Summer fun on Lesser Slave Lake
The Lesser Slave Lake Region faced an enormous challenge this spring with the fires that hit the sothern end of the lake in May. But now the communities of this region are rallying, rebuilding has begun and life is beginning to return to normal. The area’s parks, beaches, campgrounds, hotels, golf courses and adventure guides want you know that they’re up and running and ready to make this your best summer holiday yet.
Just beachy
You’re armed with a bucket and shovel and you’re ready to build yourself a monster sandcastle – em, I mean help Jr. build a sandcastle. The sun is high, the water is fine and you’ve got a picnic and a nap waiting in the shade for when you’re done. Ah, the beach.
Less than three hours north of Edmonton lies one of Alberta’s best sand beaches. There’s a reason Devonshire Beach is home to big sandcastle competitions and beach volleyball tournaments – seven kilometres of soft white sand. Swim, windsurf, canoe and kayak on this ‘freshwater ocean’ during the day and after dinner take a romantic walk on the long beach by the glow of an incredible sunset.
Sleep under the stars
Under the clear sparkling sky you can see about a million stars. Marshmallows are toasting and Dad starts to tell the same story he always tells around the camp – the one about how his old Uncle Stan took on a giant Grizzly. It’s ok that it was more like a raccoon, just sit back and watch the stars.
From fully serviced RV sites to gorgeous forest tent spots to resorts on the water, all the campgrounds in Lesser Slave Lake are open for guests. Plus if you book mid-week with our partners below, you’ll get a free night.
Big fish
It’s early morning – the air is fresh, the water is clean and your thermos of coffee is hot. A loon calls in the distance and the fish are already up too. It’ll be hard to beat yesterday’s numbers, but it’s a good day to wet a line anyway, you can just feel it.
This area hosts many fishing tourneys including the Golden Walleye Classic at Shaw’s Point Resort in September. That’s because the lake is teeming with walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Go with a guide and they’ll show you exactly where the biggies are biting these days. See below for some great deals on guided fishing trips.
Birds in the air
You stand between the lake and Marten Mountain and look up. The Point Pelee effect that drives the migratory birds through here means that you can see hundreds of songbirds in a morning. Over there is the pale pink of a rosy finch and out of the corner of your eye you catch the bright yellow of a Canada warbler. Ooo, but what’s that one with the cherry red patches?
Since the Lesser Slave Lake Region is along a major migratory flyway, the area is well known to bird enthusiasts. But even if you don’t have a life list, be on the look out for pelicans, owls, eagles and thousands of songbirds. You’re sure to spot some wildlife on the ground too, since the area is home to moose, deer, lynx, coyotes and caribou.
Fore! (half-price)
Great friends, green grass and a power cart. Could life get any better? Wait, you’re fees were two for one. Yes it could.
Golfing in northern Alberta is our best-kept secret – leisurely rounds, gorgeous landscapes and lower fees mean you could golf from dawn to dusk. Gilwood Golf and Country Club is offering a two for one mid-week deal with every power cart rental, as if you needed more encouragement.
The Lesser Slave Lake Region has lots to offer this summer – big white beaches, unparalleled fishing, laid-back golfing, incredible scenery and welcoming communities. Call 1-800-267-4654 or visit www.lesserslavelake.ca for accommodations, activity and events listings and to order your holiday guide.
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