60 minutes west of Peace River, 90 minutes north of Grande Prairie.
Hines Creek is a small community with a huge heart. Named for a respected fur buyer, Jack Hines, by the local First Nations, the village does its namesake proud with its friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture.
“First time camping at the Golf Course in the none serviced site and it was very nice got to park beside the creek. The new club house is very beautiful inside and all the staff are every friendly I would come back here in a heartbeat.”
Frank Doll, Facebook Review

It’s also known as “the End of Steel,” because it was historically the most northwestern point that the Canadian National Railway reached. View the world’s largest spike (13 feet high!) at Spike Park. Or enjoy homemade cinnamon buns every Saturday all summer long at the End of Steel Museum Market Garden. There’s also an arena, a fitness centre, and an Adventure Park right in town. This little community has a whole lot to offer!
5 Best Attractions in Hines Creek
With great hospitality, beautiful scenery and activities for all ages, Hines Creek is the perfect place to be this summer. Whether you’re planning on staying or just passing through, you’re bound to have an amazing time at one of the many attractions it has to offer.
1. Hines Creek Adventure Park
Discover year-round fun at Hines Creek Adventure Park! From summer BMX thrills and frisbee golf to winter skating and sledding, it’s the perfect place for outdoor family adventures in every season.

2. Hines Creek Museum
Celebrate the history of Hines Creek and go back in time to when the area was known as the end of the railway line!
3. Last Spike
Want to see what the World’s Largest Railroad Spike looks like? Then look no further!

4. Walking Trails
Hines Creek if the perfect place to bask in nature, so it’s no surprise that they have one of the most beautifully made walking trails in the area!
5. Spray Park
Whether you have children or are a child at heart, this spray park will provide hours of endless fun!

Hines Creek – Winter Do Not Miss List
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.
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.

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.
3. Skating
Take advantage of the winter season and enjoy this fantastic facility located in the heart of the Village of Hines Creek.

4. Hines Creek Adventure Park
Discover year-round fun at Hines Creek Adventure Park! From summer BMX thrills and frisbee golf to winter skating and sledding, it’s the perfect place for outdoor family adventures in every season.
5. Exercise
Create some winter warmth by getting a good workout at the Bjornson Fitness Center 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.
The Best Of Hines Creek
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SavePlace Title: End of Steel MuseumPlace Description:
END OF STEEL MUSEUM
Bringing the homesteading history of Hines Creek to life.
The End of Steel Museum opened to the public in 1985 and has been growing and evolving ever since. The museum celebrates the history of the Hines Creek area which is unique because it was the end of the railway line. The tracks were built only to the point that freight rates would have increased and no further. This entailed the moving of the village, from its original site on the creek from which it takes its name, to the present day location. Hines Creek became a transportation hub with the arrival of the first train in December of 1930 and at one point there were five grain elevators along the tracks.
The museum has three historic houses: the Pohaboff House (1928) which is a good example of the sort of small hand-hewn log house built by arriving immigrant settlers; the Carter House (1938) is an unusually large and somewhat grand home, especially as it was built during the Great Depression as Art Carter (of Carter Camp) owned a sawmill; the French “Half-House” (1948-1949) is exactly that, only half the two story home was ever constructed due to financial problems, the staircase is incredibly narrow. These three homes are furnished with time appropriate artifacts to give visitors the feeling that the owners’ might return at any moment.
Hines Creek School #4430 is a one room log structure which allows one to imagine what it must have been like to ride to school three on a pony or try to learn when it was so cold out that the wood stove had to be stoked to the point that it was quite literally red hot. There are two historic churches, Christ Lutheran Church (1928-1932) preserved and restored by children of the original builders and St. James Anglican (1938) was erected through a donation from the Women’s Auxiliary of St. James Anglican Church in Stratford, Ontario, prior to that the congregation had to make due with meeting in schools and homes and with Miss Eva Hasell’s Sunday School Caravan.
The museum also has a Trapper’s log cabin which while not that old (1975) is no different from a much earlier trapper’s cabin. Although tiny and crude, the temporary shelters resorted to while out on the trapline made this a welcome home base. We also have a caboose, NAR 13021 which was built in Montreal in 1949, and served as bedroom, office, and kitchen for three railmen. In 1945 Morgan’s Confectionary began as John and Mary Morgan’s clothing store, later the couple also had a cafe, grocery, the bus depot and sold all manner of licenses in Hines Creek, after John’s passing in 1967 Mary returned and started the confectionary, running it until she was 91.
The Wildlife and Forestry exhibits are housing in a stunning contemporary log building. Inside it boasts an amazing display of local wildlife set in an autumn boreal forest and a comprehensive display of the sort of hand tools that were used to build settlers homes, as well as early chain saws. We also have a large collection of agricultural equipment and machinery, hand tools and early tractors and vehicles, including a Bombardier “Nodwell” the track vehicle that kept the Canadian north connected. Two projects we are currently working on are a Ukrainian Heritage building and a working blacksmith’s shop in our new Blacksmith building.
Lubeck Hall is a good example of the sort of community hall that dotted the area, built so that the scattered farm population could have a place to come together, to dance and play and get the news. Today is the location of our Saturday Farmers’ Market, which is a popular place to chat over a cinnamon bun hot out of the oven and a cup of coffee.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 – 11:00, Canada Day, July 1st.
Adults $10:00, Children 6 – 12 $5.00, Children under 5 free.
Pancakes with fresh berries, whipped cream and syrup, ham and eggs make for a delicious breakfast and Morgan’s Confectionary is decorated to celebrate Canada Day!
Heritage Day, 8:30 – 6:00, Monday of the August long weekend.
Entry by Donation.
A pancake breakfast begins the day followed by demonstrations of pioneer crafts, log sawing, an antique tractor parade, horse drawn wagon rides, bannock baked over an open fire, blacksmithing demonstration, petting zoo, games for children, a country market, bread baked in our historic outdoor clay oven, live music, and of course, tours of the museum buildings. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pie and ice cream, lemonade and iced tea for sale starting at noon.
INFORMATION
LOCATION
The museum is located at the intersection of Highway 64 and Highway 685, the southern most of the two exits for Hines Creek.
Mailing Address: End of Steel Museum, Box 686, Hines Creek, AB, T0H 2A0
CONTACTS
Office: 780-494-3522 (Answering Machine)
Curator: 780-834-6538 Jean Young (Wed. – Sat.)
Bookings: 780- 835-7827 (Weddings, School Tours, Hall Rental)
Email: hinescreekmuseum@gmail.com
Website: endofsteelmuseum.weebly.com
HOURS
Open mid May to mid Sept.
Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 6:00
Sunday 1:00 – 6:00
Last tour of buildings 4:30
Tags: Edu-vacationAddress: Hines Creek
Hines Creek
Alberta
CanadaEND OF STEEL MUSEUM
Bringing the homesteading history of Hines Creek to life.
The End of Steel Museum opened to the public in 1985 and has been growing and evolving ever since. The museum celebrates the history of the Hines Creek area which is unique because it was the end of the railway line. The tracks were built only to the point that freight rates would have increased and no further. This entailed the moving of the village, from its original site on the creek from which it takes its name, to the present day location. Hines Creek became a transportation hub with the arrival of the first train in December of 1930 and at one point there were five grain elevators along the tracks.
The museum has three historic houses: the Pohaboff House (1928) which is a good example of the sort of small hand-hewn log house built by arriving immigrant settlers; the Carter House (1938) is an unusually large and somewhat grand home, especially as it was built during the Great Depression as Art Carter (of Carter Camp) owned a sawmill; the French “Half-House” (1948-1949) is exactly that, only half the two story home was ever constructed due to financial problems, the staircase is incredibly narrow. These three homes are furnished with time appropriate artifacts to give visitors the feeling that the owners’ might return at any moment.
Hines Creek School #4430 is a one room log structure which allows one to imagine what it must have been like to ride to school three on a pony or try to learn when it was so cold out that the wood stove had to be stoked to the point that it was quite literally red hot. There are two historic churches, Christ Lutheran Church (1928-1932) preserved and restored by children of the original builders and St. James Anglican (1938) was erected through a donation from the Women’s Auxiliary of St. James Anglican Church in Stratford, Ontario, prior to that the congregation had to make due with meeting in schools and homes and with Miss Eva Hasell’s Sunday School Caravan.
The museum also has a Trapper’s log cabin which while not that old (1975) is no different from a much earlier trapper’s cabin. Although tiny and crude, the temporary shelters resorted to while out on the trapline made this a welcome home base. We also have a caboose, NAR 13021 which was built in Montreal in 1949, and served as bedroom, office, and kitchen for three railmen. In 1945 Morgan’s Confectionary began as John and Mary Morgan’s clothing store, later the couple also had a cafe, grocery, the bus depot and sold all manner of licenses in Hines Creek, after John’s passing in 1967 Mary returned and started the confectionary, running it until she was 91.
