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ORTHERN ALBERTA
Kleskun Hills, near Grande Prairie
POINTS OF
INTEREST
Kleskun Hill Natural Area
Who knew the badlands could be found as far north as
the Peace Country? A short distance northeast of the
city of Grande Prairie, Kleskun Hill rises 100 m (328 ft)
above the surrounding prairie. The banded layers of
rock in these “skeletonized” hills show a trip through
time as far back as the age of the dinosaurs.
Winagami/Kimiwan Lakes
Close to the town of McLennan, self-proclaimed
bird capital of Canada, these lakes are home to 200
species of nesting and migratory shorebirds and
waterfowl. Walk the boreal forest trail to the viewing
platforms. In autumn, see bald eagles, American white
pelicans, and trumpeter swans. Just 23 km (14 mi)
northwest of Winagami, visit the Kimiwan Birdwalk
and Interpretive Centre.
Lakeland Provincial Park and Recreation Area
East of Lac La Biche in the heart of our lake country,
discover some of the finest lakes, beaches and
shorelines. Home to Alberta’s only backcountry
canoe circuit, put in at Mile 10 staging area and
paddle Kinnaird, Jackson and Blackett lakes.
Lots of campgrounds and
access to hiking such as the
Shaw Lake Trail, used by
the early fur traders and
First Nations people.