STURGEON LAKE

Located 15 km west of Valleyview Alberta, is Sturgeon Lake. Williamson Provincial Park is located on the south shore and Young's Point Provincial Park is on the northwest shore of the lake. Over 150 bird species nest in or visit this area.

MORE PHOTOS: Williamson Provincial Park. Click on the mini-pictures above to enlarge photo.

The Sekanie, Beaver, Chipewyan and Cree lived in the Sturgeon Lake in the early years. The name Sturgeon lake came from the translation of the word "Mo-koo-oo-pow" . Settlers began arriving in the early 1900's. The area was first surveyed in 1908 and eventually Alexander Williamson owned it in 1945. The government bought the land for $2500 in 1960 and later that year became a provincial park to be enjoyed by all.

MORE PHOTOS: Young's Point. Click on the mini-pictures above to enlarge photo.

Named after Frederick Campbell Young, who at an early age worked on the survey crew for the Northern Alberta Rail Company. He was grandson of Reverend George McDougall, a missionary. Young homesteaded the land on the northwest shore of the lake and later sold it to the government in 1971.

Cosy Cove Marina & Campground
A private campground located a few kilometers to the west of Williamson Provincial Park, also on the south shore of Sturgeon Lake. This area is much shallower and narrower and often referred to as "The Narrows". Approximately 23 km west of Valleyview.

Greenview Golf Resort
Located near the lake. 9 holes, grass greens, pro shop, club house, RV Park along Sturgeon Lake. 780-524-3673. Greenview Golf Course

Fishing at Sturgeon Lake Sturgeon Lake offers hours of fun fishing for the big one. Northern Pike to 30 pounds and Walleye to 5 pounds. Perch to 2 pounds and Whitefish to 4 pounds. The lake is at its best when the water is cooler, in the months of June and early July. As the temperatures increase so does the growth of the weeds and the quality of the water.