Special Events

Pine Lake Picnic

Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1 pm to 4pm

Pine Lake Day-Use Area

Come together with us at the Pine Lake Day Use Area for lots of family fun and food!

This community family picnic has something for everyone. A barbeque lunch is served starting shortly after 1 p.m. Throughout the afternoon take part in one of the workshops hosted by community organizations an activity led by Parks Canada team members. Cap off the perfect day at Pine Lake by challenging your family and friends in the annual canoe races. There might even be a special guest appearance from Parka, the Parks Canada mascot who calls Wood Buffalo National Park her home.

Dark Sky Weekend

August 16 and 17, 2025

Pine Lake Dark Sky Observation Site

Save the date! Join us for a weekend of stargazing and astronomy fun in the park.

Stay tuned for more updates.

• Draft Schedule of Events

  Saturday

  10 am to noon - Campsite set up - carve out your camp spot for the night

  Noon - Official start of event

  Noon to 5 pm - Take part in a variety of dark sky and astronomy themed activities - more information to come as we confirm activity details

  6 pm - Dinner - A barbecue meal will be served

  8 pm onward - Evening activities - Participate in a night hike led by Parks Canada team members, join in the fun of the glowstick jamboree and sit back for some dark sky viewing

  Sunday

  8 am - Join us for breakfast, we’ll have a variety of items available

  9:30 - Pack up and head out