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Access the Smoky River from this gravel boat launch with lots of parking space. This beautiful river can be enjoyed by river boaters, paddlers and anyone looking for great fishing spots. Walleye, burbot, whitefish, northern pike and trout are said to call this river home. Many trails and wildlife viewing areas can be found along this picturesque northern river. This boat launch is located on the south side of the Smoky River near the Smoky River Bridge, just across the river from the friendly community of Watino. The Smoky River Bridge is part of Highway 49 and is a scenic 70 km drive east of  Rycroft or a short 30 km drive west of Falher.

Peace River is a community brimming with recreation opportunities. Among the many options are more than 17km of public trails that run through this beautiful community, connecting the many green spaces, parks, playgrounds, sites of interest and friendly neighbourhoods. Peace River’s new bridge built in 2021, has a  pedestrian walkway built underneath that spans the entire majestic Peace River. This walkway connects pedestrians to neighborhoods on both the east and west side of the river while providing unique views of the river, town and valley not otherwise seen from land. The town’s well maintained trail system is accessible to all and is also available during the winter months for residents and visitors to keep active and enjoy beauty of the Peace River valley.  

For more information – 780-624-2574

Looking for a great space to enjoy a getaway? Kakut Lake is the perfect spot for friends and family to get together and make some amazing memories! Well maintained amenities and a playground make this a family friendly site that will keep campers of all ages comfortable and entertained. Set up your home away from home in one of the 24 powered and spacious campsites, water is available to purchase and firewood is free. There are flush toilets and showers as well as a cookshack with a wood stove available to guests. This calm and beautiful lake is ideal for kayakers, canoers, and paddle boarders to enjoy some fun on the water. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout each spring providing some great year-round fishing. If you’re looking for the perfect venue for a special event, consider booking the beautiful log hall that can accommodate up to 75 people. The surrounding grounds have been planted with various fruit trees and provide abundant and picturesque spaces for activities and fun.   Entertaining events hosted here each year include a fishing derby and a music festival. This is also a great spot to visit in the winter months to enjoy some ice fishing. Firepits are available near the lake to warm up and cook a tasty campfire snack! 

Kakut Lake is located in beautiful Birch Hills County, southwest of Wanham. Head south from Wanham on Highway 733 for 14km then turn west onto Highway 677 and travel 9km and then turn north onto Range Road 42A. 

For  more information – call 780-694-2643 or email kakutlake@yahoo.ca and follow their Facebook page at Kakut Lake Campground for the latest news. 

Dreamers Lake Campground, located 3.2km west of Wanham on Highway 49 and then 3.9km south on Range Road 35, is a great place to enjoy nature at it’s best. 24 powered and unpowered sites offer a great selection of spots for visitors to enjoy beautiful lake views. Water, a sanitation station and fire wood are all available for purchase. Showers and bathrooms are also conveniently located for campers. The long summer days and spacious areas of the Mighty Peace are a great place to make some amazing memories. Families and friends can enjoy the gazebo, playground and horseshoe pits all day long and paddlers often see a great selection of wild birds and animals while enjoying the calm waters of this pristine lake.  This is a great staging area for explorers to set up camp and access the trail system that is nearby.

Dreamers Lake Campground is open from May until October.

Seasonal Sites are also available. 

For reservations and more information, please email Dreamers.reservations@outlook.com

The Tangent Trails run along the southeast riverbank of the Peace River from the Tangent Park campground all the way to where the Smoky River meets the mighty Peace. Approximately 40km of scenic trails take adventurers through beautifully treed as well as open meadow sections of the slopes of the Peace River valley. Only 24 km south of Peace River the Tangent Park Campground offers full hook ups, kitchen shelter, group picnic area, group camping area, tenting area, horse watering stations, concession, showers, hiking trails, horseshoes, playground, and fishing. This campground is the perfect staging area for trail users to stay and enjoy the area. Tangent Park can be accessed via the Shaftsbury Trail (Highway 684) and a free ride on the Shaftsbury ferry or via Highway 740 running north from the Hamlet of Tangent.

