Gregoire Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada. It is located close to Highway 63, between Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche, on the northern shore of Gregoire Lake.
The park is situated at an elevation of 490 m (1,610 ft) and has a surface of 27.2 km2 (10.5 sq mi). It was established on October 21, 1969 and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.
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