Tag: Clear Hills County Winter in Northern Lights No. 22

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, 3 chair lifts, a terrain park, 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. 

Are you a cross-country skier? 

Whispering Pines Ski Hill has an abundance of cross-country ski trails which are free for visitors to use, leading from the ski hill. 

Hours of Operation:

• Friday,  Saturday,  Sunday and holidays, including school holidays.

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.

The area offers a beautiful, rustic, family friendly, lakeshore campground which has many activities to offer. During your stay you can fish, boat, wind surf, canoe or just enjoy the beautiful lake view! Visitors can also enjoy a hike on forested hiking trails around the lake and you may see one of the multitude of birds and other wildlife that inhabit this area! An easy-access hand launch allows you to get your electric-powered boat on the water to find the best fishing spots, or you can fish from the seawall. Visitors may access the lakeshore by a handy paved foot path. OHV trails can be accessed nearby for hours of family fun! After a day of making memories, get ready to relax and enjoy your evening at one of 27 beautifully forested campsites which can accommodate RVs or tents.

Winter activities can be enjoyed here as well with 5kms of ungroomed cross country ski trails and ice fishing available.

GPS Lat/Long:

56.3007800, -117.909248

Seasonal Open Dates:

5/12/2018|10/13/2018* * Dates subject to change. Please call to confirm.

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

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