Activities and experiences

Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park and the Town of Waskesiu Lake offer visitors an amazing variety of recreation activities! All the comforts of a luxury resort or the relaxing quiet of the lakes and trails in the boreal forest are all available in Prince Albert National park.

FIRE BAN - Effective May 5, 2025

No open fires are permitted, including in camp kitchen shelters. Propane and gas appliances, and liquid fuel stoves are permitted.

More information

Beginning April 15, 2025: All watercraft must have a mandatory aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft certification permit before entering Prince Albert National Park waters to help stop the spread of AIS.

A young adult group of friends hang out around a campfire at their campsite at Beaver Glen Campground during the summer in Prince Albert National Park.

Park Firewood Program and Campfire Permits

Beginning spring 2025, free firewood is not provided in day use areas or campgrounds.

Hiking

Enjoy a hike on a park trail!

Wildlife watching

Keep an eye out for wildlife!

Visitors interact with a Parks Canada Interpreter at a viewpoint on the Mud Creek Trail in Prince Alberta National Park.

Tours and programs

Guided tours, programs, workshops, and learning experiences.

Fishing

Learn more about fishing opportunities and angling regulations in Prince Albert National Park.

Picnicking

There are a number of excellent picnic sites within Waskesiu and throughout the park.

A family walks on a boardwalk on the Mud Lake Trail duing a summer day in Prince Albert National Park.

Trail conditions

Trail conditions at Prince Albert National Park

Camping and overnight accommodations

Back-country camping Backcountry camping
Camping Camping
Camping Tent and RV camping
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Things to do

Accessible Facilities Accessible experiences
Interpretation All Activities
Wildlife viewing Animal watching
Beaches Beach
Sea birds Bird watching
Bison viewing Bison watching
Sailboating Boating
Interpretation Calendar of events
Canoeing Canoeing
Canoe camping Canoe camping
Cross-country skiing Cross country skiing
Bicycles Cycling
Dogs on leash Dog walking
Fishing Fishing
Geocaching Geocaching
Golf Golf
Hiking Hiking
Horseback riding Horseback riding
Kayaking Kayaking
Ice skating
Lookout Lookout
Motorboating Motorboating
Mountain biking Mountain biking
Museum Museum
Sea Kayaking Paddling
Photo Opportunity Photography
Picnic area Picnicking
Playground Playground
Lookout Red chairs
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Lookout Scenic driving tours
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing
Stargazing
Accommodation Stay overnight
Swimming Swimming
Tennis Tennis
Interpretation Tours and programs
Traction kiting Traction kiting
Interpretation Volunteer
Wind surfing Windsurfing
Sea Kayaking Water activities
Snowshoeing Winter activities
Exhibit Youth Programs

Facilities and services

Accessible Facilities Accessible services
ATM Bank or ATM
Beaches Beaches
Bus parking Bus parking
Camping Camping
Electric car charging station Electric car charging station
Bicycle rental Rentals
Docking
Dogs on leash Dogs on leash
Gift Shop Gift shop
Information Information
Lookout Lookout
Interpretation centre Indoor Exhibit
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
Picnic Shelter Picnic shelter
Playground Playground
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Restrooms Restrooms
WiFi Wi-Fi
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