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Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park Photo: Alberta Parks

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park is found along the shores of Lac Cardinal, 3 km north and 5 km west of Grimshaw off Hwy. 35 . Take a hike or go mountain biking along the shore and through the shady boreal forest trails. Use the hand launch to enjoy the lake from a kayak, canoe or small watercraft. Lac Cardinal's shallow waters cannot support a fish population, but its abundant vegetation is ideal habitat for waterfowl, making for great birdwatching. Over 140 species of birds and other wildlife that have been recorded in the park.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
BeachPlaygroundBoat launchMarinaSports courts

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Drive from Edmonton
400 km
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the campsites

Total sites
56
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingBeachCanoeing & kayakingBoatingWildlife viewingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Trail Warning: Environmental hazards on trails
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Posted June 1, 2026. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
Low Water Levels: Boat Launch is Hand Launch Only
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective August 20, 2025 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
First-come, first-served
No reservations taken or needed — show up, pick a vacant site, and self-register at the kiosk. Arrive early on summer weekends. See all first-come, first-served camping in Alberta →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 3 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 9 named anchors.