Kinbrook Island Provincial Park

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, located near Rainier in southern Alberta, offers lakeside camping, bird-watching and water activities for relaxed outdoor escapes. Set on the shores of Lake Newell, this provincial park features a large campground with easy access to the beach and surrounding wetlands. Visitors can watch double-crested cormorants and white pelicans nesting on nearby islands, making it a rewarding spot for both casual and dedicated birders. Beyond bird-watching, guests can spend their days fishing, power boating, sailing or swimming, then slow down with shoreline walks and hiking. In warmer months, volleyball courts invite friendly games, while winter transforms the park’s trails into routes for cross-country skiing, offering four-season ways to enjoy Alberta’s wide-open prairie skies.