While the river itself is relatively short, it has a significant catchment area that includes the northern slopes of the Waskesiu Hills, Waskesiu Lake, and Kingsmere Lake.

It is a 2.5-kilometre (1.6 mi) loop hiking trail that traverses the river bank and valley through forests of black spruce and aspen.

[3] Waskesiu River Recreation Site (54°04′49″N 105°56′24″W / 54.0804°N 105.9401°W / 54.0804; -105.9401)[4] is a provincial recreation site and small campground on the northern banks of Waskesiu River.

[5] Fish commonly found in the river include the northern pike.

[6] Media related to Waskesiu River at Wikimedia Commons