Buck Lake NA

Buck Lake NA is divided into a North and South parcel. Likely the North one is worth visiting but I have not been there. The South parcel is undisturbed and good for wildlife but not recommended for YEGVille.

Looking NW into the lake from the parcel, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
Looking NW into the lake from the parcel, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.

The following is for the South parcel of Buck Lake NA and will likely change with a visit to the North. The North is near estate communities and as such has a number of ATV Trails going into it (but not evaluated to date).

The South parcel is undisturbed but requires wet bush whacking to see… wet bush.

Fact Facts

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Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (2 out of 5, South Parcel) Undisturbed and likely very wet in the spring or summer. Good for the plants, critters, or hunters.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 102 KM (North Parcel)
  • Trail Classification: Rating: 2, South Parcel; Access: Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: No Human Interventions. ; Season: Two Seasons: Animal tracks go into the NA but quickly peter out. Likely deer with the occasional moose.
Trail Classification System with examples - YEG-Ville.
Trail Classification System with examples – YEG-Ville.
  • The Drive Out: Highway 22 is a stunning drive as well the East West Highways into the lake. Local roads are gravel including to Calhoun PRA on the East side of the lake.
  • The Other Shoe: Hunting is a possibility but check the regulations.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2025-09-17. Weather: Warm and sunny, mid-20C.

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  • Sign at the entrance of the PRA, 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
    Sign at the entrance of the PRA, 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
  • Looking South into the parcel at a distinct line of spruce trees demarking where the grassy area transitions into forest, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
    Looking South into the parcel at a distinct line of spruce trees demarking where the grassy area transitions into forest, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
  • A mayflower variety in the riparian region of the parcel, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
    A mayflower variety in the riparian region of the parcel, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
  • Looking South along the East border of the parcel, note the boundary signs in the NE corner on the right, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.
    Looking South along the East border of the parcel, note the boundary signs in the NE corner on the right, Buck Lake NA (South), 2025-09-17, P. Potter.

Notes and Reference

  1. Buck Lake NA | SAPAA.

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