Fishing Lake Métis Settlement, Indigenous settlement in northern Alberta, Canada.
Fishing Lake Métis Settlement is a community spread across over 200,000 acres of land with lakes and forests, located south of Cold Lake in the Bonnyville region. The landscape includes diverse terrain with water bodies used for recreation and traditional activities.
The settlement was established in 1938 and officially recognized in 1949, following the dissolution of the original St. Paul des Métis community. The area had long served as a traditional location for fishing and resource use by the Métis people.
The Métis community speaks Cree and English, keeping traditional ways of life connected to the surrounding nature. Fishing, hunting, and trapping are part of daily life and shape how residents see themselves.
Visitors can access a range of recreational activities at Riel Beach Campground on Frog Lake, including fishing, boating, and water sports. Plan your visit according to the season, as winter and summer offer different options and conditions for exploration.
The area offers access to seasonal activities like snowmobiling and all-terrain vehicle use that shape how the land is experienced throughout the year. These activities blend modern recreation with the traditional connection residents have to the wilderness.
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