2023 GPRTA Visitor Guide

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGION

VISITOR GUIDE 2023

• City of Grande Prairie

• County of Grande Prairie

• MD of Greenview

• Town of Sexsmith

• Town of Beaverlodge

• Saddle Hills County

• Town of Valleyview

• Town of Wembley

A Blend of Urban Vibe & Historical Pride

Our City Centre is Grande Prairie’s urban hot spot for dining, shopping, health and wellness, arts, business, and entertainment.

Experience more than 400 stores and services plus concerts, sports events, parades, and so much more throughout the year.

Experience the atmosphere of Grande Prairie’s urban marketplace – WHERE YOU WANT TO BE

“We acknowledge the homeland of the many diverse First Nations and Métis people whose ancestors have walked this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to work, live and learn on the traditional territory of Treaty 8.”

Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association

#114, 11330-106 St, Grande Prairie AB T8V 7X9

780-539-7688 • 1-866-202-2202

info@gptourism.ca • gptourism.ca

Contributing Photographers: Doug Hare(Sportswear Plus), Denis Aberson, Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Laura Beauchamp (Beauchamp Photography), Martina Brewer, City of Grande Prairie, Darrel Comeau, Tammenthia Diesel (Diesel Powered Images), Lloyd Dykstra (WOW Images) Fore Seasons Indoor Golf, Chrysann Gentles, Marilyn Grubb (Chipabirdee Images), Margot Hervieux (Alberta Parks), Emilia Hovorka, Trina Irons (Play Peace Country Golf), Wendy Kempert, Kleskun Hill, Lefty’s Cafe, Paul Lavoie (Seekers Media), Maj

Buddy McBride, Robert L Moffat

A very special THANK YOU to the GPRTA team for their hard work & contributions to the 2023 Visitor Guide

GPRTA President’s Update

While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in all sectors, the travel, tourism and hospitality industry was hit harder than most, and is sure to be amongst the last to fully recover.

It is even more important now to move forward with collaborations and effective partnerships. Alberta tourism was able to sustain the most significant blow to its operations and it has survived. Now we must work collectively to ensure it not just survives but thrives. This means using the lessons learned over the past two years, seeking solutions through innovation and technology and on-going up-skilling and re-skilling of our work force.

Looking ahead, Destination Canada predicts travel and tourism will become more local and with a focus on leisure travel. Competition for travellers will increase among destinations, due to the pandemic—the travel and tourism industry will and must continuously evolve.

One of the main focuses of Grande Prairie Regional Tourism is to foster relationships and encourage growth within our industry and your business. Currently the GPRTA is under going parallel transitions with Travel Alberta in redefining ourselves as a Destination Management Organization from a Marketing Organization as Travel Alberta restructures the Province & their mandate. We have contracted the Legacy Tourism Group to develop a 1-3-5 year Strategic Management Plan based on the opportunities & assets we possess, which we will be launching in March 2023.

Our board members are strictly volunteer and I thank this wonderful group for their time, experience and enthusiasm to make GPRTA a leading network for not only those directly involved with our industry (i.e. venues, tour operators, etc.) but the suppliers to the industry.

Sincerely – Sandi Neville, GPRTA Board President

PROFESSIONAL

104.7 2 Day FM 11002 104 Avenue • 780-357-3733

• mygrandeprairienow.com

Angel Flight Alberta Grande Prairie Airport • 780-756-0086 • angelflight.ca

Aseniwuche Winewak Nation

• 780-827-5510 • aseniwuche.com

Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association

• 780-933-0182 • motorcycletourism.ca

Chamber of Commerce Grande Prairie & District • 11330 106 Street

• 780-532-5340 • grandeprairiechamber.com

Chris Warkentin• 200, 10625 West Side Drive

• chriswarkentin.com

Commandeur Mechanical

• 9222 85 Avenue, Clairmont, AB

• 587-259-2929 • commandeurmechanical.com

Community Foundation of Northwest Alberta 780-538-2820 • buildingtomorrowtoday.com

Community Futures 214 Place South, #170, 10130 99 Avenue • 780-814-5340

• grandeprairie.albertacf.com

Crackmasters 11424 97 Avenue • 780-814-5254 • crackmasterscanada.com

Destination West Marketing Fund

• 780 -538-0722 • accpay@canalta.com

EBUS (formerly Red Arrow)

Podollan Inn & Spa 10612 99 Avenue Grande Prairie

• 1-877-769-3287 • myebus.ca

GP Truckwash • 11489 97 Ave • 780-539-0575

Grande Prairie Airport 10610 Airport Drive • 780-539-5270

• grandeprairieairport.com

Grande Prairie Catholic School District 9902 101 St • 780-532-3013 • gpcsd.ca

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 10507 98 Avenue • 780-532-5722

• gpfriendshipcenter.com

Grande Prairie Pride Society

• grandeprairiepridesociety.com

Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations 10101 100 Avenue • 780-538-2727 • volunteergp.com

McGovern’s RV & Marine 14525 100 St • 780-539-1814 • mcgovernsrv.com

Minhas Group

• 780-539-7987 • minhasgroup.net

Nine10 Brand & Digital Marketing Suite 305, 10014 99 Street • 780-539-1755 • nine10.ca

Orbit Hydraulics 11011 92 Avenue • 780-539-3723 • orbithydraulics.ca

Reach FM 96.3

10530 117 Ave • 780-830-7640 • reachfm.ca

Regional EMS Foundation

10710 97 Street • 780-513-5290 • remsfoundation.org

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 9912 101 Ave • 780-532-3110

Seekers Media

Powell River, BC • seekers-media.com

Skip the Ditches

The Cooperators Bldg #104b, 9804 100 Ave 825-412-0111 • skiptheditches.ca

The Print Shop

11040 100 Street • 780-532-9017 • theprintshopgp.com

The UPS Store

#103 9899 112 Avenue • 780-830-3079 • theupstore.ca/289

Tirecraft

13755 100 Street, Grande Prairie • 780-532-3166 • tirecraft.com/tirecraft-tiresmith-grande-prairie/

Wapiti Area Synergy Partnership

Beaverlodge • wapitiasp.ca

Water Express 9917 112 Avenue • 780-538-9710 • waterexpress.ca

Willmore Wilderness Foundation 4600 Pne Plz Rd, Grande Cache, AB • 780-827-2696 • heather@willmorewilderness.com

Write Stuff Communications

• 780-882-1580 • david@writestuffpr.ca • writestuffpr.ca

FITNESS

Jade Fit • 780-882-4475 • jadefit.ca

WeStretch

• 780-833-3694 • westretch.ca

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE

Fresh Coast Rentals & Brookside Apartments

• 587-315-0273 • rentals.freshcoastinvestments.ca

My Lifestyle Agents Real Estate Team

Re/Max Grande Prairie 10114 100 Street • 780-814-1090 • mylifestyleagents.ca

REGIONAL COMMUNITY ATHLETICS

Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection 10101 100 Avenue • 780-518-5506

• gpsportconnect.ca

Grande Prairie Storm Jr. A Hockey Bonnett’s Energy Centre 10017 99 Ave

• 780-897-1747 • grandeprairiestorm.ca

Swan City FC 11319 105 Street • 780-513-9525 • swancityfc.ca

The Grande Prairie Curling Centre 10127 99 Avenue • 780-532-7221 • gpcurling.ca

WELCOME SERVICES

ACFA-Canadian French Association

9928 111 Avenue • 780-532-6335

• grandeprairie.acfa.ab.ca

•Seasonal Rates •Fully Furnished

•Housekeeping •Lawn Care

FEATURES

QUEEN BEDS

CABLE TV AND WI-FI PLUG IN PARKING

QUIET LAUNDRY

FURNISHED KITCHEN & COMMON AREAS

Everything you need and more...

rentals.freshcoastinvestments.ca Call / Text 587-315-0273

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie 9839 103 Ave

• 780-532-8111

• aggp.ca

ARTS,

Centre for Creative Arts & Friendship Statue • 9904 101 Ave

• 780-814-6080 • creativecentre.ca

Beaverlodge Art & Culture Centre • 512 5th Ave

• 780-354-3600

• beaverlodgegallery.com

Carmen’s Images 780-831-8676

• carmensimages.com

Grande Prairie Live Theatre 10130 98 Ave • 780-538-1616

• gplt.ca

Forbes Homestead & Pioneer Hospital • 10424 96 Street

• 780-830-7090

• cityofgp.com

Grant Berg Art Gallery, 9909 102 Street • 587-259-6333

• grantberggallery.com

Hythe Tourist Information Booth & Museum • Hwy 43 hythe.ca

Grande Prairie Museum 10329 101 Ave • 780-830-7090

• cityofgp.com

Grande Prairie Public Library 9839 103 Ave • 780-532-3580

• gppl.ca

Kleskun Hill Park Museum 20 Km East of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43 to RR41

Adventure Aviation Flight Training • 780-539-6968

• adventureaviation.ca

Elevation Helicopters

780-933-3841

• elevationheli.ca

Elevation Sled Dogs

780-832-3359

• elevationsleddogs.ca

Gemini Heli 780-539-4354

• geminiheli.ca

Grande Prairie Buckwild

• buckwildgp.com

Grande Prairie Stompede Evergreen Park • 780-532-4646

• gpstompede.com

Hythe Motor Speedway

• hythespeedway.com

Indian Trail Adventures • Grande Cache, AB

• 780-827-6957

North Peace Bracket Racing Assocation (NPBRA)

780-933-6036 • npbra.ca

TO SEE & DO

UNIQUE THINGS

With 314 days of sunshine annually, the Grande Prairie region makes an excellent year-round destination to enjoy the great outdoors. To complement the many days of sunny weather, our city and the surrounding area are bursting with outside activities for people of all interests.

IN THE ZONE PARTY RENTALS

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, rodeo, church event, Treaty days, corporate event or a festival in your city or town, we can supply all the fun you will need. We have a large selection of bouncy castles to choose from and we ONLY carry COMMERICAL grade quality inflatables.

In the Zone Party Rentals Ltd. is Northern Alberta’s best source for a huge variety of carnival game rentals as well as concession machines including cotton candy machines, popcorn machines and delicious snow cone machines.

BULLETS & BROADHEADS SHOOTING CENTER

Whether you just want to learn the basics or you’re an enthusiast. Bullets and Broadheads has everything you need.

• bulletsnbroadheads.ca

ROTARY BUS TOUR

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during June, July and August the Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie sponsor a city wide bus tour. The tour is approx 1.5 hours and leaves Centre 2000, Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association Visitor Information Centre at 6:30. You don’t have to make a reservation, just be at Centre 2000 at 6:15 to meet the bus. • gptourism.ca

EASTLINK AQUATIC & WELLNESS CENTRE

Maybe it’s a rainy day, maybe it’s been a long day of driving, maybe the kids just need to burn off some energy, whatever it is Eastlink Centre is THE place to move! • cityofgp.com

780-533-3360 • inthezonepartyrentals.com

OPEN ROAD ADVENTURES

Your Peace Country Mobile Glamping Specialists! Open Road Adventures was founded by like-minded Indigenous entrepreneurs, people who share a passion for camping and outdoor adventures. Service, convenience and simplicity are at our core; when you book with us, you’re guaranteed to have a great Glamping/camping experience without lifting a finger. From the moment you arrive at your campsite, you’ll feel the special Open Road Adventures hospitality. Our durable Glamping tent, warm comfortable linen, and neatly staged Glamping tent are only part of the story. openroadadventures.ca

GREAT NORTHERN CASINO

Check out Kokanee Comedy Night every Wednesday. The best in stand up comedy, Kokanee on special, and it’s Wing Night too!

Live Music every weekend. GTN is proud to feature a wide variety of some of the best live entertainment in North America! Comedians, hypnotists, impersonators, tribute acts, local bands, and international artists. • greatnortherncasino.net

HORNBROOK HOLLOW’S FUN HOUSE

Year-round family adventures. 18 hole UV glow mini glof, 8 cannon balladium blasterl defent yourself against the opposition while hitting targets to grab sweet victory.

•780-539-5044

• hornbrookhollow.com

CHECK OUT STOCK CAR RACING

The Hythe Motor Speedway is an asphalt 3/8 mile oval located in Hythe, AB. This track first opened in 1995 and has brought family friendly affordable racing events to the Peace Country for over 25 years. Check out the summer race schedule • hythespeedway.com

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #54

The Grande Prairie Legion is a great place to host your events such as weddings and Christmas parties. With a brand new kitchen and a great team creating delicious meals, we are ready to serve you! The legion is also a great place to gather with friends or family for weekly events and entertainment all in support of our verterans. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rcl54/

SEXSMITH HISTORIC SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR

Are you interested in learning about some of Sexsmith’s historic sites? Take our tour! Whether you are new to Sexsmith or have lived here forever, you just may learn something you never knew before about our town. The tour is currently available via PDF download. Please be respectful while viewing the residential historic sites within this tour, many of the buildings are privately owned and ought to be viewed only from the street and with utmost consideration for the owners.

• sexsmithmuseum.com

DOWNTOWN STREET BUSKERS

Every Friday and Saturday in the downtown core, you can look forward to free live outdoor entertainment. The talent ranges from singers to dancers to craft entertainment, so grab some grub to go from one of our downtown restaurants

and wander our city centre streets for an upbeat summer afternoon. • gpdowntown.com

BIRD-WATCHING STROLL AT CRYSTAL LAKE

Grande Prairie is home to many walking trails and parks, but one stand-out is the 4km Crystal Lake boardwalk loop. You’d never know you’re in the middle of the city while taking a stroll around the lake with the variety of water fauna that call the area home – watch for geese, coots, and of course our city’s emblematic trumpeter swan. • cityofgp. com

PLAN A WINE TASTING AND BERRY PICKING TOUR AT BROKEN TINE ORCHARD

Tucked away near the hamlet of Elmworth, Broken Tine Orchard is one of our region’s most unique tourism destinations. Go for the haskap berry picking, stay for the wine tasting! (Psst – the kids will love ice cream truck on-site featuring berry popsicles and other frozen treats.) • brokentineorchard.ca

golf courses, but has quickly established itself as a uniquely challenging and beautiful course along the banks of the Smoky River. The views (and clubhouse caesars) can’t be beat! This year Lefty’s is now operating the clubhouse restaurant. The 19th Hole has never been tastier! For more golf courses to explore in our region, visit: Grande Prairie & Region Golf Courses • riverstonegolfcourse.com

AQUATERA OUTDOOR POOL

Grande Prairie’s only outdoor pool, in Muskoseepi Park is a popular spot in the summer months. • cityofgp.com

FARMERS’ MARKET

Grande Prairie Farmers’ Market is open year round Friday and Saturday and Wednesday during the summer months. Whether you’re in the market (pun intended!) for locally-grown veggies, artisanal gifts, or what some consider to be GP’s best fish tacos, a trip to the Farmers’ Market is a must! • gpfarmersmarket.ca

PICNIC AT MUSKOSEEPI PARK • cityofgp.com

Pack up your own homemade picnic, or grab some delicious hand-helds from one of our city’s many food trucks and head down to Muskoseepi Park for a relaxing afternoon. Want to take it up a notch? The park is home to many sports, including lawn bowling, mini golf, spikeball, even fishing.

