French Bay Provincial Recreation Area Beach, AB

Was French Bay the real location of the native folktale of 'Kinosoo'? You will have to ask a local because there is another beach named Kinosoo. French Bay Beach is a typical Cold Lake beach of natural sand clear crisp water and lots of boreal forest in the area. There is a small camping and day use area as well. Many families seem to go to the nearby Kinosoo Beach but this is a quieter and more remote option. The super-soft white sand tranquil waters and the bay scenery are fantastic. The beach is easy to access from the parking area Rustic washrooms and no playground. The beach and lake were open all of the 2011 2012 and 2013 bathing seasons. Cold Lake has historically good water quality. One of the Riverkeeper's favorite spots.