WINAGAMI LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

Winagami Lake Provincial Park is located approximately 25 km north north-west of High Prairie. 11 km east of Highway 2. Winagami Lake is considered a fairly large lake and is enjoyed by the surrounding communities.

Winagami Provincial Park was established in 1970 and was named after the Lake. The lake was named Winagami in 1911 which translates as "Stinking Lake" or "Dirty-water" . The water can smell strongly of hydrogen sulphide. The park encompasses over 160 square kilometers or 16,000 hectares of land.

This Provincial Park is well kept and includes outdoor wading pool, concession stand, telephone, playground, sandy beach area, boat launch and plenty of fishing. Walleye and northern pike are the catch of the day. During the winter months, many enjoy cross country skiing on 17 km groomed trails, as well as skating and ice fishing.

The Winagami Breakwater was erected by the Government of Alberta in 1984 to improve the recreation opportunity for Albertan's and their Visitors. The Breakwater protects the boat launch area and the swimming area from huge waves. Just a short walk from the boat launch is the Breakwater, where many take advantage of its location to fish from.

The Winagami Lake boat launch makes it easy to put your boat into the water. Plenty of parking.

The birdhouses were made for the refugees, the largest swallow in North America Purple Martins. The Winagami Lake colony is the most northwestern Purple Martin Colony in the world. The Martin House was erected in 1990 by Richard Kemy of High Prairie.

There are many walking trails within the park that can be enjoyed by all ages. Located next to the Martin House is the beginning of a paved 1 km trail that takes you to two viewing platforms. Each has a spotting scope. You have a good chance on seeing waterfowl like the pintail, mallard, Gadwall and Shoveller who make Winagami Lake their home.