HEAD OUT ON A DINOSAUR DISCOVERY TOUR

Experience the Journey at The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. There is a guided 2.5km trek along Pipestone Creek while learning about new palaeontology discoveries happening in the Peace Region. Or maybe a river tour is moreyour style; Boats, Floats and Anecdotes is a guided river tour down the Wapiti where you will see hidden gem dig sites and learn more about the area.

Indian Trail Adventures is your guide to exploring our region via horseback! Located in the beautiful mountains south of Grande Cache at Victor Lake. Curtis will guide you through the trails of Willmore Wilderness Park. • 1-780-827-6957

WILD BLUE YONDER WHITE-WATER RAFTING GRANDE

CACHE

Wild Blue Yonder would have you gripping the edge of your (raft) seat, but you’ll be too busy paddling along the Sulphur River and taking in the stunning mountain views to even have time to be afraid. Their summer weekend tours book fast, so don’t wait! • wildblueyonder.ca

RUN THE TRAILS AT NITEHAWK OR WAPITI NORDIC

These two designated trail networks are maintained year-round, and offer drop-in visitor passes for a very affordable price. Escape the urban buzz for a few hours and hit Nitehawk or Wapiti Nordic for a high-intensity run, walk, hike or bike. • gonitehawk. com • wapitinordic.com

KEEP YOUR GOLF GAME IN SHAPE ALL YEAR ROUND

Fore Seasons Indoor Golf offers over 100 different golf courses to choose from. The whole family can enjoy no matter your skill level. • foreseasonsindoorgolf.ca

HIT THE LINKS (AND THE BEACH!) AT RIVER STONE

GOLF COURSE & CAMPGROUND

River Stone Golf Course is one of our area’s newest

HORSEBACK RIDING GRANDE CACHE

DISCOVER THE ART OF THE CIRCUS AT DREAM DANCE CIRCUS

A Grande Prairie non-profit decidcated to offering education and live performances to circus lovers of all ages. Learn the Circus Arts with a variety of camps and workshops for children and adults. dreamdancecircus.com

RENT A SHERP FOR THE DAY

SHERP all-terrain vehicles were practically made for our region – tackle water, rocks, trees, beach, snow, and of course… mud! Local company Shredded Peak rents these beasts year-round for a unique adventure you won’t soon forget. shreddedpeak.ca

THE SAND ZONE

Where summertime fun lasts all year long!

The Sand Zone offers a unique indoor play space for families of all ages and an indoor beach volleyball facility with both drop-in and league sport available. Located in south east Grande Prairie, we are open year-round to keep kids, youth and adults active and having fun. • 780-532-5584 • thesandzone.ca

GO TO A DRAG RACE AT NPBRA

The adrenaline-pumping sights and sounds at the NAPA Auto Parts Raceway in Beaverlodge make for a unique daytrip out of the city. Check their drag racing events summer chedule here: NPBRA Event Schedule. • npbra.ca

HIT THE OPEN ROAD FOR A MOTORCYCLE CRUISE

With endless highway driving in nearly every direction, the Grande Prairie region is a paradise for motorcycle enthusiasts ready to explore on two wheels. Don’t have a bike of your own? No problem. Get all the information you need at Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association. • motorcycletourism.ca

WE STRETCH APP

WeStretch, the stretching app. Want to get stretching? Start with WeStretch, the only app that uses an Artificial Intelligence persona (Ada) who builds your entire stretching routine from start to finish, on demand. Best of all, it’s easy to use, portable and built for everyone. • westretch.ca

Become a paleontologist for a day, working shoulder-to-shoulder with researchers and field crews to unearth mysteries of a lost world.

Discover secrets of the Wapiti Formation through a memorable river float trip and witness similarities between ancient and modern wildlife.

EVENTS

April

Fiddlers’ Jamboree

April 1

Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre, Northwestern Polytechnic

Home & Garden Show

April 14 - 16

Evergreen Park

NPBRA Spring Spectacular Car Show

April 21 - 23

Evergreen Park

Grande Prairie Woman’s Show

April 28 - 30

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

Beaverlodge Gun Show

April 28 - 30

Beaverlodge Arena

May

George Thorogood & The Destroyers

May 2

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

Grande Prairie Stompede

May 31 - June 4

Evergreen Park

June

Rotary Club of Grande Prairie

Ribfest

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

Summer Buskers

July thru August weekends

Downtown Grande Prairie

Horses at Evergreen

July thru August weekends

Evergreen Park

Teepee Creek Rodeo

July 13 - 16

Teepee Creek Rodeo Grounds

Grande Con Comic Convention

July 14 - 16

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

Grande Prairie International

Street Performers Festival

July 21 -23

Downtown Grande Prairie

August

Bear Creek Folk Festival

August 18 - 20

Muskoseepi Park

Mud Bogs

August

Stacy Krahn Memorial

Motorsports Park, Wembley

McNaught Ghost Walk

McNaught Homestead Preservation Society

Beaverlodge, AB

November

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

Festival of Trees

Evergreen Park

Vegas Night

Downtown Grande Prairie

Christmas in Sexsmith

Sexsmith, AB

Cowboy Christmas

Craft Sale

Teepee Creek, AB

Northern Spirit Light Show

November - December

Evergreen Park

Elevation Sled Dogs through to April 2 (weather dependent)

Evergreen Park

December

Elevation Sled Dogs through to April 2 (weather dependent)

Evergreen Park

Tinsel Town Winter Market

GP Night Market

June/July/AugustFestival

Evergreen Park

Mud Bogs

June

Stacy Krahn Memorial

Motorsports Park, Wembley

Grande Sunset Theatre

Outdoor Movie Season

June - October

Evergreen Park

Grande Prairie Pride

Eastink

Chautauqua Day

Town of Sexsmith Main Street

Rio Grande Rodeo

June 29 - July 2

Rio Grande Campground

July

Canada Day July 1

Downtown & Muskoseepi

Park

September

Country Roads RV

Corn Maze

Country Roads RV Park

Nitehawk Comedy Nite

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

October

Scarecrow Festival

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

Grande Prairie Women’s Show

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

Hornbrook Hollow Haunt

Grovedale, AB

Blachford Field of Nightmares

Evergreen Park

Pumpkin Patch Country Roads RV

Bonnett’s Energy Centre

GP Farmers’ Market

Christmas Craft Show

Evergreen Park

Light the Night

Wembley Centre Park

January ‘24

Elevation Sled Dogs through to April 2 (weather dependent)

Evergreen Park

Wapiti Off-Road Association

Studs On Ice

January - March

Clairmont, AB

Grande Prairie Winter Festival

Bonnett’s Energy Centre/ Montrose Cultural Centre/ Muskoseepi Park

February ‘24

Numb Bum 24 Hr

February 17 - 18

Wapiti Off-Road Association

Clairmont, AB

Growing the North Conference

February 20 - 22

Evergreen Park

Family Day Activities

Throughout the Region

Elevation Sled Dogs through to April 2 (weather dependent)

Evergreen Park

March ‘24

Food & Beverage Expo

Evergreen Park

Elevation Sled Dogs through to April 2 (weather dependent)

Evergreen Park

EVENTS

Al’s News

10028 100 Ave • 780-532-3088

facebook.com/alsnews

Originally, The Selkirk Trading Post; this unique shop is a great place to find those one of a kind gifts and souvenirs.

Canadian Tire #344 11601 104 Ave • 780-539-9292

canadiantire.ca

The largest single level

Canadian Tire in Canada! Hunting and fishing licences, skate sharpening, propane swap, R.V. service

City Centre - Downtown Assoc. Between 97 - 102 Ave/98 - 102 St

gpdowntown.com

Downtown is home to Grande Prairie’s locally owned mom and pop shops. Come down and visit our unique and one of a kind shops.

Crooked Creek General Store 45 mins East of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43 • 780-957-3782

crookedcreekstore.business.site

We are a family owned and operated General Store with a Bakery. We specialize in donuts, bakery goods and locally made products.

Edward’s Factory Outlet 9932 121 Ave • 780-532-1094

edwardsfactory.ca

Locally owned clothing store; dress, casual, work clothes, western wear and wedding attire.

Farm 2 Table on 51 Sexsmith • 780-228-4217

flowersandveg.com

We are a small farm with a big belief in producing organic, good for you food. We offer weekly seasonal produce baskets and cut flowers.

Fashionista Ladies Wear 9907 100 Ave • 780-532-4550

fashionistagp.com

The most beautiful accessory a woman can wear is her confident smile. Our goal is to help you step into your best self, feeling and looking like the gorgeous woman you are!

Grande Prairie Farmers’ Market 10032 101 Ave • 780-814-8224

gpfarmersmarket.ca

The Grande Prairie Farmers’ Market is open year round with many local vendors featuring handcrafted and grown products.

Evergreen Park

gpnightmarketfestival.com

The Prairie nights come alive! With a huge selection of products, services and food from local businesses.

Grant Berg Art Gallery 9909 102 St • 587-259-6333

grantberggallery.com

Owned and operated by local sculptor Grant Berg. The gallery is a great place to discover a new piece for your home or business.

Just Beachy 9907 100 Ave • 780-532-3806

justbeachyshop.com

A locally owned family business. The owner has been in the swimwear business for over 20 years. The largest selection in Western Canada.

Keddie’s Tack & Western Wear 9808 132 Ave • 780-532-4888 keddies.com

With over 25,000 sq ft of store space, you’ll find the most popular western fashion apparel and accessories for the whole family.

GP Night Market Festival

Paradis Valley Honey

1-866-624-8175

paradisvalleyhoney.com

Honey! A household staple for thousands of years. Raw honey comes straight from our hive to your table bursting with flavour, vitamins and nutrients.

Prairie Mall

11801 100 St • 780-532-1810

shopprairiemall.com

Prairie Mall has been serving the Peace Country for over 40 years. Open 7 days a week except for Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday.

Sew Delightful Studios Inc

5001 52 Ave, Valleyview, AB

780-524-2400 • sewdelightfulstudiosinc.ca

Come explore our sewing studios, fall in love with our quilt shop fabric, create a project, learn to sew, spend time with a friend.

Richmond Dry Cleaners

101, 10814 100 Street

•780-532-5252

• richmondcleaners.ca

Our experienced and dedicated staff take pride in providing quality service for all your dry cleaning needs. We offer sameday dry cleaning. We guarantee to make you look your best.

Sportswear Plus 9912 100 Ave • 780-538-2588 swplus.net

Whether you are looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas, our site is your one-stop shopping source. We are here for you 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

Trapper Gord Homestead & Survival RR 22 Hwy 43 W • 780-957-3731

trappergord.com

A family owned local outdoor recreation retail store specializing in camping, fishing, hunting and all things outdoor.

The Grande Prairie region has exceptional golf courses that feature vast and diverse landscapes, making it easy to select a course that suits you “to a tee”. Whether you’re an avid golfer, just starting out, or maybe you just want to be on par with nature. No matter what your age or skill level – beginner, intermediate, or championship, the region’s golf courses offer an exciting, fun, and memorable adventure!

Bear Creek Golf Club

Grande Prairie • 18 Holes

• 780-538-3393

• bearcreekgolfclub.

Bear Paw – Par 3 Golf Course

Grande Prairie • 9 Holes

• 780-402-8777

• gobearpaw.ca

Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club • 18 Holes

• 780-532-0340

• gpgolf.ca

Pipestone Golf Course

• Wembley • 18 Holes

• 780-766-2720

• pipestonegc.ca

River Stone Golf Course

• Sexsmith • 9 Holes

• 780-568-2860

• riverstonegolfcourse.com

The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

Grande Prairie • 18 Holes

• 780-538-4333

• thedunes.ca

Better Than Freds 9903 101 Street • 780-532-4450

• betterthanfreds.ca

Better Than Fred’s Real Pit BBQ, killer LIVE Rock Bands, PPV Sports & Billiards!

Citrus Catering

780-933-4360 • citruscatering.ca

Citrus Catering is a local Grande Prairie Catering Company that provides quality fresh food & service

Coco Fresh Tea and Juice

#101, 10712 78 Ave • 825-412-5150

• skipthedishes.com/coco-freshtea-and-juice-grande-prairie

The World’s Largest Bubble Tea

Brand is now in Grande Prairie, Canada!

Crown & Anchor Pub 8022 100 Street • 780-532-5444

• crownandanchorgp.ca

Call up your friends or stop by to mingle! The Crown & Anchor Grande Prairie is a local favourite. Offering specials every night of the week & great happy hour deals you can’t go wrong!

Done Like Dinner 10516 99 Ave • 587-343-6209

• donelikedinner2014.net

Freezer meals. Healthy and convenient home style cooking.

Earls Kitchen + Bar 9825 100 St • 780-538-3275

• earls.ca

A contemporary, but laid-back beer and burger joint with plenty of soul! At The most happening patio in town, with a sweet view looking west that captures the brilliant Peace Country sunsets.

River Stone is a hidden gem along the banks of the Smoky River near Teepee Creek, Alberta, Canada.

Our 9 hole course includes a stunning clubhouse, fully paved cart paths, boasts 380 feet in elevation difference, and includes one of the longest par 5 holes in Canada

River Stone also is proud to offer spacious camping areas, seasonal sites, and a group cabin area for large events.

Lefty’s Cafe runs our Clubhouse kitchen. Relax in our cozy clubhouse after a game of golf and enjoy some homestyle country cooking.

Lefty's cafe specializes in catering events in the area such as weddings, birthdays, reunions and more!

Talk to their team at 780-532-2345

Open May 1 - Sept 30

Clubhouse # 780-568-2860

riverstonegolfcourse.com

UNTAPPED. UNFILTERED. UNFORGETTABLE.

Frontier Eatery & Saloon

780-532-1213 • frontiereatery.ca

Frontier Eatery & Saloon is a Western Style Restaurant. Delicious varied menu. Catering also available.

Great Northern Casino 10910 107 Ave • 780-539-4454

• greatnortherncasino.net

The Platinum Lounge offers one of the finest dining experiences in Grande Prairie. We offer full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with amazing specials throughout the week.

JP Grill and Bar 10904 92 Avenue • 780-538-1255

• jackpotgrill.com

A multi-faceted facility offering a diverse menu and welcoming to all ages. VLT Lounge, Family Dining

Legends Restaurant • GP Golf & Country Club • 780-532-0340

• gpgolf.ca

Event planning, tournaments, meetings, banquets, weddings, parties.

Maddhatters. eat local 10508 100 Ave • 780-532-9080

• maddhatters.com

Since opening in 2002 we have evolved into one of Grande Prairies favorite hotspots for fresh, local.

Masters Lounge Dunes Golf & WinterClub • 780-538-4333

• thedunes.ca

From sumptuous to simple, before a round or after, or just on a day when you take a scenic drive, join us upstairs in The Masters Lounge.

Mr. Mike’s Steak House Casual 10214 116 Avenue • 780-538-9378

• mrmikes.ca A famiy place to relax in a casual atmosphere. We have steak, Mike Burgers, chicken and seafood. Awesome drinks, signature beers and great wine.

Padrino’s Italian Ristorante 10745 117 Ave • 780-814-7171

• padrinosgrandeprairie.com

A fine dining Italian Restaurant located in the Best Western Our chefs prepare each meal from scratch and offer nightly features to appease all appetites.

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill 9898 99 Street • 780-513-5450

• sharkclub.com

Life is too short to eat bad burgers. Good thing our Shark Burger is the best in town and when you pair it with poutine? Unbeatable. You’re welcome!