The Wildlife and Forestry exhibits are housing in a stunning contemporary log building. Inside it boasts an amazing display of local wildlife set in an autumn boreal forest and a comprehensive display of the sort of hand tools that were used to build settlers homes, as well as early chain saws. We also have a large collection of agricultural equipment and machinery, hand tools and early tractors and vehicles, including a Bombardier “Nodwell” the track vehicle that kept the Canadian north connected. Two projects we are currently working on are a Ukrainian Heritage building and a working blacksmith’s shop in our new Blacksmith building.
Lubeck Hall is a good example of the sort of community hall that dotted the area, built so that the scattered farm population could have a place to come together, to dance and play and get the news. Today is the location of our Saturday Farmers’ Market, which is a popular place to chat over a cinnamon bun hot out of the oven and a cup of coffee.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 – 11:00, Canada Day, July 1st.
Adults $10:00, Children 6 – 12 $5.00, Children under 5 free.
Pancakes with fresh berries, whipped cream and syrup, ham and eggs make for a delicious breakfast and Morgan’s Confectionary is decorated to celebrate Canada Day!
Heritage Day, 8:30 – 6:00, Monday of the August long weekend.
Entry by Donation.
A pancake breakfast begins the day followed by demonstrations of pioneer crafts, log sawing, an antique tractor parade, horse drawn wagon rides, bannock baked over an open fire, blacksmithing demonstration, petting zoo, games for children, a country market, bread baked in our historic outdoor clay oven, live music, and of course, tours of the museum buildings. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pie and ice cream, lemonade and iced tea for sale starting at noon.
INFORMATION
LOCATION
The museum is located at the intersection of Highway 64 and Highway 685, the southern most of the two exits for Hines Creek.
Mailing Address: End of Steel Museum, Box 686, Hines Creek, AB, T0H 2A0
CONTACTS
Office: 780-494-3522 (Answering Machine)
Curator: 780-834-6538 Jean Young (Wed. – Sat.)
Bookings: 780- 835-7827 (Weddings, School Tours, Hall Rental)
Email: hinescreekmuseum@gmail.com
Website: endofsteelmuseum.weebly.com
HOURS
Open mid May to mid Sept.
Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 6:00
Sunday 1:00 – 6:00
Last tour of buildings 4:30
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SavePlace Title: Hines Creek Adventure ParkPlace Description:
The Hines Creek Adventure Park is a year-round destination for outdoor fun right in the heart of the Village of Hines Creek. Nestled near the community’s iconic Grainery, this park offers something for every season.
In the summer, visitors can enjoy the bike park, test their skills on the disc golf course, and gather around the fire pits or relax in the cozy shelter areas. When winter arrives, the park transforms into a snowy playground with a sliding hill, an outdoor skating rink, and plenty of fire pits and shelters to keep warm between activities.
Whether you’re looking for a place to get active, enjoy the outdoors, or gather with family and friends, the Hines Creek Adventure Park is a community hub for four-season adventure.
Address: Village of Hines Creek
Village of Hines Creek
Alberta
CanadaTelephone Number: (780) 494-3690The Hines Creek Adventure Park is a year-round destination for outdoor fun right in the heart of the Village of Hines Creek. Nestled near the community’s iconic Grainery, this park offers something for every season.
In the summer, visitors can enjoy the bike park, test their skills on the disc golf course, and gather around the fire pits or relax in the cozy shelter areas. When winter arrives, the park transforms into a snowy playground with a sliding hill, an outdoor skating rink, and plenty of fire pits and shelters to keep warm between activities.
Whether you’re looking for a place to get active, enjoy the outdoors, or gather with family and friends, the Hines Creek Adventure Park is a community hub for four-season adventure.
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SavePlace Title: Hines Creek Golf and Country ClubPlace Description:
The Hines Creek Golf Course is truly a hidden gem in the Peace Country! Located 6 km south of Hines Creek just off of Highway 64, this family-friendly course is a short and scenic drive from both Grande Prairie and Peace River.
