Effective Date: January 2, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Boardwalk Beach Day Use , Camper's Beach Day Use , Lac La Biche Lookout Day Use , Long Point Day Use , Pelican Islands Viewpoint Day Use , Sir Winston Churchill Group Use , Sir Winston Churchill Campground , Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park

Access: Access to Long Island with Comfort Camping, Community Facility, and Boat Launch will remain open during this time.

Please be advised that construction on the causeway bridge at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is ongoing. Initial work has been completed, with the bridge surfacing scheduled for May. Access to Big Island is currently closed to the public and is planned to reopen on May 14, 2026.

Access to Long Island that has the year-round Comfort Camping, the Community Facility, and Boat Launch will remain available. The access to these facilities/amenities and operations have  not been impacted by the construction.

Conservation Officers have the ability to enforce area closures under the Provincial Parks Act. Please do not cross construction barriers and follow all signage. During this construction, there will be no emergency support or maintenance occurring on Big Island of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park. If visitors access Big Island of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park from the lake, it is at their own risk.

We recognize the closures are inconvenient; however, they are necessary to ensure public safety and support construction efficiency. The Government of Alberta is committed to improving high-traffic recreational areas across the province. The project will ensure infrastructure meets current standards, improves public safety, and supports positive visitor experiences.

Visitors looking for recreational alternatives can call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757. For further information about the closures, please see the attached Area Closure Map and Frequently Asked Questions.