The Lions Den Pub 10745 117 Avenue • 780-513-1313

• thedenpub.ca

Grande Prairie’s most sociable pub since 1999.

The Pines Family Restaurant Evergreen Park • 780-532-3265

• evergreenpark.ca Pines Family Restaurant is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Breakfast special available every day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and there is a special kid’s menu.

Wild Horse Casino & Lounge

Evergreen Park • 780-532-3265

• evergreenpark.ca Enjoy slot tournaments, live entertainment, horse racing, plus food and drinks from our very own Pines Family Restaurant.

Crooked Creek Donut Truck

780-228-6698

• gpfoodtrucks.com

Donuts: Glazed, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate

Salsa & La Cocina Chips

Donut Ice Cream Bowls Ice Cream Sandwiches

OMG! Cupcake

10803 100 St • 780-539-5288

• omgcupcakes.ca

OMG! Is that ever good. There is something for everyone with our wide selection of cupcakes, cakes and cookies! We also offer gluten friendly, dairy free/gluten friendly, sugar free and vegan options.

Shade Tree Chocolate Studio

#107, 9505 Resources Road

• 780-897-3763

• shadetreechocolatestudio.ca

This hidden gem is a known Artisan Chocolatier, specializing in hand painted chocolaates and confections.

WARNING...they’re known to cause insatiable cravings!!

Hidden Gem Gift Shop

11330 -106 Street @ Centre 2000

• 780-539-7688

Looking for the perfect souvenir to show your loved ones you care? Look no further than Hidden Gem Gift Shop. We have something for everyone!

Vintage Wine & Spirits 8716 108 Street • 780-830-2334

• vintagewineandspirits.ca

Grande Prairie’s Largest Selection of Premium and Hard to find Wine, Spirits and Craft Beers.

Broken Oak Distilling Co.

•brokenoak.ca

10518 100 Ave • 780-513-6811

Broken Tine Orchard Elmworth, AB • 780-518-9115

• brokentineorchard.ca

Locally made fruit wines, meads & ciders

Grain Bin Brewing Company 11707 97 Avenue • 780-830-0232

• grainbinbeer.com

The Joosed Moose Winery Country Rds RV • 780-228-2400

• the joosedmoosewinery.com

Latitude 55 DistilleryGrande Prairie’s First Craft Distillery 10030 - 102 Ave • 780-532-9591

• latitude55.ca

“Joosed” as in, to “steal or rob.” Taken from an incident where a moose scaled the fence of the orchard to help himself to copious amounts of Meyer’s Saskatoons.

“It seemed like a good t,” said Jason.

780-228-2400

www.thejoosedmoosewinery.com

Stolen Harvest Meadery Grovedale, AB • 780-380-7776

• stolenharvest.com

The County operates nine parks and campground facilities. Every campground has a golf course within a 20-minute drive. Walk where the dinosaurs did, follow the wagon trail of the first pioneers, let the wind carry you across a lake, or just unwind, relax and learn something new. County campground season is May 13-Oct 16 each year. To BOOK ONLINE go to: www.countygp.ab.ca/campgrounds

Hommy Campground

780-354-8039

8 km NE of Beaverlodge on Hwy 43. 23 powered sites ball diamond, day-use area, fire pits, firewood, outdoor restrooms, sani-dump, caretaker on site.

BOOK ONLINE

Bear Lake Campground & Park

780-567-4105

Located NW of Clairmont. 16 unserviced sites, group overnight site, day-use area, ball diamond, fire pits, firewood, playground, beach and water recreation. BOOK ONLINE

Demmitt Campground

780-532-9727

Located near the BC border on Highway 43. 15 non-serviced camping and day-use sites, fire pits and firewood.

BOOK ONLINE

Hythe Municipal Campground

780-354-8039

21 full service sites, no service tenting area. Camping fees include use of the public washrooms and showers.

BOOK ONLINE

Kleskun Hill Campground

780-567-3685

20 km NE of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43. Historical Village. 9 nonserviced sites, heated restrooms with showers, playground, fire pits and firewood.

BOOK ONLINE

Pipestone Creek Campground

16 km S of Wembley on the Wapiti River. 77 powered sites, powered group camping site with shelter, dual sanidump, ball diamond, dinosaur museum, heated restrooms with showers, day-use area.

BOOK ONLINE

DAY-USE

Red Willow Park - Day Use

780-532-9727

On the west side of the highway before crossing the river. DAY-USE ONLY, 5 picnic sites with fire pits, playground, shelter, outdoor restrooms. @cogp1

Bear Hill Park & Campground (LaGlace)

780-567-4105

Day-use picnic area with pedestal grills, walking trails, group overnight camping with fire pit, outdoor restroom.

BOOK ONLINE

Valhalla Park - Day Use

780-532-9727

5 picnic tables with fire pits, outdoor restroom, nonpotable water, pets on leash welcome, playground.

Old Bezanson Townsite

780-567-3685 • 12 km SE of Bezanson on the Smoky River. Day-use area, picnic shelter, outdoor restrooms, playground, walking trails, group camping with fire pit. No power or potable water.

BOOK ONLINE

UNTAPPED. UNFILTERED. UNFORGETTABLE.

• County of Grande Prairie • City of Grande Prairie

• Saddle Hills County • MD of Greenview

pedestal grills, walking trails, group overnight camping with fire pit, outdoor restroom.

Bear Lake Campground

780-567-4105

bearlake@countygp.ab.ca

trails, on-site caretaker, crews welcome, extended stay rates.

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

Camprounds: Musreau Lake, Two Lakes, Saskatoon Island, Young’s Point, Williamson Lake, Dunvegan, Moonshine. Amenities: free day use, hiking & biking trails, picnicking, fishing & boating, wildlife viewing, playgrounds, bike parks. Select Prov. Parks: maintained & forested campsites, reservations, 15/30 amp power sites, shower facilities, picnic tables, firepits, firewood, dump stations.

Bear Creek Golf Course

11220 132 Ave • 780-538-3393

www.bearcreekgolfclub.ca

20 Sites with p/w/s, daily, weekly, & monthly rates available, golf shop, driving range, banquet facilities for up to 180 guests, day-use sites.

Bear Paw Par 3 Golf Course & Campground • 6325 100 St

780-402-3800/780-402-8777

www.gobearpaw.ca

bearpawgolfandrv

@gonitehawk.com

May thru September

35 p/w sites, next to a 3-par golf course, driving range, walking/ biking trails

Bear Hill Park & Campground (LaGlace) • 780-567-4105

bearhill@countygp.ab.ca

Day-use picnic area with

Located NW of Clairmont, turn W on Mercer Hill Road (TWP Rd 730). 16 unserviced sites, group overnight site, dayuse area, beach and water recreation, hand-launched boat launch, windsurfing/canoeing, waterfront picnic sites. Picnic shelter available for reservation, playground, fire pits, free firewood, horseshoe pits, ball diamond, outdoor restrooms, non-potable water, pets on leash welcome, caretaker on site.

Country Roads RV Park

780-532-6323 • 1-866-532-6323

rvpark@countryroadsrvpark.com

A Good Sam Park

YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR PARK OFF OF 116 STREET AT 162 AVENUE/ TWP 722 WEST. Just south of traffic circle.

Camp Tamarack RV

780-532-9998

1-877-532-9998

www.camptamarackrv.com

reservations@ camptamarackrv.com

A Good Sam Park

April thru October

S of Grande Prairie on Hwy 40. 89 easy in/out pull through sites, big rig friendly. Some sites have satellite/cable hookup, WiFi fire pits, firewood, horseshoe pits, Bocce ball, playground, coin laundromat, pets allowed, restrooms & showers, sanidump, convenience store, gas BBQ available, 18-hole golf course/driving range nearby, overflow area with storage, bike

• If you are coming on hwy 43 from the east you will continue over the over pass onto hwy 43x, to traffic circle then south on 116 St. first right at 162 Ave. also known as TWP 722, follow the road to us. • If you are accessing us on hwy 43 from the west you will turn left onto 116 St. and go north to 162 Ave, also known as TWP 722, turn left and follow the road to us. Or turn onto hwy 43X at the traffic circle go south on 116 St turn right on your first left at 162 Ave. • If you are accessing us from hwy 40 from the south, you will turn left at 100 ave. then turn right on 116 St. and go north to 162 Ave/TWP 722 and turn left. Watch for the Blue Country Roads RV Park Access Signs.. 115 sites, selection of back-in and pull thru, 15, 30 & 50 amps, big rig friendly, security gated, tenting, indoor RV & car wash, close to several golf courses, RV parts (limited), RV storage, gift shop, cornfield maze, gazebo, caretaker, extended stay rates, fire pits, firewood horseshoe pits, indoor recreation area, playground, hiking/cycling, fishing, concession, coin laundry, pets allowed, public phone, pull-thru sites, coin showers, flush toilets, tap water, high speed WiFi.

REGIONAL CAMPING

Grande Prairie Rotary Campground

780-532-1137

www.rotarycampground.com

gprotarycampground@telus.net

May 1 – September 30

10940-108 Street, Grande Prairie, Entrance at Northwestern Polytechnic parking lot, 61 sites: variety of options; full service, p/w back in or pull thru, 30 or 50 amp, some w/ fire pits, firewood available, free showers, WiFi, city water, dumping station, Muskoseepi Park trails, playground, shopping & casino across the street, pets allowed, on-site management, reservations accepted.

Happy Trails Campground and Cabins • 780-814-6919

info@htcampground.com

www.htcampground.com

64001A TWP Rd 722, minutes from Grande Prairie on Hwy 43. 240+ full service sites, 30 & 50 amp service, all season sites with P/w/S, tenting, 37 cabins. 24 hr showers/washrooms and coin laundry, bike/walking paths, conference room with big screen TV, site fencing with privacy & partition fencing; groups, reunions, weddings, corporate & company events welcome. Large back-in sites, pull-thru sites, store, sani-dump, big rig friendly, caretaker, crews welcome, extended stay rates, fire pits, firewood available, group camping, horseshoe pits, basketball nets. On site propane refills, long term storage available pets allowed, WiFi.

Nitehawk Wilderness RV Park

780-532-6637 • 1-888-754-6778

admin@gonitehawk.com

www.gonitehawk.com

S on Hwy 40 W on 666

80 full service sites, 15 p/w sites 30/50 amp service, picnic tables, campfire pits, firewood, hiking trails, downhill mountain bike park, restrooms & showers, laundry facility, sani-dump station. Large group site for reunions & company parties.

McGoverns RV & Marine

Campground • 780-933-1464 campgroundmanager@ evergreenpark.ca www.evergreenpark.ca

May - Sept • Evergreen Park

75 P/w sites, flush toilets, showers, pay phone only, laundry, firewood delivery available, sanidump, hiking/cycling, horseback trails, convenience store, Pines Family Restaurant and Wildhorse Casino and Lounge.

NORTH ACCESS (HWY 2)

Canoes and non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake, day-use area with picnic tables, playground, and a horseshoe pit. Sheltered group day-use area. NO CELL SERVICE.

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

May – October, Day-use year round. Directions: 27km W of Spirit River on Hwy 49 & 7 km N on Hwy 725. 110 Sites, ball diamond, boat launch (electric boat motors only), docks, group camping, X-country skiing, day-use area, fire pits, firewood, fish cleaning stand, horseshoe pits, bike skills park, ice fishing, pit toilets, 15 & 30 amp sites, sani-dump, coin showers, swimming area, drinking water.

Blue Sky RV Park

780-814-0483/780-897-2958

blueskyrvpark.ca

5 km north of Grande Prairie 40 full service sites, WiFi included

Heritage Park

780-568-3681 • sexsmith.ca

May 1 – September 30

Sexsmith – 95 St off Hwy 2 30 p/w sites, alcohol policy in effect, 15 & 30 amp, day-use area, free WiFi, fire pits, free firewood, horseshoe pits, free showers, water tap, kitchen shelter, flush toilets, mini golf, sani-dump, fishing, hiking, cycling, playground.

Cotillion Park (Saddle Hills County)

780-353-3077

May – October From Hwy 49 (57 km W of Spirit River) turn N on RR 115 (Pillsworth Road) travel 20 km, turn W onto TWP road 812. Continue for 1.6 Km and turn right on RR 120 follow to campground. 12 RV sites (5 w/power), fire pits, fire wood, picnic tables, picnic shelter, washroom and shower facilities, telephone, equestrian staging area and trails, hiking trails, day-use, group BBQ area, trailer dumping station, access to the Peace River.

SOUTH ACCESS (HWY 40)

Big Mountain Creek Provincial Recreation Area (Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park)

Hilltop Lake Campground (Saddle Hills County) saddlehills.ab.ca

May – September

2.5 km N of Sexsmith on Hwy 2, turn W on Hwy 59 and travel 23 km W and N. After navigating the 2nd curve in Hwy 59, turn N on Hwy 724 for 14.5 km. First come first serve, 10 overnight sites with fire pits, parking, and picnic tables, non-potable water, outdoor pit toilets, free firewood.

780-876-0052

Open Year-Round 40 km S of Grande Prairie on Hwy 40 and 10 km E on access road. Big Mountain Creek is a group campground with 1 large group and 3 small group sites. Snowmobile staging area groomed and marked trails and warm up shelters, yearround access to forest trails S of Grande Prairie.

Deadhorse Meadows

Backcountry Campground (Kakwa Wildland Prov. Park)

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

100 Km S of Grande Prairie on Two Lakes Road. Fishing, hiking, backcountry experience. This site is sometimes used as a staging area for going into the Kakwa Wildlands.

Grande Cache Lake

780-524-7600

5 km S of Grande Cache on Hwy 40. 8 day-use sites, fire pits, firewood available, one handicap accessible outhouse facility, beach area, playground, fish cleaning station, boat dock, boat launch, 2 parking areas. Lake is Trout stocked and has natural species as well.

Musreau Lake Prov. Rec. Area

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

May – September

80 km S of Grande Prairie on Hwy 40 and 2 km E on access road. 69 sites, boat launch (power vessels prohibited in posted area), day-use, fire pits, firewood, group camping, hiking, pit toilets, drinking water, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, beach area.

Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Campground • 780-827-7393

May 15 – Sept 2. 30 km S of Grande Cache on Hwy 40. 22 unserviced sites, 61 sites (30 amp), boat launch, cook shelter, fire pits, fish cleaning stations, pit toilets, playground, firewood available for purchase, pier.

Two Lakes Provincial Park

1-866-427-3582

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

May – October Access is weather-dependent 130 km SW of Grande Prairie on Hwy 666/ Two Lakes Road 86 Sites, dayuse, 2 Campgrounds (Meadows & Pine Hollow on North Lake, Moberly Flats on South Lake), Kakwa Wildland Park Staging Area, Boat Launch (power boats prohibited on North Lake, 12 km/h speed limit on South Lake), fire pits, fishing, fish cleaning stand, hiking and horseback trails, ice fishing, pit toilets, drinking water.

WEST ACCESS (HWY 43)

Grande Cache Municipal Campground

780-827-2404 • mdgreenview.ab.ca

May - October

Located directly within Grande Cache. 77 large treed sites (56 full service, 21 partial service, 1 open tent), picnic tables, laundry facilities, shower and washroom facilities, lit roadways, free WiFi.

Gunderson Meadows

Two Lakes Provincial Park

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

140 km SW of Grande Prairie. there are sites suitable for RVs and tents, including some with a beautiful lakeside view.

