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Sentinel Provincial Recreation Area

sentinel

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 13 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1.1h · 81 km
drive from edmonton
4.8h · 359 km
drive from vancouver
8.3h · 624 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 sentinel. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about sentinel

how far is sentinel from calgary?
Sentinel Provincial Recreation Area is 81 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.1-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at sentinel?
Peak season at Sentinel Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of sentinel.

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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