Candle Lake Provincial Park

Candle Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in the central region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Prior to the park's establishment in 1986, it was a provincial recreation site. Located in the Rural Municipality of Paddockwood No. 520, Candle Lake Provincial Park surrounds most of Candle and Torch Lakes in the boreal forest ecozone of Canada. The park has a variety of activities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming, mini golfing, hiking (with about 15 km (9.3 mi) of trails), and golfing. Around the lake there are also boat launches and several marinas. Natural attractions include a purple sand beach, sand dunes, mature forests, crystal clear lake water, and several natural sand beaches.

Candle Lake Provincial Park
Map of Saskatchewan, Canada
Candle Lake Provincial Park (Canada)
LocationSaskatchewan, Canada
Nearest cityCandle Lake
Coordinates53.8016°N 105.3317°W / 53.8016; -105.3317
Area7,874 ha (19,460 acres)
Established1986
Governing bodySaskatchewan Parks

Highways 265 and 120 and Candle Lake Airpark provide access to the park. The resort village of Candle Lake is located adjacent to the park at the southern end of Candle Lake and the nearest city is Prince Albert, approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the south-west.

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