Surrounded by forested foothills, this remote park offers fishing, wildlife viewing, and many kms of hiking on informal trails.

Kakwa River Prov. Rec. Area (Kakwa Wildland Prov. Park)

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

90 km S of Grande Prairie on Hwy 40. 4 double campsites (no hook-ups), fire pits, garbage/ recycle containment, firewood, fishing, hiking, horseback trails, pit toilets, non-potable water pump.

Sheep Creek Provincial Recreation Area

780-827-7393 • albertaparks.ca

Open Year-Round 161 km S of Grande Prairie off Hwy 40. 6 sites, firepits, pit toilets, hiking.

Demmitt Campground

780-532-9727

Located near the BC border on Hwy 43. 15 non-serviced camping and day-use sites. Picnic shelter, outdoor restrooms, fire pits, firewood, pets on leash welcome.

Hommy Campground

780-354-8039

hommy@countygp.ab.ca

Shuttler Flats Provincial Rec. Area (Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park) • albertaparks.ca

780-538-5350 Open Year-Round

80 km S of Grande Prairie on the Two Lakes Road. This secluded group camping site offers a cook shelter and river access for fishing. OHV and snowmobile trails are available in the area.

Sulphur Gates Campground

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

Open Year-Round. 5 km N and 7 km W of Grande Cache off Hwy 40. 14 sites, equestrian friendly, hitching rails, corrals, loading ramps, hiking trails, viewpoints, fire pits, pump water.

8km NW of Beaverlodge on Hwy 43, 1 km off Hwy 43, by the Beaverlodge River. 23 power sites, ball diamond, day-use area, fire pits, firewood, horseshoe pits, trails, outdoor restrooms, sanidump, non-potable water, picnic shelter, playground, pets on leash welcome, caretaker on site.

Hythe Municipal Campground

780-356-3888

May – October

25 sites, two shelters, 15, 30 and 50 amp, fire pits, firewood, showers, flush toilets, tap water, sani-dump, playground. Weekly and monthly rates.

Pioneer Campground

780-354-2201

campground@beaverlodge.ca

www.beaverlodge.ca

May – October Weather

11 Street and Hwy 43, in Beaverlodge by the IGA

29 power sites: 10 full service, 9-30 amp, 10-15 amp & 7 tent sites, day-use sites, fire pits, firewood, showers, tap water, kitchen shelter, flush toilets, sanidump, hiking/cycling.

Pipestone Creek

Campground

780-766-2391

pipestone@countygp.ab.ca

16 km S of Wembley on the Wapiti River. Turn S off Hwy 43 to Town of Wembley. Turn left before the railway tracks on RR 82. Located by Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Interpretive Trail. 99 sites, 77 powered sites, powered group camping site with shelter, dual sani-dump, ball diamond, heated restrooms w/showers, day-use area, fire pits, free firewood, non-potable water, horseshoe pits, playground, walking trails, pets on leash welcome, caretaker on site.

Red Willow Day-Use Park (Elmworth) • 780-532-9727

Located on Secondary Hwy 722, 20 km SW of Beaverlodge. The park is located on the west side of the highway before crossing the river. Day-use ONLY, 5 picnic sites with fire pits, playground, shelter, outdoor restrooms, pets on leash welcome.

fire pits, outdoor restroom with disabled assisted hardware, non-potable water, pets on leash welcome, playground.

Saskatoon Island Provincial Park • 780-538-5350

www.albertaparks.ca

May – October

Open Year-Round for day-use 103 sites, 5 walk-in tent sites, power sites (15 & 30 amps), bike trails, wheelchair accessible bird viewing platform, x-country skiing, day-use, fire pits, firewood, hiking, horseshoe pits, interpretive programs, kitchen and warmup shelters, playgrounds, pit toilets, sani-dump, coin showers, drinking water.

Rio Grande Campground

riogranderodeo.ca

May – September. Book online: https://riogranderodeo.ca/ rentals/camping-reservations. The Rio Grande sports grounds is located 34km SW of Beaverlodge, along the banks of the Redwillow River. Leashed pets welcome. There are no power or water hookups. Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ A3767KgojM2mjq2u5 ”

Valhalla Park (Valhalla Centre)

780-532-9727

Located on Hwy 59 in the community of Valhalla Centre adjacent to the Melsness Mercantile, Heritage Garden and Troll Park. 5 picnic tables with

Spring Lake Campground

780-356-2498

May – September

Rio Grande Campground

Open May Long Weekend until the end of September

Rio Grande Rodeo - June 30 - July 2, 2023

Take secondary Hwy 721 N for 7 km, turn E 2 km on Hwy 59, then N again on gravel road for 18 km. 38 well treed, family campsites. No services, sites have a picnic table and fire pit. Firewood for sale. There is a store, access to the beach area is from the day-use area, sand for the children, roped off swimming area, kids playground, horseshoe pits, cleaning fish stations, boat Launch and new dock, group camping, pit toilets, hiking trails, equestrian camping. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. (Last Updated 2018)

EAST ACCESS (HWY 43)

Fox Creek RV • 780-622-3896

recreation@foxcreek.ca foxcreek.ca

May – October 105 Campground Rd. 30 Sites (18 serviced & 12 unserviced), no snowmobiling, no reservations, 15 & 30 amp, fire pits, free firewood, pull thru sites, flush toilets, sani-dump, showers, tap water, wheelchair access.

Rio Grande Sports Association

Kleskun Hill Campground

780-567-3685

kleskun@countygp.ab.ca

20 km NE of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43, turn N on RR 41 for 4km. Located adjacent to a Provincial Natural Area and Historical Village.

9 non-serviced sites, outdoor , heated restrooms w/showers, playground, walking trails, fire pits,. free firewood, day-use sites, Museum Village on site, nonpotable water, pets on leash welcome.

hookup, RV wash bay, laundry facilities, garbage disposal, clean, modern washrooms (wheelchair accessible) w/ showers, fire pits, picnic shelter, playground, trails, horseshoe pits, pay phone, group rates, tenting area

Simonette Provincial Recreation Area

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

May – September

45 km E of Grande Prairie; 10 km S of Hwy 43 on industry road. 25 unserviced sites, firewood NOT available, fire pits, fishing, pit toilets, drinking water, swimming, beach area. Off-Hwy vehicle use is prohibited within Simonette River Provincial Recreation Area, which includes the bed and shore of the river.

Smoke Lake Campground

Grande Prairie. 104 sites, tenting, 55 f/s sites, POW WOW Arbor, pets on leash, general store, coin laundry, playground, 15 & 30 amps, beach, caretaker, crews welcome, day-use area, fire pits, firewood, gated, group camping, pull-thru sites, coin showers, tap water.

Iosegun Lake

780-622-3896

email: recreation@foxcreek.ca www.foxcreek.ca

May – September

11 km N of Fox Creek off Hwy 43 52 sites, group camping by reservation, water skiing, X-country skiing, snowmobile trails in the area, senior discount (age 60+), first come-first served, beach day-use area, fire pits, firewood, fish cleaning stand, motorboats allowed, pull-thru sites, swimming area, water pump.

Old Bezanson Townsite

780-532-9727

countygp.ab.ca

Exclusive shelter rental available. Day-use hours: 8 am-8 pm

Group overnight camping by reservation only. 12 km SE of Bezanson on the banks of the Smoky River. Turn S at the directional sign 2.5 km E of Bezanson on Hwy 43. Day-use area, picnic shelter, outdoor restrooms, playground, walking trails, pets on leash welcome, groupd camping with fire pit. No power or potable water.

Sherk’s RV Park

780-524-4949

sherksrvpark.com

1 km SW of Valleyview off Hwy 43 Gravel parking pads, each with a picnic table 42 back in sites, 14 pull through sites (all oversized approx 24x80) P/w, sewer

780-622-3896

recreation@foxcreek.ca www.foxcreek.ca

May – October, Year-Round Lake

Access 9 km SW of Fox Creek off Hwy 43. 47 sites, water skiing, X-country skiing, seniors age 60+, no reservations, fire pits, firewood, fish cleaning stand, swimming area, water pump, boat launch, day-use area.

Sturgeon Lake Campground

780-524-3306

May – October

18 km W of Valleyview, 85 km E of

Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

May – September

35 km SE of Valleyview and 3 km N on access road. 20 sites, dayuse, fire pits, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, group camping, hiking, pit toilets, shelter, drinking water.

Williamson Provincial Park

780-538-5350 • albertaparks.ca

May – September

17 km W of Valleyview on Hwy 43, then 2 km N on access road 67 sites, beach, boat launch, change house, day-use, fire pits, firewood, fish cleaning stand, 15 & 30 amp power sites, pull-thru sites, swimming, drinking water. On the banks of Sturgeon Lake.

Nature at its Best!

Welcome to Valleyview - to outdoor adventure; lakes, remote rivers, lush forests & abundant wildlife. Paradise to bird watchers, fishermen, & hunters. From back country adventure to fun in the sun for families.

Visit for a day - a week - or longer. You will never forget the good time and great outdoor adventure. Plan to enjoy some of your vacation here - whether it's the community events, outdoors or just relaxing in the sun - we have it all.

"Portal to the Peace"

1 km (3/4 mile) SW of Valleyview, AB off Hwy. 43

780-524-4949

Good Sam Ratings: 8/10*/9

Rated out of 10 for each category: Campground & RV Park, Restroom & Showers and Visual Appearance/Environmental Quality.

Ask us about our growing selection of fresh, locally grown, seasonal fruits and vegetables

YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR PARK OFF OF 116 STREET AT 162 AVENUE/TWP 722 WEST. JUST SOUTH OF TRAFFIC CIRCLE. • If you are coming on hwy 43 from the east you will continue over the over pass onto hwy 43x, to tra c circle then south on 116 St. rst right at 162 Ave. also known as TWP 722, follow the road to us. • If you are accessing us on hwy 43 from the west you will turn left onto 116 St. and go north to 162 Ave, also known as TWP 722, turn left and follow the road to us. Or turn onto hwy 43X at the tra c circle go south on 116 St turn right on your rst left at 162 Ave. • If you are accessing us from hwy 40 from the south, you will turn left at 100 ave. then turn right on 116 St. and go north to 162 Ave/TWP 722 and turn left. Watch for the Blue Country Roads RV Park Access Signs.

Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites

10745 117 Ave • 780-402-2378

bwgrandeprairie.com

Guests will wake up each morning to a complimentary hot breakfast, amenities include; indoor swimming pool, fitness center, business services & pet friendly. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, Padrino’s. Key area attractions such as the City Center, Bonnett’s Centre, Art Gallery, Museum and Muskoseepi Park, offering beautiful walking trails.

Canadian Motor Inn

10901 100 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-532-1680 • 1-800-291-7893

canadianmotorinn.com

85 Rooms (suites, kitchenettes, & smoking rooms available), refrigerators/microwaves, free continental breakfast, high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service, wheelchair accessible, group rates.

Delta Hotels By Marriott

Grande Prairie Airport

11700 - 99 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-533-6000

marriott.com/hotels/travel/yqudedelta-hotels-grande-prairie-airport/ 170 rooms, restaurant and lounge, kids lounge, 5 meeting roms, pool, water slide, hot tub, steam room.

Encore Suites by Service Plus Inns

10639 110 St, Grande Prairie 587-259-0425 • 1-888-875-4667

encoresuites.ca

Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, complimentary return airport taxi transfer, high-speed internet, full state of the art workout facility, kitchenettes with full size fridge, microwave and utensils, 2 conjoining rooms and a variety of full walk out rain showers & tubs, upscale bathroom amenities.

Four Points by Sheraton 6702 106 St, Grande Prairie 587-771-1300 • 1-888-236-2427

fourpoints.com

On Site Restaurant, free coffee & bottled water, free self-parking, 24 hr. business centre, fast & free WIFI, meeting space, indoor pool, fitness centre.

Grande Cache Inn & Suites 9901 100 St, Grande Cache

780-827-3303

grandecacheinn.com

The Grande Cache Inn & Suites features a fitness center, guest laundry, complimentary coffee, business center and conference & reception facilities.

Grand Inn & Residence

11702 - 99 Ave., Grande Prairie

780-830-1376 • grandinn.com

63 room hotel, all rooms feature a full kitchen with full size fridge, stove and dishwasher, one and two bedroom options are available.

Hampton Inn & Suite by Hilton

10405 117 St, Grande Prairie

780-538-0722 • 1-800-HAMPTON

Just north of Hwy 43. We offer free shuttle rides to and from the airport. Visit Grande Prairie Regional College or maybe win some money at The Great Northern Casino, both within three kilometers. Relax by our heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and waterslide. Hot breakfast and WiFi are on us.

Holiday Inn Express 10226 117 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-814-9446 • 1-866-238-4218

132 rooms, refrigerators, pets allowed (no fee), high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service, RV/trucking parking, cold weather plug-ins, wheelchair accessible, group rates, kids stay FREE.

LUXURI

• Free continental hot breakfast

• Free Wi-Fi

• Women’s only floor with secure key card access

• Heated indoor pool, hot tub, steam room and fitness centre

• 11,000+ sq ft of event space

• 2 on-site restaurants

• Free covered parking

• Free continental hot breakfast

• Free Wi-Fi

• Heated pool, hot tub, and waterslide

• Fitness centre

• Guest laundry services

• Free airport transportation

• Free parking

REST & R GRANDE PRAIRIE

• Free Wi-Fi

• Guest laundry services

• Fitness centre

• Husky Restaurant & Lounge on-site

• On-site convenience store

• Free parking

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• Complimentary coffee & tea served daily

• Free Wi-Fi

• Guest laundry services

SAVE

Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie

9816 107 St, Grande Prairie

780-402-6886 • 1-877-660-8550

ihg.com/holidayinn/grandeprairie

Our spacious guest rooms have been updated to have a contemporary feel. Enjoy our indoor heated pool and hot tub, 24-hour fitness and business centres and free high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel. Grab a snack in our 24 hour sundry shop or a bite at Seasons on Forty, our in-house restaurant and lounge featuring fresh local flavours and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Motel 6 15402 101 St, Grande Prairie

780-830-7744 • 1-800-466-8356 fd@motel6gp.com motel6.com

132 rooms, refrigerators, pets allowed (no fee), high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service/RV/truck parking, cold weather plug-ins, wheelchair accessible, group rates, kids stay FREE.

Paradise Inn & Conference Centre

11201 100 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-539-6000 • 1-800-661-7954

frontdesk@paradiseinnandsuites.ca paradiseinngrandeprairie.com

102 rooms (suites, kitchenettes,), mini fridges/microwaves, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, pet- friendly rooms, co-joined rooms, wireless high-speed internet, 32” HD LCD TV, airport courtesy shuttle, fitness center, business center & services, meeting/ banquet facilities, restaurant/lounge, bus/truck parking, cold weather plugins, wheelchair accessible, group rates.

Paradise Inn & Suites Valleyview

3609 Highway Street, Valleyview, AB 780-552-2338 • 1-877-552-2338

paradiseinnandsuites.ca

103 rooms, heated pool with waterslide, family friendly restaurant at The Boss Breakfast & Steakhouse Restaurant, fitness centre, meeting and banquet rooms.

