North & South Valley Day Use Area - Gleniffer Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area (50.0 km)
Located just 20 minutes west of Innisfail on Gleniffer Lake at Dickson Dam, this day-use area is ideal for bird watching and fishing, with opportunities to catch pike and walleye. You’ll often see American White Pelicans and nesting ospreys in the summer, along with beavers and deer in the evenings. At one end, a sluice gate offers a good view of pelicans fishing, while the other end is great for picnics—just bring your own mat, as there are no picnic tables. Swimming is prohibited due to strong currents. Please note that fishing is restricted to artificial lures only—no bait allowed. Be sure to check local regulations before fishing. The site features walking tracks and restrooms. Camping and overnight parking are not permitted.
Access: Go west from Innisfail on Highway 54 toward Spruce View, then south on Range Road 23. After 3.5 km, turn left at the entrance with the gate to access the North Valley day use area. For the South Valley day use area, continue south on Range Road 23, turn left on Township Road 360, cross the dam, and turn left at the entrance with the gate. Both access points lead down a steep hill to the day use areas.
Partners: Alberta Parks
Alberta Discover Guide: No
Located just 20 minutes west of Innisfail on Gleniffer Lake at Dickson Dam, this day-use area is ideal for bird watching and fishing, with opportunities to catch pike and walleye. You’ll often see American White Pelicans and nesting ospreys in the summer, along with beavers and deer in the evenings. At one end, a sluice gate offers a good view of pelicans fishing, while the other end is great for picnics—just bring your own mat, as there are no picnic tables. Swimming is prohibited due to strong currents. Please note that fishing is restricted to artificial lures only—no bait allowed. Be sure to check local regulations before fishing. The site features walking tracks and restrooms. Camping and overnight parking are not permitted.
Access: Go west from Innisfail on Highway 54 toward Spruce View, then south on Range Road 23. After 3.5 km, turn left at the entrance with the gate to access the North Valley day use area. For the South Valley day use area, continue south on Range Road 23, turn left on Township Road 360, cross the dam, and turn left at the entrance with the gate. Both access points lead down a steep hill to the day use areas.
Partners: Alberta Parks
Alberta Discover Guide: No
