Miquelon Lake Provincial Park
Park Provincial park centered on saline lake and wetlands
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park east of Edmonton protects saline lake shoreline, wetlands and trails; visitors come for birdwatching, hiking and seasonal boating.
How to Get to Miquelon Lake Provincial Park #
Approximately 30 km east of Edmonton; access via Highway 14 and secondary roads to the park entrance with parking areas near the main beach.
Tips for Visiting Miquelon Lake Provincial Park #
- Check lake levels and local advisories - some access points become marshy after heavy rains.
- The park has limited facilities; bring bug spray and a picnic if planning a day visit.
- Look for the migratory bird flocks in spring and autumn along the lake shore.
Best Time to Visit Miquelon Lake Provincial Park #
Spring and autumn attract birdwatchers; summer is good for lakeside recreation but expect more insects.
Weather & Climate near Miquelon Lake Provincial Park #
Miquelon 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 -19°C to 21°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.