A calm lake curves along a grassy shoreline edged with reeds and trees under a pale sky. The distant forest stretches across the horizon, creating a peaceful and expansive natural view.

A small playground with slides and climbing structures sits on a sandy base surrounded by grassy areas and scattered trees. The open setting blends recreation with a natural forest backdrop.

A bright orange butterfly rests on clusters of delicate white flowers, with green foliage softly blurred in the background. The close-up highlights the fine details of wings and petals.

North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area

North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area in Boyle offers lakeside recreation with watersports, fishing, and quiet coves ideal for a relaxed escape. Set northeast of town along Hwy. 663, this recreation area features many sheltered bays and coves that invite paddling, boating, and casting a line. Visitors are encouraged to explore the water while respecting the natural shoreline, where nesting birds are often spotted along the edge of the lake. Away from the water, an extensive trail system winds through jack pine forest and rolling sand landscapes. These routes create a scenic setting for hiking and cycling, with opportunities to pause for wildlife viewing and to appreciate the park’s distinctive mix of forest, open sand, and lakeshore views.