Strong Creek Park

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 $85 per night for a single and $95 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.

This playground has a beautiful setting beside Figure 8 Lake, near the sandy beach and campground. Great selection of play equipment and amenities of the campground available. Located at Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area, 25 km west of Peace River off Highway 35. For information call 780-624-6486.

Please call for hours of operation.

The Lac Cardinal boat launch gives water lovers access to this calm and inviting northern lake.The launch is a well-maintained paved launch. The lake offers endless hours of activity –paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking to name a few. Tubing, water skiing and wake boarding area is a great way to spend a sunny Peace Country day at this lake. Stay awhile at the camping area and check out the Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum and the North Peace Rodeo grounds which are a short walk away. Located 8km northwest of the Town of Grimshaw on Township Road 833A off Highway 35.

For information contact -780-338-3845.

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 

Enjoy beautiful Lac Cardinal while camping in the Lac Cardinal Recreation Area. This area is located adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park on the eastern shore of Lac cardinal. Drive 5 miles northwest of the Town of Grimshaw on Township Road 833A off Highway 35 to reach this 16 site campground. Enjoy fire pits, playground and a camp kitchen. No hookups or showers available.

This is a really great location to enjoy many activities! The lake offers endless hours of activity – paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking to name a few! There is a nearby boat launch for those wishing to enjoy tubing or water skiing. The Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum as well as the rodeo grounds can easily be accessed on foot from the campground. The North Peace Stampede is held at these rodeo grounds each summer!

There is a large hall available to rent from the municipality – great for family reunions or any function!

Contact – 780-338-3845