Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Where: Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation VisitorCentre
Details:The Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation building will be closed on Monday, November 2. It will reopen on Tuesday, November 3.
The Boreal Centre Day Use Area including trails, firepit and the lawn area will remain open to the public.
Effective Date: September 28, 2026
Where: Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation VisitorCentre
Details:The Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation building will be closed on Monday, September 28. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 29.
The Boreal Centre Day Use Area including trails, firepit and the lawn area will remain open to the public.
Effective Date: September 18, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Marten River Campground , Marten River Campground Beach Trail
Details:Due to structural issues, the following sets of stairs from Marten River Campground to the beach are closed until further notice:
These two staircases are unsafe for use. Please use other stairs or the hand boat launch path from the day use area to access the beach from Marten River Campground.
Effective Date: November 1, 2026
Where: The Nest ComfortCamping
Details:The Nest Comfort Camping will be closed from November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The Nest will reopen on April 1, 2027 and become available to book within the standard 180 day booking window on October 3, 2026 at 9 a.m. MT.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Devonshire South Campground
Details:Water is now shut off for the season at Devonshire South Campground. Please fill your tanks before arriving at the campground.
Effective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Marten River Campground , Marten River Day Use
Details:You are advised that Schistosome dermatitis, commonly known as Swimmer’s Itch, has been reported at this beach.
This condition results from contact with a water parasite that causes localized skin irritation. Itching usually begins 10 to 30 minutes after exposure and can last two to three days depending on your particular sensitivity.
Precautions you can take to avoid or limit exposure to Swimmer’s Itch include:
Should you contract Swimmers’ Itch, some relief may be obtained by applying appropriate creams or lotions to the affected areas. Consult your doctor for further advice.
For general information, please contact Environmental Public Health or call Alberta Health Link at 811.
Contact Alberta Health Services at 1-833-476-4743 or submit a request online at ahs.ca/eph.
One of Alberta Parks’ signature parks, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park was established in 1966 to protect Marten Mountain (the easternmost foothill in Alberta), amazing and extensive natural sand beaches, and a rare road-accessible sand dune and wetlands complex at Devonshire Beach. In 1993 a new gem was added to the park’s crown: the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory, which is one of a handful of boreal bird observatories in the world.
This park has two campgrounds: Marten River and Devonshire South, as well as Group Use Areas. Over 35km of trails provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing; 25km of these are part of the Trans Canada Trail. Swim, soak up the sun, or build sandcastles on beautiful natural sand beaches at Devonshire and Marten River Campground. A variety of habitats ranging from foothills to mixed wood forest, from wetlands to shorelines to ancient sand dunes offer plenty of opportunities for viewing wildlife, especially birds. The lake provides great fishing, paddling, and windsurfing prospects; you can also launch a motorboat at the municipal boat launch south of the park for boating and waterskiing. Golf lovers will enjoy the Gilwood Golf and Country Club’s 18-hole golf course within the park.
Take in a bird observatory tour at the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory, and don’t forget to stop by the park’s Visitor Information Centre, the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation. Here, you can play with the interactive exhibits and ask friendly staff about birds, wildlife, and wildflowers you’ve seen or heard. Fun and fascinating interpretive programs are offered at various locations throughout the park Tuesday through Sunday in July and August.
Beach
Birding
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Interpretive Program
Swimming
Ice Fishing
Golfing
Geocaching
Electric Bicycles
Canoeing/Kayaking
Wind Surfing
