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Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area

lakeland

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 44745 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
2.5h · 189 km
drive from calgary
6h · 446 km
drive from vancouver
13.4h · 1003 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to lakeland. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about lakeland

how far is lakeland from edmonton?
Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area is 189 km from Edmonton — approximately a 2.5-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at lakeland?
Peak season at Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of lakeland.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from alberta parks + open sources

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Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

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