Cold Lake (Alberta) Lake

Cold Lake is a large freshwater lake on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan in western Canada, and it gives its name to nearby communities and facilities. The lake is used for recreation and local water-based activities.

The lake is popular for boating, fishing and lakeside recreation, and several towns and settlements lie on or near its shores offering services and access points. The shoreline includes public boat launches, marinas and seasonal facilities used by anglers and holiday visitors.

The lake and surrounding area have long supported indigenous use and later European settlement tied to fishing, transport and regional development; more recent decades have seen recreational infrastructure and community growth on the lake’s shores.

Cold Lake lies on the provincial boundary between northeastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan in Canada, in a region of mixed boreal forest and lakes. The city of Cold Lake in Alberta is located on the lake’s shores and serves as a local service centre.

• Border lake: The lake straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan provincial border and supports recreational boating and angling activities.

Cold Lake is reached by driving northeast from Edmonton along Highway 28 and local roads; regional flights serve nearby Cold Lake Regional Airport (YOD). The town of Cold Lake is on the lake’s shore and provides access points, marinas and parks.

• Confirm which Cold Lake you intend to visit - the Alberta/Saskatchewan border area has recreational facilities and provincial parks.
• If fishing or boating, check local regulations and licensing requirements for the Alberta/Saskatchewan jurisdictions.