Search results for:

Place Description: Engaging indoor and outdoor exhibits beckon visitors to explore this museum located on the northwest side of McLennan on Hwy 2.  This carefully curated collection of artifacts from the pioneer days of northern Alberta are artfully displayed within historic buildings such as a NAR station, hospital, a store as well as a church, school and a library. Visitors are sure to discover one-of-a kind displays that will educate and inspire!   Open May – August.  Outdoor exhibits open year-round.  For Information call – 780-827-1292 or 780-925-0405

Place Description: If you are looking for a home away from home or a quick overnight stay in Peace River, the Western Budget Motel is an excellent choice for you. Guests can choose a single, double, kitchenette, or jacuzzi room, which all come outfitted with a full-size fridge, flat-screen TV and free high-speed internet. Are you bringing your furry family member? No worries, the Western Budget Motel also has a few pet-friendly rooms. Not only is this motel comfy, clean, and affordable, there is a restaurant, lounge and hair salon on site. The location couldn’t get better being situated on Peace River’s west hill, only steps away from a large grocery store and a gas station. And if you rely on your Tim Horton’s coffee fix in the morning, you’re covered – it’s located right across the street in the Peace River square.’ Make sure you check out Naz’s Donair & Pizza that is located inside Western Budget. Or try your luck at the Ironbridge Pub at one of their VLT machines. While you are here, be sure to check out all the beauty and attractions the Town of Peace River and surrounding areas have to offer – you won’t be disappointed. 

Place Description: What does the Peace Country look like from the air? Find out with a thrilling helicopter tour with Black Swan Helicopters. You will be in awe of the beauty of the valley and the rich landscapes of the Peace region with 360-degree views. During a Black Swan Helicopter Tour, passengers experience the incredible feeling of lifting-off and flying (which feels more like floating) through the low-level air, surrounded by beautiful topography that makes the Peace Region one of the most beautiful places in Northern Alberta. It will be hard putting your camera down; the view of the river valley and surrounding landscapes are absolutely breathtaking. The once-in-a-lifetime experience is popular among residents and visitors to the area. Guests can request to fly over specific areas or choose the awe-inspiring Smoky River Tour, where passengers get up-close views of the Smoky River and the surrounding region. Tours are available all year round and cost $500 for a half-hour (with a maximum of 4 passengers). In addition to providing tour services in the region, the company transports firefighters, cargo and equipment to fire sites and provides essential support to extinguish fires and limit fire expansion. Black Swan also transports visiting biologists performing research in the area.  Black Swan Helicopters is located in Berwyn, Alberta, serving the region since 2003.

Place Description: Judah Hill provides stunning views of the Land of the Mighty Peace and leads to one of Peace River’s most incredible and historical lookout points – Sagitawa Lookout. Get There: Drive down Main Street (100 Street) to the bottom of Main, then turn left onto 102 Avenue. Follow this to 102 Avenue, turn right and cross the Heart River bridge. Turn left onto 104 Avenue and follow the Hwy 744 signs.

Place Description: 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. 

Place Description: 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.

Place Description: Cool off and have fun on a warm summer day at the Richardson Pioneer Splash Park. Several fun and exciting water features provide hours of active entertainment for all ages! Get There: Located in the Town of Falher at #018 Central Avenue NW, beside the Falher Regional Recreation Complex. Open seven days a week 10am to 8pm. 

Place Description: Load up the whole family and get lost…literally! What better way to enjoy the fall season than to go test your sense of direction in a field full of giant corn stalks and towering sunflowers. At the Corn Maze and Country Clutter Décor, you can do just that! Situated in the countryside near Brownvale, the Corn Maze is an interactive experience from start to finish. Perfect for all ages, you can expect a fully entertaining and engaging time as soon as you step foot on site. Your first stop will be at the Country Clutter Décor building to register for the maze and meet the friendly faces running it. Here, you will be able to browse and buy handmade artisan crafts and décor, purchase snacks and learn more about the day’s events. Once outside, you will be met with many outdoor games and activities, a crackling and inviting wood fire to sit around, the perfect photo opportunity to commemorate your visit. There are also some farm animals to pet and enjoy. As you make your way across the large yard and enter the maze, you will be met with pure, seasonal enjoyment and laughter from fellow guests in the distance. Inside the maze, children will love running through the paths and finding dead ends, while adults can enjoy the challenge of successfully finding their way through. This is a must do as summer comes to an end! Plan an afternoon here and see why so many locals love it, you won’t be disappointed. Rules: No pets please, for the safety of your pet and our livestock. Please stay on the paths that we have made in the maze, so you enjoy the full maze and keep the corn standing for the next visitors. Hours of operation: The corn maze is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-8 pm. Also holiday Monday in September from 1-8 pm Location: Travel west of Grimshaw on highway 685 (the highway that goes past the hospital in Grimshaw) for 25 km. At range road 260 (there is a corn maze sign in the ditch here) turn left onto the gravel. Turn right at the first driveway (by the grain bins). Parking is straight ahead and please check in at the Corn Maze office. Cost: 3 yrs and under are free $10.00 per person We accept cash, debit and e- transfer.

