M.D. of Peace No. 135

Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located 40 kilometers northwest of Peace River on Highway 737 in the County of Northern Lights. Figure Eight Lake takes its name from the shape it had before 1970 when the water level was low, in these earlier days the lake had two basins and resembled a figure eight.

The area offers a beautiful, rustic, family friendly, lakeshore campground which has many activities to offer. During your stay you can fish, boat, wind surf, canoe or just enjoy the beautiful lake view! Visitors can also enjoy a hike on forested hiking trails around the lake and you may see one of the multitude of birds and other wildlife that inhabit this area! An easy-access hand launch allows you to get your electric-powered boat on the water to find the best fishing spots, or you can fish from the seawall. Visitors may access the lakeshore by a handy paved foot path. OHV trails can be accessed nearby for hours of family fun! After a day of making memories, get ready to relax and enjoy your evening at one of 27 beautifully forested campsites which can accommodate RVs or tents.

Winter activities can be enjoyed here as well with 5kms of ungroomed cross country ski trails and ice fishing available.

GPS Lat/Long:

56.3007800, -117.909248

Seasonal Open Dates:

5/12/2018|10/13/2018* * Dates subject to change. Please call to confirm.

Looking for the perfect getaway?

This cozy four bedroom home away from home offers solitude in a country setting. Discover meandering nature trails, an abundance of bird watching and a visit to the log cabin in the woods. This home will surely make you want to spend all your time outdoors breathing in the fresh air and taking time to relax.

Mighty Peace Golf Club gives the golfer a feeling that is not found anywhere else in the country.

Mighty Peace Golf Club is a golf facility that lies between Grimshaw and Peace River in North West Alberta. Our 18-hole championship golf course features all the hallmarks of Northern Alberta golf, including lush fairways, undulating greens, various tee decks that will challenge novice to expert golfers alike and spectacular views.

The club gives our clientele a unique feeling that is hard to find anywhere else as we continually strive to exceed their expectations.  To compliment our golf club we have a practice facility located near the clubhouse and a campground with water and power hook up.

 You will not be disappointed when you check out our fully stocked Pro Shop and our restaurant to appease anyone’s appetite. Our Professional Team at Mighty Peace Golf Club is committed to the success of your event.  From the planning, implementation and final wrap-up, we are here to serve you.

 We will customize a package that best suits your specific needs whether it is a large charity event or a group of 12 on a golf getaway. We will work hard to ensure your complete satisfaction.  Many corporations, associations and private groups choose us each year and return to The Mighty Peace Golf Club again and again!

Come escape from the demands of the real world and experience the Mighty Peace Golf Club Campground. At our campground you’ll find unique and private campsites, all of which are heavily treed providing a level of privacy. The campground is a great place to camp with your tribe with large camping spaces all equipped with fire pits, picnic tables and a communal gazebo. The campground is a hop, skip and jump away from the Mighty Peace Golf Club. This is a 18-hole championship golf course featuring all the hallmarks of Northern Alberta golf, including lush fairways, undulating greens, various tee decks that will challenge novice to expert golfers alike and spectacular views. Not to mention there is a fabulous clubhouse restaurant if you want to take the day off from cooking.

Have you ever experienced Alberta’s dark sky or the Northern lights?

The Mighty Peace Golf Club Campground is a great location for the opportunity to experience Alberta’s dark sky and possibly the Northern Lights if you are lucky. There is no artificial light around to obscure your extra

Rates:

Daily – with service – – – – – – – – – $30.00

Daily – with no service – – – – – – $20.00

Weekly – with service – – – – – – – $150.00

Weekly – with no service – – – – $100.00

Monthly – with service – – – – – – $450.00

Monthly – with no service – – – – $300.00

Seasonal with golf for 2 Adults – – – – – $2,950.00

Seasonal with golf for 2 Seniors – – – – $2,700.00

Located on the Shaftesbury Trail near Peace River, Alberta, Peace River Cabins and Outdoors is dedicated to helping others experience the natural wonders of the mighty and majestic Peace River.

