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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

A Little Something for Everyone at the Bay Tree Boutique!

Treat yourself to a little retail therapy! Come in and explore the Bay Tree Boutique, located next door to the Bay Tree General Store just off of Highway 49, only a relaxing 40 minute drive west of Spirit River. A wide variety of chic women’s wear, accessories, trendy footwear, hats and much more is displayed in this modern and tastefully designed space. That’s not all! A huge selection of home and garden décor, housewares, beauty and self care products as well as some tasty treats are all invitingly displayed for customers. Follow their Facebook page for sales, specials and exciting new items. Come and discover the Bay Tree Boutique – you never know what you’ll find!

Located southwest of Woking, the Hilltop Lake Campground is a great getaway from city life. Hilltop Lake Campground is the smallest of Saddle Hills County campgrounds but one of the most unique, with 10 back-in camping stalls. It is located in a secluded forest setting, with ATV friendly trails. The small lake is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.

Campsite reservations can be made online using the Camp Reservations Canada portal (campreservations.ca) which will require a standard camping fee of $25/night.

Address: Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725 RR1

Cotillion Park is located on the banks of the mighty Peace River, which boasts the best boating in all of the Peace Country. With 20 overnight stalls, all with parking space, fire pits, and picnic tables, Cotillion Park is your best spot in the County to stay if you want to explore the Peace River. The sheltered group area has a firepit, washroom, showers, and a playground nearby for a relaxing day with the family. Just a minute down the road past the sheltered group area, the woods open up to the glorious Peace River. The best boating in all the Peace Country is along this iconic river, and Cotillion Park has some of the best access in the area.

Directions: Turn north of Highway 49 on Rge. Rd. 115 (Pillsworth Road). Travel 20 km and turn west onto Twp. Rd. 812. Go 1.6 km and turn right on range road 120 for 15km.

Your ticket to bilingual agricultural tours and more!

Located in the Northern Alberta community of Peace River,  Northern Upshots specializes in drone aerial shots, action camera footage and high resolution videos. They aim to capture the north’s beauty from various perspectives and are passionate about featuring the diversity of the people, places and events in the region. They provide video services for weddings, motorsport events, local festivals and documentation of farm life.  They can “freeze the moment” for you to enjoy forever as they have the skills and equipment to deliver results!  Also, with their connection to multiple farmers in the area, they can coordinate bilingual farm tours. 

For more information contact Réjean Lavoie at (780) 618-9226

A community that accepts, respects and supports all people.

Located at 9702 98 Street in the Town of Peace River, Sagitawa Friendship Centre is a place where all people are welcome. Using Indigenous knowledge as a foundation, Sagitawa Friendship Society offers a warm welcoming place for visitors as well as a variety of programming and services for the community. These programs range from prenatal care to child and youth services to elder support and everything in between. The Friendship Centre also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, runs a youth employment program out of Golf World – Peace River Mini Golf, and showcases Indigenous art and crafts available to purchase in their Hide n’ Seek Handicraft Store.

Located at 9803 101 Ave, this imaginative 18-hole mini golf course is the perfect place to beat the heat this summer! Open from May to September, Golf World hosts fun, family friendly events throughout the summer, and offers a variety of delicious hand scooped ice creams for purchase. This is a true mini golf gem tucked away in downtown Peace River that offers a fun, exciting, and challenging experience. Check out their Facebook page for hours of operation.

A refreshing dip in the Falher outdoor swimming pool is a great way to enjoy the long, warm summer days of the Mighty Peace region. Located at #129 Central Avenue S.E. in the friendly town of Falher, this pool opens the May long weekend and operates until about the third week in August. This fresh air facility provides excellent bi-lingual swimming lessons and recreational activities for the enjoyment of young and old. The pool is home to the Smoky River Manatees Swim Club, an excellent way for youth to keep fit, improve swimming skills and have fun. Pool rentals are available for birthday parties and other functions. Life is cool by the pool!

What better way to enjoy one of the Peace Country’s long summer days than a dip in the Grimshaw outdoor pool! This pool is 25m long by 110m wide and offers lots of space foreveryone to enjoy the water. Depth runs from 3m in the deep end to .9m in the shallow end so everyone from beginners to seasoned lane swimmers can swim at their own comfort level. During scheduled lane swim times there are 5 lanes available, each 2.13m wide. The Grimshaw Gators Swim Club operates out of this facility and holds a swim meet each summer. Set up a comfortable spot on the available bleachers to cheer on your favorite swimmer! This pool opens the May long weekend and is open for swimmers until about the 3rd week of August. This facility offers early bird, public and family swim times as well as Red Cross swim lessons.The Grimshaw outdoor pool is located at 4609 50th St. in Grimshaw. For more information please call the pool during summer hours at 780-332-4010 or the Grimshaw Multiplex at 780-332-4005

Looking for a great place to play some court sports? Falher has a handy space available for activities like pickle ball and basket ball. This multi-season facility is a curling rink during winter months and then is transformed with the installation of a removable gym floor to a fieldhouse for the summer. Available for use from April 1^st to the end of September this is a great space to keep fit and have fun!

