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 Prince Albert National Park is home to
some of the best flatwater canoeing in Canada.The countless number of lakes provides for a
great range of canoeing trips. If you are interested in exploring and discovering, then
the Park is the right place to fulfill your paddling appetite.If you prefer short trips there are many to pursue. Namekus Lake, located along Highway 263 is a great place to spend a day on the water. The lake does not permit motorboats, so the lake is always quiet and calm. A trip to King's Island, on Waskesiu Lake, is also a good paddle. You can start from Main Beach or from one of the beaches along the Narrows Road. No matter where you start the island destination is a great adventure. Be sure to hike the trail around the island and pack a picnic to enjoy on the small sandy peninsula. If you are interested in an overnight trip then Kingsmere Lake is your destination. All trips start at the Kingsmere River. Once you enter the Lake the possibilities are immense. You can head to Southend for your first night or you can pick from one of the other five campsites located along Kingsmere's shoreline. If you like portaging and getting off Kingsmere Lake you can head to the Bagwa-Lily Canoe Route. Keep your eyes open for pelicans and red-necked grebe and watch out for otters racing the canoe in the Bagwa and Lily channels. Then there is always the adventure of a trip to Grey Owl's cabin.You can hug the east shoreline of Kingsmere Lake and pick one of the four campsites to spend a night. Beaver Lodge, located on Ajawaan Lake, was home to Grey Owl and his two beavers. This trip to is not complete unless you paddle up to the cabin, just as Grey owl did over sixty years ago. You can picture the beavers playing in front of the cabin as Anahereo, his wife, welcomes Grey Owl back from an extended trip. If you are interested in a longer paddle then you can head toward Bladebone Bay on Kingsmere Lake. The Bladebone Canoe Route covers a chain of ten lakes, which completes a circuit. This route is only recommended to experienced paddlers. Be ready to portage often. The Park offers many different tripping routes that will challenge all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. Always remember to be safe and travel close to shore. There is no doubt that the experience of canoeing in the Park can be one of the most memorable in Canada. So dip your paddle in and follow the call of the wild. If you are unsure what trip would be best for you, then
visit the Park Information Centre for more information and route maps. Any overnight stay
in the backcountry areas of Prince Albert National Park require the visitor to obtain a
park use permit from the Information Centre. Backcountry camping |
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