Pigeon Lake Sanctuary (91.7 km)
Pigeon Lake Sanctuary is a forested area primarily made up of white spruce and trembling aspen, making it challenging to navigate. While there are no official trails, the site is ideal for roadside wildlife viewing. Visitors can spot birds like cedar waxwings, Franklin’s gulls, and common yellowthroats, along with waterfowl such as Canada geese and lesser scaup. The sanctuary is also home to beavers, moose, mule deer, and other wildlife. Tide Creek runs through the southern half of the property, and the landscape includes willows and cattails. Access is via a pull-out along Range Road 22, with parking available for a few vehicles. This site is also located west of the George and Joan Mitchell Memorial property.
Access: From the Village of Pigeon Lake, head west on Highway 13, north on Highway 771, left on Township Road 472, and right on Range Road 22. After 1.1 km, park in the pull-out on the right; the sanctuary is on the west side.
Partners: ACA, AEP, AFGA, Zone 3 Fish & Game clubs
Alberta Discover Guide: D3-89
Pigeon Lake Sanctuary is a forested area primarily made up of white spruce and trembling aspen, making it challenging to navigate. While there are no official trails, the site is ideal for roadside wildlife viewing. Visitors can spot birds like cedar waxwings, Franklin’s gulls, and common yellowthroats, along with waterfowl such as Canada geese and lesser scaup. The sanctuary is also home to beavers, moose, mule deer, and other wildlife. Tide Creek runs through the southern half of the property, and the landscape includes willows and cattails. Access is via a pull-out along Range Road 22, with parking available for a few vehicles. This site is also located west of the George and Joan Mitchell Memorial property.
Access: From the Village of Pigeon Lake, head west on Highway 13, north on Highway 771, left on Township Road 472, and right on Range Road 22. After 1.1 km, park in the pull-out on the right; the sanctuary is on the west side.
Partners: ACA, AEP, AFGA, Zone 3 Fish & Game clubs
Alberta Discover Guide: D3-89
