Whether your perfect vacation includes lazing on the beach, swimming in the pool, catching a trout, getting close to nature on the hiking or mountain bike trails, or wake boarding and water skiing, Buffalo Pound is the perfect choice.

From a heated outdoor pool to the cool waters and sandy beaches of Buffalo Pound Lake, there are lots of ways to get wet and stay cool.

Swimming – Fun in the sun, with Sandy Beaches or lounging by the pool.

Swimming Pool:  Enjoy the luxury of a heated, outdoor swimming pool.  Open from mid-June to mid-August, with public swimming and group bookings available.  Pool admission fees are charged.  Change house, showers, and bathrooms, as well as a concession are available.

Registration for Red Cross swimming lessons is available at the pool office up until 1:00 pm on the Sunday before the Monday-to-Friday lessons.  Fees will be charged.

In the Lake:  The two beaches in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park are located at Elmview and Maple Vale.  Parents are asked to take responsibility for their children’s health and welfare at all times.  Our beaches are not patrolled by life guards, but park staff do periodic checks to ensure park patrons are safe and having an enjoyable time.

Fishing - Buffalo Pound Lake offers excellent pike, perch and walleye fishing.  Wheelchair accessible fish filleting building, toilet, picnic sites and pathways are also available.  A fishing license is required and can be purchased at the entry office.

Trout Pond: The barrier-free trout pond southeast of the entry gate, is wheelchair accessible and provides a relaxing opportunity to fish without a boat.

Boat Launch - The boat launch, just east of the pool, gives access to the excellent fishing and other water sports at Buffalo Pound Lake.

Hike interpretive trails through the rich natural heritage of Nicolle Flats Nature Area and watch for red-tailed hawks, mountain bluebirds and whitetail deer. Roam the barrier-free boardwalk right out into Nicole Marsh, where you could spot a great blue heron, a belted kingfisher or a spotted sandpiper.  Or check out the bison herd from the viewing tower.  Click here for a complete list of available hikes.

Bicycling

Approximately 5 km of challenging mountain bike trails are ready and waiting for the mountain bike enthusiast at White Track Ski Hill.

Buffalo Pound Mini-Golf

Take a break from the water-based activities to enjoy a round of mini-golf with the entire family.  The 18-hole course is located adjacent to the Elmview day use area, just southeast of the pool.  Open daily until August 24 from noon to dusk.