Stay in one of their new cabins! Whether you like the amenities of home (electricity and flushing toilets), or are looking for a more rustic getaway, Peace River Cabins & Outdoors has what you need. While staying here, make sure and go on a guided canoe trip to experience the river as many have for generations.

The Peace Region is the northernmost frontier of recent pioneers in agriculture and industry in the country. The Peace is a big, wide, peaceful river with a WOW factor. Its surprisingly high banks and isolation provide a wilderness experience with few bugs, long daylength and plenty of wildlife. The MacKenzie – Slave- Peace- Findlay river system is the longest river system in Canada and second only in size to the Mississippi in North America. Stay tuned for upcoming 2018 trips.

These friendly entrepreneurs see many possibilities for a multitude of other activities and events such as wilderness activities, retreats, weddings and corporate events.

We would like to invite you to join our family for a truly unique vacation experience at the Peace Valley Guest Ranch, nestled amidst the rolling hills of the breath taking Peace River valley. We would like to share with you our working cattle ranch, where you can experience the natural splendor of the Mighty Peace River as you follow its winding path through acres of gentle slopes. We offer plenty of rest and relaxation to soothe your mind, body and soul and will endeavor to keep our groups small to allow more personal service.Your adventure begins as you travel down the winding road into the valley below where our ranch is located. Once you reach the ranch you will be shown to your own cozy cabin (bedding and towels provided) and treated to fresh cinnamon buns while you enjoy the sounds of the songbirds, rustling of the leaves in the trees, and watch the river flow.  No television blaring, no telephone ringing, just the sounds of nature. After coffee and snacks, climb aboard our jet boat for a pleasure cruise up the Mighty Peace River, following the path once taken by the famed explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!
Call for details: 780-332-7444
Or Email Us: pvguestranch@yahoo.com

Enjoy a delicious T-bone steak supper with all the trimmings in our dining room in the main cabin, a cabin that was built in 1919 by one of the Peace Country’s own original homesteaders. Then saddle up for a trail ride and experience the magnificence of the Peace River Valley while astride a gentle, well broke horse. As dusk settles in the valley you will return to hot bisquits and cocoa around the campfire while enjoying a Peace Country sunset. No need for an alarm clock, awake to the sounds of the birds in the trees and the soft nicker of the horses nearby. After a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausages, join us for a leisurely morning trail ride. At 11:00 am it is time to bid you farewell as you begin your return trip out of our beautiful valley.

All you need to bring is some warm comfortable clothing, running shoes or riding boots for the trailride (no hiking boots please), your camera, and a flashlight. If you play, we encourage you to bring along your musical instrument. We look forward to meeting you and will do our very best to ensure that your stay with us is an enjoyable and memorable holiday.

Smith Mills Trail 

Officially opened 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 Hines Creek.  Runs 60 kilometers from north of Figure Eight Lake to just east of Stony Lake.  This trail includes a loop near the west end of the trail that has a magnificent view of the area.

Smith Mills Trail Map

Cadotte River

As one of the original 3 trails identified by the Club and approved in principle in December of 2009 along with the Leddy Lake and Wesley Creek trails, further work has been delayed during the development of the Club’s other trails.  This proposed trail would be an extension to the Wesley Creek Trail and will potentially run north along the power line which is adjacent to the DMI east haul road.  Work could proceed once the Hines Creek Trail is complete if a Trail Sponsor to lead the project is identified.

Additional Trail Plans:

Lake views can be enjoyed by all visitors to this campground tucked into the tree line along the shore of Lac Cardinal. Water enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking. Boaters can use the boat launch to gain access to the lake, so water skiing, tubing and sailing are fun options!

Visitors can play some beach volleyball, horseshoes or just relax on the beach. Over 140 species of birds and other wildlife have been spotted here so keep your eyes open while hiking and mountain biking on the shore line and forest trails! After a day of enjoying all these activities, kick back and relax in one of 56 camp sites available. 42 of these sites offer power and all offer fire pits and picnic tables. To make your stay more convenient potable water, washrooms and a dump station are available on site.