Located at 636 8^th 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 10^th 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.

Pick the perfect lakeside camping spot at Moonshine Lake Campground and get ready to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy an amazing Peace Country experience. This large campground is found in Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, 27 km west of Spirit River on Hwy. 49 and 7 km north on Highway 725. Only a four minute drive from the main highway, Moonshine Lake offers all the comforts of home with powered sites, showers and sewage disposal. Activities of all kinds add to the enjoyment of a visit to Moonshine Provincial Park.

For more information call 1-888-864-3760

The Shell True North pond is stocked annually with brook trout to create recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike. This day use site is located approximately 30 km west of Spirit River on Highway 49 and then at TWP Rd. 791 continue to travel north on Highway 49 for approximately 400 m then turn west into the approach and immediately north to the pond.  After parking near the eastern shore of the lake, the area can be accessed by foot. No open fires please.  Watch closely for many types of wildlife that are abundant in this area. Black bear, coyotes, elk, moose, deer and a multitude of birds call this beautiful area home. 

For more information call 1-888-864-3760

The Fourth Creek Community Association maintains this multiuse area. The Fourth Creek Community Hall is a new beautifully designed venue available for rent for any event or celebration. Ten campsites are nearby offering power, camp tables, firepits and plenty of firewood. Campers can access a bathroom and a shower room located in the hall. A large recreation area with a playground is adjacent providing visitors with a spacious area for all sorts of fun activities.  The community association also hosts several annual events such as dances, suppers and barbeques to bring friends and neighbors together.

For campground information call (780) 500-6441 or email fourthcreekhall@gmail.com.

Looking for a thrilling aquatic experience? Discover the Savanna Splash Park at the Savanna Recreational Complex located northwest of Spirit River. To access this facility, take Highway 49 west of Spirit River for 27 km, turn north on Highway 725 and travel for 23 km then turn west on Highway 681 and travel 13 km to the recreation complex.  Engage in some active and imaginative play in the crystal clear waters of this professionally designed and newly installed water park. Dive into the world of endless sprays, splashes and joyful laughter as you explore this popular Saddle Hills County facility – open during the warm summer months of the Mighty Peace. 

Check out the Savanna Ag Society’s Facebook page for updates and information. 

https://www.facebook.com/savannaagsociety 

Load up your favorite sled or toboggan and head out to the Saddle Hills County Slopes toboggan hill. This is one of the Peace region’s best toboggan hills for a fast-paced, cold-weather adventure! Nothing says winter fun like gliding through a fresh blanket of pristine snow while feeling the fresh air nip at your cheeks as you race down the hill. This family friendly activity is the perfect way to get outside and enjoy the sunny winter days of the Mighty Peace! This sliding hill is located right behind the new Savanna water treatment plant and truck fill just north of Highway 681 approximately 2.5 km east of the Savanna School.  From Spirit River head west on Highway 49 for 27 km then north on Highway 725 for 23 km and then west on Highway 681 for 9 km. For more information call Saddle Hills County at 780-864-3760

Bundle up, pack a picnic and get ready to experience an outdoor skate at the Jean Cote outdoor rink this winter. The Peace region is known for sunny winter days, offering the perfect setting for skaters and hockey enthusiasts to enjoy some active fun outside. The friendly community of Jean Cote can be found in the MD of Smoky River, approximately 45 km south of the Town of Peace River on Highway 744 and 2 km east on Township Rd 800.

The Municipal District of Smoky River is home to some of these fascinating and beautiful rock formations. Known as hoodoos, these formations tower high in the sky, and provide fantastic photo opportunities. The geological explanation for hoodoos is that they are the product of millions of years of erosion—in which a lower layer of soft rock wears away, leaving a top-heavy layer of harder rock protruding above the surrounding landscape. However, Alberta’s hoodoo legends are somewhat more entertaining, telling of ancient travellers witnessing the hoodoos reveal themselves to be wizards, offering a helping hand to lost explorers by pointing them in the right direction. These amazing wonders of nature are very remote and can be accessed only by helicopter or viewed from the Smoky River by river boat. Helicopter tours can be booked by contacting Valley B Aviation and river tours can be booked by contacting Peace River Adventures.

