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A close knit community awaits you. Find out new initiatives, happenings around town and so much more. Community News COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS! Tickets are on sale for the Waskesiu Foundation’s Happy Hour Bingo Bash on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Waskesiu Community Hall. It will be a lively evening of great food, drinks, prizes, raffle, and music bingo. Click here for full details or to purchase tickets. Purchase by July 2. Notice to all Waskesiu Residents: Be Sure to attend the Waskesiu Community Council ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ON THE SAME DAY - the Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 8:00 a.m. Registration Ÿ Coffee & Refreshments 8:30 a.m. Waskesiu Community Council AGM 9:35 a.m. Parks Canada Agency Update to the Community and Q & A Session 10:45 a.m. Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association AGM 12:00 p.m. Adjournment Attention Waskesiu Seasonal Residents! For your convenience and help with your spring clean up, CLICK HERE to download the PANP 2026 Cabin Yard Waste Pick-Up Schedule. Water Services and Facility Update for Waskesiu Community Partners and Seasonal Residents. CLICK HERE for updates on the current status of locations and operations within Prince Albert National Park. Tickets are now on sale for Waskesiu Recreation Association 2026 50/50 Raffle! CLICK HERE for full details and scan the QR code to purchase tickets today! Reservations for Waskesiu Red Deer Campground opens on April 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CST. CLICK HERE for details on how to book. Due to ongoing snowpack and late spring conditions, the campground will now open for the season on Friday, May 29. Red Deer Campground Electrical Upgrade Project. CLICK HERE for important Red Deer Campground booking information for the 2026 season. It's back again this summer! Canada Strong Free Admission to Waskesiu from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive. Help prepare your residence - Waskesiu FireSmart Your Residence Emergency Services and Evacuation Planning - Be prepared for all emergency situations in Prince Albert National Park. In the event of an emergency, know how you and your family will handle the situation in advance. It is easy to become confused or panicked in these moments - pre-planning will help keep you focused and act quickly when the unpre-dictable happens. CLICK HERE and learn how to be best prepared. Beginning Spring of 2025, Prince Albert National Park is aligning its firewood program with other national, provincial, and regional parks programs. Access to free firewood is changing. CLICK HERE f or the full details you need to know. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) is a hot topic at the local, provincial and national levels. AIS, including zebra mussels, are non-native plants, animals, invertebrates and diseases introduced to ecosystems by human activity. Zebra mussels and other AIS reproduce very rapidly, have no natural predators, and outcompete native species for resources. Right now you can help keep AIS and zebra mussels out of Prince Albert National Park by donating to the Waskesiu Foundation AIS Defence Fund. Their first objective is to raise $29,800 by May 1 in order to purchase two decontamination units that complement Parks Canada's program to clean high-risk watercraft coming from out of province. CLICK HERE for a direct link to further information and ongoing information can be found by CLICKING HERE . PANP Wildland Fire Managment Plan - The Parks Canada Agency Wildland Fire Management Directive (PCA, 2017) requires that all wildfire-prone national parks develop a wildland fire management plan. PANP Wildfire Reduction Plan - This Wildfire Risk Reduction Plan describes the risk reduction objectives and implementation details of the project from 2023/24 to the end of 2025/26. PANP INFORMATION FOR WASKESIU SEASONAL RESIDENTS: Do you ever have a question or need help but not sure where to go in Waskesiu? CLICK HERE for PANP's convenient, printable Flow Chart to assist you in getting the help you need. You can make a positive impact for Waskesiu - be a volunteer! One of the items identified in the Waskesiu “Vision 2028” Action Plan was the creation of a Volunteer Database for the Waskesiu community. Signing up is simple, and yet important. Even if you have been a long-time volunteer in Waskesiu, please complete this online form so that we have the most up to date information. Feel free to invite friends, relatives, or annual visitors to Waskesiu to sign up! Our community thrives on a variety of activities and events, and we can't be successful without volunteers. CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Sign Up Form. Creating a safe and enjoyable community is a shared responsibility. Parks Canada is introducing several New Protocols and Strategies in summer 2023 that impact residents and commercial operators in Waskesiu. Parcel X - “ Keep the Rubber Off the Road ” Waskesiu Community Council and Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association Joint Communication on: (1) Water & Sewer Infrastructure, and (2) Cabin Area - Bringing Legal Non-Conforming Decks into Compliance. PARKS CANADA & ACTIVITIES DOWNLOAD the 2026 PANP Summer Activities Guide & Trail Map HERE! PANP INFORMATION FOR WASKESIU SEASONAL RESIDENTS - June 2024: Do you ever have a question or need help but not sure where to go in Waskesiu? CLICK HERE for PANP's convenient Flow Chart to assist you in getting the help you need.. An Important Message to Waskesiu Residents from Parks Canada: To everyone who has their civic address posted prominently on the front of their cottage, cabin, home, or business, we sincerely thank you! If you have not done so yet, please immediately post the numbers in a highly visible location of your property that faces toward the street. This will greatly assist emergency responders in the event they need to find you quickly. Google maps does not always accurately locate your property on a map! There is a new Waste Management webpage on the Prince Albert National Park website . The webpage has some helpful details on yard waste, small construction waste, and reporting illegal dumping for residents and visitors to Waskesiu and the Prince Albert National Park. Information Bulletin - Wildfire Readiness in Prince Albert National Park Check out the Plains Bison in Prince Albert National Park! Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. Volunteer and help monitor the loon population of Prince Albert National Park’s lakes. FACILITY & SAFETY & INFRASTRUCTURE NOTICES PANP Wildland Fire Managment Plan - The Parks Canada Agency Wildland Fire Management Directive (PCA, 2017) requires that all wildfire-prone national park develop a wildland fire management plan. PANP Wildfire Reduction Plan - This Wildfire Risk Reduction Plan describes the risk reduction objectives and implementation details of the project from 2023/24 to the end of 2025/26. A message from Parks Canada – Annual Fall Water Disconnection Instructions in Waskesiu Cabin Area. Cabin and cottage owners and commercial operators are all responsible for disconnecting their property from the main water system according to the Fall Water Service Shut Down Directive. Make this a part of your end-of-season routine. To assist Cabin owners (Bluebird to Pelican), please watch this INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO made in collaboration with the Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association. Simply follow the steps in the video, close the wooden box once finished, and help prevent damage in the winter! For questions related to water services, please contact panpassets@pc.gc.ca . CLICK HERE for the PANP 2026 Cabin Yard Waste Pick-up Schedule . Parks Canada Agency - Prince Albert National Park Letter of Response to the Waskesiu Community Council regarding the question about cottage leaseholders connecting to deep water and sewer infrastructure in Waskesiu. 2023 Waskesiu Potable Water Report - Commentary: 1. Parks Canada routinely monitors drinking water quality to make sure it is within the guidelines set by Health Canada, including quarterly monitoring of trihalomethane (THM) levels. As part of its water treatment process, Parks Canada uses chlorine. Chlorine is an effective disinfectant but can react with organic compounds in the water to produce a by-product on the surface called THM’s. Their levels vary from year to year. The benefits of disinfection outweigh the risks of current THM levels and untreated water. Drinking water that has 0.1 mg/l has a 1 in 1,000,000 carcinogenic risk based on someone consuming 1.5 litres every day for 70 years. Residents and visitors to Waskesiu can reduce or eliminate THM in their drinking water by: 1. Keeping water uncovered overnight 2. Boiling it 3. Filtering it with activated carbon filters. 2 . There was also determined to be non-compliance in the frequency of chlorine residual tests in the distribution system. In 2023 Parks Canada did fewer tests on the distribution system than called for in the guidelines, however the chlorine levels are tested constantly at the plant. Parks Canada dramatically increased the number of BacT tests throughout the system (as noted in the report), ensuring the safety of drinking water. Parks Canada has a plan in place to be compliant with all testing requirements for 2024. CLICK HERE to read the latest update on the water quality in Waskesiu. Waskesiu Townsite Yard Waste Directive REVISED - May 1, 2021 Protect your summer residence as you would your year-round home – install a backflow preventer valve! Parks Canada takes Wildfire preparation seriously and measures are underway to reduce the risk from potential wildfires to Waskesiu and neighboring communities. A strong risk reduction plan is key to ensuring public safety, enhancing visitor experience and protecting resources. Urban Forest Renewal in Waskesiu CLICK HERE for the Fact Sheets for the annual Waskesiu Community Fuel Break prescribed fire (40 ha) and the Amyot Trail prescribed fire on the west side of the park (1,340 ha). Prince Albert National Park Infrastructure Update . RECYCLING CHANGES FOR WASKESIU VISITORS AND RESIDENTS: Visitors and residents are advised that #1 plastic items and plastic grocery bags are accepted for recycling in Waskesiu and Prince Albert National Park. Please place such items (clean and rinsed) in the designated bins located throughout the townsite. Residents are asked NOT to place any face masks or rubber/latex gloves in the recycling bins. These items are a health hazard for waste management workers and potentially contaminate large volumes of recyclable material. Important information and links for residents and contractors The new “Roll Off” construction waste bin is now available for Waskesiu cabin and cottage owners to dispose of small amounts of construction materials. CLICK HERE for full details on hours of operation and what can and cannot be disposed of in the bin.

Enjoy an afternoon matinee or evening movie featuring two screen movie theatres (306 seats & 205 seats) with state-of-the art digital equipment. Twin Pine Cinema Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Catch a Movie The latest movie releases play all summer long! Twin Pine Cinema offers two screens for a cool retreat from the heat. With daily matinees and high-season late-shows, great movies are available three times each day. And their concession is open to the public, so everyone can enjoy freshly-popped popcorn topped with real butter! NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON June 12 2026 REEL RAVE INFO HERE

Waskesiu has something for everyone including quiet hikes in the northern boreal forest, adventures on the lake enjoying your favourite water sports, a day on one of Saskatchewan’s premier golf courses, small town feel and good times on many beaches in th e Prince Albert National Park. COMMUNITY NEWS Discover Summer in the Heart of Saskatchewan’s Wilderness Experience the energy and beauty of summer in Waskesiu, where sun-filled days stretch long over sparkling lake waters and the boreal forest comes alive with adventure. Nestled in Prince Albert National Park , Waskesiu offers endless ways to explore—from paddling and boating across the lake to hiking scenic trails rich with wildlife and breathtaking views. Relax on sandy beaches, cycle through winding forest paths, or spend your days fishing, golfing, and discovering the natural wonders that make this destination unforgettable. Beyond the outdoors, Waskesiu is full of charm and vibrant summer experiences. Stroll through the townsite, browse local shops, enjoy delicious meals on sunny patios, and gather with friends and family for evenings by the campfire under star-filled skies. Whether you’re seeking adventure, connection, or pure relaxation, Waskesiu invites you to slow down, soak it all in, and create lasting summer memories in one of Saskatchewan’s most iconic destinations . On behalf of the Waskesiu community, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Cree Peoples, signatories to Treaty 6, and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this special place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026. Stay Informed – Important Bulletins from Parks Canada HERE EXPERIENCE WASKESIU Round out your stay with even more to explore, from teeing off at the renowned Waskesiu Golf Course , which is ranked the 15th of public course in Canada 🇨🇦 and the 47th best of ALL courses in Canada, to embracing water adventure with rentals and guided experiences through the Waskesiu Adventure Centre . Throughout the season, the community comes alive with local events, markets, and festivals that bring energy and connection to the lakeside, find out what's happening during your stay. Whether you’re setting out on a new adventure, enjoying live entertainment, taking in a round of games or mini golf with the Waskesiu Recreation A ssociation , or simply taking in the vibrant atmosphere of summer at the lake, Waskesiu offers something for everyone to discover and enjoy. THINGS TO DO EXPLORE WASKESIU A Unique Lake Experience THREE MARINAS SHOPPING BIKING MINI GOLF DINING CELEBRATE WASKESIU LOCAL NEWS Do you frequent Waskesiu? Check here for regular town and park updates! WHAT'S NEW IN WASKESIU EVENTS & FESTIVALS Join us throughout the year for annual events such as: C anada Day celebrations, the Waskesiu Children's Festival, the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival, Reel Rave International Film Festival, Outter Limits Fun Run, New Year’s Eve, and more! BE IN THE KNOW PLAN YOUR EVENT WITH US Weddings, Conferences, Family Reunions and more! Waskesiu Community Hall - 2600 sq ft The Terrace Gardens Hall - 2500 sq ft Waskesiu Recreation Hall - Capacity 70 people Three Banquet/Meeting Rooms at Hawood Inn Banquet/Meeting Rooms at Elk Ridge on the Lake Large cabin for gathering at Waskesiu Resorts Large meeting room at The Suites at Waskesiu Outdoor gathering space at Lost Creek Resorts START PLANNING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND PLAY ARE ENDLESS! See Full Photo Gallery

It is intended that the Waskesiu Community Association, a body corporate established pursuant to the laws of Saskatchewan, through its elected council, known as the Waskesiu Community Council will be the recognized voice of the community.  Waskesiu Community Council Welcome to Waskesiu, where you can experience lake living at its most serene. The Waskesiu Community Council is democratically elected to represent the views of the Waskesiu community to Parks Canada. We assist Prince Albert National Park in establishing practices for the operation of Waskesiu. Our Council operates under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding outlining responsibilities to you and to Parks Canada. On behalf of the Waskesiu community, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Cree Peoples, signatories to Treaty 6, and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this special place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Mission Statement It is intended that the Waskesiu Community Association, a body corporate acting through an elected council known as the Waskesiu Community Council, will be the recognized voice of the community . In that regard, membership in the Association shall be made available to every elector in the community either at a nominal cost or as the constitution of the Association may determine. It is assumed that the Association will be generally supported by the community at large. Council Members Officers and Members Chair: Jim Kerby (Cottage Owners' Representative) Vice Chair: Rob Phillips (Cabin Owners' Representative) Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Wood (Member at Large) Councilors: Bentley Crozier (Member at Large) Jacqueline Archer (Permanent Residents Representative) Linda Lavallee (Business Owners Representative) Bob Cyr (Member at Large) Council Administrator : Noreen Matthews Contact us: Waskesiu Community Council Box 203, Waskesiu Lake SK S0J 2Y0 Or use our convenient online form . Committees Budget & Finance: Chair - Jennifer Wood Committee member: Jim Kerby Business Relations: Co-Chairs - Bentley Crozier & Linda Lavallee Committee member: Jacqueline Archer Community Planning & Development: Chair - Rob Phillips Committee members: Jim Kerby, Jennifer Wood & Bob Cyr Communications & Community Relations: Co-Chairs - Jim Kerby & Jacqueline Archer Committee member: Bentley Crozier Essential Services - Fire & Policing: Chair: Rob Phillips Committee Member: Linda Lavallee & Bob Cyr Council History Background In August, 1994, Parks Canada initiated an operational review of the communities within the National Park system. This review was undertaken in the context of significant budget cuts in Parks Canada and large federal deficits. The Waskesiu community established a six-member committee, with six alternates, to negotiate the future administration of the townsite. Parks Canada appeared intent to devolve some of its management authority to the community level in return for increased financial participation by the community. The goal was to make the community self-sufficient financially. The Committee became known as the Waskesiu Interim Community Council. The negotiations, which were slow and sometimes difficult, lasted for more than two years. The Committee took the position that it would not accept responsibility without authority to make decisions. Therefore, the task became one of finding ways to provide the community with meaningful input into decisions affecting the village without impinging on the authority of the Minister under the National Parks Act. The final product, agreed upon in 1997, but not signed until 2002, was a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that, for all intents and purposes was implemented upon agreement. The first Council elections were held in August, 1997. The MOU details the mandate of the Council, election procedures, a dispute resolution mechanism, funding mechanisms, and the relationships of the Council to Parks Canada at all levels. The MOU essentially provides for a quasi-municipal structure with some major differences. In particular, the Council has no taxation or levying authority, thereby limiting its ability to undertake community projects. However, the Council is very much involved in setting budgets for utilities. The MOU should be viewed as a Work in Progress to be amended and improved, as required to meet the needs of the community and the Park. The Council is increasingly recognized as the voice of the community. Council Documents Documents pertaining to the Waskesiu Community Association and the Waskesiu Community Council are listed below. The current year and previous two years of Council minutes are available here. If you require a copy of Minutes prior to that, please contact us. All documents are provided as PDF files, which you may click to open, read, print or download. Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Waskesiu Community Association The Waskesiu Community Association Bylaws Prince Albert National Park Cabin Development Guidelines - 2013 Parks Canada Agency - Prince Albert National Park Letter of Response to the Waskesiu Community Council regarding the question about cottage leaseholders connecting to deep water and sewer infrastructure in Waskesiu. Local Government Agreement for the Park Community of Waskesiu Quick reference for Waskesiu Community Council Waskesiu Townsite Capital Debt Repayment and Water, Sewer and Garbage Billing Waskesiu 2028 & Beyond Action Plan Documents Waskesiu Community Association Annual General Meetings Minutes DRAFT 2025 Minutes - July 13, 2025 PCA Slide Presentation - July 13, 2025 2024 Minutes - August 10 August 10, 2024 PCA Q & A Session 2023 Minutes - July 23 PCA Q & A Session - July 23 2022 Minutes - August 7 2021 Minutes - August 15 2020 Minutes - August 9 2019 Minutes - July 28 Waskesiu Community Council Meeting Minutes 2026 Meeting Minutes January 9, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 13, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 2025 Meeting Minutes February 7, 2025 May 12,2025 June 30, 2025 August 15, 2025 - 2025-2026 Townsite Utility Rates Mtg September 22, 2025 October 30, 2025 November 21, 2025 2024 Meeting Minutes January 26, 2024 February 26, 2024 April 19, 2024 June 7, 2024 July 29, 2024 - Special Meeting of Counci l October 3, 2024 November 15, 2024 December 11, 2024 2023 Meeting Minutes February 3, 2023 March 24, 2023 April 28, 2023 May 26, 2023 June 23, 2023 September 1, 2023 October 16, 2023 December 1, 2023 Website Sponsors Thank you Waskesiu.org sponsors! The core philosophy of membership in any organization is "benefits and benefactors." The Waskesiu Community Council (WCC) is deeply indebted to companies who generously support the activities of WCC through our Waskesiu.org sponsorship program. By becoming a website sponsor you will be providing the WCC with additional resources for services to the community of Waskesiu while also helping to sustain WCC core services for the townsite. We ask every member and business to consider investing in both WCC and our townsite through the Waskesiu.org sponsorship program. The Waskesiu Community Council gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors: Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins The Suites at Waskesiu Baker's Waskesiu Bungalows Twin Pine Cinema Elk Ridge on the Lake Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce Grey Owl Center Waskesiu Foundation Inc. The Hawood Inn Waskesiu Heritage Museum Lakewood Gas Bar Waskesiu Lobstick Golf Course Lost Creek Resort Waskesiu Marinas Kapasiwin Bungalows Waskesiu Recreation Association Pete's Terrace Restaurant Waskesiu Resorts Restaurant Pietro Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association Become a waskesiu.org Sponsor This is a unique marketing opportunity and we are confident your involvement in this prestigious global forum will provide your company with exceptional business rewards. As a sponsor of waskesiu.org your company will receive considerable marketing exposure. To become a sponsor, please email the Waskesiu Community Council Administrator. READ THE COMMUNITY NEWS

The following information is provided for those building or developing a property in the community: 2013 Cabin Development Guidelines 2011 Land Use Directive Building Moving Directive Residential Gate Entry Protocol Cottage Building Regulations Community Plan Building and Development Join Our Community The following information is provided for those building or developing a property in the community: 2013 Cabin Development Guidelines 2011 Land Use Directive Building Moving Directive Cottage Building Regulations Community Plan Important information - Do your part and properly dispose of waste Please contact the Prince Albert National Park Townsite and Realty team for more information or to apply for development and building permits: Contact: Email: waskesiuadmin@pc.gc.ca Phone: 306-663-4522 Fax: (306) 663-5424

Enjoying an array of outstanding recreation facilities is one of the cornerstones of the Waskesiu experience. Have a ball & more tennis, pickleball, lawn bowling, basketball, shuffleboard, futsal, foosball, ping pong, dodgeball, floor hockey, spike ball, bocce ball and baseball - and much more Waskesiu Recreation Facilities & Services Family fun for everyone! Enjoying an array of outstanding recreation facilities is one of the cornerstones of the Waskesiu experience. You really will have a ball here – and more! Mini golf, tennis, pickleball, lawn bowling, basketball, shuffleboard, beach volleyball, futsal, foosball, ping pong, dodgeball, floor hockey, spike ball, bocce ball, baseball - and so much more! We are open daily from the May long weekend to the September long weekend. Visit the WRA website: www.waskesiurecreation.ca f or information, rates, booking requests and passes. Fun filled activities to choose from: •Little Al’s Mini Golf - Saskatchewan’s best mini golf course in the heart of Waskesiu! Tennis - court rental and equipment rental available •Pickleball - court rental and equipment rental available •Lawn Bowling - equipment rental for lawn bowling balls and mats •Multi-use sport court - court rental available Key sports activities available on the new sport court will include: •Basketball – rental equipment available •Volleyball – rental equipment available •Floor hockey – rental equipment available •Futsal/Soccer – rental equipment available •Dodgeball - rental equipment available •Outdoor fitness park – for use by adults only, additional exercise equipment available •Beach Volleyball - court rental and equipment rental available •Shuffleboard – court rental and rental equipment available •Ninja Line - for use by children only •Disc golf – disc golf course is free to use (discs available for sale or rent) •Outdoor Table Tennis – table rental and rental equipment available •Outdoor Foosball Table – table rental and rental equipment available •Indoor Table Tennis – table rental and rental equipment available •Tiny Tot’s playground area – free to use •Spike Ball - equipment rental available •Bocce Balls - equipment rental available •Horseshoe Pits – rental equipment available •Baseball – rental equipment available •Football – rental equipment available Please drop by and see us at 1500 Montreal Drive in Waskesiu, or contact us at 306-663-0601 or via email at wramanager21@gmail.com Events! Find out about all the wonderful annual events we host in Waskesiu. Explore WRA Events ACTIVITIES The Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc. (the “WRA”) is a small (but mighty) Saskatchewan non-profit organization focused on providing quality recreation facilities and events that help – year after year - make Waskesiu such a popular destination for visitors and residents. If you would like to buy a recreation season pass they are a great deal – and, more importantly - they help the WRA continue to improve recreation opportunities and facilities in Waskesiu. WRA facilities that currently permit advanced bookings are: Advance Booking of WRA Facilities: •Tennis courts •Pickleball courts •The following facilities are available to rent, including for “exclusive use” bookings (for an extra fee) •Multi use sport court •Little Al’s Mini Golf •Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park •Beach volleyball court Payment in cash, by debit card, or by credit card is gladly accepted. Please contact us at wramanager21@gmail.com or at 306-663-0601 for more information. Note: Some rental equipment, especially if it’s being taken off-site for use, requires ID and/or a credit card to be left with us, along with a contact name and phone number. Visit the WRA website: www.waskesiurecreation.ca f or information, rates, booking requests and passes. Tennis Tennis Meet your match and play tennis in Prince Albert National Park! We have six (6) beautiful tennis courts, providing plenty of court space to enjoy a quick game, a few sets, or a full match. Thanks to the generous support of the Waskesiu Foundation, and in particular, Gordon, Jill, Edward and Katherine Rawlinson, all of our courts were resurfaced in 2016.. In June of each year the Waskesiu Recreation Association hosts the Waskesiu Tennis Tournament Open. This is a Tennis Saskatchewan-sanctioned event featuring men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions. Our courts are available to the general public to rent for a fee. Rental equipment is also available for adults and children. Advanced bookings are recommended, but not required. Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports around – so why not enjoy a game in Waskesiu with your family and friends! We have two excellent courts available to the general public to rent for a fee. Rental equipment is also available. Advanced bookings are recommended, but are not required. Johnny Bower Sport Court Sport Court Our beautiful new Sport Court was completed in the fall of 2020, thanks to the generosity of the Waskesiu Foundation and its donors. People of all ages and fitness levels are invited to share a wonderful recreation adventure in the great outdoors – playing in the fresh Waskesiu air. Our new multi-use sport court is available to the public to rent. Rental equipment is also available. Some of the sports activities available on the sport court include: •Basketball •Volleyball •Floor hockey •Futsal/Soccer •Dodgeball Norma McConaghy Shuffleboard Court Shuffleboard Thanks to generous donors (the Lorne McConaghy family) and our wonderful partner – the Waskesiu Foundation – our shuffleboard court is finally here! Our new shuffleboard facility is a beautiful, full-sized court with specially engineered shuffleboard tiles and discs, and comfortable benches on either end. Join us for a game – all ages are welcome! Shuffleboard court rental and rental equipment is available. Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park Fitness Park In 2018 the Waskesiu Foundation partnered with the Waskesiu Recreation Association to construct a new outdoor fitness park – the “Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park”. Our Fitness Park was dedicated on August 5, 2018 by Murray Howe, son of hockey legend Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe lived, worked, golfed and fished at Waskesiu during his hockey career and called Waskesiu his “favourite place on earth”. During his early NHL years, Gordie spent many summers in the Park - working at the Waskesiu Golf Course, and fishing with one of his on-ice rivals – legendary goaltender Johnny Bower. The fitness park is a tribute to “Mr. Hockey”, who in life symbolized the best in physical fitness, human kindness, humility, and compassion. A new floor of athletic tiles was installed by the Waskesiu Foundation in the spring of 2019 giving users a more solid footing, and protecting joints from impacts. The facility is available to the general public for free, and is intended for adult use only. Additional exercise equipment, including kettle balls, is also available free of charge. Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green Bowling Green Lawn bowling is a great sport for the entire family, and has a long history in Waskesiu dating back over 70 years. Our original lawn bowling green was designed with technical assistance from world-renowned golf course architect Stanley Thompson, and was refurbished in 2021 with support from Parks Canada, PrairiesCan and the Waskesiu Foundation. The renewed facility was re-named the “Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green” and has 5 new lawn bowling rinks for visitors and residents to enjoy. Join us for a game! Rental equipment is available, and all ages are welcome! Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park Ninja Park Have your kids or grandchildren ever found themselves sitting on the couch watching “American Ninja Warrior” and thinking, “Man, I’d love to try that!”