Last Mountain Lake Waterfront

What is Last Mountain Lake?

Last Mountain Lake is the longest natural lake in Canada south of 60° — 125 km long and up to 5 km wide in the Qu'Appelle Valley near Regina. It is also a globally significant migratory bird staging area — Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area was Canada's first federal bird sanctuary (1887). Pelicans, cranes, and hundreds of shorebird species use the lake in migration.

What real estate exists at Last Mountain Lake?

The communities of Lumsden and Regina Beach on the southern end of Last Mountain Lake are the most active markets. Properties range from $200,000 for modest cabins to $600,000+ for premium waterfront. The lake is popular for power boating, fishing, and windsurfing (one of Saskatchewan's windiest lakes). No land transfer tax in Saskatchewan.

How far is Last Mountain Lake from Regina?

Regina Beach on Last Mountain Lake's south end is 65 km north of Regina — about 50 minutes. Lumsden in the Qu'Appelle Valley is 50 km and 40 minutes northwest of Regina. The valley's rolling hills are a dramatic landscape contrast to the surrounding flat prairie, making it a beloved escape for Regina residents.

What makes Last Mountain Lake significant for birds?

Last Mountain Lake is a critical staging area for sandhill cranes, white pelicans, tundra swans, and hundreds of shorebird species during spring and fall migration. In some years, 50,000+ sandhill cranes stage on the lake in September — one of the great wildlife spectacles on the Canadian prairies. The federal wildlife area protects the north end of the lake.