With such a welcoming and fun atmosphere, the Village of Hines Creek is a great place to embrace the winter. Grab some delicious locally sourced food, tie up your skates, or warm up with a workout at the local gym. With regularly groomed snowmobile and hiking trails, your path is smooth to take in all the beauty this little village offers – no matter what activity you choose.
- Sledding
- Walking
- Skating
- Hines Creek Hotel
- Exercise
1. Sledding
If you love snowmobiling, be sure to check out the 50 km of breathtaking backcountry on this groomed trail starting at the Village of Hines Creek. This is one of several trails maintained and groomed by Peace Valley Snow Riders Association (PVSR) members and volunteers. The Canfor Hines Creek Trail is the only one on the network connected to a community where sledders can go for fuel, food, and a sled shop for repairs. PVSR has a network of four trails. View trail maps on their website.
2. Hines Creek Walking Trail
Located just west of the Village of Hines Creek, this scenic 1 km walking path will make you feel like you are miles away from civilization. The trail is nestled among beautiful, lush trees dense bush and features a walking bridge stretching across a cattail lined marsh. Thanks to Canfor and the Village of Hines Creek Public Works staff, this trail is regularly maintained and can be enjoyed all year round.
3. Skating
Take advantage of the winter season and enjoy this fantastic facility located in the heart of the Village of Hines Creek. The Dave Shaw Memorial Arena is the perfect place to lace up your skates for a leisurely skate or an invigorating shinny match. Drop-in skating and drop-in shinny are free of charge every Sunday afternoon, thanks to the generosity of the Village of Hines Creek Agriculture Society. Follow the Village of Hines Creek on Facebook for schedule updates and events.
Dave Shaw Memorial Arena is a treasured hub of the community and also houses a fitness center, community hall and kitchen, skating and hockey rink and also offers skate sharpening.
4. Hines Creek Sliding Hill
The sliding hill in the Village of Hines Creek is a favorite winter spot for families, offering endless fun and snowy adventures for all ages. This hill is one of the largest sliding hills in the region.
5. Exercise
Create some winter warmth by getting a good workout at the Rodney Bjornson Fitness Centre at the Dave Shaw Memorial Arena. In addition to the fitness center, there is also an indoor walking track, basketball nets, and ping pong tables.
Hours: Monday to Friday – 5am – 11pm with key fob access.
Key Fob Memberships can be purchased at the Village of Hines Creek office.
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Place Title: Dave Shaw Memorial Complex
Place Description: 4-sheet curling rink as well as an arena used mainly for hockey and figure skating. There is also a hall with a full kitchen.
Address: 712 6 Ave
Hines Creek
Alberta
T0H 2A0
Canada
4-sheet curling rink as well as an arena used mainly for hockey and figure skating. There is also a hall with a full kitchen.
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Place Title: Peace Valley Snow Riders
Place Description:
The Peace Valley Snow Riders are a group dedicated to helping families and friends get out of the house and enjoy the Mighty Peace this winter. Their mission is to promote responsible snowmobiling in the Peace Region and develop trails that form a network on both the east and west side of Peace River. Each trail has rest stops with fire pits, picnic tables, outhouses and firewood.
With many sights and scenery to appreciate, riding their trails is a must this winter!
Memberships & Trail Passes
Memberships and trail passes can be purchased in Peace River at Mighty Peace Powersports, Maximum Powersports and Thomas Homes & RV Center. Purchases can also be made in Hines Creek at Scanalta Sales or online at albertasnowmobile.ca
THERE ARE NOW FOUR GROOMED AND MAINTAINED TRAILS IN THE MIGHTY PEACE
Baytex Wesley Trail
This trail officially opened on March 5, 2016 in conjunction with the Club’s first Poker Rally. This 30 km trail runs in a loop to the east and north of St. Isidore and the staging area can be accessed from Township Road 842, north of St. Isidore. There is also an access point directly from St. Isidore for those in the area.
