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Six log cabins on the beach
Kitchenettes, showers, propane heat, BBQ, and a fire pit on Grist Lake's white sand. Bring food, sleeping bags, and towels.
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Grist Haven Lodge
Year-round log cabins on a white sandy beach at Grist Lake -- trout, pike, whitefish, and a north-shore RV camp.
Cold Lake, AB
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Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
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Lake trout, pike, and whitefish
A deep 3-mile lake, summer daylight up to 18 hours, ice fishing in winter, and 14-foot boat charters.
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Year-round northern lake
Hiking, ski-doo, cross-country skiing, quadding, plus an RV camp on the north shore by the airstrip.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Grist Haven Lodge.
About
About this getaway
Grist Haven Lodge sits on the south shore of Grist Lake, about 200 km northeast of Edmonton (roughly 2.5 hours south of Fort McMurray, or 3 hours north of Lac La Biche). The lake is small and deep -- about 3 miles long and 300 feet in spots -- with lake trout, whitefish, and northern pike. Nearby Jumbo Lake is a short walk for fly-fishing pike.
Stay types on gristlake.com: a native-log main lodge (living room, fireplace, licensed lounge, satellite TV) and six cozy log cabins on the white sandy beach. Cabins have bathrooms, showers, propane heat, a barbecue, a fire pit, and a kitchenette (propane fridge, 3-burner cooktop, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans). Guests supply their own food, sleeping bags, and towels.
An RV campground on the north shore, adjacent to the airstrip, has washrooms, tables, and fire-pit areas but no other services. Boat charters are 14-foot aluminum boats with 15 HP 4-stroke engines, fuel, and life jackets (Alberta boat-safety course required). Open year-round for fishing, ice fishing, hiking, ski-dooing, cross-country skiing, quadding, and photography. Call 780-594-1254 or email fishing@gristlake.com. Mailing address: Box 1350, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P3. They recommend a 4x4 or SUV after rain.
Grist Haven Lodge is a drive-in northern Alberta fishing camp on Grist Lake. The published line is straightforward: great service, great fishing, and memories from the northeast. Summer days run up to 18 hours of daylight. Winter is ice fishing and ski trails. Pets are welcome with notice.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Log cabin
Beach cabin with kitchenette, shower, BBQ, and fire pit. Bring food and bedding.
Check dates & bookRV campground
North shore, by the airstrip. Washrooms, tables, fire pits; no hook-ups.
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Plan your trip
Availability notes
- • Open year-round.
- • Call 780-594-1254 or email fishing@gristlake.com with preferred dates.
Accommodation
- Log cabins
- Main lodge lounge
- RV campground
Location & travel
- Getting there
- About 200 km northeast of Edmonton; 2.5 hours south of Fort McMurray; 3 hours north of Lac La Biche. Call 780-594-1254 for directions. 4x4 or SUV recommended after rain.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Confirm when you book.
- Cancellation
- 7 days notice required or no refund, as published on gristlake.com.
- Pets
- $15 per pet per day; maximum 2 pets per cabin; tell them at booking.
- Children
- Family stays and beach swimming are part of their published positioning.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
Where is Grist Haven Lodge?
On Grist Lake, about 200 km northeast of Edmonton -- roughly 2.5 hours south of Fort McMurray or 3 hours north of Lac La Biche. Mailing address: Box 1350, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P3. Call 780-594-1254 for directions. A 4x4 or SUV is recommended after rain.
What stay types do you have?
Six log cabins on the south-shore beach (kitchenettes, showers, BBQ, fire pit) plus a main lodge with a licensed lounge. An RV campground on the north shore has washrooms, tables, and fire pits but no hook-ups.
Do cabins include food and bedding?
No. Guests supply their own food, sleeping bags, and towels. Cabins have a propane fridge, 3-burner cooktop, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans.
What fish are in Grist Lake?
Lake trout, whitefish, and northern pike. The lake is about 3 miles long and up to 300 feet deep. Jumbo Lake is a short walk for fly-fishing pike.
Can we rent a boat?
Yes. 14-foot aluminum boats with 15 HP 4-stroke engines, fuel, and life jackets. Alberta requires the boat-safety course.
Are you open in winter?
Yes, year-round -- ice fishing, ski-dooing, and cross-country skiing as well as summer fishing.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, with notice at booking. $15 per pet per day, maximum 2 pets per cabin.
How do I book, and what is the cancellation policy?
Call 780-594-1254 or email fishing@gristlake.com. Check-in 2:00 p.m., check-out 11:00 a.m. Cancellation: 7 days notice required or no refund, as published.
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