Brightsand Lake

Park Info

Season:
May 15 - September 15
Park Entry:
$10.00 (Seniors $5.00) per day.
Payment Information:
Cash, Interac, Visa & MasterCard accepted.
GPS:
53.64362 -108.84577
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NOTICE

The online reservation system will be opening April 1st, 2026 at 9:00AM CST. With pre-booking options available for longer stays. Please follow our website and Facebook page for more information, as these dates are updated yearly.


Park Description

The "best kept secret in the whole world", (a quote from one of our patrons). Beautiful moments happen every second at Brightsand Lake Regional Park.

Tucked away down a country road, 27 km north and east of St. Walburg, Brightsand is a stunning destination park awaiting discovery. Northern wilderness plays host to a well developed facility, boosting many amenities for outdoor recreation and camping comfort. Spanning 1600 acres across the entire north end of Brightsand Lake, the park offers campsites set in their own piece of forest. Several premium sites are located on their own beach area. Nature lovers, golfers, fishermen and beach lovers will enjoy the serenity and peacefulness of our "family park".


Local Services

St. Walburg is home to the famous Berthold Von Imhoff art gallery, and a historical museum housed at the end of Main Street in the former Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption. August is the the Blueberry Festival. Don't forget to check out the ever-popular Route 26 Coffee house on highway 26 as your last stop on your way out to Brightsand. St. Walburg offers all the services/amenities a town can offer such as grocery store, gas stations, restaurants, motels, banking facilities, 18 hole grass green golf course and more. Full fire department and ambulance services are also available.

Turtleford is just a short 36 minute drive from Brightsand and offers a wide variety of amenities such as restaurants, shops, baking, library, salon and barber shop, and gas stations, as well as a full-service Co-op grocery store and home centre. Other attractions include the Turtleford Spray and Play Park along with various lodging options. An emergency room hospital with Stars landing pad and fire department is also available.


Park / Area History

Founded in 1965, by surrounding communities, Brightsand Lake Regional Park has undergone a gentle evolution, starting out as a meeting point for the local community. Cabin lots and campsites soon became available, and travelers from many areas soon discovered the towering spruce trees, the clear water and sandy, mile long beach of Brightsand Lake. As families moved away, many kept returning for cabin and vacation time, and told their friends, which is why it is a popular summertime retreat.


Barrier Free Access

Washrooms and showers are barrier free, concession entrance features a ramp, and there are many campsites which are open and level.

Camping Fees

(prices subject to change without notice and subject to applicable taxes)

 

Description Unit Amount
Regular Day Pass Daily $10.00
Seniors Entry Daily $5.00
Season Pass Seasonally $60.00
Reservation Fee Non-Refundable $10.00
15 Amp (101-123) Daily $30.00
30 Amp (8-19) Daily $35.00
30 Amp and Water (201-212) Daily $40.00
Premier (20-39) Daily $25.00
Regular Daily $25.00
Sewer/Water/Electric (one spot available) Daily $45.00
Group Electrical (Price Per Unit) Daily $30.00
Overflow Pavilion Daily $25.00
Group Overflow Daily $25.00
Cabin Rental Daily $140.00
Cabin Rental Weekly $700.00
Cabin Damage Deposit Refundable $200.00
Site Deposit (no credit card) Refundable $100.00
Cabin Pet Fee Due at check-in $25.00

 Golfing Fees

(prices subject to change without notice and subject to applicable taxes)

Description Unit Amount
9 Hole Day Pass (Adult) Daily $15.00
9 Hole Day Pass (Youth 10-16) Daily $10.00
Youth Membership (10-16) Seasonally $35.00
Adult Membership Seasonally $80.00
Family Membership Seasonally $160.00
Mini-Golf/Family (2 Adults & 2 Youth 6+) Seasonally $75.00
Mini-Golf/Pass (6-12) Seasonally $50.00
Mini-Golf Daily Pass Daily $5.00

Rentals/Other Fees

(prices subject to change without notice and subject to applicable taxes)

Description Unit Amount
Firewood Approx. 32 Pieces $15.00
ATV Registration – New Registrant Seasonally $35.00
ATV Registration – Renewal Seasonally $25.00
Ball Diamond Daily $20.00
Canoe Rental 1/2 Day $20.00
Canoe Rental Per Day $30.00
Canoe Rental Deposit (Credit Card or Cash) Daily $100.00
Kayak/Paddeboard Rental Half-Day $30.00
Kayak/Paddleboard Rental Daily $50.00
Golf Clubhouse Rental Daily $100.00
Broken Golf Club Each $15.00
Laundry Fabric Sheets Per Sheet $1.00
Laundry Soap Each $1.00
Laundry $1.00
Showers $2.00
Pavillion Rental (Min 2 Days – Max 4 Days) $55.00
Pavillion Rental Deposit Refundable $150.00
Preschool Swimming Lessons $40.00
All Other Swimming Lesson Levels $50.00
Garbage Left Behind $25.00

