Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (many lodges and restaurants close; ice and snow).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatInside Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for boating and swimming; late Sep–early Oct for colour.
• JulyGreatInside Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for boating and swimming; late Sep–early Oct for colour.
• AugustGreatInside Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for boating and swimming; late Sep–early Oct for colour.
• SeptemberGreatInside Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for boating and swimming; late Sep–early Oct for colour.

• Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney LakeHighs around -4 °C (25 °F), lows around -14 °C (7 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 25 °F (-4 °C), lows around 7 °F (-14 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds · Canada overall

Low

Prices · Canada overall

Low

Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Buckhorn, Lakefield and Stoney Lake, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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