Province and territory field guide

Metal Detecting in Alberta: Laws, Map & Places

Use source-backed place records, park and heritage rules, digging/recovery conditions and map precision notes before planning a detecting trip in Alberta.

Quick answer

Metal detecting rules in Alberta depend on the exact land manager and what you intend to do after a signal. This guide contains 54 source-backed references: 44 conditional, 0 permission/permit required, 9 requiring a current rule check, and 1 protected/no-go references. Most recent record review: September 8, 2026.

Allowed with conditionsPermit/permissionCheck rulesProhibited

Map rule: a marker is a planning reference, not permission. Recheck the current land manager, local bylaw, heritage rules, posted closures and ownership immediately before detecting.

Is metal detecting legal in Alberta?

Alberta Parks says recreational metal detectors may be used in public areas of provincial parks only on beaches and similar disturbed areas where digging will not affect natural habitat. Historic resources must not be damaged or removed, no items may be removed from the park, and items of historical or monetary value must be turned over to the local park office. Site-specific closures, wildlife rules and other park regulations still apply.

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Rule review September 8, 2026

Alberta heritage and archaeological-resource rule

Municipal permission to use a detector does not override Alberta's protection of archaeological resources. Alberta states that archaeological sites are protected under the Historical Resources Act and that archaeological investigations, surveys or excavations require a valid permit held by an approved archaeologist. If a target may be an archaeological or historically significant resource, do not treat ordinary hobby-detecting permission as authority to investigate or excavate it.

Government of Alberta — Archaeological sites in Alberta · Government of Alberta — Archaeological research permits

Alberta detecting status summary

44allowed with stated conditions

0permission or permit required

9current rule must be confirmed

1protected / no-go references

Where to metal detect in Alberta

The following records have the strongest current classification in this guide because the source establishes conditional detector use or a permission route. They still require you to read the linked rule immediately before visiting.

Aspen Beach Provincial Park — Lakeview Campground Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks confirms that Lakeview Campground in Aspen Beach Provincial Park has its own beach. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Barrier Lake Day Use — Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Barrier Lake Day Use is a current Bow Valley Provincial Park facility with Beach and Swimming listed as activities. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Campground Day-Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Current Alberta Parks reservation information identifies a large day-use beach, swimming, playground and lifejacket station at Beaver Lake PRA. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Small Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks describes Buffalo Lake PRA as a shoreline campground with a small beach and swimming. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park — McLeod Lake Beach/Day Use

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks identifies a beach/day-use setting at McLeod Lake in Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park, and current reservation information describes beach-day recreation. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Cold Lake Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Cold Lake Provincial Park's official page describes its sandy beach and lists Beach and Swimming activities. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use on beaches and similar disturbed areas, but no items may leave the park and finds of historical or monetary value must be turned over to park staff.

Examples of protected / no-go references

Elk Island National Park. These are included so the map also shows where a trip should not be planned as ordinary recreational detecting.

Verified Alberta rule and place references

Village of Hussar Recreational Property

Allowed with conditions

The Village of Hussar permits recreational metal detecting on Village recreational property subject to its policy and designated-property map. Ground disturbance must be restored, only limited hand tools may be used, and historically significant or identifiable personal property must be reported.

Map note: Town-centre reference only. Use the Village's current metal-detecting map to identify the specific properties where digging/probing is permitted.

Place type: Municipal public land
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Designated Areas Only
Recovery: Conditional
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Report Significant Finds
Map precision: Town reference
Checked: September 5, 2026

Village of Hussar — Metal Detecting on Village Property · Village of Hussar — December 14, 2023 Council minutes confirming metal-detecting map review · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The 2018 municipal policy remains the direct rule source; 2023 council minutes document a later review direction to update the metal-detecting map.

Town of Magrath Public Property

Allowed with conditions

Magrath's ADM-021 policy permits metal detecting on Town-owned or Town-managed public land outside its Exclusion Zone without written permission, subject to restoration and other conditions. Land inside the Exclusion Zone requires written permission, while sports fields, cemeteries and memorial areas are separately listed as Restricted Zones where metal detecting is not permitted.

Map note: Town-centre reference only. The policy applies differently by mapped area: verify the exact parcel against Schedule A before detecting. Outside the Exclusion Zone may be used under the policy; Exclusion-Zone and Restricted-Zone rules are stricter.

