Magee Lake Natural Area (58.5 km)
Located 30 km northeast of Lacombe, this 160-acre site features a mix of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, paper birch, and white spruce. The area has vehicle paths suitable for walking, with some wetter spots that are easy to avoid. It supports wildlife like moose, white-tailed deer, porcupine, and ruffed grouse. Birdwatchers may see species such as the Red-eyed Vireo, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Kingbird, Blue Jay, American Goldfinch, Clay-colored Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, and Cedar Waxwing. The site also has plants like wild strawberry, raspberry, chokecherry, bunchberry, beaked hazelnut, harebell, fleabane, meadow rue, Canada violet, hook spur violet, and spotted coralroot. OHV activity is allowed in the area, so be aware of ATV use.
Access: From Lacombe, head north on Highway 2A, turn right onto Township Road 412, continue onto Gadsby Lake Road, then turn north onto Range Road 244. The site will be on your left after 4.5 km.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
Located 30 km northeast of Lacombe, this 160-acre site features a mix of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, paper birch, and white spruce. The area has vehicle paths suitable for walking, with some wetter spots that are easy to avoid. It supports wildlife like moose, white-tailed deer, porcupine, and ruffed grouse. Birdwatchers may see species such as the Red-eyed Vireo, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Kingbird, Blue Jay, American Goldfinch, Clay-colored Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, and Cedar Waxwing. The site also has plants like wild strawberry, raspberry, chokecherry, bunchberry, beaked hazelnut, harebell, fleabane, meadow rue, Canada violet, hook spur violet, and spotted coralroot. OHV activity is allowed in the area, so be aware of ATV use.
Access: From Lacombe, head north on Highway 2A, turn right onto Township Road 412, continue onto Gadsby Lake Road, then turn north onto Range Road 244. The site will be on your left after 4.5 km.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
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