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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.

Look no further for a wide variety of wine, spirits, and beer – Rum Runners in Grimshaw has a massive variety of the most popular products, and they pride themselves on carrying a vast assortment of unique craft brews local to Alberta and Canada. To name a few, they have Peace River Brewing and Distilling (Peace River), Shady Orchard (High Prairie), Liquid Vodka and Broken Oak Vodka (Grande Prairie), Crabby Goat (Valleyview), West of the 5^th (Barrhead) and Rocky Mountain Bighorn (Hinton.
Are you looking for a unique item or planning a special event? The friendly staff at Rum Runners are happy to accommodate events, specific orders, and recommendations. They also offer a points reward system that gets loyal customers a discount on their purchase that can be used on anything in the store.

Weekly and Monthly Specials include: 
Monday & Wednesday:  10% off wine, craft beer and coolers
From the 1^st – 15^th of every month – $2 off all 15 packs of domestic beer
From the 16^th – end of the month – $2 off 24 packs of domestic beer

Located at 5820-51 street in Grimshaw.

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 Sand Lake Natural Area is a hidden gem for year-round fun in the Peace Region. This 7,028 acre natural area is made up of boreal and dry mixed wood forest. The area includes sand dunes and is a mosaic of forested ridges and wetlands. Many diverse habitats make this area home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Visitors enjoy the many kilometres of trails by hiking, horse back riding and OHV riding. Visitors have lots of fun here all year round! Winter time is no exception as this area offers many kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails! This natural area can be found north west of the town of Fairview.

For information call – 780-624-6125

Welcome to the Lodge at Kimiwan!

Located in the Peace Country Region of Alberta , The Lodge at Kimiwan is the first building on the West side of McLennan. As you cross the railroad tracks, round the bend, on your right! The Lodge was bought in 2021 by Daniel and Melissa Labrecque and has since been newly renovated to meet all your accommodation needs. We offer beautiful clean rooms, helpful staff that are attentive to detail.  We also have a Grocery Store with essentials and a Bistro with freshly home made soup n’ sandwich. Let us assist you in finding your perfect activity to enjoy in our town, community or region. Come on in and check us out! Located in the bird capital of Canada in sunny McLennan, Alberta.

Located at 441 3rd Avenue, McLennan, AB, Canada, Alberta

Daniel Labrecque first started his business when he noticed there was a real need in the Canadian survey industry for higher quality sticks. By talking with many different Surveyors and business owners, he discovered that stick breakage was actually causing people quite a lot of grief in both wasted time and money. This problem seemed to come from a combination of poor quality wood and too slim of a cut. In fact, Dan was one of the first to begin cutting 1/2″ lath instead of the more common 3/8″.

This motivated Dan to see if there were other ways the product could be improved to solve other issues surveyors were experiencing. There sure were and he is proud to say by giving this simple product a lot of thought and listening carefully to the people in the industry who are using it every day, we have been able to create the ultimate quality survey lath guaranteed to meet or exceed any expectations!

This cozy full-service campsite and day-use area in the Village of Girouxville is a great place to pitch your tent or pull in the RV for a weekend while exploring this great little village. They have power hook-ups, treated tap water, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, fire pits and outdoor washrooms. The campground is open May to September (depending on the weather) with a camping fee of $20 per night (self-register). Located at 4820-52nd Avenue in Girouxville, and campers can use the dumping station at the Village Office.

Gather your friends and family, and take your pick of activities to be enjoyed at this fantastic outdoor multi-purpose facility. Activities such as pickle ball, basketball, rollerblading, floor, ball hockey and skateboarding are commonly played and enjoyed here by all ages. Located at 5204-52 Avenue in Girouxville.

The Girouxville Playground is a wonderful place to gather and play, with gorgeous green space and lots to explore and do. The littles will have hours of fun on the playground equipment, and for the soccer lovers out there, be sure to bring a ball; they’ve got soccer nets for your next match. Play or rest; they’ve got plenty of picnic tables and benches to sit and enjoy the day plus, they have a gazebo, a great place for a summertime picnic or to catch some shade. The playground is located at 5031-50th street.

Enjoy a fresh outdoor skate at the Girouxville Outdoor Rink this winter. They’ve got a fantastic facility on the west side of Girouxville that is open seven days per week with a heated change room for visitors. So gather up the twirlers and shinny players in life for a fun day on this natural outdoor rink, and why not bring a portable BBQ and end the day with a winter picnic!

Smoky Lanes Bowling Alley offers 5 pin bowling and a restaurant to keep players fed and happy. Ideal for the entire family, this entertaining pitstop is a great way to blow off some steam and enjoy quality time with your favourite people.

