Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Next Big City
Calgary
Next Town
Strathmore
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The water is flat to choppy depending on the strength and direction of the wind. The lake has a tendency to become unridable later in summer due to the amount of weeds and algae.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Bystanders
Beach Users:
July, August

Access to the lake is through Eagle Lake RV Resort, a day use fee is required, but they have a rigging area designated for windsurfers and kiters. A small beach does exist, but is shared with people camping at the resort.

Weather

Spring:
Normal, Thick
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal, Thick
Winter:
Thick

Check the weather for Calgary, it's close enough to base your plans on. Wet or drysuits are worn in the early season and possibly all season.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
No information
Main Direction:
No information

As with everywhere in Alberta, the wind is not that predictable.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Take Trans Canada highway east out of Calgary and past Strathmore a couple minutes. You will see the lake on your right, take the turn off for Eagle Lake Resort and go to the resort. Access to the lake is through Eagle Lake RV Resort, a day use fee is required, but they have a rigging area designated for windsurfers and kiters.

Extra information

Rules
Fees

A day user fee is payable to the resort.

Nightlife

None, go back to Calgary.