Hastings Lake

Managed by North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Hastings Lake is located about 40km SE of Edmonton. The Cree name for the lake is a-ka-ka-kwa-tikh, which translates to "lake that does not freeze". This is due to underground springs that feed into the bottom of the lake, preventing sections of the lake from icing over during the winter.

The lake is popular among the local residents. Facilities and amenities are limited for visitors which makes the crowds mellow. A rustic campsite is located on the north shore which provides a picnic area, playground, and boat launch. There are designated Natural Areas on the west and east sides of the lake adding to it's undeveloped natural shoreline. The lake is home to many islands making it a popular spot for boating and birdwatching. Sailing, rowing, and canoeing are also popular recreational activites enjoyed on the lake.

WATER QUALITY

No data available
Special Status
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on September 7th, 2016. North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at

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CURRENT WEATHER

12°C

Cloudy

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MONITORING FREQUENCY

SOURCE INFORMATION

Thus, the Swim Guide does not have current water quality data for beach locations listed as “private.” However, when we receive information that a beach is closed or otherwise unsuitable for swimming, we communicate this with AHS and share the information on the Swim Guide.

We receive notice of a private beach being closed, or “posted,” through one of two means:

An advisory is posted on Alberta Health Services website
We receive a pollution report from a Swim Guide user

We will always list a beach as “posted” when we receive notice of a watershed being contaminated. As well, we communicate this knowledge to AHS if it has been received by a Swim Guide user.

In 2016, AHS is hoping to have standardized guidelines for monitoring water quality. As this information becomes available, we will share it with Swim Guide users.

Monitoring Status

Privately monitored beaches will always posted as “No Data” unless we have received notice that the beach or location is closed.

A beach is marked Green when two consecutive single sample results are under 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) is less than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Red when two consecutive single sample results are equal to or above 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) are equal to or greater than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Grey if there is no current results or no available information.

WATER QUALITY GRAPH

Hastings Lake

Edmonton, Alberta

Managed by North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

WATER QUALITY

No data available
Special Status
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on September 7th, 2016. North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at

For water quality icon legend, click:

CURRENT WEATHER

12°C

Cloudy

MONITORING FREQUENCY

SOURCE INFORMATION

WATER QUALITY GRAPH

Beach	Location	Water Quality
Half Moon Lake Resort Day Use Beach Edmonton, Alberta	Edmonton, Alberta	Current Status
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park Camrose County, Alberta	Camrose County, Alberta	Special Status
Rundle Park Beach Edmonton, Alberta	Edmonton, Alberta	Current Status
Capilano Park – Boat Launch Edmonton, Alberta	Edmonton, Alberta	Current Status

Other Beaches Near This One

Beach	Location	Water Quality
Half Moon Lake Resort Day Use Beach Edmonton, Alberta	Edmonton, Alberta	Current Status
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park Camrose County, Alberta	Camrose County, Alberta	Special Status
Rundle Park Beach Edmonton, Alberta	Edmonton, Alberta	Current Status
Capilano Park – Boat Launch Edmonton, Alberta	Edmonton, Alberta	Current Status

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	Green means the beach’s most recent test results met relevant water quality standards.

	Red means the beach’s most recent test results failed to meet water quality standards.

	Grey means water quality information for the beach is too old (more than 7 days old) to be considered current, or that info is unavailable, or unreliable.

	Green means the beach passed water quality tests 95% of the time or more.

	Yellow means the beach passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time.

	Red means the beach failed water quality tests 40% of the time or more.

	Green means the beach has historically excellent or pristine water quality, but there is no current data.

	Red means the water at the site has water quality issues or there is an emergency.

	Grey means there is no current water quality information, the beach is under construction, there has been an event that has rendered water quality information unreliable or unavailable.