Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Park Provincial park offering lake recreation and camping
East of Fort McMurray, Alberta, the park offers camping, boating and fishing on Gregoire Lake; visitors come for beach access, lakeside trails and summer recreation.
How to Get to Gregoire Lake Provincial Park #
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park is located east of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta. Access is via regional highways and local roads from Fort McMurray; the drive typically takes under an hour depending on conditions. The park is most easily visited by car.
Tips for Visiting Gregoire Lake Provincial Park #
- Reserve campsites in advance during summer months-parks in this region can fill fast.
- Bring bear-aware food storage if camping or cooking outdoors-boreal parks require careful food management.
- Use lake maps and local guidance for paddling routes; wind can build quickly across open water.
Best Time to Visit Gregoire Lake Provincial Park #
Summer is the primary season for recreation; shoulder seasons offer quieter access with more variable weather.
Weather & Climate near Gregoire Lake Provincial Park #
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park'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 -13°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 16 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
