Tag: Clear Hills County Winter in Alberta

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, 1 chair lift, 1 conveyer, 1 T-Bar, 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.

Northern Alberta Small Ski Area (NASSA) Passport

New! With the purchase of a season pass. 
This passport entitles the season pass holder to 1 complimentary lift pass at each of the participating skills. The ski area will stamp your passport to indicate redemption. Return your completed passport, with stamps from all six ski areas to be entered into a draw at the end of the season. The passport is valid only during the season of purchase. A complimentary pass exclusion of liability waiver must be signed by an adult for each ski area at the time of redemption.

Ole’s Lake campground is a hidden gem for campers to enjoy! Relax and kick back in one of the secluded, well treed campsites available. If getting active is your thing – this calm, sparkling lake is a great place for the entire family to swim, paddle board, kayak, canoe or play on the beach! Slow it down with a relaxing walk on the trails and watch for the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. There is also a great park for kids to enjoy.

The Peace Region’s crisp clear winters can be enjoyed on and around our lakes while ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing!

Ole’s Lake is 93km Northwest of Hines Creek on highway 64. Campground open mid May to mid September.

For information call – 780-685-3925

Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located 40 kilometers northwest of Peace River on Highway 737 in the County of Northern Lights. Figure Eight Lake takes its name from the shape it had before 1970 when the water level was low, in these earlier days the lake had two basins and resembled a figure eight.

Get There: Figure 8 Lake is 45 km west of Peace River on Highway 737.

GPS Lat/Long:

56.3007800, -117.909248

The Peace Valley Snow Riders are a group dedicated to helping families and friends get out of the house and enjoy the Mighty Peace this winter. Their mission is to promote responsible snowmobiling in the Peace Region and develop trails that form a network on both the east and west side of Peace River. Each trail has rest stops with fire pits, picnic tables, outhouses and firewood.

With many sights and scenery to appreciate, riding their trails is a must this winter!

Memberships & Trail Passes

Memberships and trail passes can be purchased online at albertasnowmobile.ca.

Cozy, well treed camping sites near the shore of Running Lake are available to visitors planning a day trip or a longer stay. Campers will have outdoor toilets, fire pits, picnic tables and a picnic shelter available. The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak! Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line from the pier or their non motorized boat! A fish cleaning station is available as well as a boat launch area. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the play ground and on the hiking/biking trails. Enjoy a crisp clear winter day by going ice fishing on the lake or doing some snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the ungroomed trails.

Running Lake is a scenic drive 8km East and 22km North of Worsley. The campground is open mid May to mid September.

For information please call – 780-685-3925

Well treed, private camping sites near the shore of Montagneuse Lake within the Stoney Lake Recreational area are available to visitors looking to get away from it all and enjoy some nature! This is a user-maintained campground with firepits and picnic tables available. The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak! Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line from the pier or their non motorized boat! There is a boat launch available. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful and remote area. Many different species of birds and wild animals can be enjoyed while hiking or mountain biking the area trails. Don’t forget you can also enjoy a crisp clear winter day by going ice fishing on the lake or doing some snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the ungroomed trails.

Stoney Lake Recreation Area is a scenic drive 50km North of Fairview or 20km North of Hines Creek. The campground is open mid May to mid September.

For information please call – 780-624-6486