George & Joan Mitchell Memorial (91.4 km)
Located on the west side of Pigeon Lake, this site features open grasslands, willow groves, and a mixed forest, with Tide Creek running through the southern half, providing habitat for trout spawning. The area is home to various bird species, including the red-eyed and Philadelphia vireo, lesser scaup, common yellowthroat, cedar waxwing, alder flycatcher, purple finch, song sparrow, and rose-breasted grosbeak. Plants include trembling aspen, green alder, horsetail, willow, white spruce, blue violet, wild strawberry, buttercup, and prairie violet. The site is easily accessible via some game trails and vehicle tracks. It is bordered by forests, acreages, and the roadway. It is located across from AFGA’s Pigeon Lake Property.
Access: From the Village of Pigeon Lake, head west on Highway 13, then north on Highway 771. After 14 km, turn left onto Township Road 472, right onto Range Road 22, and park in the pull-out on the right after 1.1 km.
Partners: ACA, AEP, AFGA, Zone 3 Fish & Game clubs
Alberta Discover Guide: D3-26
Located on the west side of Pigeon Lake, this site features open grasslands, willow groves, and a mixed forest, with Tide Creek running through the southern half, providing habitat for trout spawning. The area is home to various bird species, including the red-eyed and Philadelphia vireo, lesser scaup, common yellowthroat, cedar waxwing, alder flycatcher, purple finch, song sparrow, and rose-breasted grosbeak. Plants include trembling aspen, green alder, horsetail, willow, white spruce, blue violet, wild strawberry, buttercup, and prairie violet. The site is easily accessible via some game trails and vehicle tracks. It is bordered by forests, acreages, and the roadway. It is located across from AFGA’s Pigeon Lake Property.
Access: From the Village of Pigeon Lake, head west on Highway 13, then north on Highway 771. After 14 km, turn left onto Township Road 472, right onto Range Road 22, and park in the pull-out on the right after 1.1 km.
Partners: ACA, AEP, AFGA, Zone 3 Fish & Game clubs
Alberta Discover Guide: D3-26
