All Winter Activities

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.

This unique multiplex in the Town of Grimshaw, offers something for everyone!  Get active and go for a walk, jog or run on the 175.3 metre elevated running track. Then stop in at the well- equipped weight room for a work out.  The spacious field house is perfect for special events like weddings, concerts and trade shows. From fall to spring, the ice surface in the arena is busy with hockey, figure skating and family skate time.  The sizable and comfortable bleacher area offers the perfect spot to cheer on your favourite skater!  Enjoy the summer sun and take a dip in the outdoor pool which is right next door to the multiplex. Drop in to the Visitor Information Centre conveniently located in the multiplex and plan your next adventure!  Hungry after all this activity?  Drop in to the onsite concession for some homemade goodness!  

Searching for a back to nature experience?  Head out to the Wilderness Park located approximately 11km west of Peace River; the path into the area is as beautiful as the park itself! This day use area has picnic tables, fire pits, outhouses and man-made ponds to enjoy! Swimming is not allowed but fishing enthusiasts bring your fishing rods as the ponds are stocked with rainbow trout and grayling!  There are docks to fish from and to launch your canoe, kayak or paddle board.  Hiking trails abound in the area, part of which include the Trans Canada Trail!  Bring your binoculars and enjoy some bird watching, this area is abundant with wildlife.  A crackling campfire is the perfect end to a day of fun at Wilderness Park!  Please reduce visitor’s impact on the park by taking your garbage home with you. Park closes at 11pm.

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.

Misery Mountain Ski Area is located in Peace River, Alberta. A short 486 km north-west of Edmonton and 195 km north-east of Grande Prairie. Visitors flock here to enjoy the best downhill sports and to experience one of Alberta’s sunniest regions. Misery Mountain Ski Area offers the most vertical descent in northern Alberta. With two t-bars, quad chairlift, 26 runs, snowshoe trails, a terrain park and the Mighty Peace’s most extensive snowmaking system. Misery Mountain Ski Area is the Mighty Peace’s playground, right here in your backyard. 

Misery Mountain Ski Area offers a picturesque view of the Peace River Valley. They offer a family friendly atmosphere with a cozy chalet with a concession. Make sure you try their iconic poutine, because it doesn’t get more Canadian than that! Located right in the town of Peace River – making it easy to enjoy the other amenities that Peace River has to offer when you are done riding for the day. Lessons are available along with full rental gear and snowshoe rentals. Keep an eye on their social media channels for upcoming events throughout the year. 

Hours of Operation: 

• Saturdays: 10am -4pm (half day rates start at 1pm)
• Sundays: 12pm -4pm (half day rates all day)

Take a short drive southwest of Fairview to discover the Fairview Ski Hill with its beautiful views of the Hines Creek coulee. Say goodbye to lift lines and hello to 100% natural snow, Fairview Ski Hill is the perfect place to bring your family to play this winter. With 20,000ft of groomed runs, 4 lifts (beginner to expert) and a diverse terrain park, there is plenty of skiing and snowboarding for everyone to enjoy. The Fairview ski hill is equipped with the best rental selection in the region, a full concession and a great view of the hill from the comfort of the chalet. Don’t forget to book lessons for beginners and check out the special events running throughout the winter season. Check out the Fairview Ski Hill on weekends or Wednesday and Thursday nights for night skiing!

The Fairview Fairplex Arena is home to the WJHL Fairview Flyers, Fairview Minor Hockey Teams, and the Fairview Silver Blades Skating Program. Family and public skating hours are also available. Located directly south of the Fairplex is an outdoor ice surface which is perfect for a casual pick-up game of shinny, or an afternoon skate with the family.

The Fairplex is located just one block off of Fairview’s Main Street at 10317 109th Street, very convenient for shopping and exploring town!

Hockey is part of the Canadian culture in Canada and the sport is part of our national identity.

The Baytex Energy Centre is the premiere recreation facility in the Peace River Region offering a wide variety of sports and fitness options. An indoor fieldhouse and running track offers year-round access to field sports, there is also an ice rink, indoor children’s playground, fitness centre, concession stand, and community rooms.