Enjoy an affordable and relaxing golf experience on this beautifully treed course in the spectacular Clear Hills County. This is the second oldest course in Northern Alberta and a wagon wheel monument on the course commemorates the Fort Saint John Wagon Trail which ran through the area many years ago.
Designed for maximum enjoyment regardless of your golfing abilities, this course welcomes beginners and offers a challenge for the low handicapper. The Hines Creek meanders through the course coming into play on five holes offering visitors some stunning views and challenging shots!
Eleven well-placed holes, grass greens and a full irrigation system ensure a quality experience every time. Relax with a beverage on the back patio of the new clubhouse and watch the putting action on the ninth green! The clubhouse restaurant offers a full menu and licensed bar. Cart rentals and public camping are available. OHV enthusiasts can access the Sand Lake trail system in this area offering more activities for visitors of all ages.
Check Facebook for upcoming events & tournaments!
Daily Food Specials / $10/night Public CampingLeauges
Tuesday night– Ladies’ League – drop-in welcome
Wednesday night – Men’s League – drop-in welcome
Thursday mornings – Seniors’ League – drop-in welcome
Thursday night – Couples’ League – drop-in welcomeTournaments
May 17 – Opening TournamentJune 20 – 22 – Skins TournamentJuly 12 – All in One TournamentJuly 26th – Fun TournamentAugust 16 – CouplesSeptember 6 – Glow BallHines Creek Golf Course Campground
Choose your own beautiful and cozy site at the Hines Creek Golf Course campground. Relax to the sound of the nearby Hines Creek and enjoy the scent of evergreens in this uncrowded area of the Mighty Peace Region. Enjoy an easily accessible and relaxed golf experience on this well-treed course in beautiful Clear Hills County. Finish up your round with a beverage on the back patio of the new clubhouse and watch the putting action on the ninth green!
Need a break from meal prep? Don’t worry, the clubhouse restaurant offers a full menu and a licensed bar. Bring your OHV! There is great access to the Sand Lake Trail System in this area, offering more activities for visitors of all ages. Firepits and tables are also available.
- Seasonal Lots Available
- Public Camping available $10/night.
- For more information and current rates call – 780-494-2217
Category: Accommodations, Camping & Golf, Golf, Golf, Village of Hines Creek, Outdoors, and Things To DoAddress: Unnamed Road
Hines Creek
Alberta
T0H 2A0
CanadaTelephone Number: (780) 494-2217The Hines Creek Golf Course is truly a hidden gem in the Peace Country! Located 6 km south of Hines Creek just off of Highway 64, this family-friendly course is a short and scenic drive from both Grande Prairie and Peace River.
Enjoy an affordable and relaxing golf experience on this beautifully treed course in the spectacular Clear Hills County. This is the second oldest course in Northern Alberta and a wagon wheel monument on the course commemorates the Fort Saint John Wagon Trail which ran through the area many years ago.
Designed for maximum enjoyment regardless of your golfing abilities, this course welcomes beginners and offers a challenge for the low handicapper. The Hines Creek meanders through the course coming into play on five holes offering visitors some stunning views and challenging shots!
Eleven well-placed holes, grass greens and a full irrigation system ensure a quality experience every time. Relax with a beverage on the back patio of the new clubhouse and watch the putting action on the ninth green! The clubhouse restaurant offers a full menu and licensed bar. Cart rentals and public camping are available. OHV enthusiasts can access the Sand Lake trail system in this area offering more activities for visitors of all ages.
Check Facebook for upcoming events & tournaments!
Daily Food Specials / $10/night Public CampingLeauges
Tuesday night– Ladies’ League – drop-in welcome
Wednesday night – Men’s League – drop-in welcome
Thursday mornings – Seniors’ League – drop-in welcome
Thursday night – Couples’ League – drop-in welcomeTournaments
May 17 – Opening TournamentJune 20 – 22 – Skins TournamentJuly 12 – All in One TournamentJuly 26th – Fun TournamentAugust 16 – CouplesSeptember 6 – Glow BallHines Creek Golf Course Campground
Choose your own beautiful and cozy site at the Hines Creek Golf Course campground. Relax to the sound of the nearby Hines Creek and enjoy the scent of evergreens in this uncrowded area of the Mighty Peace Region. Enjoy an easily accessible and relaxed golf experience on this well-treed course in beautiful Clear Hills County. Finish up your round with a beverage on the back patio of the new clubhouse and watch the putting action on the ninth green!