Podollan Inn and Spa

10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie 780-830-2000 • 1-866-440-2080

gp@podollan.com

podollanhotels.com/grande-prairie

168 rooms (suites), hot breakfast, pets allowed, high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service, fitness centre, meeting/banquet facilities, restaurant, spa facilities, underground heated parking, wheelchair accessible, group rates.

Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre

11633 100 St, Grande Prairie 780-532-5221 • 1-800-661-6529

fd@pomeroyhotelgp.com

pomeroyhotel.com/grande-prairie/ 202 rooms (suites available), Refrigerators/microwaves available, pets allowed, indoor pool/hot tub, steam room, high speed internet, fax/ photocopy service, airport courtesy shuttle, fitness centre, meeting/ banquet facilities, restaurant/lounge, covered parking, cold weather plugins, wheelchair accessible, group rates, hot buffet breakfast, women’s only floor.

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Quality Inn & Suites

11710 102 St, Grande Prairie

780-831-2999 • 1-825-251-9698

• choicehotels.com

152 rooms, hot tub, free Grab’n’Go breakfast, banquet rooms, business centre. Guests will have plenty to enjoy at our Grande Prairie hotel, including free hot breakfasts. Business travellers will appreciate our five meeting rooms, capable of holding up to 120 people, as well as our business centre.

Ramada Clairmont

7201 99 Street, Clairmont

780-814-7448 • 1-877-814-7448

ramada.com fd@ramadagp.com

98 rooms (suites rooms available), refrigerators/microwaves, FREE full breakfast, pets allowed, high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service, airport courtesy shuttle, fitness center, business center, meeting/ conference/banquet facilities, restaurant/lounge, bus/truck parking, cold weather plug-ins, wheelchair accessible, group rates.

Redwood Inn and Suites

8117 99 St, Clairmont

780-357-1916 • 1-866-567-2427

redwoodinnandsuites.com

92 Rooms (suites & kitchenettes available), refrigerators/microwaves, FREE continental breakfast, indoor salt water pool/hot tub/waterslide, pool parties, pets allowed, high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service, airport courtesy shuttle, fitness center, business center, meeting/ banquet facilities, truck parking, cold weather plug-ins, wheelchair accessible, group rates.

Sandman Hotel Grande Prairie

9805 100 St, Grande Prairie

780-513-5555 • 1-800-726-3626 sandmanhotels.com

res_grandeprairie@sandman.ca

137 Rooms (suites & kitchenette available), refrigerators/microwaves available, indoor pool/hot tub, pets allowed, high speed internet, laundry, fax/photocopy service, fitness center, business center, meeting/banquet facilities, restaurant/lounge, cold weather plug-ins, group rates.

Overnight Trips

Guided Trips

Day Hikes

Service Plus Inns and Suites

10810 107 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-538-3900 • 1-888-875-4667

grandeprairie@spis.ca • serviceplusinns.com

122 Rooms (suites available), refrigerators/microwaves, FREE hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool/hot tub/ waterslide, pets allowed, high speed internet, fax/photocopy service, airport courtesy shuttle, exercise room, meeting/banquet facilities, RV/ truck parking, cold weather plug-ins, wheelchair accessible, group rates.

Snowshoes

Skis Kicksleds

Backpacking Kits

Paddleboards

780-882-4475 Danielle Roscher

Personal Trainer & Hiking Guide

STAY

Sheep Creek Back Country Lodge & Cabins

780-780-831-1087 • sheepcreek.net

Sheep Creek Lodge & Cabins is a unique accommodation in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountains near Grande Cache and Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The self-contained cabins are a true wilderness experience - but with modern comfort and warmth! Seeking peace and tranquility? It is an excellent rental choice as a base for exploring the backcountry or as a vacation cabin or cottage. Explore our website to learn more about the cabins and our area.

Stanford Inn & Suites

11401 100 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-539-5678 • 1-800-661-8160

gpstanfordhotel.com

reservations@gpstanfordhotel.com

204 Rooms (suites, kitchenettes, conjoining rooms & smoking rooms available), Refrigerators/Microwaves, Sauna, Pets Allowed: High Speed Internet, Laundry, Fax/Photocopy Service, Airport Courtesy Shuttle by appointment., Fitness Center, Meeting/ Banquet Facilities, Restaurant/Bar, RV/ Truck Parking, Cold Weather Plug-ins, Group Rates.

Super 8 by Wyndham

10050 116 Ave, Grande Prairie

780-532-8288 • 1-800-454-3213

wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ grande-prairie-alberta/

148 Rooms (kitchenettes available), complimentary Superstart (R) breakfast, free high speed internet, free parking, in-room refrigerator, microwave, guest laundry facilities, on-site fitness, heated indoor pool and waterslide, kids under 17 stay free when accompanied by an adult, pet friendly. Great location, across from the mall, minutes from downtown shopping, walking trails, museums and more!

Our commitment to providing the best service to our guests sets us apart

Experience the di�ference at the newly renovated Stanford Inn & Suites Grande Prairie; one of northern Alberta’s largest and most a�fordable full-service hotels. Designed with you in mind, our modern hotel rooms feature full kitchen options and spacious suites for extended stays in the city of Grande Prairie. We are also an approved AHLA Safe Accommodation Promise (ASAP) and we are proud of this achievement.

Searching for vacations in Alberta where you can bring Fido along? Our pet friendly hotel includes special features for your furry family member. With lots of green space and close proximity to plenty of dog-friendly trails.

HUNTING & FISHING

The Grande Prairie region is the perfect place if you love the wilderness and big game hunting. Whether you’re a conventional hunter using a rifle, or enjoy the traditional use of a bow, the Grande Prairie area offers exceptional scenery with all the excitement and adventure anyone can dream about. In the spring, the region is a hunter’s paradise for trophy black bear. During the fall, bow and rifle hunters try for elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, and moose. The area also offers fine game bird hunting for goose, duck, and grouse.

For up to date fishing and hunting regulations refer to the Alberta Guide’s Hunting Regulations available online or at any licensed vendor. If you have any questions related to hunting regulations in the Grande Prairie area, contact the Grande Prairie Fish and Wildlife office at 780-538-5263.

LICENSES AND OUTFITTING

Canadian Tire - 11601 104 Ave • 780-539-9292

Red Willow Outfitters • Valleyview, AB

1-800-272-8207 • redwillowoutfitters.com

Trapper Gord Homestead & Survival

RR 22 Hwy 43 W • 780-957-3731 • trappergord.com

FISHING

East Dollar Lake - N of Valleyview on Hwy 49 • Rainbow Trout

Grande Cache Lake -

South of Grande Cache on Hwy 40 • Rainbow Trout

Grovedale Pond - South of Grande Prairie on Hwy 40 at Junction of Grovedale Road turnoff • Rainbow Trout

Jack Bird Pond - remote, no road access behind Spring Lake

• Northern Pike

Kakut Pond - East of Woking on Secondary Hwy 677

• Rainbow Trout and Perch

Kakwa River & Tributaries - Via Two Lakes Road, Hwy 40

Arctic Grayling, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow & Bull Troat

Little Smoky River - SW of Fox Creek off Hwy 43

• Arctic Grayling and Bull Trout

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park -

West of Spirit River on Hwy 725 • Rainbow Trout

Nose Lake & North Cutbank River -

Via remote Nose Mountain Fire Tower Road

• Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Arctic Grayling, Bull Trout

Nardam Lake - Hwy 49 East of Spirit River • Rainbow Trout

Pierre Grey’s Lakes - South of Grande Cache on Hwy 40

• Rainbow Trout

Sheep Creek - 20 km North of Grande Cache

• Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, and Arctic Grayling

Snipe Lake - Hwy 669 East of Valleyview • Pike and Walleye

Spring Lake - 26 km North of Hythe • Rainbow and Brook Trout

Sturgeon Lake - Hwy 43, Williamson & Young’s Point Provincial Parks • Pike, Walleye, Whitefish, and Perch

Swan Lake - South of Ridgevalley • Rainbow Trout

Torrens River - South of Two Lakes • Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout above falls. Arctic Grayling, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, and Bull Trout below the falls

Two Lakes - South of Grande Prairie

N & S Lakes both - Rainbow Trout, Cuttthroat Trout in S Lake only.

Victor Lake - South of Grande Cache • Rainbow Trout

Wapiti River and Tributaries

Access South of Grande Prairie on Hwy 40 or Wapiti Gardens

South of Beaverlodge. Pike and Walleye in lower river, Arctic Grayling, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, and Bull Trout in upper reaches

Grande Prairie: Alberta’s Northern Event City

With concerts and community events attracting people from all over the Peace Region, Grande Prairie has had a remarkable return to live events in 2022.

Credited to a renewed desire for in-person connection from the community and city council, the city continues to host events that draw people of all ages to Northwestern Alberta’s urban hub.

With more than 3,000 hotel rooms and plenty of dining and shopping, the city provides visitors from near and far a welcome place to stay during events.

Hometown Hockey. The facility is bookable by the community and a variety of events and tradeshows took place in 2022 such as:

• The first-ever GrandeCon welcoming names such as George Takei, Lou Ferrigno, Veronica Taylor, and more to Grande Prairie.

• A Diwali Celebration hosted by the Grande Prairie Hindu Association

• Battle of the Badges, pitting police and fire services against each other in a charity hockey match.

small-town vibes, with something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for entertainment, culture, or outdoor leisure and adventure, Grande Prairie is the perfect destination to visit and set up as your base to explore the surrounding region.

All-Year Playground with WorldClass Amenities

Annual City Hosted Events

In 2022, the City hosted free events, festivals and community celebrations such as Grande North Winter Festival, Fall Harvest Festival, Experience Grande Prairie featuring TROOPER, Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks, New Year’s Eve’ning Out and Fireworks and more!

The Grande North Winter Festival was the first of its kind in Grande Prairie and took place in three different locations over one weekend to celebrate our northern spirit and identity as a winter city. The event encouraged people to get out in winter to participate in traditional winter activities like skating and taffy pulling and brought new winter amenities like crokicurl, a snow maze and an ice slide. The Ice Gardens was the centre of the Winter Festival featuring ice carving, live DJs and Musicians.

Premiere Events Facility

The Bonnetts Energy Centre is Grande Prairie’s premiere events facility, hosting concerts, tradeshows, sporting events and more! 2022 saw acts such as Boney M, The Offspring, Arkells, Simple Plan and Three Days Grace take the stage to bring highenergy evenings of music and dance to life.

The Bonnetts Energy Centre also hosts an array of sporting events such as the Peace Country Invitational PBR, Storm Hockey, and

City Council’s Desire Council’s desire to grow Grande Prairie’s identity as an events city is underpinned by an annual commitment of $200,000 in funding for large-scale tourism events. There are many festivals and events held throughout the year, including Bear Creek Folk Festival, the East Coast Garden Party and the Grande Prairie Stompede.

Strong Host City

Grande Prairie is the ideal destination to host high calibre sport and culture events. With extraordinary support from the public and private sectors, the city has a long history of hosting successful national and international events.

In the years since hosting the 2010 Alberta Winter Games, Grande Prairie and its surrounding area have successfully hosted eight provincial, national, and international sporting events. Looking forward, the City is set to host the 2024 Alberta Winter Games!

Retail and Service Hub with a Diverse Economy

The city is the main retail and service hub for outlying areas, drawing residents from northeastern British Columbia and northwestern Alberta to as far away as Yukon and Northwest Territories, creating a total trade area of over 301,000 people.

Grande Prairie’s impressive draw from the surrounding area allows residents and visitors alike to enjoy a wide variety of shopping and recreation.

Those visiting quickly realize there is much more to do than you’d expect from a city of just under 70,000 residents.

The vibrant community offers the perfect mix of big-city amenities and

Grande Prairie’s strategic location makes it easily accessible by ground or air. Highway 43, 40 and 2 connect the city to Edmonton, Jasper, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and the Alaska Highway, while the Grande Prairie Airport provides direct flights to Calgary and Edmonton that connect you to the world.

A short drive in any direction leads you to an abundance of provincial parks and vast, varying landscapes for endless recreational opportunities – rolling hills and golden prairies to the north and east, and lush boreal forest and towering Rockies to the south and west.

Indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities are also bountiful in the community, making recreation easily accessible year-round. The Eastlink Centre is a modern health and recreation facility that offers a fitness centre, squash courts, an indoor track, pool, water slides, and a children’s waterpark for an adrenaline fix for all ages.

If you prefer to get outdoors, Muskoseepi Park runs from the north to south end of the city with yearround access to trails, picnic areas, parks, and an-all ages bike skills park in South Bear Creek. The newly built Activity and Reception Centre fills a geographic recreation gap in the City’s east side and provides affordable activity space for local community groups to book - it even houses a mobile skatepark indoors during winter months.

With the perfect blend of amenities, recreation, arts, culture, and nature, Grande Prairie has it all. Come explore our year-round playground!

SNOWMOBILING

Pickup trucks hauling snowmobiles is a very common sight in Grande Prairie in the winter, and for good reason! We are home to some of the best and most abundant snow in Canada, perfect for creating a snowmobiler’s dream. The Peace Country delivers a guaranteed high level of snowfall every year and a winter sports season that stretches from October through April. Plus, the Kakwa area of our region is wellknown across western Canada for its mountainous terrain and lush powder.

Many snowmobiling locations –including Kakwa – are located only a couple of hours from Grande Prairie.

You can also sled, the Golden Triangle, a 350 kilometre loop from Whitecourt through Fox Creek to Swan Hills. Along the well maintained trails are warming huts, cabins, shelters and fire areas.

STUDS ON ICE

Take in the action of ice racing at Clairmont Lake in Clairmont. Hosted by the Wapiti Off-Road Association

ICE FISHING

Ice fishing is another terrific winter activity to enjoy in the Grande Prairie region. Whether you’re looking for a bit of solitude, or want to make it a family outing, ice fishing enthusiasts will have a great experience in the area with a number of great spots. For the ultimate in ice fishing comfort, you can also rent or buy a heated portable hut. No more freezing in the

middle of a wind-blown lake!

Where: Snipe Lake, 90 minutes from Grande Prairie

Types of Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, Yellow Belly Perch

Where: Moonshine Lake, 1hr 20 minutes from Grande Prairie

Types of Fish: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING

If you enjoy getting out in nature and seeing the beauty of winter without it rushing past while you careen down a hill, you might want to give cross-country skiing a try. We have beautiful forests and winter scenery to enjoy, and a slower pace is the best way to appreciate it! And if cross-country skiing isn’t your thing but you still want to enjoy the winter sights, how about strapping on a pair of snowshoes?

Where: Muskoseepi Park

OUTDOOR SKATING

Outdoor backyard rinks have become something of a tradition in our northern climate. During the winter months, people can be found skating around on beautifullymaintained ice surfaces or playing a game of pond hockey. There are a number of rinks available for public use both within the city of Grande Prairie and throughout the region, including in the towns of Sexsmith, Beaverlodge, Wembley, and more. Where: Muskoseepi Pond

Note: Hockey and hockey equipment

UNFILTERED. UNFORGETTABLE.

is not permitted

Where: Aquatera Community Skating Oval

TOBOGGANING

We all have fond memories of speeding down the hill in a sled as a kid. But did you know that the joy of tobogganing doesn’t have to end with adulthood? Recapture the carefree feelings of youth at any number of great sledding hills within Grande Prairie and the surrounding region. No lessons or skills needed!

