Information & Facilities

Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

24 km east of Elk Point on Hwy. 646; approximately 275 km from Edmonton & 575 km from Calgary

Advisories & Closures

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Beach

Birding

Camping

Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS Warning)

Fishing

Geocaching

Group Use

Hiking - Backcountry

Hiking - Front Country

Mt. Biking/Cycling

Power Boating (AIS Warning)

Sailing (AIS Warning)

Swimming

Volleyball

Water Skiing (AIS Warning)

Wildlife Viewing

Wind Surfing (AIS Warning)

Cross Country Skiing

Ice Fishing

Snowshoeing

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Beach: natural sand beach on Whitney Lake for use by day users and campers; there are also 3 beaches in Ross Lake campground.
Birding: More than 145 of birds and waterfowl have been observed here.
Boating: Power boating and canoeing are permitted on Whitney, Ross and Laurier lakes. Only canoes are allowed on Borden Lake.
Cross-country Skiing: 29 km non-groomed trails
Fishing: Try your luck at catching perch or pike in Laurier, Ross and Whitney lakes. Check Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for details.
Hiking: More than 30 kms of trails link the three lakes. Trails follow shorelines, pass through dense forests and offer exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife Viewing: Wetlands and forests of pine, white spruce, aspen, birch and willow are home to black bear, deer, moose, beaver, red squirrel and flying squirrel. Look for the elusive tiger salamander, as well as other amphibians like the boreal chorus frog, wood frog and Canadian toad.