Lakeland Canoe Circuit

LAKELAND PROVINCIAL PARK

The Lac La Biche Region’s greatest adventure starts with a humble trail through the woods, and the promise of an unforgettable experience. Portage your canoe or kayak to Jackson Lake and embark on the Lakeland Canoe Circuit, Alberta’s only backcountry paddling route.

The full circuit includes Jackson, Kinnaird, Blackett and McGuffin Lakes and takes three days to complete. You may wish to stay longer, though, as the wilderness works its magic. On the water, you have total freedom to explore and discover little pieces of paradise that landbased travellers can’t access. Your days start with beautiful sunrises over misty lakes, and end with loons calling under starry skies.

Jackson Lake Staging Area is the preferred starting point for the circuit. It is located on Highway 663, east of Lac La Biche on the way to Touchwood Lake.

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ISLAND TOURING Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Why stay on land when you’re visiting Alberta’s only park of islands? A stand-up paddleboard (SUP) gives you a whole new perspective, with the added benefit of a great workout. Serious SUPers can go all the way around the main island in a day, checking in at sandy beaches and scoping out hidden coves and shoreline marshes that can’t be seen from most hiking trails.

SUMMER CANOE TRIP – NIKO WILDERNESS EDUCATION Nikowilderness.com / 403-993-2805 / nikowilded@gmail.com Tackle the Lakeland Canoe Circuit with an experienced wilderness guide on a fourday, three-night paddling expedition. The boreal forest is your proving ground, where you’ll learn survival skills and forge a stronger connection to Mother Nature.