Lakeland

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Things to do

• Cold Lake Provincial Park Beaches, hiking trails, and birdwatching along the lake's south shore.
• Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site Fur trade era archaeological site near Elk Point with interpretive trails.
• Cold Lake Air Force Museum Displays of RCAF history and vintage aircraft at 4 Wing Cold Lake.
• St. Paul UFO Landing Pad A concrete platform built to welcome extraterrestrial visitors, now a town icon.
• Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Island park on Lac La Biche with old-growth forest and sandy beaches.
• Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre Major arena and event complex hosting hockey games, concerts, and trade shows.

• Outdoors Swimming and boating on Cold Lake
• Outdoors Ice fishing on Lac La Biche
• With kids Visit the St. Paul UFO Landing Pad
• With kids Beach day at Cold Lake
• Evenings Bonnyville Pontiacs games
• Evenings Live music at community halls
• Locals love Lakeside beaches
• Locals love Fishing and hunting camps

Through the year

• Cold Lake Air Show summer Military and civilian aircraft demos at 4 Wing Cold Lake, a summer crowd favorite.
• Bonnyville & District Agricultural Fair summer Rodeo, midway, and 4-H exhibits that bring the whole county together.
• St. Paul UFO Days summer A quirky celebration of the town's UFO landing pad with parades and family fun.
• Smoky Lake Ukrainian Festival summer Dancing, music, and traditional food celebrating the area's deep Ukrainian roots.
• Lac La Biche Winterfest winter Ice sculptures, snowshoe races, and a polar bear dip on the frozen lake.

Lakeland has a continental climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers. Expect snow from November to March and pleasant heat in July. Best: Summer from June to August is the sweet spot, with long warm days perfect for the lake.

Talk like a local

“the lake”

Refers to Cold Lake, the town and the lake, as in 'heading to the lake'.

“the bush”

The boreal forest or any wooded area, often used for hunting or camping.

“slough”

A small pond or marshy area, common in the region.

“honey hole”

A favorite fishing spot that yields good catches.

Getaways

• Edmonton Big-city museums, West Edmonton Mall, and pro sports.
• Lloydminster Border city with a unique bi-provincial vibe and the Barr Colony Heritage Centre.
• Vegreville Home of the giant pysanka egg and a charming Ukrainian heritage district.
• Northwest Saskatchewan Crown land lakes and boreal forest for a true backcountry escape.