Place type: Municipal public land
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Restore Ground
Recovery: Conditional
Permission: Location Dependent
Heritage: Separate Rules Apply
Map precision: Town reference
Checked: September 5, 2026

Town of Magrath — 2026 Policy Handbook, ADM-021 · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: ADM-021 took effect December 1, 2025. It permits use outside the Exclusion Zone under restoration conditions, requires written permission for Exclusion-Zone detecting, and separately lists sports fields, cemeteries and memorial areas as Restricted Zones where detecting is not permitted.

Elk Island National Park

Prohibited

Parks Canada's current restricted-activities order prohibits the use of metal detectors in Elk Island National Park.

Map note: Park-level reference. The prohibition applies throughout Elk Island National Park.

Place type: National park
Detector use: Prohibited
Digging: Not Applicable
Recovery: Not Applicable
Permission: Prohibited By Order
Heritage: Protected Area
Map precision: Official park reference
Checked: September 5, 2026

Parks Canada — Elk Island restricted activities order · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: Parks Canada Superintendent Order effective April 1, 2026 expressly prohibits the use of metal detectors throughout Elk Island National Park.

Wabamun Lake Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks' current rule allows recreational metal-detector use on beaches and similar disturbed areas. Wabamun Lake Provincial Park's official page confirms a large beach and waterfront. No items may be removed from the park; items of historical or monetary value must be turned over to the local park office.

Map note: The marker is the destination exposed by Alberta Parks' official Directions link. Detector use is limited to the actual beach and similar disturbed areas; do not infer permission across the whole park.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Wabamun Lake Campground and beach · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies the detector/recovery rule. The park page independently confirms the beach; its Directions link exposes this destination coordinate.

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks allows recreational detector use on beaches and similar disturbed areas under its province-wide conditions. Kinbrook Island Provincial Park's official page lists Beach as an activity. Nothing found may be removed from the park, and valuable or historic finds must be turned over to park staff.

Map note: The marker is the destination exposed by Alberta Parks' official Directions link. Use the detector only on the beach or another clearly disturbed area and obey current site closures/signage.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Kinbrook Island Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The general detector rule comes from Alberta Parks' FAQ. The Kinbrook Island page confirms a public beach and the official Directions link supplies the map destination.

Ebeling Beach Day Use — Aspen Beach Provincial Park

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use on beaches and similar disturbed areas subject to strict recovery conditions. Aspen Beach Provincial Park specifically identifies Ebeling Day Use as a large sandy beach. No detected item may be removed from the park; valuable or historic finds must be turned over to the local park office.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks destination for Aspen Beach Provincial Park. Detect only on the sandy beach/similar disturbed surface and check current Ebeling Beach advisories before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Aspen Beach Provincial Park / Ebeling Beach · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The park page confirms Ebeling Day Use has a large sandy beach. Alberta Parks' province-wide detector FAQ controls detector use and recovery.

Thunder Lake Beach Area Day Use

Detecting allowed; no removal

Thunder Lake's official Beach Area Day Use page confirms a groomed sand beach. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use on beaches and similar disturbed areas, but nothing may be removed from the park and items of value must be turned over to the park office.

Map note: This is the Alberta Parks Directions destination for the Beach Area Day Use. Check current health/operational advisories and keep detecting to the groomed sand beach or another clearly disturbed area.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks beach-area directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Thunder Lake Beach Area Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The specific Alberta Parks day-use page confirms a groomed sand beach and exposes the mapped Directions destination. The FAQ supplies the detector and recovery conditions.

Gregoire Lake Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Gregoire Lake Day Use is officially listed by Alberta Parks with Beach and Swimming activities. Alberta Parks' detector rule permits recreational use on beaches and similar disturbed areas, but no found item may be removed; valuable or historic finds must go to the park office.

Map note: The marker is the official Gregoire Lake Day Use Directions destination. Detector use is limited to the beach/similar disturbed ground and remains subject to current advisories and on-site instructions.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Gregoire Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The Gregoire Lake Day Use page confirms a beach and provides the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ controls detector and recovery conditions.

Cold Lake Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Map note: The marker is the official Cold Lake Day Use Directions destination; the route may include an approach waypoint. Use the detector only on the beach/similar disturbed ground, not natural habitat.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Cold Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The Cold Lake Day Use page explicitly lists Beach as an activity and provides the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies the detector/recovery conditions.