Need a break from meal prep? Don’t worry, the clubhouse restaurant offers a full menu and a licensed bar. Bring your OHV! There is great access to the Sand Lake Trail System in this area, offering more activities for visitors of all ages. Firepits and tables are also available.
- Seasonal Lots Available
- Public Camping available $10/night.
- For more information and current rates call – 780-494-2217
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SavePlace Title: Hines Creek Spray Park and PlaygroundPlace Description:
Located in the heart of Hines Creek, this spray park and playground have a great selection of play equipment for little visitors to choose from. During the warm summer days bring a picnic, swimming suits and enjoy a long Peace Country summer day. Located just off Main Street behind the village offices. For information call 780-494-3690.
Address: Main Street
Hines Creek
Alberta
T0H 2A0
CanadaTelephone Number: 780-494-3690Located in the heart of Hines Creek, this spray park and playground have a great selection of play equipment for little visitors to choose from. During the warm summer days bring a picnic, swimming suits and enjoy a long Peace Country summer day. Located just off Main Street behind the village offices. For information call 780-494-3690.
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SavePlace Title: Hines Creek Walking TrailPlace Description:
Take a stroll through the heart of Hines Creek this summer. Explore this relaxing 1km trail as it loops past the old grain elevators, allowing for a great look at these icons of the past. Continue on over a small footbridge and relax in the shade at one of the picnic tables available. Watch for a variety of wildlife that frequent this area.
Get There: The trail begins near the grain elevators in the centre of the village.
Category: Village of Hines CreekAddress: Village of Hines Creek
Hines Creek
Alberta
CanadaTelephone Number: (780) 494-3690Take a stroll through the heart of Hines Creek this summer. Explore this relaxing 1km trail as it loops past the old grain elevators, allowing for a great look at these icons of the past. Continue on over a small footbridge and relax in the shade at one of the picnic tables available. Watch for a variety of wildlife that frequent this area.
Get There: The trail begins near the grain elevators in the centre of the village.
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SavePlace Title: Peace Valley Snow RidersPlace 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 online at albertasnowmobile.ca.
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 ActivitiesAddress: Leddy Lake Staging Area
Dixonville
Alberta
T0H 1E0
CanadaThe 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 online at albertasnowmobile.ca.
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SavePlace Title: Rodney Bjornson Fitness CentrePlace Description:
Located at 636 8th St. in the friendly Village of Hines Creek, the Rodney Bjornson Fitness Centre is named in memory of a dedicated member of the village’s Fitness Centre Board. This facility is a great place to find inner and outer strength while improving your overall physical and mental well being. This is a self accessed gym open from 5am to 11pm seven days a week, fob memberships can be purchased at the Village office at 212 10th St. During the winter, the fitness centre is home to a free senior’s walking program every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am. The walking track that surrounds the gym area is a great place to walk, jog or run all year long.
For more information call 780-494-3690 or follow the Village of Hines Creek’s Facebook page.
Category: Village of Hines CreekAddress: 636 8th Street Hines Creek, AB
Hines Creek
Alberta
CanadaTelephone Number: 780-494-3690Located at 636 8th St. in the friendly Village of Hines Creek, the Rodney Bjornson Fitness Centre is named in memory of a dedicated member of the village’s Fitness Centre Board. This facility is a great place to find inner and outer strength while improving your overall physical and mental well being. This is a self accessed gym open from 5am to 11pm seven days a week, fob memberships can be purchased at the Village office at 212 10th St. During the winter, the fitness centre is home to a free senior’s walking program every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am. The walking track that surrounds the gym area is a great place to walk, jog or run all year long.
For more information call 780-494-3690 or follow the Village of Hines Creek’s Facebook page.
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SavePlace Title: World’s Largest Railroad SpikePlace Description:
Where is the World’s Largest Railroad Spike? In Hines Creek!!
When WWII broke out, construction on the railroad in northern Alberta came to a halt – in Hines Creek. The line sat unfinished until well after the war was over, but has long since completed. During the time after the war, the town become known as “the end of steel”, a moniker it has kept ever since.
Address: Hines Creek
Hines Creek
Alberta
T0H 2A0
CanadaWhere is the World’s Largest Railroad Spike? In Hines Creek!!
When WWII broke out, construction on the railroad in northern Alberta came to a halt – in Hines Creek. The line sat unfinished until well after the war was over, but has long since completed. During the time after the war, the town become known as “the end of steel”, a moniker it has kept ever since.