Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park spans multiple islands in Lac La Biche and features a mixed-wood forest with balsam fir and white spruce that has grown for hundreds of years. The main focus for visitors is Long Island, where overnight accommodations are available.

The area was established as Big Island Provincial Park in 1952 and renamed in 1962 to honor a British Prime Minister. One of the islands served as a refuge during significant regional conflicts in the 1800s.

The islands hold significance for Cree and Chipewyan peoples whose connection to this land runs deep through generations. Visitors can experience the places that were central to Indigenous life and historical moments in the region.

The park connects to the mainland by a causeway and offers overnight stays in cabins and tipis equipped with kitchens and bathrooms. Visitors should bring their own food and bedding and can expect straightforward access to the islands.

The park is home to more than 200 bird species and is Alberta's only island camping destination, making it exceptional for spotting rare forest birds and waterfowl. This combination of island camping and rich bird life draws nature watchers from across the region.