 

 

  • Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
  • Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
  • Boat Launch
  • Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
  • Camping (Electricity and Water)
  • Camping Seasonal
  • Disk Golf
  • Fishing
  • Groceries and Supplies
  • Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
  • Hall and/or Shelter Rental
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Picnic Tables
  • Quiet Time Enforced
  • Sewer Dump Station
  • Volleyball Court
  • ATV Trails
  • Beach Area
  • Boat, Canoe and/or kayak rentals
  • Camping (Backpacking / Summit Tenting)
  • Camping (Electricity, Water, Sewer)
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Fire Wood
  • Golf Course 9 Hole Sand Greens
  • Group Camping
  • Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
  • Hiking Trails
  • Mini Golf
  • Playground
  • Recreation Program (Supervised)
  • Showers
  • Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
  • Ball Diamonds
  • Bike Rental
  • Cabin Rental
  • Camping (Electrical Sites)
  • Camping (Non-Electrical)
  • Concession
  • Fish Filleting
  • Golf Course Club House
  • Group Camping (Electric, Water, Sewer)
  • Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
  • Internet and/or Wifi Service
  • Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
  • Security
  • Swimming Area
  • Wildlife Viewing

Camping

Campground Information

12-30 amp electrical sites & water (9 for reservations, 3 seasonal), 25-15 amp electrical sites (14 for reservation, 11 seasonal), 17 premium 30 amp (17 for reservation), 32 regular non electrical (12 for reservation, 20 seasonal), 20 premium non electric (14 for reservation, 6 seasonal) and 19 group electric (7 for reservation, 12 seasonal).


Rental Cabins

Brightsand Regional Park offers two rental cottages, completed mid-summer in 2002. Deluxe accommodation comes with wood burning stoves, electrical heat, a full kitchen (including dishes), a deck, barbecue, bathroom, and sleeping quarters for up to seven people per unit. Guests must bring their own bedding and towels. There is a $200 damage deposit required.


Group Camping

Brightsand Regional Park offers 8 group camping sites! To book a group site there must be a minimum of 2 camping units in group. Camping charges are applied to each camping unit.

Pictures of campsites are located below along with maximum trailer sizes (in feet)

NS = No Slides, TC = Truck Camper, T = Tent, V = Van, M = Motorhome

 

 

Golf

Nine hole sand green golf course, par 37. Men’s tees – 2860 yards; Ladies tees – 2608 yards. Clubhouse with outdoor patio/deck and flush washrooms!

  • Clubhouse
  • Outdoor Patio/Deck
  • Yardage Markers

Tournaments

Opening Tournament – TBA

Wind Up Tournament – TBA

Contacts: Miles Schiller – (780) 871-3558 or Barry Russell – (587) 988-3212

 

Swimming

Swimming Lessons:  Two sessions are offered in early August, each one week in length.  Preschool levels $40, all other levels $50. Visit brightsandlake.org for registration forms.

Playground/Recreation Activities

The playground is structured at the west entrance at the main beach, near the concession.  Welcome to a new playground featuring “a unique natural atmosphere”.  Memories from the past have been retained with the staircase slide.

Boating and Fishing

For those who come to Brightsand, a stocked trout pool is always popular with the junior anglers and many older ones as well. Brightsand Lake is also famous for the “Monster Jack” – great eating, if you are lucky enough to catch one in its cool, clean waters. Situated just past the concession a new boat launch was installed in 2013. Many happy hours are spent boating, tubing and enjoying all water sports. Fishing licences are no longer sold at the park.

Hiking/Nature Trails

A 28 km trail though the park is an extensive grid that take the hiker through just about every type of habitat the Boreal Forest has to offer – black spruce, tamarack lowlands, white spruce highlands, old growth Boreal, bogs, marshes and lakefront terrain. Originally marked and cleared in the 1950’s and early 70’s, Brightsand Lake has done considerable work on these trails in following years by adding directional and interpretive signage. All trails are open to hikers and mountain bikes. Check at the main office for maps and details regarding the trails.

Mini Golf

The 18 hole mini-golf course features a step back in the past theme. Be sure to enjoy it.

 Events

Description Date Amount
Opening Tournament – Contacts: Miles Schiller – Phone: (780) 871-3558  Barry Russell – Phone: (587) 988-3212 TBA TBA
Wind up Golf Tournament – Contacts: Miles Schiller – Phone: (780) 871-3558  Barry Russell – Phone: (587) 988-3212 TBA TBA
Canada Day Celebrations July 1 Free

Swimming Lessons:  Two sessions are offered in early August.  Registration opens June 15, 2026 call or email the office.  Preschool levels $40, all other levels $50.