Buffalo Lake
Provincial Recreation Area
(Locally known as Boss Hill)
Location:
Go 21 km north of Stettler on Hwy 56, then 7 km west on Twp Rd 41-2.
Habitat:
Lake edge communities and aspen parkland.
Access:
No hiking trails but interesting viewing along beach and in campground.
Notable Species:
Hermit Thrush, Baltimore Oriole.
Other Details
Accessible year-round, road conditions permitting (access & internal roads not plowed); limited facilities and services provided October 1 to April 30.
Disclaimer:
The Red Deer River Naturalists are not liable for any injury or damage whatsoever caused to yourself or others by using this guide.
- Use discretion when venturing into natural habitats.
- Do not trespass on private land.
- Some sites allow livestock grazing.
- Some sites allow hunting.
- Some sites in western regions are in bear/cougar habitat. Take all necessary precautions.
Note:
More birds will be seen in the spring and summer seasons, but all locations will have some winter birds. Typical and common species can be expected for each habitat described. Large deep lakes typically attract migrating waterfowl, (ducks, swans, and geese). Notable Species are species of special interest that have been recently recorded in or near the area.
Alberta Conservation Association’s (ACA) Alberta Discover Guide has 170 + Conservation Sites listed for the Central Alberta area. Check their website www.albertadiscoverguide.com for locations to pick up a printed version or get the pdf or app version at: www.albertadiscoverguide/getyourguide.cfm