Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park

Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park sits along the northwestern shore of Lesser Slave Lake and features sandy beaches, woodlands, and wetland areas that create different environments for visitors to explore. The landscape changes from open water views to vegetated shorelines and inland spaces.

The park was established in 1978 to protect the natural landscapes of the region and provide public recreational opportunities. Its creation marked a turning point for preserving this shoreline in Alberta.

Summer interpretive programs introduce visitors to the environmental heritage of the region through educational activities about local flora and fauna.

The park offers over 170 camping sites with powered and unserviced options spread across the property. Visitors can access the park from nearby towns and find both developed areas and quieter spaces for walking.

The park displays ancient shorelines and escarpments that reveal how high the water level of Lesser Slave Lake once reached. These geological features tell the story of how the lake changed over long periods of time.

Location: Big Lakes County

Inception: October 24, 1978

GPS coordinates: 55.50360,-115.97900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26