Tag: Must-See Fishing

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

Enjoy a long, sunny northern Alberta summer’s day at Murphy’s Flats. This scenic day use area running along the Smoky River is the perfect spot to enjoy an active day of hiking, fishing, kayaking or canoeing.  The river may offer a natural sandy or rocky beach depending on the flow and height of the river water. The nearby Peace River Wildland Provincial Park offers amazing areas for mountain biking and hiking adventurers. A leisurely stroll, rock collecting as well as wildlife and bird watching can be enjoyed by more gentle explorers.  Pack a picnic so you can stay all day!  There are firepits, tables and free firewood available. This newly developed area is open from the May long weekend to the October long weekend.

To access this area from Highway 744 near Marie Reine, turn west onto TWP RD 822, then turn left on RGE RD 222.5 and turn right onto 821.5 or alternately turn off Highway 744 west onto TWP RD 820, then turn right on RGE RD 222 and turn right onto 821.5.

Day use only.

For more information call – 780-624-0013

A warm welcome awaits visitors at the Kimiwan Lake Municipal Campground in the Town of McLennan. This campground is conveniently located within town limits for visitors to access amenities like groceries, laundromat services and fuel. Visitors can self-register before choosing one of the 18 available sites. Choose a serviced or non-serviced site, both have fire pits and picnic tables, and prepare to enjoy a relaxing stay in this beautiful area. There is also an inviting day use area for an impromptu picnic and a fully stocked pond for fishing.  This is the perfect spot to set off from and explore the nearby Kimiwan Lake Bird Walk and Interpretive Centre as well as the Railway Museum.  There’s something for everyone with The Smoky River Regional Golf Course nearby for those interested in hitting the links! Little campers will also enjoy the playground and wooden train play centre as well as the catch and release fish pond that is within the campground area. Campers will also find a shelter with a cook stove, washrooms, showers, sewage disposal, town water and free firewood are all available to make their stay more comfortable.  The campground is open May 1st – September 30th. 

For more information contact the McLennan town office at 780-324-3065. 

Group rate is $200/night, to book all 18 stalls for private functions.

Known for fantastic fishing with a gorgeous backdrop, Haig Lake is worth the drive. Located in the Woodland Cree First Nation, this 881.8ha lake has pickerel, whitefish and jackfish. If you don’t feel like fishing, you can enjoy the day on your motorized boat, canoe, paddleboard or kayak. Nestled in pristine backcountry, the peace and tranquillity experienced here are second to none. They also have eight unserviced camping sites, firepits, picnic tables, a hiking trail and excellent cell phone service if you need to stay connected.

Get there: Take Highway 743 north to highway 986, turn left onto Township Road 871A. Haig Lake is approximately 1.5 hours northeast of Peace River.

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

Searching for a back to nature experience?

Head out to the Wilderness Park located approximately 11km west of Peace River; the path into the area is as beautiful as the park itself! This day use area has picnic tables, fire pits, outhouses and man-made ponds to enjoy! Swimming is not allowed but fishing enthusiasts bring your fishing rods as the ponds are stocked with rainbow trout and grayling! There are docks to fish from and to launch your canoe, kayak or paddle board. Hiking trails abound in the area, part of which include the Trans Canada Trail! Bring your binoculars and enjoy some bird watching, this area is abundant with wildlife. A crackling campfire is the perfect end to a day of fun at Wilderness Park! Please reduce visitor’s impact on the park by taking your garbage home with you. Park closes at 11pm.

This camping and recreation area, is a true hidden gem just north of the Town of Fairview.  This beautiful recreation area is quiet and cozy, and features a small lake as well as group and individual camping spots tucked into a lush forested area.  Keep everyone entertained with a variety of activities available in the area.  Canoe, kayak or paddle board on the lake and watch for the many species of birds that also enjoy the water!   Walk, jog or run on the 11km of trails that connect the area with the Town of Fairview as well as the Fairview Golf Course. Watch for wildlife that is often spotted near the trail!  There are horse shoe pits and a play ground available for visitors as well.  During your stay take a stroll over to the Fairview Pioneer Museum that is adjacent to the campground and learn about the early settlers of the area.   The area also features ball diamonds and soccer fields.  After a busy day of fun, relax around a cozy campfire and enjoy a spectacular Peace Country sunset!

Located on highway 732, approximately 3 minutes north of the Town of Fairview.
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Fairview Bee Pollinator Garden

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

Community Park and Campground, the bouncy pillow at Cecil Thompson Park has fast become a landmark in the community of Northern Sunrise County. In addition to the bouncy pillow the park features; challenging outdoor exercise equipment, a wonderful fishing pond, a beautiful gazebo and a walking bridge. A perfect location to spend the day or spend the night at one of the 5 unserviced lots, available first come first serve at no charge.

The bouncy pillow is available from 8am – 10pm, 7 days a week.

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