# Pigeon Lake

Pigeon Lake is rural area composed of more than a dozen small villages surrounding the lake of the same name, located in the Central Corridor region of Alberta, Canada.

## Understand

Pigeon Lake is one of the most intensely used recreational areas in Alberta, with 10 summer villages, 4 unincorporated communities, and numerous private cottages along its shores. The lake has a total area of 96.7 km$^2$ (37.3 sq mi) and a maximum depth of 9.1 m (30 ft). The Pigeon Lake area does not have a significant urban area; however Wetaskiwin and Leduc are both about 30-45 minutes away.

### Settlements

The following are Summer Villages (very small permanent populations with seasonal homes) or hamlets.
* 53.0534-114.0231 Argentia Beach
* 52.9811-114.0462 Crystal Springs
* 53.0581-114.1733 Fisher Home
* 53.0559-114.0634 Golden Days
* 52.992222-114.0583335 Grandview
* 53.0713-114.0786 Itaska Beach
* 52.9766-113.967 Ma-Me-O Beach
* 53.054444-113.9955568 Mulhurst Bay
* 52.967-114.0269 Norris Beach
* 53.0113-114.11410 Poplar Bay
* 53.0346-113.9911 Silver Beach
* 53.0803-114.10312 Sundance Beach
* 52.9627-114.02813 Village at Pigeon Lake
* 52.9581-11414 Westerose

## Get in

Pigeon Lake is about 1 hour southwest of Edmonton via Highway 2; take Highway 616 (exit 497) to access the north shore or Highway 13 (exit 482) to access the south shore.

## Get around

The lake and its communities are accessed along Highway 13 on the south side, Highway 771 on the west side, Highway 616 on the north side, and Highway 780 on the east side.

## Do

* 52.95924-114.0279021 Black Bull Golf Resort (Highway 13 & Range Road 11), ☏ +1 780-586-2254. 27-hole golf resort. Clubhouse, restaurant, lounge and campground located on site. (updated Oct 2019)
* 53.009585-114.1302892 Willow Greens Golf Resort (Highway 771 near Pigeon Lake Provincial Park), ☏ +1 780-586-2071, willowgreens@xplornet.com. 18-hole course. (updated Oct 2019)

## Buy

The Village at Pigeon Lake offers a small selection of shops including apparel, furniture, liquor, groceries, and a spa.

## Eat

* 52.961223-114.0283041 Chef N Pigeon Lake, 21 Village Dr, Village at Pigeon Lake, ☏ +1 780-586-2433. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Smokehouse. (updated Oct 2019)
* 52.961113-114.0276692 Daisy McBeans, 22 Village Dr, Village at Pigeon Lake, ☏ +1 780-586-0771. Summer: daily 8AM-8PM; winter: 8AM-4PM. Casual spot for breakfast and lunch, bakery that also serves coffee, tea, and ice cream. (updated Oct 2019)
* 52.960971-114.027283 ECOcafé, 10 Village Dr, Village at Pigeon Lake (Village at Pigeon Lake), ☏ +1 780-586-2627, Email:info@ecocafepigeonlake.ca. Eco Café focuses on sourcing local ingredients and providing natural, organic fare at affordable prices. (updated Oct 2019)
* 52.961483-114.0272154 Village Pizza & Subs, 34 Village Dr, Village at Pigeon Lake, ☏ +1 780-586-3838, channeng1207@gmail.com. (updated Oct 2019)

## Drink

* 52.973673-113.9631781 Sandbox Pub & Grill, 520 1 Ave, Ma-Me-O Beach, ☏ +1 780-586-2529. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 10AM-1AM. (updated Oct 2019)

## Sleep
### Lodging

* 52.961113-114.0289661 Village Creek Country Inn, 15 Village Dr, Village at Pigeon Lake, ☏ +1 780-586-0006, fax: +1 780-586-3520, info@villagecreekcountryinn.com. 35-room country inn. (updated Oct 2019)

### Camping

* 52.981842-113.9551272 Edor Acres, Ma-Me-O Beach, ☏ +1 780-586-2249. (updated Oct 2019)
* 53.0352-114.16113 Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, Poplar Bay, ☏ +1 780-586-2644. Two campgrounds (Pigeon Lake and Zeiner) with over 350 camp stalls; power and power/water/sewer stalls available. Three yurts also available for rent, reservations required. (updated Oct 2019)