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Effective Date: August 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Winagami Lake Provincial Park

Details:

Please be advised that Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algae) has been identified in the water at this location. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories

Visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

  • Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.
  • Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible.
  • Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.
  • Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any time. Boiling this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternative source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while this advisory is active.

Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Please note: Waters in which the cyanobacterial bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Health Advisory is in place.

Winagami Lake PP - Sign
Viewing Platform at Winagami Lake Provincial Park
Winagami Lake Provincial Park
Winagami Lake PP - Day Use (M Hervieux)
Pier at Winagami Lake Provincial Park
Information: 780-751-2598
Off Season (Sept-April) / Winter: 780-849-7100
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Established in 1956 at the request of local residents who wanted a provincial park in the area, Winagami Lake is one of a handful of parks in the province that includes the lakebed within its boundaries. The shallow lake and forest around it are home to many species of birds in the spring, summer, and fall, as well as a stopover site for migrating waterfowl.

The lake provides opportunities for fishing, ice fishing, boating, windsurfing, paddling, and birdwatching. A wading pool in the day use area allows your little ones to cool down on a hot summer day. Approximately 2km of trail provide opportunities for hiking and cycling in the warmer months, and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Just a 15-minute drive away, the O’Mahony Conservation Area adds over 8 additional kilometres of trail for you to explore.

Activities

Canoeing/Kayaking  Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)
Cross Country Skiing  Cross Country Skiing
Fishing  Fishing
Hiking - Front Country  Hiking - Front Country
Ice Fishing  Ice Fishing
Power Boating  Power Boating (AIS)
Sailing  Sailing (AIS)
Volleyball  Volleyball
Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing
Water Skiing  Water Skiing (AIS)
Wind Surfing  Wind Surfing (AIS)
Geocaching  Geocaching
Wading Pool  Wading Pool
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
    • Winagami Wading Pool is open from July long weekend to September long weekend, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 days per week.
    • Be Bear Smart: Read our Bear Safety page.
    • Beach: The sand beach at the day use area is located away from the water.
    • Birding: Winagami Lake and nearby Kimiwan Lake are excellent bird watching areas, especially during spring and fall migrations. More than 200 bird species (both nesting and migratory) have been observed here. There are nesting colonies of grebes, sandpipers, gulls and ducks. Predatory species include merlin and northern goshawk. Bald eagles visit the lake in the fall. One of the park's viewing platforms is equipped with binoculars
    • Fishing: Try shoreline angling for northern pike and walleye.
    • Hiking: Window on the Lake Trail (1 km)
    • Winter Activities: Cross-country skiing, ice fishing & snowshoeing

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Hunting in Winagami Lake Provincial Park

  • Hunting of Waterfowl is permitted only over the bed and shore of Winagami Lake, see map or shoreline exclusions.
  • Hunters require firearms discharge permits to hunt game species.
  • Target shooting is prohibited.
More information:
780-849-7100
Learn about hunting in Alberta's parks system

Alberta Hunting Regulations
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Maps & Guides

  • Campground Map Winagami Lake PP, map, campground, day use area -- d2f3e966-1ea4-4492-af7a-803acc229aa0 True
  • Park Map with Trails Winagami Lake PP, Map, O'Mahony Conservation Area -- d2f3e966-1ea4-4492-af7a-803acc229aa0 True
Updated: Aug 25, 2026
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