Effective Date: April 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre , East End Day Use , Elkwater , Learning Centre , West End Day Use , West-Central Day Use , Marina in Cypress Hills Provincial Park and West side of Main Beach.
Details:Please be advised that the area encompassing the Elkwater Lake Marina, is undergoing landscaping to support marina refurbishment construction activities.
Activities will include:
Timeline: April 2026 to July 2026
During the week you may see:
Other facilities and services in Cypress Hills Provincial Park will not be impacted. Visitors looking for water recreation alternatives can call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757 or stop by the Cypress Hills Visitor Centre.
Map of Affected Area
The Elkwater Lake Marina is located within Cypress Hills Provincial Park in the Elkwater townsite. The marina is on the south side of Elkwater Lake, located next to the beach and close to the visitor centre.
The Elkwater Lake Marina has a total of 46 slips, with 36 slips available for seasonal use. To ensure an open and fair process, Alberta Parks used a lottery to select seasonal slips for the 2026 season. The lottery application process has closed for the 2026 season.
The remaining slips will be available for daily or weekly rentals on May 14, 2026; reservable up to 90 days in advance of the arrival date on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca.
| Slip Type | Available Slips | Rate | Reservable Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal | 36 | $1,916.25/season | - | Lottery Closed |
| Reservable | 8 | $57.75/night $315.50/week |
May 14 - Sept 30 | Book It |
Boat Launch
(AIS)
Marina
Sailing
Power Boating
Canoeing/Kayaking
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing