 Pembina River Provincial Park is along the gorges of the river between Evansburg and Entwistle.Another protected area along the river is the "Pembina River Natural Area", northeast of Cherhill in aspen parkland.Numerous small lakes such as Brock Lake, Oldman Lake, Majeau Lake, Lac La Nonne, George Lake, Armstrong Lake, Shoal Lake, Steele Lake, Cross Lake are also located within the river's basin.