Blackstrap Provincial Park

Blackstrap Provincial Park sits along the eastern shore of Blackstrap Lake and features beaches plus recreational spaces with camping facilities. A network of trails runs through the park, allowing visitors to walk, bike, or ski depending on the season.

The area began as a basic recreation site and gained official provincial park status in 1986. This designation marked an important turning point in establishing the place as a protected destination for public use.

The park serves as a gathering place for local families and sports enthusiasts who come for water activities, picnics, and outdoor recreation throughout the year. Seasonal changes shape how visitors experience and use the different areas.

The park has three camping areas with facilities like water and electrical hookups for overnight visitors. The relatively flat terrain and well-maintained paths make it easy to navigate for people of most fitness levels.

Mount Blackstrap is not a natural feature but an earthen mound built in 1971 for the Canada Winter Games. This human-made hill provides an unusual vantage point in the otherwise flat prairie landscape.