The Narrows Provincial Recreation Area (68.0 km)
The Narrows is a natural area located near Buffalo Lake, offering a campground and day-use area perfect for birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking. A variety of wetland and forest species can be observed, including the Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Redhead, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, Horned Grebe, Red-necked Grebe, Western Grebe, Sora, White-faced Ibis, American Goldfinch, and Yellow Warbler, making it a great spot for birders. The area also supports several plant species, such as the Yellow Lady's Slipper, which blooms in early summer. Visitors can paddle through the lake or explore pathways winding through the forest. Wildlife, including white-tailed deer, moose, and beavers, can also be spotted, along with plants like Canada Violet, Chokecherry, Beaked Hazelnut, and Goldenrod.
Access: Head south on Highway 21 from Mirror, east on Township Road 402 and north on Range Road 221 to the end of the road.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
The Narrows is a natural area located near Buffalo Lake, offering a campground and day-use area perfect for birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking. A variety of wetland and forest species can be observed, including the Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Redhead, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, Horned Grebe, Red-necked Grebe, Western Grebe, Sora, White-faced Ibis, American Goldfinch, and Yellow Warbler, making it a great spot for birders. The area also supports several plant species, such as the Yellow Lady's Slipper, which blooms in early summer. Visitors can paddle through the lake or explore pathways winding through the forest. Wildlife, including white-tailed deer, moose, and beavers, can also be spotted, along with plants like Canada Violet, Chokecherry, Beaked Hazelnut, and Goldenrod.
Access: Head south on Highway 21 from Mirror, east on Township Road 402 and north on Range Road 221 to the end of the road.
Partners: AEP
Alberta Discover Guide: No