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks describes beach and water activities at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park. Under the provincial-park detector rule, recreational detecting is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas; found items may not be removed from the park and valuable or historic finds must be turned over to park staff.

Map note: The marker is the official Pigeon Lake Campground Directions destination, not an exact find coordinate. Detector use is limited to the beach/similar disturbed ground. A blue-green algae advisory is currently in effect; follow current park/AHS advisories and on-site signage.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Pigeon Lake Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Alberta Parks campground page confirms beach activities and provides the official Directions destination. Current page advisories include blue-green algae. The Alberta Parks FAQ controls detector, digging and recovery conditions.

Crimson Lake Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks currently describes a large beach area at Crimson Lake that is used for swimming. The general provincial-park detector rule permits recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed areas, while prohibiting removal of finds from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Crimson Lake Campground Directions destination. Use a detector only on the large beach/similar disturbed ground and obey posted boundaries, closures and habitat protections.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Crimson Lake Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Alberta Parks campground page explicitly confirms a large beach area and supplies the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies the detector/recovery conditions.

Moose Lake Provincial Park Sandy Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks explicitly describes the sandy beach at Moose Lake Provincial Park. Recreational detector use is permitted only on beaches and similar disturbed areas under the provincial-park rule, but nothing found may be removed from the park. Current water-quality advisories should be checked before visiting.

Map note: The marker is the official Moose Lake Campground Directions destination. Alberta Parks currently lists blue-green algae and fecal-water-quality advisories; swimming is not recommended. Restrict detecting to dry beach/similar disturbed ground and follow current signage/advisories.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Moose Lake Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current campground page explicitly confirms a sandy beach and current water-quality advisories, and exposes the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ controls detector/recovery conditions.

Long Lake Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

The current Alberta Parks page says campers can enjoy long stretches of beaches at Long Lake Provincial Park. Recreational detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas, and found items cannot be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Long Lake Campground Directions destination. Alberta Parks currently lists a blue-green algae advisory. Detector use remains limited to the long beach stretches/similar disturbed ground; avoid natural habitat and follow current advisories.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Long Lake Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Alberta Parks campground page explicitly confirms long beach stretches and a current blue-green-algae advisory, and provides the official Directions destination.

Park Lake Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks currently states that the Park Lake beach is a short walk from the campground. The provincial-park detector rule permits recreational detecting on beaches and similar disturbed ground only; recovered items cannot be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Park Lake Campground Directions destination. The beach is a short walk from the campground; detect only on beach/similar disturbed ground and follow posted park boundaries and conditions.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Park Lake Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Park Lake campground page explicitly confirms the beach and provides the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies the detector and recovery rules.

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park — Camper's Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks identifies Camper's Beach Day Use Area at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park. The provincial-park detector rule permits recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no found item may be removed. Current water-quality and trail advisories apply.

Map note: The marker is the official Sir Winston Churchill Campground Directions destination, not the exact beach pin. Camper's Beach currently has a fecal-water-quality advisory and Lac La Biche has a blue-green algae advisory. Detect only on dry beach/similar disturbed ground and obey barriers and current park instructions.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Sir Winston Churchill Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current campground page explicitly identifies Camper's Beach Day Use Area, current water-quality advisories, and the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Cross Lake Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks identifies Beach and Swimming as activities at Cross Lake Provincial Park and its current park map marks a beach on Steele Lake. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Cross Lake Provincial Park Directions destination. Alberta Parks currently lists a blue-green algae advisory for Cross Lake; avoid contact with visible blooms and check current advisories before visiting. Detect only on the beach or similar disturbed ground.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Cross Lake Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Cross Lake page lists Beach as a park activity, shows a current blue-green algae advisory, and provides the official Directions destination. The current Alberta Parks detector FAQ supplies the detector and no-removal rules.

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Sandy Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks currently states that Moonshine Lake day use includes a sandy beach with a swimming area. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed ground; found items may not be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Moonshine Lake Provincial Park Directions destination. The day-use area includes the sandy beach. Current advisories include blue-green algae, some trail closures from wildfire damage, and cougar sightings; check current conditions before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Moonshine Lake Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Moonshine Lake page explicitly identifies the sandy day-use beach and current advisories, and supplies the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Little Bow Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks currently identifies swimming and the beach at Little Bow Provincial Park on Travers Reservoir. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed areas and does not allow found items to be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Little Bow Provincial Park Directions destination. The park page and map identify the beach on Travers Reservoir. Detect only on beach/similar disturbed ground and follow current site signage and seasonal conditions.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Little Bow Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Little Bow page explicitly lists Beach and Swimming and provides the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks detector FAQ supplies the detector and no-removal conditions.

