By Prince Albert National Park

Visit Prince Albert National Park in autumn for a revitalizing adventure!

Oct 25, 2021 | 11:03 AM

We know that more than ever, people are looking to spend time outdoors close to home. Prince Albert National Park provides opportunities to do so.

Visiting Prince Albert National Park in autumn ensures that visitors have space to have an inspiring and rejuvenating adventure. Visit the park and enjoy our top seven experiences this time of year!

· Explore the wilderness of the park with a hike or bike on a trail! Check out trails on Street View before your visit to get a feel for surrounding flora and trail difficulty, and check the trail conditions before you head out.

· Enjoy a self-guided interpretive hike on Boundary Bog, Mud Creek and Treebeard Trails! Pick up a brochure at the trailhead and follow the numbers on the trail to learn more about its unique features.

· Bring canoe or kayak to paddle on the lake and experience the shimmering water, the sights and sounds of the lake, and the peaceful feeling of being on the water. Whether your adventure lasts the morning or is a multi-day trip, you are sure to return feeling inspired!

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· Bring lawn chairs and picnic items to a day use area with fire pits or a kitchen shelter and enjoy a campfire surrounded by beautiful scenery!

· Enjoy shoulder season camping! Don’t miss autumn camping at Namekus Lake Campground, open until October 31 (weather dependent). Please contact the visitor centre for more information: 1-306-663-4522 or email princealbertinfo@pc.gc.ca.

· Cast a line into the cool northern waters of Prince Albert National Park! Waskesiu Lake is open for fishing until March 31. Please contact the visitor centre at 1-306-663-4522 or email princealbertinfo@pc.gc.ca for more information about fishing in the park.

· Enjoy a night full of stars this autumn! For the best stargazing, visit the park on November 4, a moonless eve.

Keeping the “wild” in wildlife

Prince Albert National Park is a great place to view wildlife in their natural habitat. With a vast range of recreational opportunities and camping experiences set in a wilderness full of elk, deer, fox, waterfowl and black bears, it is important to keep people and wildlife safe. Wildlife find their healthiest food in their natural environment and once they become accustomed to being fed by people, they stop looking for their natural foods and are no longer “wild”.

In national parks across Canada, it is illegal to feed wildlife. It is also important to reduce the chance of these animals getting into pet food, coolers, storage containers, barbecues and other items that have a strong smell. Visitors are encouraged to store items with an odor in vehicles, bear caches when in the backcountry or in bear-proof garbage and recycling containers provided throughout the park.

Do you fish on Kingsmere Lake? Share your thoughts on the declining trout population

Parks Canada takes its mandate to protect the health of the environment seriously. An agency-wide monitoring and reporting program, consisting of independent scientific measures that help assess the health of the ecosystem, is used to guide parks in making decisions or taking actions that support conservation.

According to present information, population assessment results over the last three years indicate a 45% decline in the lake trout population in Kingsmere Lake. More information is needed to determine the condition of the lake trout population.

With the public’s participation, together we will know more about the state of the fisheries and the health of the species. For more information on this engagement project, and to provide feedback or learn more about the topic, please contact us at: pc.panptrout.pc@canada.ca or visit Nature and Science on the park website.

Prince Albert National Park Entry Fees Apply Year-Round

Annual and day park passes can be purchased at the visitor centre during hours of operation. Day passes can also be purchased at automated payment machines, available at the East and South Gates and inside the parking lot entrance of the visitor centre.

Prince Albert National Park Visitor Centre

Contact the visitor centre to learn more about activities in Prince Albert National Park at (306) 663-4522 or princealbertinfo@pc.gc.ca.

Visitor Centre Hours Now and Throughout Winter Season: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday

Please check Important Bulletins when planning a visit to the park.