Perch Lake Lac Canard NA

A return visit is needed to this site as only the Eastern (Perch) portion was visited. A look at satellite images suggest easier access in the Western (Canard) portion.

Looking South across Perch Lake into the site, moderate loss of water, 2025-09-22, Perch/Canard NA (Perch), P. Potter.

This Natural Area straddles two lake systems found in its name. SAPAA delinates the two into the Lac Canard (Western) and Perch Lake (Eastern) half sections. The Lac Canard appears to have oil field leases on it but is yet unexplored for YEGVille. The Perch Lake is nearly inaccessible due to private land holdings to the North.

Fact Facts

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Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council, Protected Notation Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (2 out of 5) Due to private land, the Canard parcel is largely inaccessible.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 146 KM
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 0; Access: Not Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: No Human Interventions. ; Season: Two Seasons: No trails of note down to the lake. A single track in or close to the Canard portion was tempting but not followed.
Trail Classification System with examples - YEG-Ville.
Trail Classification System with examples – YEG-Ville.
  • The Drive Out: Beautiful paved rural highways. Narrow shoulders makes them not cycling friendly but still a nice drive.
  • The Other Shoe: The jury is out based on a return visit to investigate the Canard portion.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2025-09-22. Weather: Warm and sunny, 22C, no wind. part of the Frog Lake trip.

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  • Significant single track heading into the site, 2025-09-22, Perch/Canard NA (Perch), P. Potter.
  • Looking South from private land to the North, 2025-09-22, Perch/Canard NA (Perch), P. Potter.

Notes and Reference

  1. Perch Lake Lac Canard (PNT) Natural Area | SAPAA.

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