For rental information please call the Town of Falher at 780-837-2247

Access the Smoky River from this gravel boat launch with lots of parking space. This beautiful river can be enjoyed by river boaters, paddlers and anyone looking for great fishing spots. Walleye, burbot, whitefish, northern pike and trout are said to call this river home. Many trails and wildlife viewing areas can be found along this picturesque northern river. This boat launch is located on the south side of the Smoky River near the Smoky River Bridge, just across the river from the friendly community of Watino. The Smoky River Bridge is part of Highway 49 and is a scenic 70 km drive east of  Rycroft or a short 30 km drive west of Falher.

Peace River is a community brimming with recreation opportunities. Among the many options are more than 17km of public trails that run through this beautiful community, connecting the many green spaces, parks, playgrounds, sites of interest and friendly neighbourhoods. Peace River’s new bridge built in 2021, has a  pedestrian walkway built underneath that spans the entire majestic Peace River. This walkway connects pedestrians to neighborhoods on both the east and west side of the river while providing unique views of the river, town and valley not otherwise seen from land. The town’s well maintained trail system is accessible to all and is also available during the winter months for residents and visitors to keep active and enjoy beauty of the Peace River valley.  

For more information – 780-624-2574

Looking for a great space to enjoy a getaway? Kakut Lake is the perfect spot for friends and family to get together and make some amazing memories! Well maintained amenities and a playground make this a family friendly site that will keep campers of all ages comfortable and entertained. Set up your home away from home in one of the 24 powered and spacious campsites, water is available to purchase and firewood is free. There are flush toilets and showers as well as a cookshack with a wood stove available to guests. This calm and beautiful lake is ideal for kayakers, canoers, and paddle boarders to enjoy some fun on the water. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout each spring providing some great year-round fishing. If you’re looking for the perfect venue for a special event, consider booking the beautiful log hall that can accommodate up to 75 people. The surrounding grounds have been planted with various fruit trees and provide abundant and picturesque spaces for activities and fun.   Entertaining events hosted here each year include a fishing derby and a music festival. This is also a great spot to visit in the winter months to enjoy some ice fishing. Firepits are available near the lake to warm up and cook a tasty campfire snack! 

Kakut Lake is located in beautiful Birch Hills County, southwest of Wanham. Head south from Wanham on Highway 733 for 14km then turn west onto Highway 677 and travel 9km and then turn north onto Range Road 42A. 

For  more information – call 780-694-2643 or email kakutlake@yahoo.ca and follow their Facebook page at Kakut Lake Campground for the latest news. 

Dreamers Lake Campground, located 3.2km west of Wanham on Highway 49 and then 3.9km south on Range Road 35, is a great place to enjoy nature at it’s best. 24 powered and unpowered sites offer a great selection of spots for visitors to enjoy beautiful lake views. Water, a sanitation station and fire wood are all available for purchase. Showers and bathrooms are also conveniently located for campers. The long summer days and spacious areas of the Mighty Peace are a great place to make some amazing memories. Families and friends can enjoy the gazebo, playground and horseshoe pits all day long and paddlers often see a great selection of wild birds and animals while enjoying the calm waters of this pristine lake.  This is a great staging area for explorers to set up camp and access the trail system that is nearby.

Dreamers Lake Campground is open from May until October.

Seasonal Sites are also available. 

For reservations and more information, please email Dreamers.reservations@outlook.com

The Tangent Trails run along the southeast riverbank of the Peace River from the Tangent Park campground all the way to where the Smoky River meets the mighty Peace. Approximately 40km of scenic trails take adventurers through beautifully treed as well as open meadow sections of the slopes of the Peace River valley. Only 24 km south of Peace River the Tangent Park Campground offers full hook ups, kitchen shelter, group picnic area, group camping area, tenting area, horse watering stations, concession, showers, hiking trails, horseshoes, playground, and fishing. This campground is the perfect staging area for trail users to stay and enjoy the area. Tangent Park can be accessed via the Shaftsbury Trail (Highway 684) and a free ride on the Shaftsbury ferry or via Highway 740 running north from the Hamlet of Tangent.

Located at 636 8^th St. in the friendly Village of Hines Creek, the Rodney Bjornson Fitness Centre is named in memory of a dedicated member of the village’s Fitness Centre Board. This facility is a great place to find inner and outer strength while improving your overall physical and mental well being. This is a self accessed gym open from 5am to 11pm seven days a week, fob memberships can be purchased at the Village office at 212 10^th St.  During the winter, the fitness centre is home to a free senior’s walking program every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am. The walking track that surrounds the gym area is a great place to walk, jog or run all year long. 

For more information call 780-494-3690 or follow the Village of Hines Creek’s Facebook page.

Pick the perfect lakeside camping spot at Moonshine Lake Campground and get ready to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy an amazing Peace Country experience. This large campground is found in Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, 27 km west of Spirit River on Hwy. 49 and 7 km north on Highway 725. Only a four minute drive from the main highway, Moonshine Lake offers all the comforts of home with powered sites, showers and sewage disposal. Activities of all kinds add to the enjoyment of a visit to Moonshine Provincial Park.

For more information call 1-888-864-3760

The Shell True North pond is stocked annually with brook trout to create recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike. This day use site is located approximately 30 km west of Spirit River on Highway 49 and then at TWP Rd. 791 continue to travel north on Highway 49 for approximately 400 m then turn west into the approach and immediately north to the pond.  After parking near the eastern shore of the lake, the area can be accessed by foot. No open fires please.  Watch closely for many types of wildlife that are abundant in this area. Black bear, coyotes, elk, moose, deer and a multitude of birds call this beautiful area home. 

For more information call 1-888-864-3760