Shirley Lake Trail

Shirley Lake Trail, located near Shirley Lake Trailhead # 3 in the Lakelands region, offers a peaceful hike with rewarding wildlife viewing opportunities. Named for the daughter of Dr. Love, an early superintendent, this trail winds past numerous shallow lakes and ponds that are ideal for observing nesting waterfowl in their natural habitat. Gentle terrain and open sightlines make it easy for visitors to pause, watch and photograph the birds without rushing. The route also leads through quiet meadows where elk sometimes appear, especially around dawn and dusk. Travellers who time their visit for these calm hours may be treated to memorable encounters, from distant silhouettes moving through the grass to closer views of grazing animals framed by still water and sky.