All Guided Adventure in Northern Lights No. 22

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.

Horse Trekking Adventures is the premier guided horse riding company in the Mighty Peace. They offer many different types of horseback adventures in the Mighty Peace area, all of which are completely customizable to give you the exact experience you are looking for. Guest can enjoy hourly horseback trips, full and half-day rides or multi-day trips into the wilderness areas of the Mighty Peace. They offer a range of horseback tours from beginners and families to experienced cowboys and cowgirls. They have rustic cabins available for “Cowboy & Cowgirl Camping”. 

Are you a Northern Lights Seeker? 

Horse Trekking Adventures offers epic Northern Lights adventures. Your best shot to see the aurora borealis is September through mid May in the Mighty Peace. Experience the Northern Lights firsthand on horseback with knowledgable guides. Horse Trekking Adventures offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience. It’s all about you and the horses! Book your adventure today. 

Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park

The visitor centre and historic buildings are open Wednesdays-Sundays (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) from 10am-5pm until the Labour Day Long Weekend. However you can take a self-guided tour through the provincial park while it is closed. 

Journey through time and discover a piece of the fur trade, missionary and First Nations history at this National Historic Site of Canada.  Visit four original buildings from the fur trade era which have been authentically restored, furnished and are sitting in the same place they were more than 100 years ago.

1. Feel the furs that were used to make fashionable clothing and see the goods that were traded in the Revillon Frères trading store. You might recognize a few brand names still popular today and barter yourself a piece of peppermint or licorice candy!
2. At the St. Charles Catholic mission rectory, discover the hardships and devotion of the Oblate. In the church, witness the splendour of the paintings by Father Emile Grouard.
3. Stand in the living room of the Hudson’s Bay Company Factor’s House and imagine the stamping of feet and melody of fiddle music as the man in charge of Fort Dunvegan and his wife entertained guests during an evening dance. Were the children sleeping snugly in their bed or secretly making their own entertainment with the toys in their rooms?  Gaze out at teepees in the distant field, set up by the local Dunne-za people coming to trade and celebrate.
4. Bake bannock over the fire (on designated days: please call for details).

Tours may be customized to your personal interests and time available.

Stay Awhile!

Dunvegan Provincial Park also features a 65-stall campground with water, power and firewood.

Right next to the park, you’ll find a couple more gems:

Dunvegan Gardens:

Get some fresh U-Pick produce and a sweet snack from this locally owned and operated market garden and ice cream shop.

Maples Day Use Area:

An Anglican mission in the 1880s, this beautiful spot is now a picnic area operated by the Municipal District of Fairview.

Sitting on over 100 acres of land which backs onto Pat’s Creek, at a dead end road, we are surrounded by quiet wilderness ready for you to come enjoy and explore!

The Peace River Agricultural Society grounds consist of 2 outdoor riding arenas (250′ x 250′ and 125′ x 225′), 3 indoor barns with a total of 40 stalls, 1 outdoor barn with 10 stalls, a Quonset with a stage for bands or dj’s, and a  200 person capacity hall with commercial kitchen, bathrooms and showers, 80 acres of field and trails, camping with 10amp power. It should be noted that horse boarding is only offered during events.

Take advantage of trails, on and off the property, as well as horse boarding services.

With multiple exciting events throughout the year the Peace River Agricultural Society is a staple organization in our region. Come visit us today!

What does the Peace Country look like from the air? Find out with a thrilling helicopter tour with Black Swan Helicopters. You will be in awe of the beauty of the valley and the rich landscapes of the Peace region with 360-degree views.

During a Black Swan Helicopter Tour, passengers experience the incredible feeling of lifting-off and flying (which feels more like floating) through the low-level air, surrounded by beautiful topography that makes the Peace Region one of the most beautiful places in Northern Alberta. It will be hard putting your camera down; the view of the river valley and surrounding landscapes are absolutely breathtaking.

The once-in-a-lifetime experience is popular among residents and visitors to the area. Guests can request to fly over specific areas or choose the awe-inspiring Smoky River Tour, where passengers get up-close views of the Smoky River and the surrounding region. Tours are available all year round and cost $500 for a half-hour (with a maximum of 4 passengers).

In addition to providing tour services in the region, the company transports firefighters, cargo and equipment to fire sites and provides essential support to extinguish fires and limit fire expansion. Black Swan also transports visiting biologists performing research in the area. 

Black Swan Helicopters is located in Berwyn, Alberta, serving the region since 2003.