Don’t forget! There’s no better way to enjoy a sparkling winter day than snowshoeing or cross country skiing the 4.5km of ungroomed trails in the park!

This park has a very convenient location only 5 km north west of Grimshaw on Township Road 834/833A. The Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds and Pioneer Village Museum are adjacent to the park and within walking distance.

Contact 780-624-6487

Stretching parallel to the Mighty Peace River for about 26 km, Shaftesbury Trail is one of the most beautiful drives in the Peace Country. As one of the routes used by First Nations and Metis fur traders en route to the Klondike gold fields, it also boasts an important history. The trail is fully paved and offers several stops for sight seeing, picnicking, camping and to learn the history of the Peace Country, particularly about the famed explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie.

Getting There

From Grimshaw: go south on Highway 2, then take secondary Highway 684 down into the valley. From Peace River: turn onto Highway 684, which can be accessed on the west side of the Peace River bridge.

Mackenzie Cairn

It was 1793 when Sir Alexander Mackenzie, famed North American explorer, overwintered at Fort Fork before starting his transcontinental journey to the Pacific. The Mackenzie Cairn, built in 1929, honours both the Fort Fork trading post and the place where Mackenzie’s important journey began. This National Historic Site also provides a wonderful view of the Peace River, and an information kiosk offers detailed maps, drawings of the fort and early photos. Historic tours are available during the summer months.

St. Augustine Mission Church

About 13 km southwest of the Town of Peace River, the St. Augustine Mission Church sits in a tranquil space in the valley. A Provincial Historic Site, St. Augustine Mission Church is the remains of the St. Augustine Mission, established in 1888. Tours of the church and grounds are available in the summer.

Bridgeview Gardens

U-Pick berries and other vegetables. Call them at 780-624-1335.

Fort McLeod

A historical site on the banks of the Peace River. Learn more about fur trade history with new interpretive signs, or visit the Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre for a more in-depth history.

Strong Creek Park

Free camping, kitchen shelter, water, fishing, hiking trails and playground, including a backstop and field for baseball/softball.

Brick’s Hill

When driving from Hwy 2 near Grimshaw, take Brick’s Hill to take in the beauty of the valley floor. Named after original families owning river lots in the area, Brick’s Hill boasts an abundant landscape of agriculture and gardens. The hills are layered with history and evidence of the Cree and Beaver First Nations.

Shaftesbury Ferry

The Shaftesbury Ferry operates from May through the end of October from 7 am to 11 p.m. daily. There is no cost to use the ferry, which can transport several vehicles at once, including large RV’s, tractor-trailers and motorcycles. It takes approximately 5 minutes to cross the river.

Tangent Park

Tangent Park campground is located on the east bank of the river, just a ferry ride across from the Shaftesbury Trail. It offers full service sites, showers, group camping and horseback riding/hiking trails.

Everything is better around a campfire! 

Strong Creek Park has a little something for everyone. Strong Creek Park is a municipal park located on the Peace River mouth of Strong Creek, 8 km south of the Town of Peace River, Alberta on Shaftesbury Trail. Set up camp or spend the day out at the park. Camping spots are rustic and free to the public. There are washrooms, water and a sheltered kitchen for campers. The park is a short stroll to the Peace River. Where you can spend the day sunbathing, paddling or fishing. There are picnic tables set up for day use, a fantastic park for the kiddos and scenic hiking trails throughout the park. This is the perfect place to unwind and escape reality.

24 km south of Peace River on highway 740 (Shaftesbury Trail), then a free ferry ride across the Peace River. Full hook ups, kitchen shelter, group picnic area, group camping area, tenting area, horse watering stations, concession, showers, hiking trails, horseshoes, playground, fishing.

This guest house provides luxurious accommodations on the banks of the Mighty Peace River. A stunning view of the Peace River, hills and valley, will captivate you as you relax on the deck or in the hot tub. Rentals of rooms only, or the whole house! Perfect for small meetings, vacationers, private parties and small weddings.