All Clear Hills County in Clear Hills No. 21

Whispering Pines Ski Hill is Northern Alberta’s Best Kept Secret! 

Whispering Pines Ski Hill is considered one of Northern Alberta’s premier hills —for good reason.  A short, scenic 200-kilometre drive from Grande Prairie, this ski hill offers exceptional hospitality, impeccable maintained runs and dramatic scenery. There are 17 runs, 3 chair lifts, a terrain park, rental shop and ski school.  The wide variety of terrain provides excellent skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels. Take a break in-between riding and warm up in their day lodge and enjoy a delicious hot meal. Or sit in the upper chalet and and enjoy a picturesque view of the ski hill.  Whatever you do make sure you get your hands on one of their epic cinnamon buns. Visitors travel far and wide to get their hands on these cinnamon buns. Keep an eye out while on the hill for local wildlife friends crossing the coniferous tree-bordered runs. It’s not unusual to come across a deer, moose or even a fox. 

Are you a cross-country skier? 

Whispering Pines Ski Hill has an abundance of cross-country ski trails which are free for visitors to use, leading from the ski hill. 

Hours of Operation:

• Friday,  Saturday,  Sunday and holidays, including school holidays.

A truly beautiful area for families to enjoy some fun activities. There are two camping areas, the boat launch area and the main camping area ,both have great playgrounds. Each area is situated right beside the mighty Peace River. These parks offer some great play equipment including swings. Bring a picnic and a fishing rod to round out the day’s experience. Plenty of space for active fun. Lucky visitors may see some of the wildlife that frequent this area. Carters Camp can be found 25km west of Hines Creek on highway 685. For information call 780-685-3925.

This campground’s play area is great place for kids to explore and stretch their legs. Tucked alongside the beautiful Clear River, kids can find a great selection of play equipment as well as trails to explore. Round out a day of active fun by roasting a hot dog over an open fire. Located just 13km Southwest of the Cleardale Store on highway 64. For information call 780-835-9403.

Some of the most stunning scenery on the planet can be seen from the top of the Peace River Banks.   An excellent example of this is the Carters Camp area.  As visitors descend down into the river valley, they can enjoy the views of the river below and the hills around them.  Arriving into the Carters Camp area which is located adjacent the river, visitors will most likely stop and admire the view before them!  There are two separate camping areas here.  The boat launch area is just before the main camping area. Both campgrounds are well equipped with camp kitchens, outhouses, fire pits, picnic tables and playgrounds.  Try your luck at a game of horseshoes and when you’re ready to relax, there’s lots of fire wood available for a long enjoyable campfire in the evening! Many of the campsites offer a river view that will take your breath away.   The Carters Camp campground area is where the Montagneuse River empties into the Peace River.  This makes for many interesting areas to hike and explore.  Campers can enjoy playing in the water and also try their hand at fishing!  Keep your eyes open for wildlife along the river and high on the banks.  

This area is named for Art and Anna Carter who were pioneers of the area and settled near the mouth of the Montagneuse River in 1917.  A monument to this adventurous couple can be seen along the road into the campsite.  

Carters Camp can be found 25km west of Hines Creek on highway 685. 

For information call – 780-685-3925 

This playground is near the beach area of beautiful George Lake campground. Some great play equipment is in place to entertain young visitors for hours. The lake offers many activities that kids will love. The entire family can enjoy a hike and a picnic here as well. A gorgeous Peace Country sunset seen across the lake will end the day with a smile. George Lake is a quick 4.5 km drive South of Hines Creek on highway 64. For information call 780-494-3684.

A gorgeous view of the sunset across George Lake can be enjoyed from one of the cozy campsites nestled lake side.   Arrive early to secure a site with a view of the water! Electrical hookups, outhouses, showers and a kitchen shelter are on offer for visitors’ enjoyment.  All ages can enjoy the lake, playground, horseshoe pits and hiking trails.  Bring your paddle board, canoe or kayak and relax on the quiet waters of the lake while watching out for the many species of birds and animals that live in the area. Boaters can launch near the campground to try out some waterskiing and other water sports!   

 George Lake Music Festival takes place here each year.  This event attracts many visitors who enjoy a weekend of camping and great live music!   

Located 4.5 km south of Hines Creek on highway 64.

 For information call – 780-494-3684 

Looking for some active fun for the whole family? This campground is a hidden gem in the Peace Region and offers a really great playground near a quiet calm lake. After playing on the play equipment, grab your floaty toys and cool off in the water then warm up again while roasting some marshmallows over a crackling fire. Ole’s Lake is 93km Northwest of Hines Creek on highway 64. For information call 780-685-3925.

Cozy, well treed camping sites near the shore of Running Lake are available to visitors planning a day trip or a longer stay. Campers will have outdoor toilets, fire pits, picnic tables and a picnic shelter available.    The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak!  Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line from the pier or their non motorized boat!  A fish cleaning station is available as well as a boat launch area.  There is something for everyone to enjoy at the play ground and on the hiking/biking trails. Enjoy a crisp clear winter day by going ice fishing on the lake or doing some snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the ungroomed trails.

Running Lake is a scenic drive 8km East and 22km North of Worsley.  The campground is open mid May to mid September.  

