Radiance Florist & Gift Shop is proudly located on the West Hill in Peace River, Alberta — your local destination for creativity, colour, and inspiration.

Step inside and discover a beautiful selection of fresh-cut flowers, lush indoor houseplants, and unique giftware for every occasion. They’re passionate about supporting Alberta and Canadian-made products, with new treasures arriving all the time.

What truly sets Radiance apart is their hands-on approach, offering a variety of DIY workshops where you can create your own floral arrangements, seasonal décor, and painted projects using their top-quality DIY paints and accessories. Whether you’re looking to learn something new, spend time with friends, or spark your creative side, there’s always something fun happening at Radiance.

Their friendly and imaginative team loves chatting about your next gift idea, home project, or paint plan. Stop by soon and see what’s blooming on the West Hill!

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. Among our artists and artisans, there is a wealth of talent 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 multiple shows per year at the Peace River ART HUB, 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.

Velvet Hand Designs, located near Grimshaw, Alberta, offers a unique assortment of original artworks, prints and custom pieces that make lovely one-of-a-kind gifts and eye-catching home and office décor items. Created by local multi-media artist Carolyn Gerk, the pieces are inspired by film, media, and literature. Carolyn’s illustrative work has been reproduced on greeting cards, stickers, keychains, pins and mugs, and in addition to purchasing her items online, you can find her items at the Peace River Art Hub gift shop, Fairview Fine Arts Centre as well as the Nampa and District Museum gift shop. Velvet Hand Designs also features editioned linocut relief prints. Message Carolyn on her Etsy, Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok page if you’d like to learn more about having Carolyn create a custom portrait or pet portrait. She is an incredible artist!

The Old Bistro – More Than Just a Coffee Shop

The Old Bistro is a cherished local gem, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for coffee lovers, friends catching up, remote workers, and even formal meetings in one of their three cozy gathering areas. More than just a coffee shop, it’s a hub for community connection and handcrafted treasures.

Inside, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of unique, locally made goods, including stunning pottery, woodworking, leather items, and paintings. The shop proudly features products from The Green Goddess and Autumn Jade Studios, showcasing the incredible talent of local artisans.

Their menu goes beyond coffee, offering homemade soups and sandwiches, along with fresh-baked goods served daily. Be sure to try their caramel macchiato—a local favorite—or indulge in seasonal flavors like peppermint, lavender, gingerbread, floral-inspired teas, and refreshing lemonade when in season.

Whether you’re stopping by for a delicious drink, a bite to eat, or to browse their handcrafted selection, The Old Bistro is a must-visit destination full of warmth, charm, and community spirit.

Simoneau Honey Buzziness is passionate about the hive. This family “buzziness” provides the region, province and beyond with high-quality natural honey, pollen, and wax products straight from their cherished bee hives. They also facilitate hive-side tours and up close and personal tours where guests put on the bee suit and experience a real working hive. The creamed honey is their signature product that keeps people coming back. This yummy product is a cross between whipped and white honey (available in cinnamon, apple spice, peanut butter and seasonal flavours) but even better. They also have regular honey, wildflower (clover, alfalfa, canola, dandelion), honey stix, fresh pollen, and a large variety of beeswax for candle making and bulk beeswax. Their products are available at the Peace River Farmers Market, Value Drug Mart and Maximum Power Sports in Peace River. Simoneau Honey Buzziness is also the honey supplier for the Board n Barrel in Peace River and Home & Away YEG in Edmonton. Visit their website to learn more or book a tour. Located outside of Marie-Reine.

Owned and operated by three passionate women, self-care is at the heart of this family business in Fairview. Services range from hair, massage, skin, nails, lashes, intuitive energy services, a yoga/pilates studio, and a boutique stocked with locally made products – making Revitalized a one-stop shop to care for body, mind and spirit. In addition, the Revitalized team focuses on customer service by providing high-quality services and a relaxing and warm environment where clients are considered neighbors and friends, leaving the salon feeling renewed and happy.

