Maqua Lake

Maqua Lake in Chard offers a peaceful day-use escape for hiking, paddling and swimming, ideal for a quick outdoor break close to town. Open May through September, this lakeside spot sits about 40 kilometres south of Fort McMurray and is accessed from Highway 881 near Maqua Provincial Park. Visitors can bring a canoe or kayak to explore the calm water, or simply enjoy a refreshing swim from the shoreline. Surrounded by boreal forest, it provides a relaxed setting for picnics and unhurried walks, making it a convenient nature stop for road trippers, local families and anyone needing a quiet pause between destinations.