The lakes are in the boreal forest ecozone west of the Cub Hills.

[4] Whiteswan Lake (Whelan Bay) Recreation Site (54°01′57″N 105°06′31″W / 54.0326°N 105.1087°W / 54.0326; -105.1087)[5] is a provincial recreation site at the southern end of the Whiteswan Lakes on Whelan Bay.

The resort has access to the lakes for scuba diving, swimming, boating, and fishing.

There is a licensed restaurant and accommodations include cabins, RV sites, and wilderness campsites.

Activities include hiking, ATVing, and, in the winter, 172 kilometres (107 mi) of snowmobile trails.