Their dynamic team includes five stylists, two massage therapists, two eyelash technicians, an intuitive energy practitioner, a kundalini yoga teacher and a pilates teacher (watch for classes starting in early 2023). So if you are looking to freshen up your colour, a massage, a facial, an intuitive energy session, a manicure or a chemical peel – book your next appointment at Revitalized. Their complete list of services can be found on their website at revitalizedsalon.com. Better yet, stop by their location on Mainstreet – they carry products and hair tools made by CHI, Milkshake and Redken, all HEMPZ Lotion scents, and their in-store boutique is stocked with super cool locally-made items such as soaps, body scrubs, candles and earrings.

Revitalized has been in business for seven years and expanded to a bigger building located on Mainstreet in Fairview in 2018.

The Fairview Fine Arts Centre is a little gem in the Heart of the Peace. With art shows, classes (weaving, photography, painting, quilting, and more) and various events throughout the year, you will want to keep an eye on what’s happening at the Fairview Art’s Centre! They also offer an affordable meeting and event space. Check out their website for more details.

A Bit About Our History
The Fairview Fine Arts Centre started out as the “Craft Centre” in the mid-sixties. Ladies met at the old E.E. Oliver School to work on weaving, pottery, jewellery making, copper enameling and various crafts. Due to a fire in the building, the members had to relocate to the Provincial Building for a brief period. The group formed and registered as a society in 1979 and began planning to build their own centre. The Fine Arts Centre, at its present location, opened in the fall of 1981.

The Green Goddess is a small local business that creates truly natural skincare and wellness products for the whole family. As a passionate herbalist and aspiring homesteader who loves serving her community, Sarah is often found at our local Farmer’s Market, chatting with customers while selling her handcrafted creations. Inspired by her love of people and the planet, her vast product collection features only the highest quality organic and ethically sourced ingredients. Some of her most beloved products by the community, like her plantain salve, include acreage-grown or wildcrafted plants found right here in the Peace Country.

Beyond her beloved product line, Sarah is also a passionate teacher who offers a variety of fun and educational workshops at her beautiful acreage studio. From crafting skincare to blending herbal teas or learning how to make traditional medicines like elderberry syrup, Sarah inspires her guests to take their wellness into their own hands by creating safe and natural products for themselves and their families. She dreams of converting their acreage into a botanical garden destination and offering garden tours featuring local and medicinal plants. Be sure to follow The Green Goddess as she works towards becoming an official tourist destination in the north!

The Green Goddess Studio is located 20 minutes from Peace River: Take Highway 2 south to Nampa, and just before Nampa, turn left on South Harmon Valley Road for 11 km. Turn right on Range Road 195; the studio is located on the first acreage on the left.

View our Q&A with the Green Goddess Studio > 

Workshops:

All workshops can be found here. 

• The Art of Fire Cider: Herbal Immunity Workshop – November 1st at 1:00pm
• Stocking Stuffer Workshop: Tasty Tea-Making Edition – November 5th at 6:30pm
• The Magic of Elderberry: Immune Support Workshop –  November 9th at 1:00pm
• Alchemy of Garlic: Food as Medicine Workshop – November 21st at 6:30pm
• Stocking Stuffer Workshop: Natural Skincare Edition – November 23rd at 1:00pm
• The Magic of Elderberry: Immune Support Workshop – December 5th at 6:30pm
• Stocking Stuffer Workshop: Tasty Tea-Making Edition – December 7th at 1:00pm
• The Art of Bone Broth: Pressure Canning for Nourishment and Confidence – December 11th at 6:30pm
• Stocking Stuffer Workshop: Natural Skincare Edition – December 14th at 1:00pm
• The Power of Echinacea: Herbal Tincture Workshop – December 16th at 6:30pm

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a purebred Siberian Husky sled dog or a Pure Bred Canadian Eskimo dog? Because now you can at Whirlwind Acres! Offering year-round fun, a dog boarding kennel and one-of-a-kind experiences, Whirlwind Acres is truly an animal lover’s dream.

