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Conveniently located just off the highway running through the community of Grimshaw, Dee-Jay Motel offers quality, comfort and convenience, all at affordable rates, starting at $90 per night for a single and $100 per night for a double. Family and group rates available.

Winner of housekeeping awards for several years running, we offer clean and well maintained standard rooms and kitchenettes. Each room features direct dial calling with voice mail, free highspeed internet, fridge and microwave, cable t.v. with free movie channel and vehicle plug ins.

Pets are welcome (owner’s discretion), please sign them in!

The motel is located within blocks of the community recreational facilities, including swimming pool, arena and ball diamonds, as well as convenience and grocery stores and Greyhound depot.

Please call for hours of operation.

Experience the day to day life of a Peace Country pioneer at the Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum.  Stroll through this depiction of a typical 1920s to 1940s pioneer village and experience what life would have been like for these hardy pioneers.  Immerse yourself in history as you tour four fully furnished houses, a school, a blacksmith shop and a general store!  You can practically smell the bread baking in the bakery!  The village also includes a fire hall, municipal office, carpenter shop, church, barn and library! 

Pioneer Day celebrations are held annually on the second Saturday of August. This is a great way to enjoy the museum!  Start your day with a pancake breakfast and then actually see the saw mill, threshing machine and blacksmith in operation!  Witness butter being churned the old- fashioned way and then take a horse and wagon ride!  Enjoy a lunch of beef on a bun and pie while listening to the musical entertainment on offer. 

Directions – from Grimshaw – next to Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park, access from either Highway 2 or Secondary Highway 685. 

Open May long weekend to September long weekend. 

Hours of operation – Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday) 11am – 5pm. 

Admission by donation. 

Contact – 780-332-2030 

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!  

Raediance Florist & Gift Shop is conveniently located on Mainstreet Grimshaw, AB within the MD of Peace #135.

They offer a variety of fresh cut flowers, indoor house plants, DIY Paints and Accessories and a wide variety of giftware for any occasion. Their focus is leaned towards Alberta and Canadian made products with new items constantly being added.

Their staff is welcoming, creative, and love chatting about your gift giving needs or your newest paint project. Visit them sometime soon!

Everything is better around a campfire! 

Strong Creek Park has a little something for everyone. Strong Creek Park is a municipal park located on the Peace River mouth of Strong Creek, 8 km south of the Town of Peace River, Alberta on Shaftesbury Trail. Set up camp or spend the day out at the park. Camping spots are rustic and free to the public. There are washrooms, water and a sheltered kitchen for campers. The park is a short stroll to the Peace River. Where you can spend the day sunbathing, paddling or fishing. There are picnic tables set up for day use, a fantastic park for the kiddos and scenic hiking trails throughout the park. This is the perfect place to unwind and escape reality.