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Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Park

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.

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Gregoire Lake Provincial Park essentials

Address: Gregoire Lake Provincial Park, Alberta (near Fort McMurray)
Website: albertaparks.ca
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Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Summer is the primary season for recreation; shoulder seasons offer quieter access with more variable weather.

Summer
June-August · 55-80°F (13-27°C)
Best for camping, boating and swimming; busy during school holidays.
Spring/Autumn
May & September-October · 35-60°F (2-15°C)
Quieter with moderate temperatures-good for paddling and hiking.
Winter
November-March · -30 to 10°F (-34 to -12°C)
Extreme cold and frozen lake conditions; winter use requires experience and preparation.

Weather & Climate near Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -23° - -13° -24° 20 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
February - -19° - -7° -18° 16 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
March - -13° - -1° -12° 18 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
April - -4° - 9° -1° 21 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 3° - 16° 7° 41 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
June - 8° - 21° 14° 78 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
July - 10° - 23° 16° 85 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
August - 9° - 21° 15° 72 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
September - 4° - 15° 7° 51 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
October - -2° - 8° 0° 29 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
November - -12° - -4° -13° 22 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
December - -20° - -10° -21° 20 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.