An outdoor game of shinny is a great way to enjoy a sunny winter day. This is a free, first come first serve rink for all ages to enjoy. Check out the Mainway Electrical outdoor rink in Grimshaw, located on the north side of the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex at 4609 50thStreet in the Town of Grimshaw.

Enjoy the winter season in the Peace Region. Grab some skates and head out to one of the six outdoor neighbourhood ice rinks that the Town of Peace River operates.

1. Shaftesbury Estates Rink –92 Street
2. Lower West Peace Rink – 92 Street
3. Saddleback Ridge Rink – 82 Street
4. Riverside OutdoorRink – 101 Street
5. Baytex Energy Centre Outdoor Rink – 73 Avenue

Additional Skating areas available.

1. Riverfront Park Skating Area –100 Avenue
2. Spruce Court Skating Area –98 Street

Check out the Town of Peace River’s website for guidelines for use and other information -https://peaceriver.ca/community-services/parks/or call 780-624-3204

Enjoy a relaxing hike or hop on your mountain bike and explore Pat’s Creek Interpretive Trail. Fresh air, beautiful views and wide-open spaces await visitors exploring this easily accessible trail only a quick 5-minute drive from the Town of Peace River. The trail head can be located by driving through the Sunrise Gateway Business Park, then turning onto the Fairground Road and continuing on until you reach the end of the road. Pat’s Creek is a tributary of the Peace River. It is named after Patrick Wesley, a Métis man who lived in a cabin adjacent to the creek on his property. Pat’s Creek Valley consists of glacial deposits left over from the last ice age about 12,000 years ago. The full 7.6km hike takes about 2 hours or turn back at the metal stair landing for a shorter 10-minute walk.  Bring a picnic and be ready to capture photos of the stunning landscape and abundant wildlife in this spectacular spot!

A magical gem of Boreal forest with easy access awaits you only 600 metres off of Highway 35. From highway 35, turn west onto highway 689 into the hamlet of Dixonville. Dixonville is approximately 57km northwest of the Town of Peace River. Once in Dixonville, watch carefully for 1st St. West and turn South on it.  You will then come to a large truck parking lot on your right hand side.  You have now arrived at your enchanted destination.

The entry to the forest trail is marked by a large sign with flags and is adjacent to a foot bridge. Cross over the bridge (beware of the old troll that may still be lurking) and you are onto the trail. The majority of the trail is a gravel surface and while not suited for a wheelchair, it is mostly flat and level. The trail is approximately 1.5km’s and offers a great way to stretch your legs while taking in the sights, sounds and smells of a typical boreal forest.

Along the trail you will find informative signs highlighting various aspects of the flora and fauna. A variety of bird houses and even bat houses have been installed throughout the forest to encourage nesting. For the young or very young at heart, look for a tiny enchanted forest but be very quiet as you never know what or who you may see in there.  A side trail will have you bounding on soft moss and encompassed by some large White Spruce trees.

In the wintertime, the trails are still very much so accessible. The main portion of the trail is packed and groomed for easier walking or cross country skiing. The side loop is intentionally not groomed as it lends itself well to snowshoeing and off trail exploration.

A 50 metre section of the trail lovingly referred to as “Chickadee Alley”, features several large bird feeders complete with bins of seeds. Feel free to fill the feeders while you watch and listen.  It is not unusual to feed over 600 pounds of seeds here each winter not to mention suet and other treats!  These feeders are primarily stocked in winter months only. From spring months until late fall months our small forest critters are able to forage just fine within the vast hearty taiga.

Toilet facilities are not provided and campfires are only permitted in the Shady Lane campground located south of the Community Forest.

No OHVs permitted

The Misery Mountain Trails offer natural trails to elevations that offer a wonderful view of the Peace River Valley and the west side of the community. To access the natural trail network, you can park at the trailhead just off 99^th Ave behind the Westridge Condominiums.

This area is amazing for hiking and mountain biking. The views are worth the elevation gain!

Download Misery Mountain Trail Map (PDF – 32 MB)