Place Description: Enjoy the many flavours of the Philippines at Lola’s Milk Tea in Peace River. Lola’s is the only place in the region that serves traditional Milk Tea, and they also serve delicious traditional Filipino street food and desserts. Be sure to stop by this charming and welcoming shop and try out their bestseller, the UBE (purple yam) Cheesecake Milk Tea, homemade dumplings (siomai), their traditional meat-filled buns (siopa) or the Halo Halo dessert. But don’t stop there; there are a ton of Milk Tea flavours to choose from – Wintermelon, Matcha, Tara or Brown sugar Milk Tea. In addition, they have several specialty milk teas that will keep you coming back for more, like the Cookies and Cream Milk Team, Lola’s 4, Crème Brule and Lola’s Pink Drink and their fruit teas like the Mix Tropical Sparkler are super refreshing. In the Philippine’s native language, Tagalog, “Lola” means grandmother. This wonderful little shop was named “Lola’s” to honour Amanada Salvador Tinidad, the owner’s mother, and grandmother to seven grandchildren. Amanda was very ambitious, hardworking, and one of the first Filipino women to work abroad to better provide for her family. Lola’s is located in the same building as Tatay’s Variety Store, carrying Filipino food, candies, dumplings, buns and sausages. Lola’s is open Monday to Friday from 11-7 pm and Sunday from 12:30 – 7 pm. 

Place Description: Explore the legendary Mighty Peace, from the fur trade to modern times, through the exhibits at our museum. Discover Nampa and Northern Sunrise County’s historic multicultural roots by following the steps of those who ventured to Canada’s northern-most homesteading area, across the Grouard Trail and onto the railways that took people from all over the world through muskeg to the Mighty Peace Country. Learn about local industries, about farming, about traditional ways as we guide you through the indoor and outdoor exhibits and buildings. With displays on two floors open year round and outdoor exhibits accessible from May to September, the Nampa and District Museum is more than worth a gander. Major attractions include:

• The original water tank built by the Central Canada Railway to which Nampa owes its very own existence;
• Our old-time boardwalk of shops and businesses from the early to mid 1900’s;
• Our taxidermy exhibits, showing off local wildlife in the area
• The Rucka settlement house (circa 1937)
• Reno’s Ukrainian Catholic Church (circa 1946)

And so much more.

Hours of Operation

• June 1st to August 31st – 10 am to 5 pm / 7 days a week
• September 1st to May 31st – 10 am to 5 pm / Monday to Friday
• Admission: Seniors 65+ $3, Family $15, Adults $7, Students/children attending school  $3, Children under 6 Free

 

Place Description:

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

Place Description: 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

Place Description: Conveniently located off the main highway in Nampa, the Nampa Sunrise Café is a one stop shop for mouthwatering meals, tantalizing treats, tasty appetizers, and so much more. With a wide range of menu items to pick from, you can choose from things such as freshly made salads, loaded burgers, donairs, quesadillas, fish tacos, pierogi platters, and even poutine. Extremely family friendly, they even have a large table equipped with a scavenger hunt for kids to enjoy. This bright, welcoming café is ready to provide you with great customer service and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy your next meal away from home. Stop in today and experience what they have to offer! 

Place Description:

The Sagitawa Lookout is located just south of the Town of Peace River on Hwy 744 in Northern Sunrise County. Sagitawa is a Cree word meaning “Where the rivers meet”.  The Lookout has a spectacular view of the Town of Peace River and the confluence of the Peace, Smoky and Heart rivers. The Lookout is complete with picnic area and historical information.

Directions from Main Street Peace River: Drive down Main Street ( 100 Street) to the bottom of Main, then turn left onto 102 Avenue. Follow this to 102 Avenue, turn right and cross the Heart River bridge. Turn left onto 104 Avenue and follow the Hwy 744 signs. The Lookout is located up the “Judah Hill”. Watch for lookout signage.