Located just outside of Berwyn with plenty of room to roam and explore, guests can visit and get a healthy dose of affection from the many four-legged friends on site.

During the summer months they host events where visitors can participate in educational opportunities surrounding the health and care of the majestic purebreds, learn mushing commands and how to harness sled dogs, plus sneak in a few furry snuggles. On top of that, you can now celebrate your birthday with the cuddly creatures and spend hours getting wet and wild in their dog friendly spray park.

When winter hits, the fun goes through the roof! During the snowy season, visitors can book a dog sledding tour and experience a once in a lifetime moment behind the fast feet in front of them. Once the dogs complete their loop in the fluffy white snow, guests are brought back to a warm bonfire for a comforting cup of hot chocolate and plenty of tasty s ’mores. This unique experience provides a full day of entertainment and is a must try!

Whirlwind Acres also offers top quality care to those who need a place to board their furry family members. With a clean and welcoming dog kennel available, it is a home away from home for visiting canines.

Plan your visit now and see why so many people (and dogs) love being at Whirlwind Acres!

Book a Winter Wonderland Experience

Limited dates available! Book online >

An experience in modern design and style. Gifts, decor and food items for someone special. Or come and try the Massage Chair, Hydromassage Chair and Infrared Sauna for those who enjoy a more private experience.

Also available, are experienced Stylists with more 10 years each in the industry, GelNails, Nail Art, Teeth whitening and Waxing.

New to their offerings is an array of balloons that will transform any event into an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re planning a birthday bash, a wedding, a corporate event, or just a fun gathering, our extensive balloon collection has something for every occasion.

Peace River Brewing is one of the community’s favourite hangout spots—and for good reason. This family-friendly taproom keeps the good times rolling all year long with everything from comedy nights and live concerts to cornhole leagues, and all kinds of community events.

Step inside and you will find a chill, laid-back vibe, great for sipping a pint with friends or meeting new ones. They serve a full lineup of craft beer and kombucha, plus a full bar and a delicious food menu with a Mexican twist—while still keeping their classic soft pretzels on the menu.

Stay for a pint, fill a growler, grab cans or spirits to go, and don’t forget to check out their awesome swag while you’re there. It’s a local favourite and a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the region.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday 12-8 PM
Wednesday 12-8 PM
Thursday 12-9 PM
Friday 12-9 PM
Saturday 12-9 PM

Hive Hero’s, Valley Bee Café is a “sweet” place to visit; it boasts an observation window into the honey extraction room, an observation hive, a larger than life mural, bee facility tours, a community word search, handmade journals, and plenty of other goods created by local artisans. The community tables invite conversation and connection, giving visitors the opportunity to meet new people and also run into old friends.

People of all ages come to explore the world of bee year round!

WHAT MAKES THE HIVE HERO AND THE VALLEY BEE CAFÉ UNIQUE FROM ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE MIGHTY PEACE?

The way we’ve curated our education process allows people to entertain themselves and their families for hours. It’s a special experience to be able to see the inner workings of a beehive and watch the work of beekeepers being done first hand . The curious nature of our guests make this a place people can keep coming back to for a fresh experience each time. Like the inner workings of a hive we are always buzzing with something new!

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Heilan Beer House is a family friendly establishment that was built from the ground up by a small crew alongside the owners, and opened in 2019. When entering the brewery you will notice features such as the hop lighting, beer taps, and table tops that are unique only to this brewery. If you love pizza, their wood fired oven is sure to impress and with constant rotating taps, one visit will not be enough to satisfy your cravings.

If you are interested in live music, the Open Mic event that happens the last Saturday of each month, with local talent is not to be missed. This small town brewery will be sure to impress and have you coming back for more or at the very least, you will be talking a growler home with you!