Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, Provincial park in Saddle Hills County, Canada
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada, lying 27 km west and 7 km north of Spirit River on Highway 49. It is one of Alberta's 75 provincial parks and is named after the lake within its boundaries.
The lake acquired its name from an event when two people accidentally spilled homemade alcohol during transport across the water. This incident became embedded in local memory and shaped how residents refer to the place.
The park takes its name from the lake inside its boundaries, which was named after an incident in the 1920s when two local residents transporting contraband moonshine lost part of their cargo in the water. The lake and its surroundings are also known for the many bird species found there.
The area provides shower facilities, restroom buildings, and sewage disposal stations for registered campers throughout the season. The water is suitable for swimming and boating, while the walking trails offer chances to explore without equipment.
Rainbow trout inhabit the waters, making fishing possible in ways that shift between seasons. Winter anglers can fish through holes in the ice, while summer fishing happens from docks and piers.
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