Looking for some of the best views of the Little Smoky River valley? Breathtaking scenery abounds for visitors travelling down into the valley to the Blue Bridge campground. No wonder so many locals choose this scenic spot for their special occasion photoshoots! Explorers can also enjoy rustic camping, access to the river as well as some great OHV and sled trails here. The Blue Bridge campground can be reached from the Donnelly corner by travelling west on Highway 49 for approximately 13km and then turning south on Highway 744 and travelling approximately 17km to the campground area near the bridge. For more information contact the MD of Smoky River at 780-837-2221

The Peace River Art Club is located in the town of Peace River, Alberta, a rural community of seven thousand, with a catchment area of twelve thousand.

The Peace River Art Club has always encouraged creativity through expression of art. There are a wealth of artists and talents to be found in the Peace River valley and surrounding area and as such, we strive to provide services to the entire region. We are an inclusive community and welcome all ages and ability levels.

The Peace River Art Club offers a variety of art classes and hosts two art shows per year at the Peace River Municipal Library, showcasing many of the community and area artists’ masterpieces.

The Peace River Art Hub is a vibrant space where local artists gather, showcase their talents, and bring the community together through art. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, come explore the inspiring exhibitions, workshops, and events that make the hub a cornerstone of culture in the Mighty Peace Region!

Classes: Drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpting, glass and multi mediums.

Bonanza Ag Society 

With a group of dedicated community members, the Bonanza Ag Society is committed to creating local events and opportunities for residents in their area. This active society runs the Bonanza Bowling Centre, which is open from October to March each year, where they host plenty of private rentals, birthday parties, league bowling and after school bowling. On top of that, this society has a community hall that they frequently rent out for weddings, reunions, banquets, parties, workshops, and so much more. 

This Ag Society is also responsible for hosting the annual Bonanza Fair and Mud Bog, which is a spectacular two-day event that draws people from all over the region. With a focus on agriculture and community involvement, the Bonanza and District Ag Society is an incredible asset to their local residents. 

If you’re looking for the perfect location to launch your boat, catch up with friends or even a spot to appreciate the beautiful views of the Peace River, then the Lower West Peace boat launch is for you. 

Located just off Shaftesbury Trail, this area is often equipped with porta potties and has an expansive dock jutting out into the river. You’ll be able to enjoy endless summer days here, whether you’re on the river or out for a hike to see the sights.  Not only does the large dock have built in benches to relax on, but it also has enough space to dock multiple boats while you visit with new and old acquaintances. 

This boat launch is maintained by the Peace River Boating Association.

The first Falher Church at the St. Jean-Baptiste Mission is now a Registered Historical Site. It was restored to its original appearance and is open for public viewing.

St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Mission Church is a two and one half-storey finished log building situated on approximately 64 hectares of land roughly 4 kilometres southeast of Falher. The church features full dovetail notching, a gable roof, and a small cupola crowned with a cross.

Directions: Head towards AB-49 E, once on the highway turn right onto Range Road 213.

With over 6,000 artifacts, Girouxville’s Museum showcases the interesting history of the pioneers and missionaries who settled in the region. Visitors can browse artifacts that depict the natural history, fur trade, transportation, hunting, education and so much more from the area’s past.

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm during the summer months. Appointments can be made during the off season. 

Directions: Turn left onto Highway 49, then after 20km turn left onto Highway 744 and after 3.5km the destination is on your right.

Located in the north end of town, just off 84^th Avenue, this boat launch is gravelled and has room available for parking. Conveniently located near the Peace River bridges, boaters will be able to enjoy a fantastic view while launching or docking here. 

Directly across the river from this launch are spectacular cliffs along the riverbank that are a favourite among many boaters and are worth seeing up close. Start your river adventures here and see why the Mighty Peace is a favourite for all! 

This boat launch is maintained by the Peace River Boating Association.