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Cooking Lake-Blackfoot PRA

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Information: 780-922-3293

Water Advisory - No water available Water Advisory - No water available Notice - Brake for Snakes! Notice - Brake for Snakes!

24 km east of Sherwood Park, south of Hwy. 16, directly south of Elk Island National Park

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Day Use (4)
Group Use Areas (3)

Advisories & Closures

Water Advisory - No water available Apr 16
Notice - Brake for Snakes! Apr 16

Activities

Birding

Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)

Cross Country Skiing

Dog Sledding

Hiking - Front Country

Equestrian

Hunting

Mtn. Biking/Cycling

Trail Running

Geocaching

Electric Bicycles

Snowshoeing

Fat Biking

Skijoring

Ice Skating

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Events

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Parks Day (1)

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Islet Lake Outdoor Expo (2)

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Hunting in Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Hunters require firearms discharge permits to hunt game species.
Target shooting is prohibited.

Firearm Discharge Permit Application

More information: 780-922-3293

Learn about hunting in Alberta's parks system

Alberta Hunting Regulations

Purchase your Hunting License

*To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the 10-digit phone number.

Maps & Guides

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