![Girls paddle a canoe on Waskesiu River during the summer in Prince Albert National Park.](parks.canada.ca-/media/pn-np/sk/princealbert/WET4/2025/ais/canoe-1920-25.jpg?modified=20250122152553)
Water activities
Prince Albert National Park
Mandatory watercraft certification permit
Pick up your permit before entering Prince Albert National Park waters to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Boating
Learn more about boating in Prince Albert National Park and where motorized boats or watercrafts are permitted.
Paddling
Get info on where to paddle and explore with your canoe, kayak or other watercraft in Prince Albert National Park.
Fishing
A national park fishing permit is required when angling in Prince Albert National Park.
Beaches and swimming
Go for a swim or relax on the beach. Get info about swimming and the beaches in Prince Albert National Park.
Help protect park waters
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native plants, animals and diseases spread by human activity. Many AIS are harmful to freshwater ecosystems. AIS reproduce fast, rarely have natural predators and often out-compete native freshwater species.
Parks Canada needs Your help to protect the lakes and rivers of Prince Albert National Park. Learn what to do before entering park waters:
- Follow these mandatory requirements to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
- Make clean, drain, dry a habit everywhere you go! Clean, drain and dry all watercraft and water-related gear, including trailers, fishing gear, personal flotation devices, wetsuits, paddles and beach toys.
Mandatory watercraft certification permit
![A group of young adult women on a canoe adventure on the Kingsmere River headed towards Kingsmere Lake in the Kingsmere Wilderness Area in Prince Albert National Park.](parks.canada.ca-/media/pn-np/sk/princealbert/WET4/2025/ais/canoe-640-25.jpg?h=360&w=640&hash=91100A3FB9888939674493A81616328D)
All watercraft must have a mandatory AIS watercraft certification permit before entering Prince Albert National Park waters. This includes motorboats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, wind surfing boards and rowboats. Water-related gear like inflatable beach toys do not need a watercraft certification permit.
Watercraft used outside of Saskatchewan in the past 45 days are at high risk for carrying AIS. All high-risk watercraft must undergo inspection and decontamination before receiving the permit.
You can pick up your permit at the following locations.
Report aquatic invasive species sightings
If you suspect AIS, take a picture, note the location and report it to Parks Canada immediately:
panpAIS-EAEpnap@pc.gc.ca
Parks Canada Dispatch 1-877-852-3100.
Report sightings outside of the national park:
- Online to the Saskatchewan Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line
- Call 1-800-667-7561.
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