? Well, now they can! Come visit the new Christopher Ridsdale Children’s Ninja Park! It’s the perfect way for kids to test their ‘ninja’ skills while getting an excellent workout. They will find many obstacles to challenge themselves in new ways with every visit! The facility is available to the general pubic for free, and is intended for use by children only. Disc Golf Disc Golf Disc golf is played much like traditional golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc. The object is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws. Disc golf can be played at almost any age, making it a great lifetime fitness sport. It’s very easy to learn, and everyone can play! Enjoy a game in the heart of beautiful Waskesiu on our 9 hole course, which features both wooded and open terrains. Our disc golf course is located in the “Day Use Area” (near the Main Beach). It is open to the public and free to use. We have discs available for sale or rental at the Recreation Building (near the tennis courts). Outdoor Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Ping Pong Table tennis (ping pong) is great fun for the whole family and – here’s a bonus – now you can play outdoors! Our new outdoor table is made of high-strength materials, is weather resistant and offers excellent playing quality. Join us for a game. All ages are welcome! Table rental and rental equipment is available. Outdoor Foosball Table Foosball Do you like to play foosball? Here’s a chance to enjoy the game in the great outdoors! Our new foosball table is weatherproof and ideal for outdoor activity. Table rental is available. Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Indoor Pingpong Table tennis (ping pong) is great fun for the whole family and – here’s an added bonus – now you can play indoors or outdoors! Join us for a game. All ages are welcome! Our indoor and outdoor ping pong tables are available to rent and rental equipment is available if needed. Outdoor Giant Chess Giant Chess Are you ready for your very own version of “The Queen’s Gambit”? Chess is an excellent game for all ages – challenging and entertaining – and now you can enjoy playing a match outside with our new giant chess set. It’s your move! Our giant chess set is available to rent, so come and join us for a game. All ages are welcome! Outdoor Giant Checkers Giant Checkers King me! The game of checkers is fun for all ages – and now you can enjoy playing outside with our new giant checkers set! Our giant checkers set is available to rent, so please join us for a game. Spike Ball (Roundnet) Spike Ball Spike Ball (or Roundnet) is great fun, and features elements from many other sports - such as volleyball and four square. The game is usually played between two teams of two people. After the serve, there are no boundaries of play! Participants are free to run, set, and spike the ball from anywhere around the net. Come out and give it a try! Spike Ball nets and balls are available for rental at the Recreation Building (near the tennis courts). Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Did you know that “bocce” is closely related to British bowls, having developed from games played in the Roman Empire? In its present form “Bocce Ball” was developed in Italy, but is played around the world – including right here in Waskesiu! The game is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities – so why not give it a try while enjoying the great outdoors? Bocce Balls are available for rental at the Recreation Building (near the tennis courts). Horseshoes Horseshoes People often say that “Close only counts in horseshoes”, so why not give it a shot! Come and enjoy a game with family or friends! The horseshoe pits are located in the “Day Use Area” (near the Community Hall). They are open to the public and free to use. We have horseshoes available for rental at the Recreation Building (near the tennis courts). Baseball/Softball Baseball Take me out to the ball game! Come and enjoy a game of baseball or softball with family or friends in the heart of beautiful Waskesiu. Our baseball diamond is located in the “Day Use Area” (near the Main Beach). The diamond is open to the public, and it’s free to use! We have equipment available for rental at the Recreation Building (near the tennis courts). Football Football Up for a friendly game of football while visiting Waskesiu? Play in one of our many green spaces, including the “Day Use Area” (near the Main Beach). Touchdown! We have footballs available for rental at the Recreation Building (near the tennis courts). DISCOVER MORE WRA ACTIVITIES!

Waskesiu and Prince Albert National Park are accessible by Highways 2 and 264 (approximately 90km north of Prince Albert) or the Scenic Route, Highway 263, all of which are paved, year-round roads. Contact the Visitor Centre, call 306-663-4522 or email panp.info@pc.gc.ca Getting Here Contact Directions to Waskesiu Parks Canada Visitor Guide Town Map Park Map & Trail Descriptions Getting Here WE ARE EXCITED TO HOST YOU! Waskesiu and Prince Albert National Park are accessible by Highways 2 and 264 (approximately 90km north of Prince Albert) or the Scenic Route, Highway 263, all of which are paved, year-round roads. Contact the Visitor Centre (call 306-663-4522 or email princealbertinfo@pc.gc.ca ) if you require information regarding routes to backcountry trailheads and canoe launching points on the western or northern boundaries. Email info@waskesiu.org for anything Waskesiu related. The closest airport is the John G. Diefenbaker International Airport located in Saskatoon, approximately 2.5 hours south of Prince Albert National Park. Average travel times by automobile to Waskesiu are, from: La Ronge 1.5 hours Prince Albert 1 hour Saskatoon 2.5 hours Regina 5.5 hours Winnipeg 10 hours Edmonton 7.5 hours Calgary 10 hours Vancouver 19.5 hours NOW THAT YOU ARE HERE, DOWNLOAD THE MAP OF THE WASKESIU TOWNSITE. Directions to Waskesiu Town Map Park Map & Trail Descriptions PANP Visitor Guides Activity Guide Trails & Descriptions Contact Contact For more information don't hesitate to get in touch Submit Thanks for submitting! Parks Canada Visitor Guide Waskesiu Lake Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan, Canada, S0J 2Y0 info@waskesiu.org Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan, Canada, S0J 2Y0 VISITORS CENTRE: 1-306-663-4522 TOLL FREE: 1-888-773-8888 EMAIL: pc.princealbertinfo.pc@canada.ca

The Waskesiu Foundation is a charitable organization that supports recreational, social, cultural and environmental activities that enhance the Waskesiu experience.  By donating, you can do something positive to enhance the Waskesiu experience on  behalf of your family, your business or your estate. Waskesiu Foundation Inc. Enhancing The Waskesiu Experience The Waskesiu Foundation is a charitable organization that supports recreational, social, cultural and environmental activities that enhance the Waskesiu experience. By donating, you can do something positive to enhance the Waskesiu experience on behalf of your family, your business or your estate. Your gift will make a difference right now…and for future generations. Every dollar we raise stays right here in Waskesiu. For information about the Waskesiu Foundation, visit www.waskesiufoundation.ca .

