Calling LakeAbout Calling Lake
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -23° - -11° | -24° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -19° - -6° | -19° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -14° - 0° | -12° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -5° - 8° | -2° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 15° | 6° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 10° - 21° | 15° | 64 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -9° - -1° | -10° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -19° - -9° | -20° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
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.