Where: Hills within Grande Prairie Cost: Free

WINTER HIKING

For an activity with less of an equipment requirement, how about simply going for a peaceful winter walk? There are many trails and well-maintained paths in the region perfect for a quiet stroll through our glittering winter wonderland. Keep an eye on conditions, however, as you may not find the path easily after a big dump of snow!

Where: Crystal Lake, Muskoseepi Park

WINTER FESTIVALS

Finally, let’s get back out into the snow and enjoy Grande Prairie’s outdoor winter festivals! This year, the Grande North Winter Festival takes place January 14th – 16th, featuring outdoor activities such as skating, sleigh rides, making maple taffy, and more. Please note that

the indoor concerts this year have regrettably been cancelled due to current COVID-19 restrictions, but all outdoor events are still available to be enjoyed!

Where: Montrose

Cultural Centre & Muskoseepi Park Cost: Free

Welcome to the County of Grande Prairie -

The Middle of Everywhere*

Nestled in the boreal forest of northern Alberta is the County of Grande Prairie. Aptly known as the No. 1 municipality, the County lies in the Peace Country, 460 kilometers (km) northwest of Edmonton. Also found in the Great Plains Region, you’ll find no shortage of picturesque landscapes and a number of welcoming communities to explore.

Framing this picturesque County includes the Saddle Hills in the north and Wapiti River in the south, following the Smoky River until it reaches the B.C. border. As you travel west further into the County, you’ll catch glimpses of the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. In the County’s own backyard is the 3,100foot Saskatoon Mountain, a splendid sight in its own right offering fantastic panoramic views.

resources, archaeologists have found evidence dating back to 9,000-10,000 B.C. Even today, paleontologists are busy excavating dinosaur fossils at Kleskun Hill, Pipestone Creek, and the Red Willow River. The County of Grande Prairie’s Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is a world-class facility, honouring Dr. Philip Currie’s lifelong commitment to the discovery and study of paleo-heritage, showcasing the very fossils discovered in the County.

The rich, varied landscapes within the County of Grande Prairie make us perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With an average of 314 sunny days per year, come soak in the sunshine and the outdoor amenities. An all-season recreational paradise, you’ll find historic sites in every corner while enjoying pleasant country drives along

the Kleskun Hills, and Dunes area in the southeast corner of the County. . Northeast of Evergreen Park lies the Evergreen Ridge Recreation Area. Embracing its natural roots, this non-motorized day-use area includes 99 wooded acres and gently rolling topography. Approximately five kilometers of natural surface trails run throughout the site, leading into Crown land to the east, and providing the perfect site for year-round hiking and cycling. The recreation area is immediately north of Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS), and also accommodates horseback riding

The County is also home to the province’s northernmost badlands. Internationally known for its prehistoric

the way.

On foot, natural parks and walking trails abound all year round, , weaving through

The County supports and maintains numerous trails and parking areas, to promote access to outdoor recreation opportunities. In 2022, the County and the Provincial Government partnered to create seven kilometers of new natural trails at Pipestone Creek Campground. There’s something for everyone ranging from easy, moderate, to difficult, allowing you to choose your own adventure as you explore. The trails are non-motorized, meaning you can mountain bike, hike, and snowshoe in a relaxing woodland environment. . Take advantage of the amenities of the Pipestone Creek Campground to get the most out of the trails – see our website for summer and

Photo Credit: Terri Corbett

winter operating hours: Countygp.ab.ca/pipestonewww.

In the summer, the long sunny days provide plenty of time to explore all there is to offer. With rivers for canoeing and jetboating, lakes for kayaking and kite surfing, and creeks for fishing and soaking up your surroundings, there’s no shortage of water activities. If the water isn’t for you, the landscapes also offer perfect areas and trails for geocaching, hiking, cycling, and ATV riding. Golf courses are aplenty to practice your swing and campgrounds are readily available to curl up at the end of the day.

Even with shorter days, there’s plenty to do in winter. The crisp air is balanced with the sunshine, with chinook winds coming down from the Rockies to warm you as you explore in the snow. The lakes are ready for you to try your hand at ice fishing, cozying

showcase local talents along with wonderful amenities.

HYTHE

up with the calm stillness. Break out the snowmobile, snowshoes, and cross-country skis to take in a whole new sensory experience on the trails and in the parks. If you’re more into downhill skiing, our County neighbours the ski hills Spring Lake (to the west) and NItehawk (to the south), accommodating both skiers and snowboarders with varying runs for all ski levels.

Enjoy the hospitality of our communities, with restaurants, hotels, motels, and coffee shops to take care of and make you feel at home. Many of the communities in the County of Grande Prairie are active farming communities with even more active AG societies, working hard to make residents and visitors feel welcome. From farmers’ markets to festivals and rodeos, these cultural events

Located 15 km west of Beaverlodge along Highway 43, Hythe offers a glimpse into local history through its restored buildings. But don’t let its quaint appearance fool you. Racing enthusiasts can be found at the Hythe Motor Speedway in the summer months enjoying the action of the 3/8-mile oval paved racetrack. Find the schedule and more information at hythespeedway. com. Other amenities in the hamlet include the Hythe Municipal Campground, Hythe Memorial Arena, and the Hythe Curling Club. Don’t miss the Hythe Agricultural Society’s old-fashioned down-home fair, held annually on the third Sunday in August.

LA GLACE

The Hamlet of La Glace is three km north of Sexsmith and 30 km west on Highway 59. Visit La Glace Heritage Park for its beautiful brickpathed gardens, as well as the historical Cairn in memory of respected Indigenous leader Charles La Glace and other pioneers. The nearby La Glace Lake Park provides the perfect year-round site to explore; fitting the name La Glace (ice), some of the best times to

explore are in the winter, with cross-country ski trails, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling available.

VALHALLA

15 km west of La Glace, find amongst this hamlet the restored Melsness Mercantile, a provincial historic site in Valhalla Centre. Originally a general store and post office, residents began in 1994 to restore it as a local landmark. The restored building is now home to a locally owned coffee shop, offering scrumptious homemade food and works sold by local makers. The Valhalla Park picnic area preserves and protects plants indigenous to the region, and three-foot, hand-carved wooden trolls greet visitors in tribute to the area’s Scandinavian heritage.

KLESKUN HILL NATURAL AREA

20 km east of the Highway 43 interchange and north on Township Road 724, this park was once part of a prehistoric river delta. Surrounded by large fields of barley, canola, wheat and oats, Kleskun Hill is part of a provincial natural area which protects some of the last remaining native grasslands in the Grande Prairie region. Here, cacti grow in desert-like conditions and there are more than 160 flowering plants. The remains of prehistoric lakes and seas are visible in the exposed hills, with soils containing fossils from the marine sea and dinosaur eras. Kleskun Hill is a must-visit spot, with walking trails, nine un-serviced camping sites, and preserved buildings such as a barn, church, East Kleskun School, and an Indigenous burial ground.

Photo Credit: Stephanie MacKay

Photo Credit: Rebekah Barendregt

With a community of over 2600 people, Beaverlodge has experienced growth over the past decade. The agricultural, forestry, and oil and gas sectors have all contributed to the town’s prosperity. With a full complement of doctors, two dentists, an optometrist, a hospital and pharmacies as well as other health and wellness practitioners, Beaverlodge is considered the service and medical hub for the West County. Recreationally, the town boasts an indoor pool and fitness center, ice arena, curling rink, agricultural barns, tennis courts, ball diamonds, a bike park, several playgrounds, and a wonderful scenic campground.

a Recreational Centre, complete with a main pool, leisure pool, lazy river and a whirlpool. It also has a fully equipped gym and walking track. Make sure to check out the monthly pool and fitness class schedule located on our website! The town manages and operates the Pioneer Campground, featuring the original Lower Beaverlodge School, one of the first schools of the area. The building was restored

excellent stop on the “best” route to Alaska, but it can also be your home away from home while you visit our surrounding cultural attractions. In order to fully immerse yourself in our rich history come and stay at one of our premium sites! Online booking is offered for your convenience. We have a total of 36 sites (10 that offer full service and power hook-ups, 9 sites with 30 amp power, 10 sites with 15 amp power) and an additional 7 sites reserved for tenting. It also features a washroom and shower facility located in a beautiful log camp shelter which also boasts a picnic area. A sanitary dumping station is located in the northeast corner of the campground. Free Wi-Fi is also offered throughout. The Pioneer

A place to build dreams nestled in a picturesque valley

Campground opens midMay after the risk of freezing passes, and closes for the season mid-October (weather pending).

While staying in our campground, come and visit our Beaverlodge Cultural Centre which features local artists on a rotating basis. It also doubles as our Tourist Information Centre. While there, sit down in their Tea Room, have lunch and enjoy the beauty of the stained glass wall. Opposite the building, visitors can view the magnificent roadside attraction: “Justin Beaver”, The World’s Largest Beaver. The sculpture stands 17 feet tall by 28 feet long and weighs 3000 pounds.

Just west of

Beaverlodge is the South Peace Centennial Museum. Drop by and check out the largest – and only working – steam powered farm equipment museum in Alberta, which is a must see! Plan your trip around “Pioneer Days” which falls on the third Sunday in July. This special event is the only weekend where the

To the east of Beaverlodge is Saskatoon Island Provincial Park. While boasting amazing views, accessible by their many walking trails, it’s home to a variety of plants and animals. It’s also a wildlife refuge for Trumpeter Swans! The Park is also home to a variety of forest, grassland and lakeside birds. It is a popular place for bird watching.

equipment comes alive to demonstrate the days of old, along with an antique car and truck show.

ATTRACTIONS

• AAFC Beaverlodge Research

Farm Tours by appointment only

• Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

• Beaverlodge Farmers’ Market

• Broken Tine Orchard & Winery

Wine tours available

• Justin Beaver, The World’s Largest Beaver

• Euphemia McNaught Homestead

Don’t forget to visit our local farmers market for fresh produce, and a unique shopping experience. In the core of our downtown area, we have a variety of eating establishments and general stores that will suit any need. Anything from snacks, to extension cords, to trailer accessories, we’ve got you covered.

• Pioneer Campground

• Red Willow Falls

• Riverbend Golf & Country Club

• Saskatoon Island Provincial Park

• South Peace Centennial Farmers’ Market

• South Peace Centennial Museum

In 1915, the old Bezanson town site had twenty buildings, including a hall, general store, hotel, and bakery. Enormous efforts continue to maintain the heritage and revitalize the unique treasures of this community.

The Old Bezanson town site has had many improvements made over the last few years. Arborists have cleaned the deadfall and others are working to reclaim the area with more defined campsites, ball diamond, walking trails, a playground, and historic building markers. A full booklet has also been published that focuses on the diverse plant life of the old Bezanson town site that features native flowers, shrubs, and trees that have not been identified anywhere else in the Peace area.

The Glen Leslie Church was designated a Provincial Historic resource in 2011. It is currently one of the only pre-1920’s structures left in the area. In 2016, the Glen Leslie Church Preservation Group was presented with the Heritage Conservation Award in recognition of the restoration project. The heritage value of the building lies in its architectural significance as a rare example of a log church with exposed exterior walls. The Church and surrounding grounds make a spectacular backdrop for photos and special events of

all factions can also be easily facilitated at the site.

It will be worth your while to stop and smell the roses and aromas of these long-standing attractions. Bring your appetite and be ready to experience the unique creations that only Lefty’s Café can offer. Lefty’s is familyoriented with a relaxed country atmosphere and prides itself on providing hearty, delicious homemade food from local ingredients. The convenient location and friendly staff make this a natural gathering spot for families and friends to chat, dine, and experience rural Alberta’s charm.

Fenton Greenhouses is a family owned business that has been operating for over 25 years. They provide beautiful annuals, vegetables, flower pots, and also offer custom creations. Book a group tour to see their exquisite displays. They are open from mid-April to the end of June.

Bezanson offers a General Store that has been serving the local gas, lotto, liquor and grocery needs since the 1950’s.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will not be disappointed. Take a hike through the picturesque Kleskun Hill Park or the Simonette River Provincial Recreation Area, which offers campsites with amazing scenery, day use areas, and very easy access to a large, sandy beach – perfect for swimming. Bezanson is located only minutes from the Smoky River and they host the annual Bezanson Bog Cross Country Running Race on the third weekend in September for those of you that want to test your athletic endurance. There is also an outdoor ice rink to enjoy during the winter months.

BEZANSON COMMUNITY HALL

Bezanson is a community rich in history and the community hall was significant to the development and growth of the community. The Bezanson Community Memorial Hall was built in 1949 after the first log hall (built in 1923) burnt down. This lease land obtained from the Department of Lands & Mines also included the development of the stampede grounds, curling rink, ball diamonds, and in later years the horse arena which replaced the stampede grounds. Bezanson Community Memorial Hall was incorporated under the Societies Act in 1950 and in 1981, the Bezanson Agricultural Society was incorporated under the Agricultural Societies Act and both the Bezanson Memorial Hall Board and the Bezanson Curling Club were brought under the Ag umbrella. Still at the core of the Bezanson Agricultural Society are values of family, friendship and community service. At the Bezanson Agricultural Society, our purpose is to enrich this community with opportunities that align with these core

values. From toddlers to school children, to our seniors, there is something that everyone can participate in. The Bezanson Community Centre is owned and operated by the Bezanson Ag Society which proudly maintains several of Bezanson’s finest facilities and hosts numerous community events. As well as educational, agricultural and recreational programs. The Bezanson Community Centre hosts fitness classes, pickleball, children and youth slopitch and soccer programs, sports clinics and camps, dances, Bezanson Markets, seasonal events a well as providing an outdoor riding arena and ball diamond.

The new addition of the Knelsen Centre built onto the Bezanson Memorial Hall now includes the Buffalo Gravel Gym and both of these facilities are available to rent and can accommodate any type of event: weddings, fundraisers, anniversaries, family reunions, funerals, sporting events, sports tournaments and more. Camping is available on the grounds for weekend rentals.

To find out more about the Bezanson Community Centre and what the community of Bezanson has to offer, visit our Facebook page or our website! discoverbezanson.ca For further information call 780-538-3544 or email bookings@discoverbezanson.ca

HEAD INTO THE HILLS, TO KLESKUN HILL MUSEUM THAT IS!!

WELCOME TO KLESKUN HILL MUSEUM & PARK

Bring your back pack, snacks, water, and after walking through these unique hills and virgin grasslands you will want to let your mind go back in time as you visit the little settlement that makes up the Kleskun Hill Museum.

There you will find, next to the Edson Trail, East Kleskun School #3635 which opened in September 1919 with Miss Dorothy Morrison as teacher. Prior to this, from March 1919 to June 1919 classes were held in the William Calliou house which was then unoccupied. In September 1919 the new school was ready. Most of the pupils were Austrian, Indigenous or Metis. Later on more English speaking pupils came. The classroom looks much like it did back then. Close to the school sits the original, restored, teachers residence,

the Teacherage, complete with pertinent antiques.

Other original, restored, historical buildings making up the little village are the Church, the General Store complete with living quarters attached, and two log houses; The Manning House and The Griko House dating back to 1914 and 1929. One house served as Kleskun Hill post office and the other house has walls finished using the wattle and daub technique. Last, but not least, is the Turner Barn built in 1929 and a Blacksmith Shop, from the Buffalo Lakes area built in 1914. The blacksmith shop was taken apart log by log, numbered and reassembled at the museum.

