Best trails in Prince Albert National Park

The first 0.5 km of the trail is a wheelchair accessible boardwalk along the Waskesiu River. The remainder of the trail is of moderate difficulty and loops through the forest back to the starting point. There are lots of exposed roots so be mindful of your footing! The trail can be hiked as a loop or as an out-and-back using just the boardwalk portion. In the winter, this trail is well packed down from moderate use, and sheltered from the wind, making even the coldest of days enjoyable!

The Fisher Trail is a loop trail near the Waskesiu Lake townsite. It winds through the forest and passes a pond, and is a beautiful trail to enjoy in any season! This is a nice easy hike for most people, with no poles required. The change in scenery from deciduous with brush undergrowth to pines with the moss floor is stunning, and will feel like you are walking in a Bavarian Forest. Super close to the townsite too.

Boundary Bog Trail is a loop trail that goes over a ridge and then descends through a spruce fen into a tamarack bog. The far end of the trail goes over a boardwalk beside the pond in the centre of the bog. On the return trip over the ridge, there is a viewing tower, though tree growth since it was built restricts the view from the top. An interpretive brochure is available at the trailhead, with corresponding labeled marker posts along the trail.

This area sits on the traditional territory of the Woods Cree, Plains Cree, Dakota, Dene, and Métis, who have lived in harmony with these lands for millennia. While quiet today, the peninsula was a bustling hub for the fur trade in the 1880s. The trail winds through lush balsam fir forests and sandy jack pine stands. A major highlight is the massive ostrich fern bed that peaks in early summer. Keep an eye out for White-tailed Deer, elk, and ospreys near the shore. The path includes some...

Get ready for a workout and some amazing views on the Spruce River Highlands Trail in Prince Albert National Park! This trail takes you up and down rolling hills covered in aspen trees, so you’ll get some great panoramic lookouts over the Spruce River valley. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife; you might spot elk, moose, or even signs of the park's free-roaming plains bison. The trailhead is located 29 km from the visitor centre on Highway 263.

"Far enough away to gain seclusion, yet within reach of those whose genuine interest prompts them to make the trip, Beaver Lodge extends a welcome to you if your heart is right." - Grey Owl Visit the home of wildlife conservationist and writer, Grey Owl. The one-room cabin was built in 1931 by the national parks service on the shores of Ajawaan Lake. Grey Owl lived at Beaver Lodge for seven years along with his wife Anahareo. The site is accessible by a 20-km hiking trail. Five backcountry...

The trail is nice and wide with more than enough room for two people to walk side by side. The trail is normally well-groomed but it can have a few wet spots. The trail has several hills but for the most part, will be easy with very little elevation. You will get the chance to move through forests, meadows, waterside trails, and even some small hills that lead to a highlight at the beautiful meadow about halfway through the trail. This is a popular region for wildlife viewing, so stay in...

Shady Lake trail can be found off of Highway 263. There is parking here for visitors who are driving. The route has some up and downs and is a well-marked and trodden trail that descends gradually to a beautiful lake. There is also beautiful groves of silver birch or aspen trees. Visitors have recommended adding the lookout tower to the trip if you have the time.

The Mud Creek Trail is a loop trail the follows the shore of Waskesiu Lake before turning up Mud Creek and then looping back through the forest. There can be an interpretive brochure and numbered posts provide information along the way to help you and your family discover some unique features of the area. You will have a few nice views of the lake and the creek and then the rest of the walk is through the woods.