Tag: Francophone Circle Tour

Did you know that Falher is home to the world’s largest bee statue? This stunning structure was created in 1990 by a local welder, Richard Ethier and sits proudly on display 20 feet in the air in the heart of downtown Falher. Be sure to take a selfie with the bee and read up on the historical information displayed on site.

Get there: Falher is located 37 km north of Nampa on Highway 2. 

The kids will be happy for hours at the Honey Capital Park! This bee themed fun haven for kids has a water splash park (sponsored by Richardson), a 27-foot slide, a four-story beehive structure to play on, a toddler park, and a soccer net. It’s perfect for a playdate, picnic or family get-together.

Get there: Honey Capital Park is located in Falher, just off Mainstreet next door to the Falher Regional Recreation Complex.

St. Isidore Museum & Cultural Centre – English

Situated in the quaint hamlet of St-Isidore, is a museum that depicts the storied heritage of the francophone community that left Quebec to establish itself in the Mighty Peace. In the museum, you’ll find costumes, pictures and artefacts that tell the story of hardships and victories. Also, theres a train car replica inside of the museum to help visualize the trek that the families had to make with their enormous families as well as with their livestock.

St. Isidore Museum & Cultural Centre – French

Situé dans le pittoresque hameau de St-Isidore, ce musée présente l’héritage historique de la communauté francophone qui a permis au gens du Québec de s’établir au sein de la région de Rivière-de-la-Paix. Dans le musée, vous trouverez des costumes, des images et des artefacts qui racontent l’histoire des épreuves et des victoires. De plus, il y a une réplique d’un wagon de train à l’intérieur du musée pour aider à visualiser le trek que les familles devaient faire avec leur famille et avec leur bétail. Nous accueillons tout le monde, même si vous ne parlez pas français.

Tisserandes De St. Isidore (St. Isidore Weavers)

Hours Of Operation:

• Monday – Thursday, 9:00am -4:30pm
• Fridays – Call  (780)624-8481

Rendez-Vous RV Park is a fully-serviced year-round park located just a few minutes east of Peace River off the junction of highway 2 and 688, offering 30 or 50 amp power in our 57 pull through and 50 spacious back-in stalls.  We pride ourselves in our clean restrooms/showers as well as our new coin-operated laundry facility that is open 24/7 for your convenience.  All stalls include picnic tables and complimentary Wi-Fi. As well a variety of our back in stalls have fire pits. We offer daily, weekly or monthly rates and are a pet-friendly facility.  Our office also features a convenience store with an ever-growing inventory of U-Haul supplies, groceries, ICE CREAM, firewood, propane and items for your RV.

Rendez-Vous RV Park is located adjacent to Cecil Thompson Park, which offers a fishing pond, playground, walking trails, outdoor exercise equipment, and let’s not forget a giant bouncy pillow.

We have secure/fenced storage for both RV/vehicles/boats as well as weatherproof indoor storage units that are available for rent on a monthly basis.  As an authorized U-Haul dealer, our staff can help you with all your moving/storage needs.

NEW: Three, one-bedroom cottages & 1 RV drive-in shelter.

For more information and to review our current rates please visit our website!

Simoneau Honey Buzziness is passionate about the hive. This family “buzziness” provides the region, province and beyond with high-quality natural honey, pollen, and wax products straight from their cherished bee hives. They also facilitate hive-side tours and up close and personal tours where guests put on the bee suit and experience a real working hive. The creamed honey is their signature product that keeps people coming back. This yummy product is a cross between whipped and white honey (available in cinnamon, apple spice, peanut butter and seasonal flavours) but even better. They also have regular honey, wildflower (clover, alfalfa, canola, dandelion), honey stix, fresh pollen, and a large variety of beeswax for candle making and bulk beeswax. Their products are available at the Peace River Farmers Market, Value Drug Mart and Maximum Power Sports in Peace River. Simoneau Honey Buzziness is also the honey supplier for the Board n Barrel in Peace River and Home & Away YEG in Edmonton. Visit their website to learn more or book a tour. Located outside of Marie-Reine.

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 first Falher Church at the St. Jean-Baptiste Mission is now a Registered Historical Site. It was restored to its original appearance and is open for public viewing.

St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Mission Church is a two and one half-storey finished log building situated on approximately 64 hectares of land roughly 4 kilometres southeast of Falher. The church features full dovetail notching, a gable roof, and a small cupola crowned with a cross.

Directions: Head towards AB-49 E, once on the highway turn right onto Range Road 213.

With over 6,000 artifacts, Girouxville’s Museum showcases the interesting history of the pioneers and missionaries who settled in the region. Visitors can browse artifacts that depict the natural history, fur trade, transportation, hunting, education and so much more from the area’s past.

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm during the summer months. Appointments can be made during the off season. 

Directions: Turn left onto Highway 49, then after 20km turn left onto Highway 744 and after 3.5km the destination is on your right.

There’s a Story Behind Every Bend in the River:

Whether you are just passing by Donnelly or have come to visit with the goal of research in mind, the Smoky River Historical and Genealogical Society is an open book – really! You’ll find shelves upon shelves of organized material! Don`t be afraid to take a quick visit to satisfy your curiosities, or delve into an afternoon of research with the help of our passionate volunteers. The slogan “Our history is part of our future” reflects an over 40 year commitment to the meticulous preservation and dissemination of knowledge about all those who helped, and continue to help, shape our communities.

Founded in 1984, the Society has amassed the most robust, open archive in Northern Alberta, with a diverse inventory including hundreds of vital statistic (birth, marriage, baptism) indices, one of the largest collection of community history books, tens of thousands of historical photographs, obituary cards, and newspapers. Originally specializing in preserving Francophone contributions to the culture of our region, time has only expanded the Society’s horizons to include preserving the records of all pioneers and Indigenous peoples who call our vast province home.

Looking for something in particular? The Society welcomes everybody, and all sorts of inquiries. Feel free to get in touch and let them know!

Hours of Operation:

Summer Hours (June-August): Open Monday through Friday, 10AM-4PM.

Winter Hours (September-May): Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10AM-4PM.

Always open by appointment.

Directions:

At the junction of Highway 2 and 49, turn east towards the Village of Donnelly. The Smoky River Historical and Genealogical Society is located on the right, one block past the church, after turning north into the village.

Where to Find Us:

4923, 3^rd St.

Donnelly, Alberta

T0H 1G0

shgsr@outlook.com

780-925-3801