Displayed in all the buildings are artifacts, memorabilia, and stories related to the buildings and area.

Hours of Operation

May long weekend to end of August

Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed: Monday & Tuesday

Cost: Donations Group and private tours may be arranged. Minimum cost: $20.00 depending on group size

For more information contact: Marlaine Hessler • 780-539-7651

Located 15 minutes East of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43 Turn North on Rge. Rd. 41, drive 4km, turn West on Twp. Rd. 724

Tsattine are the original people who lived in northwestern Alberta (and adjacent areas) before the disruptions of the colonial era. There are several Tsattine clans, but social structures have been strongly affected by colonial policies and impacts. The Tsattine River People are the focus of this project; specifically, those Tsattine people whose traditional territory is centred on the Peace River of

for thousands of years. This timeline provides a brief history of the impacts of colonialism in the area.

1750

- TRADITIONAL LANDS

Beaver Dene people have lived in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia since time immemorial.

1760 -

CREE IN BEAVER TERRITORY

1780 - FIRST EUROPEANS IN BEAVER TERRITORY

Peter Pond was likely one of the first Europeans who had contact with, and traded with Beaver people (Ives 1990:133).

1787 - EARLY FUR TRADE POSTS ALONG THE PEACE RIVER

The fur trade in Beaver territory had begun by 1787 and initially involved intense, violent competition between Pedlars (independent fur traders from Montreal), the Hudson’s Bay Company and Northwest Company.

1793 - ALEXANDER MACKENZIE AT DUNVEGAN

Alexander Mackenzie was one of the first Europeans to travel through Beaver Territory, including Dunvegan, which eventually became a fur trade post.

1793 - ABUNDANT BISON IN THE PEACE

Northwestern Alberta, in and around Peace River, Hines Creek, Dunvegan, and Grande Prairie.

Tsattine people have been in northern Alberta since time immemorial. Archaeological evidence clearly documents the presence of people in this area for at least 13,000 years. This is much longer than Europeans have been practicing agriculture or living in sedentary villages, and pre-dates the pyramids of Egypt by thousands of years. There is evidence of bison hunting at Tse’K’wa (Charlie Lake Cave), in Beaver territory, by around 10,000 years ago. The simple timeline above graphically depicts the duration of Tsattine history compared to events in European history.

COLONIAL IMPACTS IN BEAVER TERRITORY

Beaver people (Tsattine, Tsa-dene, Dane-zaa) have lived in the Peace Region of northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia

Cree people were employed as ‘middlemen’ of the fur trade, and were supplied with guns that allowed them to displace groups who had not yet received European guns.

1763 - ROYAL

PROCLAMATION

The ‘Royal Proclamation’ issued by King George III declared that the land west of the Appalachian Mountains would be kept as hunting grounds for First Nations groups, but that the Crown would manage the buying and selling of these lands, placing First Nations groups in a subservient legal relationship under the Crown’s “protection”.

1780 - TRUCE AT PEACE RIVER

Prior to the first arrival of Europeans in Beaver territory, Cree people armed and employed by fur traders began moving west into Beaver territory. This resulted in battles in which many people died (Wanihadie 2022).

When Alexander Mackenzie was travelling through the Peace Region, he wrote about the abundance of animals in the area: (Mackenzie 1971:164).

1802 - EPIDEMIC DISEASES IN BEAVER TERRITORY

1805 - TRADING POST AT DUNVEGAN

The Northwest Company established a fur trading post at Fort Dunvegan in 1805.

1819 - MEASLES AND TUBERCULOSIS IN BEAVER TERRITORY

1821 - MERGER OF FUR TRADE COMPANIES

By the early 1800s the competition between Hudson’s Bay Company and the Northwest Company had become unsustainable and unprofitable, so they amalgamated under the HBC name.

1827 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN BEAVER TERRITORY

1830 - EXTERMINATION OF BUFFALO (BISON)

1845 - PRESSURE TO CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY

1851 - INFLUENZA IN BEAVER TERRITORY

1859 - BEAVER PEOPLE RESIST PRESSURE TO BAPTIZE CHILDREN

1860 - SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC

1866 - MORE MISSIONARIES AT DUNVEGAN

1866 - ST. CHARLES MISSION

Although other missionaries had previously visited Dunvegan, Father Tessier was the first to found a physical church, the St. Charles Mission (South Peace Historical Society). The church’s primary purpose was to convert Beaver people to Catholicism.

1876 - INDIAN ACT

The Indian Act is a paternalistic and discriminatory set of federal laws that, among other things, gave the Canadian government control over First Nation status and management of Indigenous lands.

1880 - LAST BUFFALO IN BEAVER TERRITORY

1885 - GOVERNMENT RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

1885 - GOVERNMENT UNDERMINES INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE

1886 - STARVATION AND MALNUTRITION AS COLONIAL POLICY

1894 - GROUARD RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

1898 - ST. AUGUSTINE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

1898 - KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH

1899 - TREATY 8

Historical accounts show that Indigenous signatories of Treaty 8 were not informed about the true impacts of the treaty. The Canadian government told Indigenous peoples the treaty was a way for them to protect their way of life. This proved to be extremely inaccurate (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca; Stoney, McAllister, McAllister vs. Her Majesty the Queen 2010).

1900 - BEAVER CHIEF LA GLACE

La Glace and his people began to be displaced from their traditional lands. Their rich hunting grounds in the Grande Prairie region were attractive to farmers, who began settling in the area and appropriating the land. (South Peace Historical Society; Discover the Peace Country). Chief La Glace’s descendents still live in northern Alberta.

1904 - BEAVER RESERVE 152: FIRST BEAVER RESERVE NEAR DUNVEGAN

1905 - BEAVER RESERVE 152A (GREEN ISLAND)

1907 - STURGEON LAKE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

1911 - BEAVER RESERVE 152B (HORSE LAKE)

1913 - JOUSSARD RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

1918 - LAND FOR VETERANS

1918 - SPANISH FLU

After World War I, the Spanish Flu epidemic took the lives of millions of people around the world, including Beaver people. Beaver people of Dunvegan were told by their Elders to go to the nearby hills and hide. They stayed there for 6 years, and

when they returned, farmers had encroached on their lands (Source: Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park, Bruce McAllister Storytelling Facebook video, September 23, 2020).

1920 - DENÉSULINÉ ARE FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM THEIR LAND TO CREATE A PARK FOR BISON

1928 - RAILWAY EXPANSION

1928 - SURRENDER AGREEMENT & CLEAR HILLS 152C

1930 - GREAT DEPRESSION BRINGS TRAPPERS TO BEAVER TERRITORY

1932 - CREE MOVE TO BEAVER RESERVE 152B

Indian Agents allowed Cree people to move onto Beaver Reserve 152B (Horse Lakes), without obtaining the consent of Beaver people.

1945 - INDIGENOUS VETERANS AT A DISADVANTAGE

1948 - CHARLES CAMSELL HOSPITAL

1955 - GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATES SURRENDER AGREEMENT MONEY

1960 - THE SIXTIES SCOOP

In the 1960’s, the Canadian government took children from Indigenous (including Beaver) families and placed them in foster homes. This was one method that the government used to force cultural assimilation.

2000 - SURRENDER AGREEMENT’ DECLARED NULL AND VOID

In 1991, Horse Lake First Nation submitted a claim to the government that the 1928 Surrender Agreement, which relinquished control of Beaver Reserves 152 and 152A, was null and void. Almost 10 years later, in September 2000, the

government agreed to a settlement and paid $123,672,000 to Horse Lake First Nation, which was under Cree leadership. Little or no settlement money reached Beaver families (Stoney, McAllister, McAllister vs. Her Majesty the Queen 2010).

2018 - TSATTINE RESURGENCE SOCIETY

The Tsattine Resurgence Society was founded in 2018 with the goal of educating and healing Tsattine (Beaver) people by revitalizing Tsattine language, traditions and land. The Tsattine Resurgence Society organizes community activities and events such as language classes and gatherings where people can participate in traditional activities.

For complete details of this timeline, please see www.beaverlandalberta.org. We would like to thank the author’s of this website for allowing us to reprint (impart) their information.

Photos supplied by Bernadette Smith (Dene) are of the Dene people of Northern Alberta around the Cheta and Bushie River. Some also represent how they dressed in Regalia in the early 1970s.

Jasper NP

Sulphur Gates

Philip J Currie Dino Museum

Rio Grande Hall - The Rio Grande Sports Association offers general use of the Rio Grande Hall to community members and the general public. The Rio Grande Hall is operated and maintained by community volunteers who are dedicated members of the Rio Grande Sports Association. Booking and reservations can be made on the Rio Grande website at https://riogranderodeo. ca/rentals/rio-grande-hall

Rio Grande Pavilion - The Rio Grande Sports Association offers general use of the Rio Grande Pavilion to community members and the general public. The Rio Grande Pavilion located at the Sports Grounds is operated and maintained by community volunteers who are dedicated members of the Rio Grande Sports Association. Booking and reservations

History

The Rio Grande Sports Days have every year been held on the July 1st weekend. It was the event of the year and people for miles around would attend all dressed in their Sunday best with picnic baskets brimming full for an all day picnic. The first years were organized in 1916 and 1917 by Dan and John O’Connell. In those early years the day’s activities consisted of a picnic, children’s races, adult tug-of-war, and nail driving contest for men and women.

From 1918 to 1924, the Sports Days were held on Bedier’s farm, now the Liberty place. They then moved to the Joe Simm’s farm, now owned by Harold Attwood. The next stop for a few years was the old school section now owned by Sandy Scorgie. By this time a rough plank dance floor was constructed and the outdoor dances were a great event. Added to the agenda also by this time were baseball games, softball and basketball for the ladies. Boxing demonstrations for an eager crowd were also held. The most remembered announcer was Cam Leckie, who’s only equipment was a huge blow horn. It is said you could hear him for miles!

In 1929, the sports and rodeo were moved to the Red Willow Sports Grounds where it continues today. A beautiful circle of trees and the river provided a perfect setting for day’s activities. Being beside the river presented the opportunity to increase the array of events, one of which, the greased pole walk. Tales are told of folk, unsteady on their feet by this time, dressed in their best suit, white shirt and tie, landing in the river.

After being moved to the present site, a circular race track was added. The horse races were taken very seriously by many. Dorothy Dewar tells of the time their car broke down on Liberty’s hill on route to the rodeo. Bob Dewar walked into Liberty’s for assistance in fixing the vehicle. Dorothy was afraid of this taking too long so she unloaded her horse and rode to the Rodeo grounds (4 miles). Just as she got to the gate, she heard her race being called. She yelled “Wait for me!” As her horse was ready and warm from his walk, she won the race.

can be made on the Rio Grande website at https:// riogranderodeo.ca/rentals/pavillion

Ball games were also a bIg hit. Roy Nichol coached a local ball team in the 1930’s on whose team Patsy Martin was a player. She doesn’t remember whether they won many games or not but admits they got to know the Elmworth and Halcourt girls, many of which are still friends today.

As well, we also had the riding events that everyone eagerly awaited. The story is told of how children could not ride steers without the permission of their parents. Whenever Wayne Chamberlain was present, he instantly became the consenting parent of many an inspiring rider. And of course there was the bronc riding! There was many times one pair of chaps served every contestant. When it came time for the bucking, the horses were snubbed to another horse or else someone held the bucking horse down while another person chewed on the horse’s ear as the rider mounted then the blindfolded was lifted Rid’em cowboy! (The invention of the Wild Horse Race).

To our knowledge the sports had been cancelled only one year and this was because of rain. Many a time it was so dusty! When dance time came, everyone moved to the hall and the dust just followed them!

We offer a big thank-you to Albert, Stella & Lewis Holtz, Pearl Cook, Arlene Martin, Neil O’Connel, Bob and Dorthy Dewar, Patsy Martin, Percy Hunkin, Beaverlodge to the Rockies, the Isabel Campbell Archives and the Herald Tribune for the above information.

RIO GRANDE HALL

RIO GRANDE HALL

A Great Place to Live, Work and Raise a Family! Sexsmith’s attractive rural and small-town lifestyle, affordability and its reputation continue to grow.

Many from across Northwestern Alberta, the Peace Country, and Northeastern British Columbia… from young couples and families, small businesses and entrepreneurs, professionals, retirees, to daily commuters… are increasingly exploring the serene and highquality of life that the Town has to offer.

Sexsmith has grown and is a friendly, progressive community with over 2800 people. The community offers excellent education, religious, recreational and cultural facilities, including a municipal campground called Heritage Park that offers a stocked fishpond.

Visitors can also enjoy many Town amenities such as the skateboard park, splash park, curling rink, arena, numerous playgrounds, and

walking trails throughout the Town. Young ones will enjoy playing at one of the twelve playgrounds you’ll find within the Town, many located along walking paths.

Newly constructed walking paths along the north end of the town, bordering on wetlands and natural areas will be open for the 2023 season.

Visit our historic downtown that includes unique retail shops, restaurants and more.

The Sexsmith Wellness Coalition has created and facilitates fitness classes and events, drop-in programs like pickleball, seniors’ community kitchen, youth programs, cooking workshops and more. They also oversee the community garden and teach others how to garden!

Sexsmith also has a robust Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program, which is based on the belief that self-help contributes to a sense of integrity, self-worth, and independence. FCSS helps

the residents adopt healthy lifestyles, thereby improving the quality of life and building the capacity to prevent and even deal with crisis situations should they arise.

The Sexsmith and District Museum Society has filled their 2023 Season with new exhibits, redesigned buildings, and newly created venues which offer the historical relevance and prestige of not only Sexsmith, Alberta but also the Peace Country.

The Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator is nearing the final phase of preservation. This six-year major project, when completed in 2023, will transport you back in time to the handling of grain in the 20th century. Tours of the grain elevator, with retired elevator agents, are available on request, during the museum season.

You can also explore on 99th Street, the Anderson Hall Museum, with a 60’ x 60’ addition, the Greek Orthodox

The Sexsmith & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to stop in and visit our many businesses. We have over 50 businesses in our community offering residents and visitors with unique retail experiences and daily staples. We are committed to business and supporting the area. Our members are residents and would love to welcome you personally. Join us or visit us on Facebook!

Town-of-Sexsmith

Church, the Paszkowski House, the Black Smith Shop, and the old Fire Hall which have all been re-designed and are rare gems within Alberta’s Museum world. Behind the blacksmith shop sits the historical Barn which will be ready for viewing by June 1st. As well, a new exhibit, entitled “Axe to Grind” was created in 2022 and contains every type of instrument used to build the frontier and tools to keep the old machines working.

Each year the Town of Sexsmith holds many annual events including Chautauqua Day in June. This event has been held for over 75 years and is an old-fashioned community celebration inspired by the

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traveling entertainers who first came to the prairies. It’s a great time to visit and exchange the stories.

In November, the community comes together for Christmas in Sexsmith, an annual event that includes fun activities for the whole family and lots of retail options for holiday shopping including the Sexsmith Farmers’ Market Christmas sale. To kick off the event, Town Light Up celebrates the turning on of the Christmas lights, festively lighting up the downtown core and other areas around Sexsmith. This event has been dubbed a “Hallmark Christmas movie scene”, which accurately

represents the spirit of Christmas in Sexsmith.