Cypress Hills Provincial Park — Elkwater Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks identifies beach access at Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, and the official Elkwater townsite map marks a beach and swimming area. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed ground; no found item may be removed.

Map note: The marker is the official Elkwater Campground Directions destination; the main Elkwater beach is nearby rather than exactly at this pin. Cypress Hills has significant historic resources, so stay strictly on the public beach/similar disturbed ground and do not investigate or remove heritage material.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks Elkwater facility/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Elkwater Campground / beach access · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Elkwater page explicitly describes beach use and gives the official Directions destination. Alberta Parks mapping also identifies the Elkwater beach/swimming area. Cypress Hills has substantial heritage sensitivity, so the general Alberta Parks historic-resource restrictions are especially important here.

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park — Marten River Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks states that Marten River Campground is a short walk from the Lesser Slave Lake shore and beach. The provincial-park detector rule permits recreational detecting only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Marten River Campground Directions destination. The beach is reached from the campground/day-use area. A swimmer's-itch notice is currently in effect for the Marten River beach; check current advisories before water contact.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Marten River Campground · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Marten River page confirms the beach, gives the official Directions destination, and carries a swimmer's-itch advisory effective August 21, 2026. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park — Devonshire Beach South

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks describes Devonshire Beach South as one of two groomed sections of the natural sand beach at Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detecting on beaches and similar disturbed areas only; recovered items cannot be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Devonshire Beach South Day Use Directions destination. This is a groomed section of the natural sand beach. Detect only on beach/similar disturbed ground and follow current closures, signs and restoration requirements.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Devonshire Beach South Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Devonshire Beach South page explicitly describes the groomed natural-sand beach, identifies Beach/Swimming, and supplies the official Directions destination. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Rochon Sands Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks describes Rochon Sands Provincial Park on Buffalo Lake as having a large sandy beach and swimming. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas, while found items may not be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Rochon Sands Provincial Park, not a surveyed beach boundary. Alberta Parks describes a large sandy beach. Public access is seasonal and the park page states access is closed from mid-October to early May; check current notices and signs before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Rochon Sands Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Rochon Sands page confirms the sandy beach and seasonal access. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies the detector, digging, heritage and no-removal conditions.

Dillberry Lake Provincial Park — South Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks confirms beaches at the day-use area and campground at Dillberry Lake. This record is specifically for the South Day Use beach because the campground beach is currently closed. Recreational detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas and no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, not an exact beach boundary. As checked September 5, 2026, the campground beach remains closed during tornado cleanup while the South Day Use Area and boat launch remain open; water is unavailable at the South Day Use taps. Check current notices before travel.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Dillberry Lake Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Dillberry Lake page confirms beaches and states the South Day Use Area remains open while the campground beach is closed for tornado cleanup. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

William A. Switzer Provincial Park — Jarvis Lake Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Jarvis Lake Day Use has a sandy beach and swim area in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas, with no removal of found items from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Jarvis Lake Day Use. Alberta Parks calls this the park’s most popular sandy beach and swim area. The stated 2026 season is May 19 to October 13; check current advisories and signs before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Jarvis Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Jarvis Lake Day Use page confirms the sandy beach and stated season. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Williamson Provincial Park Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Williamson Provincial Park on Sturgeon Lake includes a beach north of the main campground. The Alberta Parks detector rule allows recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas, while no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Williamson Provincial Park, not an exact beach boundary. Alberta Parks states the beach is north of the main campground. Potable water is currently unavailable and a seasonal campground closure is scheduled for late September 2026; check current notices.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Williamson Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Williamson page confirms the beach location and current water/seasonal notices. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park — Whitney Lake Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Whitney Lake Day Use features a sandy beach in Whitney Lakes Provincial Park. Detector use is allowed only on beaches and similar disturbed areas under the Alberta Parks conditions, but no found item may be removed. The official day-use season had ended when this record was checked.

