Bonnie Lake Recreation Area Beach, AB

Bonnie Lake Campground Day Use and Recreation Area has a smaller beach and boat launch.There is a swimming area but the quality of the swimming area has not been assessed in person.The origin of the lake's name is not known. Before settlers arrived the Bonnie Lake area was inhabited by Cree Indians who followed the buffalo. Settlers of English Polish Ukrainian and American descent began farming land in the region in 1904. Vilna was established in 1919 when the railroad arrived and was incorporated in 1923 (Co. Smoky L. 1968).NOTE: July 22 2014-Nov 6 2014:Blue-green algae advisory issued for Bonnie Lake.