Carson Pegasus provincial park, located just past Whitecourt AB, is a favourite spot of mine to do…read morecamping, as well as doing water activities (like swimming and canoeing). The park has quite a well developed camping area for tents and RVs of all sizes.

I really like this place. Walking from the campgrounds to the beach is a bit of a distance, but an…read moreeasy walk. It's especially great when you're looking for something to do and do nothing at all at the same time. The sites have great tree cover for privacy and such. I really like the easy access to the beach/day area. There is parking so driving is always an option. It's great that is so close to Edmonton. It's also makes it easier to camp, but have friends visit for the day because summer.

Almost always busy. Families are basically everywhere, parking can be busy and overpacked which may…read morelead to parking on the side along the road of the entrance, usually traffic controlled by staff. Staff is ok, no time to chat at times due to constant maintenance and work. Grass is well kept, lots of washrooms almost everywhere which is great! The park has a beach which is busy, volleyball on the side and kids playground. There are change rooms nearby with a fairly clean washroom and water pump to rinse off. Boating on the docks near the beach. Trails that lead to other campgrounds but if your looking to camp you may need to book. See their website @ http://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/wabamun-lake/ Recommended for family picnics or friendly visits with friends.

I have done river tubing with friends a few times down on the Pembina river!!…read moreIt is both fun and relaxing activity which takes a few hours to do. All you have to do is get an inflatable device, sit back and go with the flow, gently down the stream. It can be enjoyed by families and adults alike. At the end of the river tubing, we would enjoy a picnic that we put together before tubing!! A great summer activity - don't forget water and sun lotion!!

This is a super fun way to spend time outdoors and on the Pembina River! It's even more fun if you…read morego with a group of people! You need to fill out a waiver before you rent your gear. Also, at least one person in your group needs to present a photo ID. The rented gear includes a life jacket and a tube. I like the small tube with a headrest because it's more comfortable. There are different sizes of tubes and even some mini rafts for kids or for coolers. Note: You're not supposed to bring alcohol on the river. There are a couple of frisbees attached to the tube which you use as paddles. The bigger tubes have mesh bags to store your trash while your out on the river. There's also a cup holder. You will need to carry your tube down a short walk to the river. There's a trail leading you down and there are stairs too. Once you reach the river, you just put the tube in and start floating! The tubes have a couple of straps that you can use to attach to other tubes. We had 6 people in our group and attached ourselves in a circle. I recommend renting the tubes versus trying your luck with a cheap raft. When we went I saw a few of people's personal rafts get capsized after getting punctured by rocks on the river. The river was not so deep when I went but it's a really long walk if you don't have something to float on. Some people were doubling up on the remaining rafts when theirs were destroyed. I felt safe and secure on my rented tube. It's pretty good quality. The float can range from 1 hour if the water level is high (and more dangerous) or about 2.5-3 hours when I went at the end of July. There were some parts where our tubes just skimmed the tops of some large rocks. You might have to get up, stand on the rocks and move your tube to the water. Or you can sometimes see the rocks ahead of time and try to paddle out of the way. You should wear a bathing suit, even if you don't intend to fully submerge yourself under water, you will probably get wet during the float. Also wear shoes that you can get wet. You probably should not risk bringing your cell phone unless it has some sort of waterproof case to protect it. They also advise for people to remove things they might lose like their jewelry or car keys. It's nice if you bring a waterproof radio so you can listen to tunes during your float. Make sure to get out of the water at the designated end point. They have maps showing you where to leave the river. There are also bridges you can use as landmarks to keep track of where you are. Once you leave the river there's a short walk back up to the parking lot. This is where the staff check off that you've returned the gear. You need to load your tube onto the shuttle bus (a guy on the top of the bus hoists the tubes up via a hook). Overall, this is a wonderful activity that both adults and kids can enjoy. The important thing to remember to be safe and to have fun!