Hosting epic outdoor adventures since 1955
The Hamlet of Canyon Creek came into existence during railway construction in 1914, followed by the opening of a sawmill in 1916.
Mink farming and commercial fishing both thrived here for several decades. The community once featured a restaurant, a shoe repair place, two auto repair shops, three stores that sold groceries and hardware, a post office, and a cold storage facility for fish.
Canyon Creek has slowed the feverish pace of its rail-era heyday, evolving into an idyllic lakefront community tailor-made for relaxation and recreation in the great outdoors. Despite its reincarnation, Canyon Creek's intrepid spirit remains.
Those of us who maintain the harbour and campgrounds share the work ethic and love for the land of the community’s founders. We look forward to sharing this legacy with you.
A Quick Campground Orientation
Whether you’re looking for the full-service convenience of our Main Campground or the quiet, treed seclusion of our rustic sites, you've come to the right place. Below are a few tips to get you started on your adventure.
Main, West and Group Campgrounds
Our campground comprises three distinct waterfront locations; each offers different experiences, but all share the same access to amenities and activities.
The main campground near the harbour offers powered and non-powered options for either tents or trailers. This campground features showers, bathrooms, boat launching/mooring, and a convenience store.
Just a short walk up the road to the west awaits a more rustic, wooded experience, with non-powered sites available for tents or trailers. Group camping sites are adjacent to the non-powered campground.
Harbour and Boat Launch
Our small craft harbour has a handy boat launch and offers sheltered daily and seasonal mooring options.
Don't have a boat, but still love to fish? People fishing from the shore or the pier are certainly welcome. These folks tend to enjoy a good success rate for catching some of the lake's northern pike, walleye and burbot.
Store and Clubhouse
From bait, firewood and fresh-brewed coffee to ice-cold beverages and a wide range of snacks & sundries, we've got something for everyone at our conveniently-located campground clubhouse and store.
Head to the Har-Bar patio to crack a cold one, dig into a freshly-grilled burger and enjoy the spectacular lakefront view.
Amenity Upgrades
Year over year, we strive to enhance aspects of our campgrounds to help guests get the most out of their stay. This season, we have new toilets and showers, as well as a fish-cleaning station. These amenities are located at the main campground and are free for all patrons to use.
Nearby Activities
You may find it hard to leave your lakeside camping spot, but trust us: there are lots of other things to see and do in Lesser Slave River. What's more, day trips to other locations are all the more rewarding when you get to come back to lake views and friendly faces. Click below to explore some of the popular points of interest just a stroll or quick drive away.
Remnants of our fish-rich heritage
The big building now known as the Canyon Creek Hotel was originally a provincial fish hatchery. It was built in 1928 to fertilize whitefish eggs as they hatched.
In 2023, the MD of Lesser Slave River remediated the hazardous remnants of a provincial fisheries dock just offshore of the fishery.
Experience the beauty of Canyon Creek through the eyes of our guests and community.
From the golden hues of a sunset over Lesser Slave Lake to the shared laughter around a crackling campfire, these moments capture the heart of what makes our harbour and campgrounds so special.
Enjoy these snapshots of our beautiful northern Alberta retreat as you plan your own lakeside escape.
