Sand Lake Natural Area, 15 km northwest of Fairview, contains open pine stands, black spruce-tamarack wetlands, aspen woods and willow shrub land.
[FP, NOT A LOT OF INFO ON SAND LAKE]

Map of the Area
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Other Information
It is an area of stabilized sand dunes with a mosaic of forested ridges and wetlands. The site’s diverse habitats are home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
Site Statistics
Site Name | Sand Lake |
Site Type | Natural Area |
Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 519/95 |
PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 26 |
Site # (Parks Website) | 501 |
Total Area | 2896.79 ha. (7158.05 ac.) |
Steward-Status | |
Recreation Activities | Cross-country skiing, Hiking – front country, Wildlife viewing |
IUCN | II |
Operated By | Parks Division |
Notes and Comments |
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 – Sand Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-12-11).
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