Come on out to Sexsmith for the local seasonal Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays at the Sexsmith Curling Rink from 4pm-7:30pm June through September. It’s a fun, familyfriendly market with lots of room to move, a new food truck every week, a local food vendor in the concession and lots of fantastic vendors! You’ll find only homegrown, home-baked, or homemade items including fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, wine, eggs, baking, honey, natural skincare, leather goods, wood decor, sewn & knit items and so much more!

FEATURE EVENTS

Family Day Event

APRIL

Easter Event

MAY

Town Wide Garage Sale Day

JUNE

Chautauqua Day

Seasonal Farmers’ Market starts

SEPTEMBER

Terry Fox Run

NOVEMBER

Remembrance Day Service

Town Light Up Christmas in Sexsmith

ATTRACTIONS

Wellness & Resiliency – 1.6 km walking trail on the stormwater berm overlooking natural wetlands.

Gazebo & Town Clock on Main Street with seating area to take a break or have a lunch.

Green Future - Solar Farm on the decommissioned landfill is offsetting the carbon footprint.

The magical experience of Christmas in Sexsmith with activities for all ages.

A Demolition Derby is held annually with a full day of family entertainment; kids’ activities and games and of course, the demolition derby. The newest event held in the town is a two-day Mud Bog. There are two race pits, one “Hill in the Hole” pit and of course a deep mud challenge. This annual event is mud flinging, wheel spinning, adrenaline filled good time.

Wembley currently has a population of over 1500, and has amenities such as walking trails, a recreation centre, a skating rink, skateboard park, soccer field, lit football field, full size outdoor rink and Sunset Lake Park. The park amenities include a spacious gazebo shelter, fire pit and marshland boardwalks. Sunset also hosts a wonderful playground with multiple climbing structures, slides, swings, balance apparatus and a new Spray Park for those warm summer days. The playground is surrounded

ATTRACTIONS

• Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

• Pipestone Creek Bonebed

Tours

• Pipestone Creek

Campground

• Pipestone Golf Club

• Sunset Lake Park, Boardwalk & Spray Park

• Wembley Skateboard Park

• Wembley Outdoor Rink

by wonderful green space which provides great places for picnics, frisbee, horse shoes and family time alike. This area is an excellent spot for bird watchers to check many local species off their list, hosting species of both marsh lands and Boreal Forests.

Wembley is the gateway to the dinosaurs and is the home of the 41,000 square foot, state-of-the art Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. The Pipestone Creek area, located south of the Town of Wembley, has received international attention due to the discovery of the world’s Pachyrhinosauruslargest(“thick nosed” horned dinosaur) bonebed. The Pipestone Creek site contains hundreds of dinosaur skeletons and is one of the best horned dinosaur bonebeds found in North America. The Dinosaur Museum is a world class museum. The Museum and the Dinosaur Bonebed are a

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major tourism destination site for travelers from around the world.

According to the Northwestern Polytechnic (formerly Grande Prairie Regional College) paleontology program, it’s a theory that during a migration more than 70 million years ago, a herd of the thick-nosed, plant-eating pachyrhinos tried to cross a river in a flood. The animals may have panicked and similar to the mass mortality of a Quebec caribou herd in the ‘80s, the dinosaurs died in the flood. It’s theorized the carcasses were washed down river until they settled in a final location. Once there, the bones were disarticulated, like a puzzle. Bonebed tours are offered on a regular basis.

Make sure to follow us on Facebook & watch our website for upcoming activities throughout the year!

EVENTS

Stacy Krahn Memorial Mud Bog

Stacy Krahn Memorial Motorsports Park

JULY

Canada Day

AUGUST

PCORA Mud Bog - Stacy Krahn Memorial Motorsports Park

Fall Fair

Source Energy Arena & Recreation Centre

SEPTEMBER

Demo Derby - Stacy Krahn Memorial Motorsports Park

OCTOBER

Safe Halloween Skeleton Crawl

NOVEMBER

Nov 11 - Remembrance Day

DECEMBER

Light the Night

Wembley Centre Park

Neighbouring Grande Prairie to the south and east, Greenview spans more than 32,000 square kilometres and offers an array of rivers, lakes, mountain peaks, and prairie meadows that are waiting to be explored. Its extraordinary range of landscape and untamed wilderness promises an abundance of yearround adventures for outdoor and recreational enthusiasts.

Greenview encompasses the rural communities of Grande Cache, Grovedale, DeBolt, Ridgevalley, Crooked Creek, Valleyview, New Fish Creek, Sunset House, Little Smoky, and Fox Creek. With the spectacular panoramic vistas of the Canadian Rockies only two short hours south and endless tourism and recreation opportunities in between, you will find unique experiences wherever your travels take you.

Hike and bike a variety of nature trails, from short treks to extreme multi-day backpacking adventures. Enjoy causal biking or if you are looking for something more radical, visit Nitehawk Adventure Park’s Mountain Biking Park just across the river from Grande Prairie. Journey on a true backcountry horseback riding excursion with a commercial operator or on your own. The area boasts staging areas with corrals for your convenience, giving you access to the pristine Willmore Wilderness Park.

From twisted trails to rolling hills, the diverse range of terrain is ideal for off-road enthusiasts plus enjoy kilometers of groomed trails for snowmobiling.

photo credit: Ian Daisley

photo credit: Hamlet of Grande Cache

photo credit: Nitehawk Adventure Park

photo credit: Margaret Abraham

Venture into Greenview & Live your Adventure

WHY EXPLORE OUR MEADOWS TO MOUNTAINS!

Greenview can accommodate all visitors, even those looking for a quieter adventure. The region features six golf courses (Grande Cache, Greenview, Gunby Ranch, Grovedale, Silver Birch & Valleyview). Play them all to experience a variety of elevations, scenery, and levels of difficulty.

Grande Cache features a unique Labyrinth Park, a walking meditation park with a 360 degree mountain-view. This medieval-style labyrinth is guaranteed to quiet your mind.

edges and amazing mountain views. Located a short drive and easy hike from Grande Cache.

Greenview’s vast area boasts amazing fishing and hunting opportunities. Catch walleye, whitefish, northern pike, and rainbow trout. Catch and release bull trout, Arctic grayling, walleye, pike, and Rocky Mountain whitefish. You are sure to find something in all our lakes, rivers, and creeks. Both stocked with rainbow trout, the Grovedale Fish Pond, located 30 km south of Grande Prairie allows for seasonal enjoyment and Swan Lake, near Ridge Valley provides year-round fishing.

Greenview has a long hunting season, with large wildlife with big racks/horns and lots of body mass. Find moose, elk, deer, bear, and mountain sheep throughout the region.

Greenview is home to more than 30 campgrounds, 17 day-use areas, and numerous Provincial Parks throughout the region. Offering a diverse range of camping experiences, you are sure to find your next vacation spot near by!

Abundant lakes, rivers, and creeks wind their way through Greenview. You can find over 20 boat launches giving you access to many of the lakes within the region to enjoy boating, water sports, fishing and swimming.

Canoe, kayak, and raft the white waters on the crazy rivers in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Guided river tours are available.

Within the Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park, the Kakwa River cascades 30 metres over Kakwa Falls, rushes through a 4 km canyon, then plunges over a second set of falls, making this the largest waterfall in Alberta. Smaller waterfalls, including the popular Eaton Falls, Muskeg Falls, and Twin Falls are located in the Grande Cache area.

A popular attraction and must see spot in the region is Sulphur Gates. This spectacular viewpoint overlooks the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur Rivers, showcasing dramatic cliff

Connect with locals! Visit the tourism and heritage centres, museums, and check out regional events. Open seasonally, the Valleyview Visitor & Information Centre is a great stop to learn more about your visit along Highway 43 and area. Valleyview hosts an annual fair and rodeo every summer featuring great entertainment for all who attend.

The DeBolt and District Pioneer Museum offers a collection of heritage buildings. They

photo credit: MD of Greenview

photo credit: Wild Blue Yonder

hold an annual Heritage Festival each August featuring a parade, fair, and activities. Make sure to stop at the Crooked Creek General Store along the way. They offer local products, and are famous for the best donuts and cinnamon buns around! The Pioneers of Grovedale Area Museum promotes the history of the area and celebrates the perseverance and hard work of its pioneers.

The Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre showcases the history of the area through exhibits and displays featuring ice age artifacts, dinosaur tracks, Aboriginal heritage and fur trading. Open year-round, the centre also has an outdoor interpretive park. Grande Cache hosts the annual Canadian Death Race every August long weekend, bringing in racers and visitors from all over the world, as elite runners tackle 125 km of rugged mountain terrain within 24 hours.

The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Aseniwuche Winewak Nation, and Mountain Metis are all within Greenview’s borders, contributing to our strong cultural background. Exploring our historical stories is an adventure on its own.

Forests and meadows throughout Greenview offer visitors the opportunity to catch a glimpse of dear, elk, moose, eagles, coyotes, black bear and grizzly. And if you are lucky, you might just see a caribou along highway 40’s Caribou Crossing, or perhaps a magnificent cougar roaming the trees.

Greenview is your raw and rugged neighbour offering outstanding adventures. Located only a two-hour drive south of Grande Prairie along Hwy 40 are spectacular panoramic vistas of the Canadian Rockies. This quiet, yet amazing place offers endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy mountain peaks, white water and lakes, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, camping, and more.

The Nitehawk Adventure Park, just a short drive from Grande Prairie, has an impressive ski and snowboard hill, luge track, and tube park for you and your family to enjoy. Enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the region from meadows to mountains. Find groomed trails, or make your own.

Greenview’s varying terrain and abundant snow also provides a snow haven for snowmobile enthusiasts. Try your luck ice fishing on one of our many lakes, and if you are really adventurous (and experienced), there are even areas north of Grande Cache for ice climbing.

Just south and east of Grande Prairie, you will find a network of trails and wilderness perfect for hiking, all terrain vehicles and snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, camping and down-hill skiing. Travel further down Hwy 43 and enjoy a diverse landscape ripe with agritourism, fishing, hunting, all terrain vehicles and snowmobiling, camping, and much more!

MUN ICIPAL DI STR I CT OF GREE NVIEW

photo credit: MD of Greenview photo credit: Tammenithia Diesel photo credit: Hamlet of Grande Cache

TOWN OF FOX CREEK

A Citizen focused vibrant sustainable community, embracing diversified partnerships and building upon small town family values. Fox Creek is a citizen-focused vibrant and sustainable community, embracing diversified economic partnerships and prides itself on small-town family values. The Municipality of Fox Creek is a vibrant and bustling hotbed of economic activity in the heart of the Duvernay. Known mainly for its bountiful wilderness, Fox Creek showcases the very best of the surrounding forests, lakes and wildlife, making it the perfect location for enjoying the outdoors. Fox Creek combines a serene wilderness experience, with small-town hospitality, first-class amenities, and a reliable service centre for the active oil and gas industry surrounding the community. Fox Creek is a great place to call home.

ATTRACTIONS

•Community Hall

•Fox Creek Curling Rink

•Fox Creek Fitness Centre

•Fox Creek Bike Park

• Lions Park / Splash Park

•Marnevic Memorial Park

•COPS Playground

•RV Campground

•Smoke Lake Campground

•Iosegun Lake Campground

• Simonette River

• Waskahigan River

SLED THE ALBERTA GOLDEN TRIANGLE #SLEDTHETRIANGLE

The Golden Triangle is a snowmobiler’s dream, with sledding trails connecting Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Swan Hills in a 350-kilometre circuit you can ride over one or several days. #sledthetriangle

Picture this: you swing your leg over the saddle of your sled, rev the throttle and fly down the trail through northern Alberta boreal forest.

Before you, choices are laid out for either single or multi-day

rides via the Golden Triangle and club maintained trails beyond.

ALBERTA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE SLEDDING EXPERIENCE

What makes The Golden Triangle sledding golden? Quite simply, the trail system is huge, with all you need to make your trip epic:

350 kilometre loop Whitecourt

• Lakes, sledding hills and meadows beyond

• Warming huts, cabins, shelters and fire areas

• Single or multi-day trip options

Singe day or multi-day sled trips

Snowmobilers can plan day trips from any of the three municipalities or extend the pleasure with overnight stays in hotels accessible right from the

Golden Triangle photos and information provided by SnowSeekers.

Photo Credit: Paul Lavoie / SnowSeekers.ca

The Town of Valleyview, also known as the “Portal to the Peace”, is a diversified regional service centre who ably supports its local residents and businesses as well as that of its surrounding area including medical & emergency services including an airport with a 3,400 paved runway & helipad, tourism & recreation events, quality educational & cultural options, and private enterprises. With a combined population and trading area of nearly 8,000 inhabitants, the Town of Valleyview is strategically located at important primary highway crossroads which lead north and south in three distinct directions – Hwy 49 and the Mackenzie Highway, will take you north to the communities of Peace River, High Level and further into the Northwest Territories; Hwy 43 north and the Alaska Highway, will lead you to the City of Grande Prairie and into northeastern British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska; and, Hwy 43 south, which ventures those to central Alberta and beyond.

The Town of Valleyview – a diverse and inclusive service, supply, and retail centre – offers all the urban amenities one needs for a healthy and happy lifestyle while retaining a hospitable, small-town atmosphere. The community boasts a state-ofthe-art family-friendly recreation & fitness multiplex facility, hockey & curling arenas, a public library & performing arts center, an outdoor splash park & skatepark, playgrounds, parks & trails, tennis courts, upgraded baseball diamonds, volleyball play areas, horseshoe pits and an off-leash dog park are just some of the amenities enjoyed by residents and visitors alike – opportunities

for all ages and all seasons. An in-Town RV Park with trout pond is also available for visitors to access their choice of yearly summer event lineups including the Valleyview and District Agricultural Society’s Annual Fair and Rodeo which is held each August and promises three days of excitement and diverse entertainment, a festive Main Street Fair complete with amusement rides, as well as Canada Day celebrations highlighted by a fireworks show that is second to none. For the winter enthusiasts, the Town of Valleyview also has a dynamic hockey league housed by a large, local arena adjacent to the very active Red Willow Curling Club. Though there’s much to see and do right within the scenic Town of Valleyview however, you cannot go too far from town without coming across excellent camping choices, fishing, horseback riding, golfing and boating opportunities, and for the naturalists, an abundance of birds, flowers and wildlife abound. The Town of Valleyview

boasts doorstep access to two picturesque Provincial Parks: Williamson (60 campsites, day-use area, boat launch) and Young’s Point (124 campsites, boat launch, hiking trails, playgrounds, showers, swimming area). For the golfing devotee, there are two 9-hole golf courses located within minutes for the Town of Valleyview: Riverside Golf (15 minutes south) and Greenview Golf (20 minutes west). For the gun/hunter enthusiast, the Valleyview and District Gun Club boasts 200 members who utilize an outdoor gun range 11 minutes east of the town for sporting rifle, black powder, pistol, archery, and shotgun shooting events (this site also supports a clubhouse with gazebo and firepit, hosts annual public shooting events and hunter education training). And, for the winter sports specialists, crosscountry skiing, snowmobiling trails, and the affordable Little Smoky Ski Hill and Tube Park can keep people busy and entertained within a 30-minute driving-radius from the Town of Valleyview.

ATTRACTIONS

“Portal to the Peace”

Skateboard Park & Water Splash Park

Trout Pond

Valleyview Ag Society

Greenview Regional Multiplex

Polar Place Arena

Building for the Future Since 1979