Map note: The marker is the official Whitney Lake Day Use Directions destination. Alberta Parks confirms a sandy beach. Its stated season is May 15 to September 3, so the day-use season shown on the official page had ended when checked September 5, 2026. Water from the hand pump/tap is not safe for consumption or use except putting out fires; check access and advisories.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Whitney Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Whitney Lake Day Use page confirms the sandy beach, May 15–September 3 season, non-potable water condition and current trail warning. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Whitney Lakes Provincial Park — Ross Lake Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Ross Lake Day Use has a sandy beach in Whitney Lakes Provincial Park. Recreational detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas under Alberta Parks rules and no found item may be removed. The official day-use season had ended when checked.

Map note: The marker is the official Ross Lake Day Use Directions destination. Alberta Parks confirms a sandy beach. Its stated season is April 1 to September 3, so the day-use season shown on the official page had ended when checked September 5, 2026. Boat-launch access remains year-round, but that does not establish the beach/day-use facility as open outside its stated season. Current construction and trail warnings also apply.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Ross Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Ross Lake Day Use page confirms the sandy beach, April 1–September 3 season, year-round boat-launch access and current construction/trail warnings. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Young's Point Provincial Park — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks lists Beach and Swimming at Young's Point Day Use on Sturgeon Lake. Recreational detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas, with no removal of found items from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Young's Point Day Use, not a surveyed beach boundary. The day-use area is year-round. A bear warning remains in effect and severe 2026 rain left multiple park trails wet, flooded or obstructed; check current notices and signage before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Young's Point Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Young's Point Day Use page lists Beach and Swimming, states year-round access, and carries current bear/trail notices. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector, digging, heritage and no-removal conditions.

Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Hilliard's Bay Day Use has a natural sand swimming beach on Lesser Slave Lake. The provincial-park detector rule allows recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas and does not allow found items to be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Hilliard's Bay Day Use. Alberta Parks describes a natural sand swimming beach. A swimmer's-itch notice has been in effect since August 21, 2026; check current health notices and park signage before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Hilliard's Bay Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Hilliard's Bay Day Use page confirms the natural sand swimming beach and current swimmer's-itch notice. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Miquelon Lake Day Use has a wide sandy beach suitable for sunbathing, picnicking and sand play, though swimming is not advised. Detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas and no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Miquelon Lake Day Use. The beach remains usable for sand-based recreation, but Alberta Parks states the lake is not suitable for swimming because of vegetation, algae and high fecal-coliform concentrations. Pets are not permitted on the beach.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Miquelon Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Miquelon Lake Day Use and summer-recreation pages confirm the beach and the current swimming-quality limitation. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Saskatoon Island Provincial Park — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Saskatoon Island Day Use includes a sandy beach on Saskatoon Lake. Recreational detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas, and Alberta Parks does not permit removal of found items from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Saskatoon Island Day Use, not a surveyed beach boundary. Alberta Parks confirms a sandy beach and year-round day-use access; check local signs and current park notices before detecting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Saskatoon Island Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Saskatoon Island Day Use page confirms the sandy beach and year-round day-use season. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Winagami Lake Provincial Park — Day Use Sand Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Winagami Lake Provincial Park has a sand beach in the day-use area, specifically described as being away from the water. Detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas and no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Winagami Lake Provincial Park, not a surveyed beach boundary. Alberta Parks says the sand beach at the day-use area is located away from the water. A blue-green-algae advisory has been in effect since August 22, 2026; check current notices before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks park/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Winagami Lake Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Winagami Lake page confirms the sand beach location and current blue-green-algae advisory. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Queen Elizabeth Day Use on Lac Cardinal has a sandy beach and swimming area. Recreational detector use is limited to beaches and similar disturbed areas, while no found item may be removed from the park.

Map note: The marker is the official Alberta Parks Directions destination for Queen Elizabeth Day Use. The site has a sandy beach and swimming area and is listed as year-round. A blue-green-algae advisory, low-water boat-launch restriction and trail-hazard warning are currently posted; check notices before visiting.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks day-use/directions point
Checked: September 5, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Queen Elizabeth Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Queen Elizabeth Day Use page confirms the sandy beach, year-round season and current algae/low-water/trail notices. The Alberta Parks FAQ supplies detector/recovery conditions.