Hours of operation: Please call 780-323-4244 for up to date hours.

Get There: Head north for 100m, located on the right.

The Creek Campground: A Peaceful Retreat in Northern Alberta

If you are looking for a beautiful and relaxing place to camp in Northern Alberta, you definitely will want to check out The Creek Campground. Located about 11 km north of Grimshaw, this private campground offers a variety of sites and amenities for tent and RV campers. With 41 sites available, including many with water and electrical hookups, all  with fire rings and picnic tables you are sure to find the perfect site for your stay. The campground also has a dump station, firewood, group sites, flush restrooms and showers. After you have set up your site, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the wildlife, or have fun with the recreational facilities such as horseshoes, volleyball and a walking trail to keep you moving.

The Creek Campground is a place where you can relax and enjoy nature at its finest. The campground is committed to providing a clean and safe environment for all their guests. From this campground, you can easily access the many attractions of the Peace River region. You can enjoy the beach, the boat launch and the playground at Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park. You can also learn about the history and culture of the area at the Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum, which has historic buildings and artifacts. If you love golfing, you can play at the Mighty Peace Golf Club, which has a scenic 18- hole course with a pro shop and a restaurant. The campground is open seasonally from May to October, and you can make reservations online or by phone. The campground has a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere, and enforces quiet hours between 11 pm and 7 am.

If you are interested in camping at The Creek Campground, you can visit their website or their Facebook page for more information and photos. You can also contact them by phone at (780) 933-9658 or by email at info@thecreekcampground.com. The Creek Campground is waiting for you to discover its charm and tranquility.

Dunvegan Market Gardens: A Fresh and Fun Destination in Northern Alberta

If you are looking for a place to enjoy nature, shop for local produce, and have some family fun, look no further than Dunvegan Market Gardens. Located only 26km south of the Town of Fairview and right next to Dunvegan Provincial Park just off Highway 2, this family-owned business has been serving the area since 1953. This beautifully landscaped location runs along the north shore of the mighty Peace River and is open spring through fall, offering locally made items, giftware and much more. Find a wide variety of bedding plants in the spring and later in the season bring the family and enjoy picking your own strawberries and raspberries. Through the summer, corn and other vegetables are also available fresh from the garden. As the long Peace country summer comes to an end, enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the river valley and find the perfect pumpkin here.  After shopping in the garden centre get some refreshments at the onsite licensed restaurant serving mouth watering, locally produced bison burgers and much more. Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of the 16 flavors of ice cream available and complete your day in this beautiful area with a round of mini golf. Be sure to visit on the September long weekend, each year a corn roast is hosted at the gardens featuring fresh corn, an open air market and live music!

A visit to Dunvegan offers so much to do, be sure to come for the day, weekend or even a week. Dunvegan Gardens is a scenic riverside stroll away from the Dunvegan Provincial Park Campground, Historic Dunvegan and The Maples day use area. Beach fun, hikes with amazing views and photos of the Dunvegan bridge are also on the do not miss list for this very special location in the MD of Fairview.

Check their Facebook page or call 780-835-4459 for hours of operation and information on what’s happening at Dunvegan Market Gardens.

The Berwyn Agricultural Society is a dynamic organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of agriculture within the Peace Region. Consisting of a diverse group of farmers, growers and agricultural enthusiasts, the Berwyn Agricultural Society is committed to supporting local agricultural events, families, and initiatives. 

Whether you are an experienced farmer, a novice gardener, or simply someone with a passion for agriculture, this society is here to provide you with valuable resources, education, and opportunities for networking and collaboration.

With monthly Farmers’ Markets, a rental hall for community events, scholarship and sponsorship opportunities, ag related clinics, and more, this society is always ready to connect with others and find new ways to promote agriculture. 

Farmers’ Market Dates 

Oct 6, 2024 1-4pm
Oct 27, 2024 1-4pm
November 16, 10-4pm, at the Grimshaw Multiplex (participating in the Grimshaw Christmas Market)
December 7, 10am-3pm
December 15, 11:30am-2:30pm. (At Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum, participating in the Christmas in the village event)

Berwyn Ag Society Hall Address: 5001-51 Street, Berwyn, Alberta 

If you love nature and outdoor recreation, Spring Lake Campground is for you!

Spring Lake Campground is one of the most popular sites in Saddle Hills County, attracting visitors from all over North America. It is the number one stop for fishing in the county, as the lake is stocked with rainbow and brook trout seasonally. You can also enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, and skiing at this campground.

