© Waskesiu Wilderness Region
Boating
Prince Albert National Park
Help protect park waters
Parks Canada needs your help to protect the lakes and rivers of Prince Albert National Park. Follow these mandatory requirements to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Always wear a certified life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) when recreating on any water body. Stay close to shore and use pleasure crafts at own risk as beaches and open water are not patrolled. Please review the following water safety information before departure to ensure each adventure near or on the lake is a safe one.Water Safety is a shared responsibility.
Visitors in Prince Albert National Park can enjoy a wide range of activities on the water. There are several lakes of various sizes to use your motorboat or sail boat.
Boating and motorised pleasure craft
Motorised pleasure craft are only permitted on:
- Waskesiu Lake
- Crean Lake
- Kingsmere Lake (40 h.p motor restriction)
- Sandy (Halkett) Lake
- Hanging Heart lake
Non-motorised activities such as sail boating and paddling are permitted on all park waters.
Personal watercraft such as Jet Ski, WaveRunner, or Sea-Doo are not permitted on park waters.
Please note:
- All watercraft must conform to federal small vessel and pleasure craft regulations. Failure to comply could result in penalties or being required to remove your vessel from the water until requirements are met.
Don’t have a boat, or looking for somewhere to keep yours?
Marina facilities on Waskesiu and The Hanging Heart lakes provide moorage, dry storage, boat rentals, and guided boat tours in Prince Albert National Park. Please visit the Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre for more information.
Water skiing and wakeboarding
Action sports such as water-skiing, wakeboarding and wake-surfing are exciting ways to enjoy your time on the water and Waskesiu Lake is the perfect place. There is plenty of space on the lake to enjoy that perfect run.
Situated on the north shore of Waskesiu Lake, boating along Birch Bay beach is great for watersport activity. Large hills extend to the southwest from the beach offering almost 2 km of shoreline protected from the prevailing northwest winds.
Sail boating
Waskesiu Lake is a great destination for small sailing vessels. Waskesiu Lake is almost 25 km long, offering sailors plenty of space to enjoy on breezy summer days. More experienced sailors may also choose to navigate through the Hanging Heart Lakes into the wide open waters of Crean Lake.
Water levels can fluctuate from year to year and throughout the season. Boat launch facilities in Prince Albert National Park are suitable for sail boats with a flat bottom or drop keel.
When sailing, please watch for swimmers and keep out of designated swimming areas. Waskesiu Lake is also popular with other boaters; watch for paddling craft and motorized vessels when enjoying your time on the water.
Aquatic Invasive Species
In collaboration with partners, park management is working hard to keep aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels out of the park’s lakes and rivers. Learn more about how you can help!
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