Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada. It is located close to Highway 63, between Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche, on the northern shore of Gregoire Lake.

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
View of Gregoire Lake
Map showing the location of Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Location of Gregoire Lake Provincial Park in Alberta
LocationWood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada
Nearest cityFort McMurray
Coordinates56°29′06″N 111°10′58″W / 56.48500°N 111.18278°W / 56.48500; -111.18278
Area1,720.28 acres (6.9617 km2)
EstablishedOctober 21, 1969
Governing bodyAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation
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The park is situated at an elevation of 490 m (1,610 ft) and has a surface of 27.2 km2 (10.5 sq mi). It was established on October 21, 1969, and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.

Amenities

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The park has one overnight camping ground on the shore of Gregoire Lake and an additional day use area.

Activities

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The following activities are available in the park:[1]

  • Beach activities
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Canoeing/kayaking
  • Cross-country skiing (10 km non-groomed trails)
  • Fishing
  • Group camping
  • Front Country Hiking
  • Horseshoes
  • Ice fishing
  • Power boating
  • Sailing
  • Snowmobiling (on to lake only and on designated snowmobile trails outside the park)
  • Swimming
  • Water-skiing
  • Windsurfing

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. "Activities in Gregoire Lake Provincial Park". Retrieved 2008-09-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)[permanent dead link]
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