The following businesses in Waskesiu are looking for employees. Spend your time surrounded by nature and breath​ taki​ng sunsets. Employment 2026 Employment Opportunities SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES: Prince Albert National Park Student Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Technicians and Field Technicians - Job Opportunities Waskesiu Recreation Association Several Recreation Leadership positions available - Job Opportunities Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins Ltd. Full or Part Time Cleaning Staff - Job Opportunity The Hawood Inn Kitchen Cook, Dishwasher, Server, Housekeeper, Front Desk Agent, Maintenance Person - Job Opportunities Waskesiu Golf Course Pro Shop, Back Shop, Player Assistants - Job Opportunities Stanley's Clubhouse - Waskesiu Golf Course Several positios available - Job Opportunities Waskesiu Trading Company Full & part time positions available - Job Opportunities The Shack at Waskesiu Full & part time positions available - Job Opportunities Waskesiu Heritage Museum Curator-Manager Position - Job Opportunity Twin Pine Cinema Summer positions available - Job Opportunity Waskesiu Heritage Museum Museum Interpreter (2 positions available) - Job Opportunity Lake Life Full & Part time Sales Associates - Job Opportunities Waskesiu Golf Course Player Assistant - Job Opportunity

​Wildlife issues, Campground disturbances, Wildfire, Poaching, Search & Rescue, etc.  1-877-852-3100 Emergency Services and Planning Emergency Services * Evacuation Planning Be prepared for all emergency situations in Prince Albert National Park. In the event of an emergency, know how you and your family will handle the situation in advance. It is easy to become confused or panicked in these moments - pre-planning will help keep you focused and act quickly when the unpre- dictable happens. CLICK HERE and learn how to be best prepared. Police * Structural Fire * Ambulance Call 911 Wildlife issues, Campground disturbances, Wildfire, Poaching, Search & Rescue, etc. After hours call Jasper Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100 PRINCE ALBERT NATIONAL PARK VISITOR SAFETY RCMP: 306-663-4400 For law enforcement matters such as: Alcohol/Cannabis-related offenses Highway traffic offenses Theft and vandalism Resource Conservation Office: 306-663-4522 Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm After hours 1-877-852-3100 HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST The Waskesiu Fire Department provides fire and rescue services to Prince Albert National Park including the community of Waskesiu. The Fire Department consists of one part time Fire Chief, 4 Captains and 17 Firefighters during our peak summer season. Firefighters are paid for emergency responses and training. Dispatching is done by 9-1-1 Fire dispatch which is located in the City of Prince Albert. The department operates out of one fire hall using custom fire truck Engine 171. The department has mutual aid agreements with the Lakeland Fire Department and City of Prince Albert Fire Department. About Engine 171: 2001 Pierce Contender 1250 gallon per minute pump 1000 gallon water tank 800 Feet of 5-inch supply hose Seating for 6 firefighters If you are interested in becoming a member of the Waskesiu Fire Department, please contact: Waskesiu Townsite Manager PO Box 100 Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 Phone: (306) 663-4519 Email: scott.nesbitt@pc.gc.ca Automated External Defibrillator locations in Waskesiu: Hawood Inn PANP Visitors Centre PANP Compound Waskesiu Golf Course Waskesiu Recreation Centre - 1500 Montreal Drive EMT Response Vehicle (during summer months)

Little Al's Mini Golf is a fantastic, one of a kind mini golf course that reflects the unique character of Waskesiu & Prince Albert National Park. Every hole is themed to reflect a feature (or a creature) found in the Park – and you can really learn a lot about the Park while you play! Little Al's Mini Golf Saskatchewan's Best Mini Golf! Little Al's Mini Golf is a fantastic, one of a kind mini golf course that reflects the unique character of Waskesiu & Prince Albert National Park. Every hole is themed to reflect a feature (or a creature) found in the Park – and you can really learn a lot about the Park while you play! Visit our NEW website: www.waskesiurecreation.ca f or information, rates, booking requests and passes. Take a video tour! Some highlights to note about this fantastic mini golf course: Our mini golf “starter shack” is constructed out of real logs - and designed to look like Grey Owl’s cabin (on Ajawaan Lake) Some of the key features on our course include: •a life sized elk, bison, and bear •a beaver lodge •a water feature shaped like Waskesiu Lake •a sand castle •a ‘Lobstick’ tree •a tipi •Other animal features throughout the course include a pelican, loons, an eagle, squirrels, fox, and deer. Location & Operating Hours Little Al’s Mini Golf is located in the heart of the Waskesiu townsite at 1500 Montreal Drive, next to the tennis courts. We are open daily from the May long weekend to the September long weekend. Contact us at wramanager21@gmail.com for more information. We accept cash, debit and credit cards - just walk up to the Starter Shack to pay and play! Groups are Welcome! We welcome school groups to come and play the course in May and June. There is so much to learn about Prince Albert National Park as you play, we even have our own quiz for teachers to use! Group pricing is also available to the general public, and Little Al’s Mini Golf can be rented out by groups, for exclusive use, with advance notice. View all rates and information HERE Please contact us at wramanager21@gmail.com or at 306-663-0601 for more information. Highlights Hole Themes & Features: •Legendary Lobstick (Lobstick tree) •Wonderful Waskesiu (Waskesiu Lake/King Island) •Pelican Paradise (Lavallée Lake/pelican) •Indigenous Inspiration (tipi) •Loons Laughing (loons on the lake) •Winter Wonderland (x-country skiing) •Westside Wilderness (west side of PANP/bison) •Bagwa Brilliance (Bagwa canoe route) •Natural Narrows (the Narrows) •River Riffle (Waskesiu River) •Canoe Chaos (summer activities/canoe) •Boreal Beauty (Forest/Treebeard Trail) •Métis Memories (Figure 8) •Bears and Birdies (Bear/eagle) •Crystal Clear Crean (Crean Lake/fish/islands) •Sandy Shores (Beaches/sand castle) •Signature Second (Lobstick golf course second hole bridge) •Rawhide's Roost (a beaver lodge at Ajawaan Lake) DISCOVER MORE WRA ACTIVITIES!

