Calling Lake
Lake Large shallow lake in central Alberta, fishing destination
Freshwater lake in north-central Alberta with an adjacent hamlet. Anglers, boaters and seasonal campers visit for fishing, canoeing and lakeside recreation.
Calling Lake is a large freshwater lake in north-central Alberta, Canada, within Big Lakes County. The lake is accompanied by a small lakeside community and a provincial park on its shores.
Recreational use of the lake includes boating, fishing and lakeside camping, with facilities and day-use areas located in Calling Lake Provincial Park on the shore. The lake is a regional focal point for outdoor activities in the surrounding boreal landscape.
The lake and its shores have long been used by local communities, and the provincial park helps protect shoreline habitat while providing managed public access. Seasonal use peaks in summer for water-based recreation.
Geographically Calling Lake lies north of Alberta’s main highway corridors in a generally forested, boreal setting; the hamlet of Calling Lake provides the nearest services and access for visitors.
- Nearest settlement: The hamlet of Calling Lake sits on the lake's eastern shore and serves as the main community and access point for recreation on the lake.
What to See #
- Calling Lake Provincial Park: A provincial park occupying shoreline on the lake that offers camping, day-use areas and boat access, and protects boreal lake and forest habitat.
How to Get to Calling Lake #
Calling Lake is about 200 km north of Edmonton by highway (via Highway 22 and secondary roads). The village on the lake is accessible by road year-round; local roads may require a high-clearance vehicle in poor weather.
Tips for Visiting Calling Lake #
- Check ice conditions and local advisories in winter-lake access can be dangerous when roads are icy.
- If camping or fishing, obtain local permits and check provincial regulations for anglers.
- For birdwatching, early morning yields the best observations; bring insect repellent in summer.
Best Time to Visit Calling Lake #
Best visited in summer for open-water activities; spring and fall are good for quieter wildlife watching.
Weather & Climate near Calling Lake #
Calling Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