Osmand/Get Away Cabins Leddy Lake Trail
This trail opened on March 19, 2011 and is located north of Town of Peace River. It runs 40 km north from the Leddy Lake Recreation Area to the area of Driftwood Lake near Deadwood. It also crosses the beautiful Whitemud river valley. This trail also includes a small loop near the Leddy Lake Recreation Area.
Smith Mills Trail
Opening on March 11, 2017, the East End Staging Area is located to the north of Grimshaw and the West End Staging Area is located to the north of the Village of Hines Creek. This trail runs 60 kilometers north of Figure Eight Lake to just east of Stoney Lake. It includes a loop near the west end of the trail that has a magnificent view of the area. Recently there has been 20km added to this trail with community access north of Last Lake.
Canfor Hines Creek Trail
This trail opened in 2019 and joins up with the Smith Mills trail and is the only trail that is connected to a community where sledders can go for fuel, food and a sled shop for repairs. With a total of 100km, it is perfect for those who want to experience a longer ride. The scenery on this trail is diverse and amazing, and the trail itself is one of the more challenging trails.
Buying your ASA membership Trail Pass is your ticket to unforgettable snowmobiling this season.
The least expensive trail passes in Canada! Your membership Trail Pass investment is used by the clubs and the ASA to maintain, build, sign and improve the trails on which you ride.
Category: Attractions,
Town of Grimshaw,
Village of Hines Creek,
Mighty Peace Essentials,
Outdoors,
Parks & Lakes,
Town of Peace River,
M.D. of Peace,
Sights & Experiences,
Town of Saint Isidore, and
Winter Activities Address: Leddy Lake Staging Area
Dixonville
Alberta
T0H 1E0
Canada
The Peace Valley Snow Riders are a group dedicated to helping families and friends get out of the house and enjoy the Mighty Peace this winter. Their mission is to promote responsible snowmobiling in the Peace Region and develop trails that form a network on both the east and west side of Peace River. Each trail has rest stops with fire pits, picnic tables, outhouses and firewood.
With many sights and scenery to appreciate, riding their trails is a must this winter!
Memberships & Trail Passes
Memberships and trail passes can be purchased in Peace River at Mighty Peace Powersports, Maximum Powersports and Thomas Homes & RV Center. Purchases can also be made in Hines Creek at Scanalta Sales or online at albertasnowmobile.ca
THERE ARE NOW FOUR GROOMED AND MAINTAINED TRAILS IN THE MIGHTY PEACE
Baytex Wesley Trail
This trail officially opened on March 5, 2016 in conjunction with the Club’s first Poker Rally. This 30 km trail runs in a loop to the east and north of St. Isidore and the staging area can be accessed from Township Road 842, north of St. Isidore. There is also an access point directly from St. Isidore for those in the area.
Osmand/Get Away Cabins Leddy Lake Trail
This trail opened on March 19, 2011 and is located north of Town of Peace River. It runs 40 km north from the Leddy Lake Recreation Area to the area of Driftwood Lake near Deadwood. It also crosses the beautiful Whitemud river valley. This trail also includes a small loop near the Leddy Lake Recreation Area.
Smith Mills Trail
Opening on March 11, 2017, the East End Staging Area is located to the north of Grimshaw and the West End Staging Area is located to the north of the Village of Hines Creek. This trail runs 60 kilometers north of Figure Eight Lake to just east of Stoney Lake. It includes a loop near the west end of the trail that has a magnificent view of the area. Recently there has been 20km added to this trail with community access north of Last Lake.
Canfor Hines Creek Trail
This trail opened in 2019 and joins up with the Smith Mills trail and is the only trail that is connected to a community where sledders can go for fuel, food and a sled shop for repairs. With a total of 100km, it is perfect for those who want to experience a longer ride. The scenery on this trail is diverse and amazing, and the trail itself is one of the more challenging trails.
Buying your ASA membership Trail Pass is your ticket to unforgettable snowmobiling this season.
The least expensive trail passes in Canada! Your membership Trail Pass investment is used by the clubs and the ASA to maintain, build, sign and improve the trails on which you ride.
