Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park

The park extends 100 kilometers along Lake Athabasca's southern shore, featuring sand dunes reaching heights of 30 meters above ground level.

The sand formations emerged approximately 8,000 years ago when glacial meltwater deposited enormous quantities of sediment into the Lake Athabasca region.

The traditional First Nations settlement of Fond du Lac maintains connections to the region, situated 44 kilometers from the eastern park boundary.

Access to the park requires transportation by float plane or boat, with no permanent facilities or services available within the protected area.

The park contains plant species found nowhere else on Earth, including the Mackenzie hairgrass and felt-leaved willow, adapted to this northern dune environment.

Location: Saskatchewan

Website: http://tpcs.gov.sk.ca/AthabascaSandDunes

GPS coordinates: 59.06310,-108.96200

Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:30