of Tuesday, September 8.
Campground Loops B, C, & Group Use will remain open until Monday, October 12. Comfort Camping Cabins #1-#5 & Comfort Camping Tipis #16 & #17 remain open until September 30. Comfort Camping Cabins #6-#15 are open year-round.
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is located 11km northeast from the community of Lac La Biche. The park is comprised of all islands of Lac La Biche Lake, with two main islands (Long Island and Big Island) accessible by vehicle via the causeway bridge. With several Day Use Areas available for picnicking and gaining access to the lake, Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is the perfect retreat for day users as well as those looking for activities during their time camping. The Campground Store offers various grocery and camping supplies, along with hard-scoop ice cream and non-motorized boat rentals (canoe, kayak, paddleboard) for all your adventure needs.
Big Island features most of the recreational activities, along with trails through the Old Growth Forest, where there hasn't been a forest fire for over 300 years. This area is popular for birding as there is habitat for songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, and raptors. There is approximately 15km along the exterior and interior of the island for hiking and biking. In the winter, the loop road provides 6km of groomed cross-country skiing trails and a cleared walkway for hiking. Long Island hosts the Boat Launch with a large parking lot for trucks and trailers, the Community Facility that can be rented for private functions, comfort camping area with a registration booth, and a hand-launch area with a picnic spot. There is a paved trail that connects Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park to the community of Lac La Biche, perfect for walking or biking.
During winter, the Big Island Loop Road is closed to vehicle traffic and becomes a 6 km groomed cross-country ski trail, with a cleared pathway for hiking. The interior and exterior trail networks also provide excellent opportunities for snowshoeing. Winter parking is available at the dump station near the entrance to Big Island.
Beach
Camping
Fishing
Geocaching
Group Use
Ice Fishing
Wildlife Viewing
Swimming
Canoeing/Kayaking
