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.

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

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.

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 - www.riogranderodeo.ca

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.

Kleskun Hill Campground

780-567-3685 kleskun@countygp.ab.ca 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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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!

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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 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 is not permitted

Where: Aquatera Community Skating Oval

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

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

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

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