Activities and experiences

Wood Buffalo National Park

Welcome to the largest national park in Canada and the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve. Wander through a boulder field across Grosbeak Lake’s weird salt landscape. Snap photos of bison herds wallowing in the dirt along Pine Lake Road. Watch meteors and northern lights from the comfort of your campsite.

Start planning your trip here.

Multiple wildfires are actively burning throughout Wood Buffalo National Park. Now is not the time to visit.
There are several area and road closures in place, due to fire operations, active wildfires and unsafe conditions in burned-over areas. Get more information on fires in the park here and related closures here.


Travel is not recommended along the Pine Lake Road. Significant downfall from windy conditions is impacting the road. Fire remains active along portions of the road. Hay Camp Road is closed. There is a NO STOPPING area on Pine Lake Road from Salt River Bridge (Park boundary) to the junction with Parsons Lake Road.   

Featured

Camping

Indulge in the escape. There’s no cell service here - just starry skies, singing birds, and the turquoise waters of Pine Lake.

Day Hiking

See the park from new perspectives on short, relaxing strolls and long, scenic loops.

Stargazing

We are the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve. You’ve never seen the stars like this.

Things to do

Lookout Lookout
Swimming Swimming
Canoeing Canoeing
Photo Opportunity Photography
Beaches Beach
Sea Kayaking Paddling
Wildlife viewing Animal watching
Playground Playground
Sailboating Boating
Sea birds Bird watching
Interpretation Tours and programs
Motorboating Motorboating
Stargazing
Camping Camping
Bicycles Cycling
Hiking Hiking
Accommodation Stay overnight
Mountain biking Mountain biking
Picnic area Picnicking
Back-country camping Backcountry camping
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing
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