Advisories

Gregoire Lake Campground and Day Use Area closed

August 26, 2019

Due to severe winds, numerous trees were blown down in the park.
To ensure public safety, Gregoire Lake Campground and Gregoire Lake Day Use area are closed for the remainder of the 2019 season.
Anzac Day Use area and the Southshore Day Use area boat launch are open.
Hangingstone Provincial Recreation Area campground, located 35 km south of Fort McMurray on Hwy 63 is open for campers.

Affected Areas

Gregoire Lake Campground

Gregoire Lake Day Use

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Bear Warning - Gregoire Lake PP

July 24, 2019

Multiple black bears have been seen throughout Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Supervise young children at all times and keep your pets on leash.
It is crucial that campsites are kept clean and that all items that might attract a bear are stored properly
For more information about bear safety refer to our Bear Smart brochure.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Northeast Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
Keep your pet on a leash.
Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible, and know how to use bear spray.
Learn more about bear safety review the Bear Smart Brochure.

Affected Areas

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Bear Warning - Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

July 24, 2019

The trails between the campground and the day use area are closed until further notice due to bear activity in the area.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Northeast Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
Keep your pet on a leash.
Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible, and know how to use bear spray.
Learn more about bear safety review the Bear Smart Brochure.