Located roughly three hours northeast of Edmonton, just 3 kilometres northeast of the beautiful City of Cold Lake, Cold Lake Provincial Park is situated in a transition zone between parkland to the south and true boreal forest to the north. Along the south shore of Cold Lake, the park contains a diverse landscape of marshes, swamps and shrub communities that provides habitat for numerous bird species; one of the largest western grebe colonies in Alberta nests in this area. Cold Lake’s north shore has some of the finest sand beaches in the province, and the spruce and pine forests that grow in the Martineau River valley are home to numerous large and small mammals. Cold Lake itself is one of Alberta’s largest lakes. Despite its name, the lake’s depth actually creates a thermal basin that prevents ice from forming until well into December; this feature extends the area’s birding season significantly. On beautiful summer days, visitors to Cold Lake Provincial Park can wander the lakeshore and watch sailboats skimming across the water.The appeal of this boreal forest park is irresistible, drawing visitors to its towering spruce and pine forests, sand beaches and incredible northern sunsets.

Photo Credit: Travel Alberta Cold Lake Provincial Park Peace Park On October 8, 1992 Cold Lake Provincial Park was designated a Peace Park. In recognition of Canada’s 125th anniversary and our country’s commitment to world peace, a 12-tree “peace grove” was planted in the park.These trees represent Canada’s provinces and territories; they symbolize the life, creativity and hope for the future that can thrive in a peaceful world.

As well, pine Park Activities grosbeaks; redpolls Camping and snowy owls actually fly “south” to spend their winters in the area.The best birding in the park is The park’s 117-unit campground is equipped with during the last two weeks in May and first two coin-operated showers, treated water, flush toilets, weeks in June. firepits, a playground, boat launch & fish cleaning facilities, and a sewage disposal station. Fifty-four Wildlife Viewing of the park’s campsites have power hook-ups and Wildlife species in the Cold Lake area include there are 12 walk-in tenting sites as well.The moose, white-tailed and mule deer, beaver, coyote, campground’s washrooms are wheelchair- lynx, black bear, muskrat, red fox, mink, river accessible.The lush vegetation between campsites otter and porcupine.The viewing platforms assures a secluded and private stay. located around Hall’s Lagoon are great for year- There’s also a group use area in the park that is round wildlife viewing. ideal for school groups, family gatherings and other special events; available by reservation only Fishing (call 780-639-3341). Please note: there is no With 24 species of fish, Cold Lake has the highest winter camping in the park. number of fish species of any lake in Alberta and provides excellent sport fishing.Try your luck at Birding catching lake trout, northern pike, walleye, perch One of the richest birding areas in Alberta is or burbot. located around Cold Lake.The park’s diverse natural landscapes provide habitat for more than Trails 250 bird species. Breeding wood warblers, yellow Hike, bike or stroll the 9 kilometres of well- rails, sedge wrens, flycatchers, thrushes, vireos, maintained trails that wind through the park’s chestnut-sided warblers, Canada warblers, picturesque boreal forest. Informal trails located in mourning warblers, great black-backed gulls, and the more remote northern portion of the park are numerous waterfowl species are found here. In not regularly maintained. Visitors are advised to winter there are blue jays, chickadees, evening contact the park office for information about grosbeaks, and a variety of owls and woodpeckers. conditions on these trails. Cold Lake • French Bay • English Bay • Cold Lake Marina • Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Photo Credit: Travel Alberta Cold Lake Provincial Park

Winter activities include: Cross-country skiing - the park’s 13 kilometres of packed and groomed trails make for an invigorating ski on crisp winter days. Contact the park office for up-to-date trail conditions. Snowshoeing - let your tracks become part of the park’s winter scenery. If your route follows • Canadian Forces Base (CFB) the cross-country ski trails, please stay on the Cold Lake is packed edge to prevent damage to tracks. Canada’s largest Ice fishing - for pike, perch, walleye, lake trout and busiest air force base. It is and burbot. at the cutting Downhill skiing - Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort is edge of military located adjacent to the park on French Bay. fighter aviation Kinosoo Ridge boasts natural and machine made and is home to snow, a triple chairlift,T-bar operations and ten Canada’s most advanced jet fighters. For more that 30 years, air forces from around the challenging runs. It is considered one of the best world have participated in Exercise Maple Flag flatland ski areas in western Canada. After a day at CFB Cold Lake; this six-week NATO exercise on the hill you can relax in the chalet. showcases more than 140 visiting aircraft and Note: use of snowmobiles and off-highway runs from mid-May until the third week in vehicles is not permitted in the park. June. During Exercise Maple Flag, there are morning and afternoon aircraft launches that the public can watch from the Base’s public Points of Interest viewing area. • Cold Lake Marina is one of Canada’s largest non-maritime marinas. It has berths for 250 Services & Accommodations vessels, boat rentals, fishing licence and The City of Cold Lake offers all services including tackle sales, water skis and other recreational equipment, and a café.The marina is grocery stores, hardware and sporting goods surrounded by a large promenade that is stores, gas and propane sales, auto repair shops, ideal for a leisurely stroll and for viewing and pharmacies.There are also numerous sailboats as they make their way out to open accommodations that cater to every taste and water. Located near the marina is the budget including hotels, motels, bed and breakfast Lakeshore Business District where you can establishments, and cabins. purchase crafts, collectibles, souvenirs and works by local artisans. There are two 18-hole golf courses near the park. Grand Centre Golf & Country Club is located one • Cold Lake Museum is open from May to September and features fascinating kilometre east of downtown Cold Lake. Palm Aboriginal, Local Heritage, Air Force, and Oil Springs Golf Course is located on the Cold Lake & Gas galleries. Canadian Forces Base. Cold Lake • French Bay • English Bay • Cold Lake Marina • Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Photo Credit: Travel Alberta Cold Lake Provincial Park Cold Lake Provincial Park Overview d

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Information Sewage Dump Cold Lake Provincial Park Be Bear Aware! Black bears frequent the park during summer months so visitors are advised to take necessary precautions such as securing food and properly disposing of garbage. For information about bear safety consult a park conservation officer, or pick up a copy of our bear safety brochure “Bear in Mind”. For More Information Cold Lake Provincial Park Alberta Community Development Box 8208 Kinosoo Building Parks & Protected Areas Division 1020 - 8th Avenue 2nd Floor, 9820-106 Street Cold Lake, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada T9M 1N1 T5K 2J6 Phone: (780) 639-3341 Phone: (780) 427-3582 Fax: (780) 639-2357 Toll free: 1-866-427-3582 www.cd.gov.ab.ca/gateway For information about other recreational opportunities in the Lesser Slave Lake region, contact Big Lake Country Tourism: Where Cold Lake 2 Lac La Provincial Park Are We Biche Athabasca 44 Cold Lake 55 36 41 28 63

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