Surrounded with nature, our four season accommodations from suites to camp sites, include gas fireplaces, air conditioning, free Wi-fi, decks with outside furniture, hot tubs, satellite TV, outdoor fire pits and more. Find your home away from home at Waskesiu. Accommodations Premium Accommodations Other Accommodations WE LOVE WASKESIU BECAUSE... Of all the great places to stay. STAY WITH US IN ALL FOUR SEASONS! Accommodations Hawood Inn Our year-round accommodations include premium condos, lake front rooms, fireplaces, roof top hot tubs, air conditioning, year-round dining room and lounge, wi-fi, wheel-chair accessible, and event spaces. www.hawood.com Reservations: 306-663-5911 Premium Accommodations Lost Creek Resort Surrounded with nature, our four season accommodations include gas fireplaces, air conditioning, free wi-fi, satellite TV, decks with BBQ’s, outside furniture, outdoor fire pit. www.lostcreekresort.com Toll-free: 1-866-663-8622 The Suites at Waskesiu Open year-round, our twelve roomy 1 and 2 bedroom suites provide all the comforts of home with kitchenettes, balconies, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, satellite TV, and Internet. Designated outside platform area with BBQ’s. www.thesuitesatwaskesiu.com Reservations: 1-306-663-4620 Elk Ridge on the Lake Our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites provide all the comforts of home year round with kitchenettes, balconies, satellite TV, internet, with access to a shared BBQ and patio area. Daily, weekly, monthly, and year long rentals. www.elkridgeonthelake.ca Reservations: 1-306-663-4653 Waskesiu Resorts Inc. Our beautifully landscaped properties are in a quiet secluded setting located within the Waskesiu townsite surrounded by natural forest and are open May 1st to Sept. 30th. Welcome to Mackenzie Cottages, Cedar Village Cottages (open year round) and The Wharf Suites! www.waskesiuresorts.ca Reservations: 306-663-5377 Other Accommodations Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins HOME CABINS MOTEL, SUITE & CONFERENCE ROOM Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins We offer cabins and motel units for rent. The units we provide are all equipped with kitchenettes or full kitchens. We also have a conference room in the motel that accommodates thirty people boardroom style. The customers can use the kitchen in the conference room, or have their meetings catered to. Our rates are from $115.00 to $285.00 so we can accommodate all walks of people. Reservations: 306-663-5481 Box 155 Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 Kapasiwin Bungalows We offer new 4 season two-bedroom "rustic contemporary" cottages, which sleep up to 6. Cottages are configured with two queen beds or alternatively one queen bed and double over double bunk beds, both with a pullout couch (queen size mattress). All cottages are equipped with a spacious deck with deck furniture and propane BBQ, full kitchens, electric fireplaces, air conditioning, TV, and internet. Kapasiwin's direct beach access provides the opportunity for an abundance of lakeshore recreation. Web: www.kapasiwin.com Reservations: 306-663-5225 Toll free: 1-877-963-5225 2500 Northshore Road, Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 Baker's Waskesiu Bungalows Located on beautiful Waskesiu Lake, close to park attractions, townsite and camping facilities. Choose from 46 cottages with six different styles for a perfect holiday vacation. Each are fully stocked with all modern amenities including TV and Wi-Fi. We offer e-bike and watercraft rentals, coin-op and full-service laundry. Open May 1 to September 30. Web: www.bakersbungalows.com Reservations: 1-855-GO-2-LAKE(462-5253). Our phone number is an all season number. Box 190 Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 The Lakeview The Lakeview — a re-developed property is comprised of 12 luxury hotel suites, complete with underground heated parking. Available year-round Web: www.lakeviewhotel.com E-mail: info@lakeviewhotel.com Reservations: 1 (306) 663-5311 Box 26 Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 Waskesiu Bungalows Premium Luxury Cabin Living; Four Season Cabin Rentals; 1 week minimum or yearly maximum; Rates starting at $599 per night in high season. Long term discounts available. Cottages include: Plasma TV's, internet, outdoor fireplace, granite countertops, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large decks, and BBQ's.. Web: http://www.waskesiubungalows.com oTENTiks Parks Canada oTENTik cabins in Beaver Glen Campground offer an easy and relaxing family camping experience. The oTENTik, exclusive to Parks Canada, is a spacious blend of a tent and an A-frame cabin equipped with beds and furniture on a raised floor Front-Country Camping Located throughout the park are a number of vehicle accessible campgrounds, each with its own unique character and opportunities. From peaceful lakeside tenting at Namekus Lake to full service RV camping in the heart of Waskesiu, you’ll find a campground experience tailored to your needs in Prince Albert National Park Elk Ridge Resort Saskatchewan's Premier Four-Season Resort, 27 Holes of championship Golf / Clubhouse & Restaurant, Year round rental cottages. Residential lots & townhouses, hiking & cross country ski trails, outdoor skating, hockey rink, toboggan/tire tube hill. Web: www.elkridgeresort.com Reservations: 306-663-golf Toll-free: 1-800-510-1824 Box 130 Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 Back-country Camping Immersing yourself in the great Canadian wilderness is an unforgettable way to experience Prince Albert National Park. If you like to get away from it all, you can hike or paddle to one of 15 designated back-country campgrounds in the heart of nature, with basic services to support your adventure Winter Camping Why not spend the night? The northern sky and solitude make winter camping unforgettable. In the winter, there are three camping options. Camping fees and entry fees apply. For more information about each option, please contact the visitor centre . You must register and complete a park use permit before winter camping. Either: Stop by the Visitor Centre during office hours. Phone the Visitor Centre: (306) 663-4522. Stop by the Visitor Centre entrance after office hours to self-register for Birch Bay and obtain a park use permit before your departure. No self-registration available for backcountry camping. Deregistration upon return is voluntary. If you choose to de-register, contact us in person at the Visitor Centre, or by phone during office hours. Heated washrooms with running water are available in the Visitor Centre 24 hours a day, in the Waskesiu town site. Stay safe and enjoy your outing!