Majeau Lake Natural Area

This Natural Area is composed of three distinct land parcels: one large PNT portion (six quarter-sections) and two smaller OC portions, each one quarter-section in size. All parcels are north of, but not on, Majeau Lake.

Looking SE into the site from TWP 574 along a natural gas pipeline corridor, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
Looking SE into the site from TWP 574 along a natural gas pipeline corridor, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  1. Map of the Area
    1. Parcel Descriptions
  2. Other Information
  3. Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
    1. Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
  4. Site Statistics
  5. References

Map of the Area

Any maps and map views are for general information only. Do not rely on them for navigation or to determine legal boundaries.

Parcel Descriptions

The following parcel descriptions are used when visiting or describing this site. These names are unofficial.

Majeau Lake Parcels, NWxx refer to the land titles quarter sections.
Majeau Lake Parcels, NWxx refer to the land titles quarter sections.

Other Information

Majeau Lake Natural Area has slightly undulating topography with upland aspen-balsam poplar forest, black spruce/Labrador tea peatland, willow shrubland (along the stream), and an old open field that is reverting to shrubland and aspen forest.

Limited disturbance was observed during a visit at Christmas 2020 in both the north and south portions of the site. Range Road 34, at the western boundary, has limited maintenance in the winter, so an appropriate vehicle is advised. This road stops roughly at the northwest corner of the southern quarter. Primitive trails exist particularly along the western fence line including an abandoned cut line. Numerous animal tracks were observed with negligible human activity [1].

View to the lake, the intermediate land is private. Majeau Lake (OC), 2020-12-29 F.Potter

No Access to the Lake from the southern OC portion. The intermediate land appears to be Crown Land with a grazing lease provided to a local farmer [2].

The Majeau Family, for whom the lake was named, were settlers from Montreal. They were well known for their hospitality and were often visited by travelers in the area. Prior to this name, the lake was called Island Lake [3].

Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)

Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.
Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.

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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area

Site Statistics

Site NameMajeau Lake
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeOrder-in-council (OC)
Natural Region(s)Dry Mixedwood
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)454/71
PASite ID (Map Ref #)272
Site # (Parks Website)546
Total Area129.71 ha. (320.51 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activitiesnone noted
IUCNNA
Operated ByParks Division
Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Majeau Lake
Site NameMajeau Lake (PNT)
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeProtective Notation (PNT)
Natural Region(s)Dry Mixedwood
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)N/A
PASite ID (Map Ref #)272
Site # (Parks Website)N/A
Total Area383.64 ha. (948.00 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities
IUCN
Operated By
Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Majeau Lake (PNT)
Majeau Lake Site Map (Government of Alberta)

References

The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Information & Facilities – Majeau Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-12-03).

  1. Unpublished site report, December 29, 2020; F.Potter.
  2. Lac Ste. Anne County Map
  3. Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, p. 200.
  • Overgrown track heading East from RR 34, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Looking East into the SW corner of the site from RR 34, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Looking SE into a large clearing, possibly where the gas pipeline right away branches, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Looking West from the pipeline corridor at an overgrown track heading West into the site, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Surveyors tape suggests an attempt to extend the ATV track in the area, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Giant Red Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata), Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Prairie Woundwort (Stachys pilos), Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Spreading Dogbane (Apocynum androsaemifolium), Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • Veiny Pea (Lathyrus venosus), Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.
  • A cocoon created by a spittlebug nymph. They excrete a substance from their anus, along with air, which creates this protective covering; Genus Philaenus, Majeau Lake NA (North-OC), 2025-07-03, P. Potter.

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