For information please call – 780-685-3925

This museum offers a playground with a great choice of play equipment for children and tots. A day of adventure can be had here, kids can step back in time while checking out the museum and then jump on their skate board to try out the two half pipes at the nearby skate park. Worsley is located 85km Northwest of Fairview. For information call 780-685-3925.

Launch a boat, canoe or kayak at this gravel boat launch on the Peace River at Many Islands Campground. Boating and paddling enthusiasts enjoying a Peace River adventure can launch here or stop in for a break at this beautiful riverside campground. This area, upriver from the Carter’s Camp boat launch, offers some stunning scenery of the river valley and the wildlife that call the area home. There are camp sites with fire pits, picnic tables, outhouses and camp kitchens for individuals or groups. The Many Islands Music Festival is held here every summer. A great weekend of music, dancing, wagon rides and much more. Many Islands Campground is 24km Southeast of Worsley off highway 64.

For information call –780-685-3925.

Well treed, private camping sites near the shore of Montagneuse Lake within the Stoney Lake Recreational area are available to visitors looking to get away from it all and enjoy some nature!  This is a user-maintained campground with firepits and picnic tables available.  The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak!  Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line from the pier or their non motorized boat!  There is a boat launch available.  There is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful and remote area.  Many different species of birds and wild animals can be enjoyed while  hiking or mountain biking the area trails. Don’t forget you can also enjoy a crisp clear winter day by going ice fishing on the lake or doing some snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the ungroomed trails.

Stoney Lake Recreation Area is a scenic drive 50km North of Fairview or 20km North of Hines Creek.  The campground is open mid May to mid September.  

For information please call – 780-624-6486

The Carter’s Camp boat launch is one of two camping areas in the Carter’s Camp site. The Montagneuse River empties into the Peace River between these two camping areas adding an interesting area for exploration by foot. The well gravelled boat launch at the down river camping area, offers access to the Peace River between the Many Islands boat launch and the Pratt’s Landing boat launch. Weary waterway explorers can find shelter here, the campground is well equipped with a camp kitchen, outhouses, fire pits, picnic tables and a playground. This is a beautiful and interesting area of the Peace River Valley, be sure to add it to your bucket list. Carters Camp can be found 25km west of Hines Creek on highway 685.

For information call –780-685-3925.

Located in Worsley, full hookups.

Launch your boat, canoe, kayak or paddle board into George Lake and get ready for a sun filled, water cooled day of fun with friends. Boats can be launched at the gravel launch located just before the campground area. There is also a dock for hand launching of lighter craft. The campground offers electrical hookups, outhouses, showers and a kitchen shelter for use by visitors. Take a break from the water and try out the playground, horseshoe pits and hiking trails. George Lake Music Festival takes place here each year. This event attracts many visitors who enjoy a weekend of camping and great live music. George Lake is a quick 4.5km drive South of Hines Creek on highway 64.

For information call –780-494-3684.

Ole’s Lake is a hidden gem in the Peace Region for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The boat launch, pier and hand launch give easy access to the lake. This calm, sparkling body of water is a great place for the entire family to swim, paddle board, kayak, canoe or play on the beach. Watch for wildlife that call this areahome. After a day in the water, relax and kick back in one of the secluded, well treed, lake side campsites available. Ole’s Lake is 93km Northwest of Hines Creek on highway 64.

For information call –780-685-3925.

Begin your get away with the relaxing and scenic drive to Sulphur Lake Provincial Recreation area. This well forested campground is tucked into the shore of Sulphur Lake. Bring your own firewood and drinking water and relax around a crackling fire in one of the un-serviced sites. Campers of all ages will be entertained for hours canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming on the calm friendly waters of Sulphur Lake. Fishing enthusiasts can use the hand launch for electric motor boats and the fish cleaning station. The lake is aerated to ensure theyear-roundsurvival of the stocked trout population. Kids will enjoy the park and playground adjacent to the campground. RV dumping station also available. Northern Alberta’s crisp clear winters can be enjoyed on and around our lakes while ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Sulphur Lake is 30 km Northeast of Hines Creek. Campground is open mid May to Mid September.

Explorers canaccess Stoney Lake at a well-maintained gravel boat launch. Once on this calm clear lake, water lovers can begin a day of making memories with family and friends. The clean cool water provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak. This is a stocked lake so be sure to bring fishing gear and hopefully catch your supper from the lake or from the pier. There is a user maintained, lakeside campground for water enthusiasts to enjoy, so choose a fire pit to cook up the day’s catch over an open fire. Stoney Lake Recreation Area is a scenic drive 50km North of Fairview or 20km North East of Hines Creek.

For information please call -780-685-392.

Launch your watercraft at the gravelled boat launch or use the hand launch for lighter craft. Power vessels are subject to a 12 km per hour speed limit. Calm clear water invites canoers, kayakers, paddle boarders and swimmers to enjoy a day here. This lake is aerated to ensure survival of fish stocks so don’t forget your fishing gear. No boat? No problem. Throw a line in from the pier. Prepare the day’s catch at the fish cleaning station and then enjoy a fresh caught meal at one of the campsites nestled along the shore of this pristine northern lake. Sites are un-serviced so be sure to bring your firewood and drinking water. Sulphur Lake is 30 km Northeast of Hines Creek.

For information call –780-685-3925.