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Shorncliffe Lake Park

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(780) 857-2435[email protected]

Shorncliffe Lake Park is a 100-acre recreation area in East-Central Alberta, approximately 220 km southeast of Edmonton and 60 km west of the Saskatchewan border. The park offers over 50 campsites with power options ranging from basic tenting to full hookups, plus 45 privately owned cabins and chalet rentals. The facility features a sandy beach on a lake over 3 km long, with facilities including shower rooms, laundry, playgrounds, ball diamonds, tennis court, arena, and rodeo grounds. The lake is ideal for swimming, boating, water skiing, and tubing, with swimming lessons offered in July. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on Shorncliffe Lake Park’s official website (CAD).

ItemPrice
Tenting/Non-PowerCAD 20.00 per night
PowerCAD 30.00 per night
Power & WaterCAD 35.00 per night
Full ServiceCAD 40.00 per night
Group MD Lot (Sites 1&2)CAD 60.00 per night
Group Site 3CAD 100.00 per night
FirewoodCAD 7.00 per bundle
Hall Rental - Local/Community meetingsCAD 20.00
Hall Rental - Other eventsCAD 50.00
Hall Rental - DancesCAD 75.00
4H Building - CommercialCAD 500.00 per day
4H Building - CommercialCAD 750.00 per weekend
4H Building - Family reunionsCAD 100.00 per day
4H Building - Family reunionsCAD 150.00 per weekend

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Shorncliffe Lake Park, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonMay through October
SeasonMay through October
Off-Season ContactOctober-May: [email protected] or (780) 753-2434

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches50
Accommodation Types45 privately owned cabins; 50+ campsites with varying service levels
Group Accommodations3 group sites available for booking; first-come, first-served for regular sites

Facilities & services

CaretakerOn-site caretaker available during operating season
ParkingGated facility with vehicle access to campsites

Activities & family

Swimming LessonsTwo weeks in July; program has operated for over 50 years

Location & access

Distance from EdmontonApproximately 220 km southeast
Distance from Saskatchewan BorderApproximately 60 km west
Location2 km west of Czar, Alberta on Township Road 403A
Lake DimensionsOver 3 km long and 0.7 km wide

Good to know

Park Size100 acres (40 hectares)

Opening hours & schedules

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Park SeasonMay to October
Concession BoothOpen most of summer

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Good to know

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What types of accommodation are available?

The park offers over 50 campsites with varying service levels (tenting/non-power, power, power & water, full service), 45 privately owned cabins, and chalet rentals available at $50 per day. Three group sites are available for booking.

What water activities are available?

The lake supports swimming, boating, water skiing, and tubing. Free swimming lessons are offered for two weeks in July. The lake is over 3 kilometers long and 0.7 kilometers wide with a sandy beach.

What facilities and amenities are available?

Facilities include free shower rooms, laundry services, playgrounds, ball diamonds, soccer pitch, tennis court, arena, rodeo grounds, and a concession booth open most of summer.

How do I book a group event or site?

Three group sites are available for booking, accommodating social gatherings and family reunions. Hall and building rentals are also available for various event types, ranging from $20 to $75. Contact [email protected] or (780) 857-2435 during the operating season.

What nearby attractions are there?

The Prairie Panorama Museum and Machinerama are located at Shorncliffe Lake, providing historical exploration. The park is situated in East-Central Alberta approximately 220 km southeast of Edmonton.

How many pitches does Shorncliffe Lake Park have?

Shorncliffe Lake Park has around 50 pitches.

When is Shorncliffe Lake Park open?

Shorncliffe Lake Park is open May through October.

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