Barrier Lake Day Use — Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Map note: Marker follows the Alberta Parks Directions destination for Barrier Lake Day Use. Detect only on the actual beach or similarly disturbed ground, not natural shoreline or habitat.

Place type: Provincial park day-use beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks directions point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Barrier Lake Day Use · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Alberta Parks day-use page (updated May 11, 2026) lists Beach and Swimming; the provincial FAQ supplies the detector/recovery conditions.

Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Small Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Map note: The point is the Alberta Parks destination for Buffalo Lake PRA. The beach is small and day-use capacity is limited; remain on disturbed beach material and obey operator instructions.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks directions point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Buffalo Lake PRA · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The Alberta Parks page confirms the small beach and swimming; its Directions destination supplies the map reference. Day-use availability can be limited.

Stoney Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks describes Stoney Lake PRA as a lakeside recreation area where visitors can relax at the beach. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: The point is the current Alberta Parks Directions destination. Use is limited to the beach/similar disturbed surface; natural shoreline and habitat remain outside the detector-use inference.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks directions point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Stoney Lake PRA · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current park page confirms a beach and provides the official Directions destination; the general detector FAQ supplies use/recovery limits.

North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

The current Alberta Parks tear sheet maps a beach, swimming and day-use area at North Buck Lake PRA. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: The coordinate is Alberta Parks reservation-system GPS for North Buck Lake PRA; the official 2025 tear sheet maps the beach/day-use area nearby. It is a facility reference, not a detecting boundary.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — North Buck Lake 2025 tear sheet · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The official 2025 map shows the beach/day-use area; Alberta Parks reservation data supplies the current GPS facility point.

Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Sandy Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Alberta Parks materials describe Musreau Lake as having a beach used for swimming; current tourism information identifies it as a sandy beach. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: The coordinate is Alberta Parks reservation-system GPS for Musreau Lake PRA. Keep activity to the sandy beach or another clearly disturbed surface and do not interpret the marker as the park boundary.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Musreau Lake brochure/map · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: Alberta Parks documentation confirms beach/swimming use and the reservation system supplies current facility GPS coordinates.

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park — McLeod Lake Beach/Day Use

Detecting allowed; no removal

Map note: The point is the Alberta Parks campground GPS reference. The official 2025 park map shows Beach and Day Use at McLeod Lake; use the actual disturbed beach only.

Place type: Provincial park beach and day use
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Carson-Pegasus 2025 map · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The official park map shows the beach and day-use area; Alberta Parks reservation data provides the facility GPS point.

Fish Creek Provincial Park — Sikome Aquatic Facility Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Sikome is a provincially operated, man-made beach facility within Fish Creek Provincial Park. The general Alberta Parks detector rule applies only where current site rules and staff instructions also allow the activity. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: The point identifies Sikome Aquatic Facility, not a legal boundary. This is a managed, gated facility with operating hours, admission and site rules; obey staff instructions and any bag/equipment restrictions.

Place type: Managed provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: Managed Facility Rules Also Apply
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Mapped Sikome facility reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Sikome Aquatic Facility guide · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: Alberta Parks identifies Sikome as a managed beach facility and lists it as a day-use site. Because it has site-specific access controls, users must confirm current facility instructions before detecting.

Aspen Beach Provincial Park — Lakeview Campground Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Map note: Marker identifies Lakeview Campground and its separate beach. It is distinct from the existing Ebeling Beach record; remain on the actual disturbed beach surface.

Place type: Provincial park campground beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Mapped Lakeview campground reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Aspen Beach Provincial Park · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: The current Alberta Parks park page explicitly states that Lakeview Campground has its own beach; the coordinate reference distinguishes Lakeview from Ebeling Day Use.

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park — Day Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Current Alberta Parks information identifies Day Use Beach as one of three large beaches in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, with a swimming area and lifejacket station. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: This is the named Day Use Beach on Big Island, distinct from the existing Camper’s Beach record. Obey current water-quality, closure and park notices.

Place type: Provincial park beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Mapped named-beach reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Sir Winston Churchill current facility page · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: Alberta Parks current facility information names Day Use Beach separately from Boardwalk and Camper’s Beach; the named-beach map reference provides a distinct point.

Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Campground Day-Use Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Map note: The point is the Alberta Parks facility GPS reference. Current reservation information says the campground area has a large day-use beach; use only the actual disturbed beach.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Beaver Lake current facility page

Why this classification: Current Alberta Parks reservation data confirms the day-use beach and supplies the GPS facility reference.

Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area — Pinehurst Lake Campers Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Current Alberta Parks reservation information says Pinehurst Lake Campground has a large Camper’s Beach day-use area with a lifejacket loaner station. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: The coordinate is Alberta Parks reservation-system GPS for Pinehurst Lake Campground. The beach is a separate day-use feature nearby; treat the marker as a facility reference only.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Alberta Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Alberta Parks — Lakeland/Pinehurst current facility page

Why this classification: The current Alberta Parks facility page explicitly describes the Camper’s Beach day-use area and supplies the GPS point.

Iosegun Lake Provincial Recreation Area — Sandy Beach

Detecting allowed; no removal

Current Alberta tourism information identifies Iosegun Lake PRA as having easy sandy-beach and day-use access; Alberta Parks materials also identify beach recreation at the site. Alberta Parks permits recreational detector use only on beaches and similar disturbed areas; no item may be removed from the park, and historic resources must not be damaged or removed.

Map note: The point is a campground/beach access reference. Keep detector use to the sandy beach or a similarly disturbed area and follow campground/operator instructions.

Place type: Provincial recreation area beach
Detector use: Allowed with conditions
Digging: Beaches And Similar Disturbed Areas Only
Recovery: No Items Removed From Park
Permission: No General Permit Stated
Heritage: Historic Resources Must Not Be Damaged Or Removed
Map precision: Campground/beach reference coordinate
Checked: September 8, 2026

Alberta Parks — Metal detector FAQ · Travel Alberta — Iosegun Lake PRA · Coordinate reference

Why this classification: Travel Alberta provides current beach/site evidence; the campground reference supplies the point. The provincial detector FAQ governs detector/recovery conditions.

Bowness Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

Bowness Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

Why this classification: Source basis: the official source supports public visitation or recreation at this place; it does not establish detector, digging or recovery permission, so those permissions are not inferred.

Edworthy Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

Edworthy Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

North Glenmore Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

North Glenmore Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

South Glenmore Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

South Glenmore Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

Prairie Winds Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

Prairie Winds Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

Pearce Estate Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

Pearce Estate Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

Sandy Beach Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

Sandy Beach Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

Shouldice Park

Public visitor place — check current rules

Shouldice Park is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

Stanley Park — Calgary

Public visitor place — check current rules

Stanley Park — Calgary is listed by the City of Calgary as a public park with reservable picnic facilities. It is included for trip-planning coverage only; the visitor listing does not establish recreational metal-detector, digging or recovery permission.

Map note: This public visitor place is intentionally list-only in this audited release. No map pin is shown until a defensible official coordinate/reference point is available.

Place type: Municipal public park / picnic area
Detector use: Public Access Confirmed But Recreational Detector Authority Not Established By This Source
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Heritage And Lost Property Rules Still Apply
Permission: Check Current Land Manager Bylaws Posted Notices And Staff Direction Before Detecting
Heritage: Do Not Disturb Or Remove Possible Archaeological Or Historical Material
Map precision: List-only — exact coordinate not yet sourced from an official reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

City of Calgary — Picnic sites · Official heritage / archaeological-resource guidance

How to verify a Alberta detecting location

Confirm the boundary

A point on this map may represent an entrance, beach, facility, park centre or broad locality. Use the official boundary or site map before entering the field.

Reopen the current rule

Check the cited land-manager page, posted notices and temporary closures. Do not rely on a screenshot or an old forum post.

Separate scanning from digging

A rule that tolerates non-invasive detector use does not automatically authorize excavation, turf cutting, sand displacement or item removal.

Stop for possible heritage

If a target could be archaeological or historically significant, leave the context undisturbed and follow the official heritage reporting or permit process.

Questions about metal detecting in Alberta

Does public access mean I can use a metal detector?

No. Visitor access and detector authorization are separate questions. This guide uses “check current rules” when the source confirms public access but does not establish detector permission.

Can I dig after I get a signal?

Only when the controlling land-manager rule permits the specific ground disturbance. The record’s Digging field is intentionally separate from Detector use.

Can I keep what I find?

Only if recovery and retention are lawful for that property and the object is not protected by heritage, park, lost-property or other rules. Review the Recovery and Heritage fields before removing anything.

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