Are there bears at Wabamun?
A large variety of migrating, breeding and moulting wildfowl visit the lake. Beaver and muskrat use the lake while the surrounding upland supports coyotes, porcupine, moose and white-tailed deer. There are also reported sightings of cougars and wolves and bears.
Is Wabamun safe to swim in?
Wabamun was the site of a CN Train derailment close to the Town of Wabamun on the Northeastern side of the lake. Toxic chemicals were spilled into the lake but recent water quality monitoring has revealed the lake is safe for swimming and recreation.
Is Wabamun Lake nice?
Review of Wabamun Lake Provincial Park Wabamun Lake Provincial Park is a wonderful destination for both camping and outdoor recreation. It’s especially pretty in the fall, when the aspen trees along the lake turn golden yellow.
Does Wabamun Lake have leeches?
Except for all the leeches, I love Wabamun, but it is riddled with them. Had the worse experience with Swimmers Itch two summers ago at Wabamun… traumatized for life.
Is Wabamun still catch and release?
Although Alberta Health gave the fish a clean bill-of-health a few months after the spill, the government imposed a catch-and-release-only (C&R) regulation in 2008 that remained in effect until 2021. After more than 100 years, the government closed Wabamun Lake to commercial fishing in 2003 to conserve fish stocks.
Is Gleniffer Lake contaminated?
The province is reminding people to stay off Gleniffer Lake in central Alberta this weekend after it was contaminated by an oil spill under the Red Deer River earlier this month.
Where can I swim at Wabamun?
Wabamun Provincial Park Beach is located on the northeast corner of the lake in Moonlight Bay near the Village of Wabamun. Wabamun is a Cree word meaning “mirror”or “looking glass”. The beach is wide and sandy with a grassy area upshore for picnicing. The swimming area is shallow and deepens gradually.
Can you drink alcohol at Wabamun Lake?
Provincial parks that have lifted the liquor ban are Aspen Beach, Miquelon Lake, Garner Lake, Dillberry Lake, Pigeon Lake, Whitney Lakes, Jarvis Bay, and Wabamun Lake, according to the government. Right now, public drinking is still prohibited in Calgary’s and Edmonton’s municipal parks.
Can you keep fish at Wabamun?
Wabamun Lake Fishery. Note: After 13 years, anglers can now harvest fish from Wabamun Lake. Go to Alberta Sportfishing Regulations for more information. Some of the most frequent enquires the WWMC receives are from anglers concerned about the health of the recreational fishery.
Is Pigeon Lake OK to swim in?
Swimming. The designated swimming area and beach can be found at the Pigeon Day Use. There are no lifeguards at the beach. Avoid swimming if there is a blue-green algae advisory in effect.
Is Pigeon Lake good for swimming?
Alberta Health Services is warning visitors to not swim or even wade into Pigeon Lake near the Zeiner Campground beach because of high levels of fecal bacteria. “At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at the Zeiner Campground beach area,” AHS said in a release.