Spring Lake Campground is accessible, from Alberta Highway 59, Go North on Range Road 110 for 4 miles (6 km), Go East on Township Road 750 for 1/2 Mile (800m), Go North on Range Road 105 for 3.5 miles (5.5 km), Go West on Spring Lake Road for 2 miles (3km), Campground on North Side of the road. Note: The last 3.5 miles to the Campsite, are on Oilfield roads and may be rough and/or muddy in places.

Open from May 12th to Oct 1st

227 miles NE of Yellowknife and just south of the arctic circle

If you want to have an adventure in the wilderness of the Arctic, Canadian Wild Life Adventures is the place for you. This lodge is a fly-in fishing lodge that is located on Aylmer Lake in the barren lands of the Northwest Territories. It offers spectacular views of the tundra and the water as well as wildlife sightings of muskoxen and wolves.

The lodge has spacious rooms with private bathrooms fireplaces and Wi-Fi. It also has a main lodge with soaring beams wood floors and scenic windows where you can relax, dine and socialize. The lodge also provides fishing guides boats and equipment for your fishing trips. You can catch lake trout and arctic grayling in this pristine fishery. The lodge is open from July 1 to September 12. It is accessible by float plane from Yellowknife. 

The Mighty Peace Region is a place where you can find unique and memorable stays that will enhance your travel experience. Whether you want to stay in a historic home, a cozy cabin, a luxurious guest house, or a wilderness lodge, you can find it here. You can also enjoy the stunning scenery, the rich history, and the diverse culture of the region. So what are you waiting for? Book your stay today and discover the wonders of Canadian Wild Life Adventures.

Download Packages & Pricing: HERE

Stop for the great fuel prices and discover so much more! The Bay Tree Store is located in beautiful Saddle Hills County, on highway 49 just a few minutes east of the BC border.  Definitely not just a convenience store and gas station –The Bay Tree Store offers delicious hot or cold meal options made in store as well as some locally made snack options. Grab a soft serve ice cream on a hot day or a hot fresh coffee on a cold day. Hunting and fishing supplies are available as well as lotto, groceries, gifts, liquor sales and even fireworks! Don’t leave without checking out some Bay Tree swag items, these all look great in a selfie with the handsome sasquatch just outside the front door!

The Bay Tree Store is a hub for this small, friendly community, a scenic 40 minute drive west of Spirit River. An outdoor skating rink can be found here during the winter and Farmers Markets are held here regularly throughout the summer. Discover many local vendors offering locally grown and produced products from the area at the Bay Tree Farmers Market on 49. The Bay Tree Park is also nearby and hosts events throughout the year.  Explore the Bay Tree Boutique for some stylish retail therapy during your stop at this fun and unique region of the Mighty Peace.

Located right in the heart of the Town of Peace River, Peace River Adventures is your gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences on and off the water. Stay at their fully serviced campground, with convenient access to the town’s scenic walking trails, walking distance to Misery Mountain, and just minutes from the Lower West Boat Launch.

They offer a wide variety of bilingual adventures, including jet boat tours, guided paddle experiences, paddle equipment rentals, shuttle services, and guided hikes to some of the region’s most stunning natural spots.

Looking for something a little different? Join them for one of their signature events like Yoga on the River, Shuttle Beach Days, or their ever-popular Booze Cruises. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Peace River Adventures has something for everyone.

Dixonville – A Hidden Gem in the County of Northern Lights

The Dixonville L.IF.E. Agricultural Society is a group of volunteers who work towards providing their community with educational opportunities, sports, recreational facilities and entertainment. The friendly hamlet of Dixonville is located in the County of Northern Lights along the Mackenzie Highway #35, approximately 43km north of Grimshaw.

Dixonville is a great place to host a family reunion, wedding, or any event. This Ag Society maintains several great venues that are perfect for any function. The Dixonville Community Hall is an excellent venue for weddings, reunions, banquets, sports and community functions. This is a family friendly site with a modern playground right next door. The Shady Lane Campground – located in the southwest corner of Dixonville, has 22 sites, firepits, horseshoes pits, and some sites offering electrical hookups. The L.I.F.E. Ag Society also maintains an outdoor riding arena, Community Forest Walking Trails and assists with the operation of the Golden Age Inn. Sports facilities operated by the Ag Society include two baseball diamonds, a curling rink, and an outdoor skating rink.

This welcoming community hosts many events over the year including bonspiels, community suppers, Easter egg hunt and works in conjunction with the local school and community library to offer fun educational events. Winter doesn’t slow down this community, there are lots of reasons to visit during the colder months and check out the Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, Family Day Dog Sledding, and much more.

For information on how to book any of these venues and information on events happening in Dixonville, please visit their website or reach out by email or telephone.

dixonvillelifeagsociety@gmail.com
Dixonville L.I.F.E. Ag Society Website
Bookings 780-625-8766