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.

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Miquelon Lake Provincial Park
53.2501, -112.8853

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.

Spring and autumn
April-June, Sept-Oct · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Peak bird migration periods and pleasant daytime temperatures.
Summer
July-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmer water temperatures and active park use, though mosquitoes increase.

Weather & Climate near Miquelon Lake Provincial Park #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-19° -8°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° -1°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -7°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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