Sir Winston Churchill Group Use

Effective Date: September 29, 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: Due to the significant amount of rainfall this season, the lake levels of Lac La Biche and many wetland areas are higher than usual.  Please avoid the following trails:

• Camper's Beach to Lac La Biche Lookout
• The east portion of Kinglet Trail from junction of Nightlife trail to Old Growth Alley
• The south-east portion of Miyo Mahkamikisi Trail from Amphitheatre Area to Old Growth Junction (E-Loop)

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. If significant rainfall occurs, other trails and boardwalks may become very muddy.

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:

• Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.
• Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible.
• Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.
• Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake.

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.

• The Dump Station (along with the water fill) will remain open at this time, unless colder weather occurs.
• The Group Use Site and open Campground Loops will have water taps stands available for use, unless colder weather occurs. 
• Firewood and other camping supplies will continue to be available at the Campground Store, open Wednesday to Sunday, with reduced hours. On Mondays and Tuesdays campers can request firewood using the sign-up sheet next to the wood shed (cash payment only).
• The Comfort Camping area's water services, check-in, and firewood sales at the Comfort Camping Registration Booth will continue to be offered year-round, with reduced hours. 
• The dock remains available at the boat launch.
• Day use area gates close each night at 8:00 p.m., and re-open the following morning at 8:00 a.m.