Prince Albert National Park

Visitor Information

Trail Condition Report

The Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce has signed an agreement with Parks Canada to groom ski trails. Community volunteers are working with the Chamber to groom and trackset several trails.

Trail NameConditions and Comments

Townsite

Streets plowed. Visitor Centre washrooms open 24 hours a day.
Wapiti 5.6 km loop Winter conditions. Classic tracked February 26th.
Beaver Glen 5.8 km loop Winter conditions. Classic and skate tracked February 26th.

Fisher
7.2 km loop

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared. Classic tracked February 26th.

Red Deer Red
8.1 km loop

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared. Classic tracked February 26th.

Red Deer Yellow
5.8 k loop

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared. Classic tracked February 26th.

#264

Road plowed.

Boundary Bog
2.0 km loop

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared. Outdoor toilet open.

Kingsmere Road

Road plowed.
Crean 19.0 km return Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared. Classic and skate tracked January 4th.

Waskesiu River
2.5 km loop

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared.

Kingsmere River
3.0 km return

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared. Outdoor toilet open.

Narrows Road

Road plowed.

Scenic Route #263

Road plowed.

Spruce River Highlands
8.5 km loop

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared.

Kinowa
10.0 km return

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared.

Elk
22.0 km return

Winter Conditions. Parking lot cleared.

Cookson Road

Road plowed.

Safety:

  • Emergency 911 
  • Parks Canada Dispatch 1-877-852-3100 
  • Be careful of thin ice conditions at all creek and river crossings.
  • Watch for deadfall. Use caution on boardwalk and stairs.
  • Trails are not patrolled, please ensure you are self-reliant.
  • Do not rely on your cell/satellite phone to get you out of trouble. Coverage is variable throughout the Park.

Information:

  • The Visitor Centre is open Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 pm and 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays. Contact us via phone at 306-663-4522 or email.
  • Park entry permits can be purchased at the Visitor Centre and the East and South Gate automated pay machines. To maintain a high quality of service during your visits throughout the year, park entry fees are in place. Fees are invested back into facilities and services that help you get the most out of your stay. 
  • Please register at the Visitor Centre for all overnight backcountry trips.
  • Check road conditions at 1-888-335-7623 or online.  
  • Check weather conditions.