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Page 1: 2016 Lac la Biche Region Vacation Guide

2016 PublicationPrinted in Canada for Free Distribution

/LLBtourism

@LLBtourism

www.LaclaBicheRegion .com

www.laclabichecounty.com

In Partnership With

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www.parklandmotels.comEagle Haunt & Young’s Beach (Country Recreation)

Reservations Call: 1-855-623-6825 or 780-623-4424e-mail: [email protected]

W hether you’re here for business or

pleasure, the Parkland Motels have a

room to fit every budget and comfort

level. Looking for a self-contained suite that feels like

home away from home? Look no further than Parkland

I or Parkland II. With several executive suite designs

(many featuring Jacuzzis) your stay in Lac La Biche will

be picture perfect. We offer full kitchenettes, separate

bedroom units, wireless internet, and more.

If you’re looking to escape for a country get away, our

lakefront properties on the shores of Lac La Biche Lake

and Young’s Beach along Beaver Lake offer a summer

getaway to reconnect with Mother Nature and enjoy

some time with your family and friends!

Inquire about our conference room facilities for

your next business seminar!

Group discounts and extended stay rates are available.

sExecutive Suites sFamily Suites• 5 Acres Paved Truck Parking

• New Renovations & UpgradessConference Rooms AvailablesLakeland Recreation Properties

Young’s Parkland Motels I & II

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A Publication in Partnership with:

Ce logo permet d’indiquer les fournisseurs de services en tourisme qui offrent des services bilingues en anglais et en français.

This logo indicates service providers and tourism operators that offer bilingual services in English and French.

Table f Contents

Photos contained within the pages of this guide were taken by a variety of sources including Community Futures Lac La Biche, the staff of Lac La Biche Post, Lac La Biche County,

FestivalSeekers.com, and residents & visitors to the Lac la Biche Region.

Cover Photo, Paddleboarding along Mission Beach ............................Jaclyn DenmanAdvertising Sales & Editor ..........................................................................Jaclyn DenmanProduction & Design ......................................................................................... Kary Bowen

Welcome to Lac la Biche Region ....................................... 4-5Events Calendar ................................................................... 6-7Regional Events ........................................................................8Campgrounds ......................................................................9-14Cabin and Bed & Breakfast ....................................................15Hotel Guide ..............................................................................16Restaurant Guide ....................................................................17Lac La Biche ............................................................................ 18Plamondon ...............................................................................19Rich Lake .................................................................................20Hylo/Venice .............................................................................21Buffalo Lake & Kikino Metis Settlements ...........................22Beaver Lake Cree Nation & Heart Lake First Nation ........23Lac La Biche County Map ............................................... 24-2510 Things to See and Do ........................................................27Hooked on Fishing .................................................................28Popular Fishing Spots............................................................29Markets, U-picks & More .......................................................31Trails of Lakeland Provincial Park .................................. 32-33Our Alberta Story ............................................................. 34-35Drive a Round on Our Course ........................................ 36-37Welcome to our Nest ............................................................39Bright Nights in the Lac La Biche Region .....................40-41Playing in a Winter Wonderland .................................... 42-43Recreation Facilities ........................................................ 44-45How to Connect with the Lac la Biche Region .................46

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Welcome to the

Photo Credit: Megan Posein

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With more than 100 lakes and over 1,300 beach-side campsites and cabins, offering 70 per cent of Alberta’s Class A beaches, the Lac La Biche region is naturally rich. With a variety of lakes in our region, there is enough surface area for those looking to hit the waves for some fast-paced water sports, or reconnect with nature during a tranquil paddle in the back-country of Lakeland Provincial Park.

Visitors come annually to our pristine surroundings for camping, boating, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, cross country skiing, archery, and many other outdoor activities. No matter what the weather is, there are activities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the sun, mud, or snow.

For cultural explorers there is always something new to discover. Our region takes pride in its cultural diversity. We celebrate and honour our past through interactive museums, rodeos, pow wows, and community gatherings featuring our culinary backgrounds and performing arts.

We welcome you to experience the Lac La Biche region.

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Events CalendarFamiLy Day WeeKenD Family skating, cross-country skiing, and fun outdoor winter activities happen at a variety of outdoor facilities hosted by Alberta Parks, Lac La Biche County, Rich Lake Ag Society, and other community organizations. ...............................................................................................................................................................February 13 - 15

WinteR FestivaL oF sPeeD Racing on Lac La Biche lake: cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs. .................................. February 27 – 28

Kinsmen on the PonD hocKey touRnament Celebrating our Annual Minor Hockey tournament, which is one of the largest in Alberta!..........................March 5

montReaL canaDiens aLumni touR PRÉsentÉ PaR canaDian tiRe DuRinG hocKey en FÊte Billets VIP inclus match, rencontre des joueurs, banquet et spectacle avec the Lost Fingers. VIP tickets include entrance to the hockey game, meet and greet with players after the game, banquet and concert with the Lost Fingers. ................................................................................................................................................................mars (March) 5

caBane à sucRe Une célébration doux pour la fin de l’hiver. A sweet celebration for the end of winter! .................mars (March) 13

hyLo annuaL QuaD RaLLy Mother Nature always provides a surprise for this weekend, leaving it until the morning before to decide whether you should prepare for some snow, mud, or both! ..................................................................................................March 26

31st annuaL heaRt RiDe hooF-a-thon An annual fundraiser bringing together horseback riders and teams for an annual trail ride starting at the Atmore Community Hall. .......................................................................................................................................................May 7

KiKino QuaD RaLLy Starting at Kikino Silver Birch Resort, everyone is welcome to join and enjoy the beauty of Kikino Métis Settlement as you quad the trails marked out across the rolling hills and through the boreal forest ....................................May 21

Rich LaKe FamiLy tRaiL RiDe Come and enjoy this wonderful event for riders of all levels and wagons are also permitted. It starts at the Fork Lake 4H Camp and goes by the banks of the Beaver River. ..........................................................................................May 28

venice Picnic Chicken & spaghetti, fun & games for the whole family!......................................................................................June 3

18th annuaL WiLLviL WaLLeye touRnament 2nd leg of the Western Canadian Walleye Trail, this tournament is held annually on Pinehurst Lake. .... June 3 - 4

PLamonDon JamBoRee Join us for a foot tapping, hand clapping good time with local talents. ...................................................... June 9 - 12

Lac La Biche summeR soLstice haLF maRathon, 10K & 5K An annual fundraising race that encourages families and the community to be active and healthy together. June 11

Rich LaKe Ranch RoDeo This event consists of teams of 4 competing in a variety of activities including doctoring, sorting, branding, wild cow milking, saddle horse racing, calcutta, and more. ...............................................................................June 18

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Events CalendarLa Biche RenDezvous Lakeland Interpretive Society and Lac La Biche Mission welcomes you to take a step back in time and join them as they paddle along the shore of Lac la Biche and celebrate the historical ventures of the voyageurs from centuries past .......................................................................................................................................................................June 18 - 20

PLamonDon heRitaGe Days Join the community as they celebrate their French culture in Plamondon. .......................................................June 19

Lac La Biche mission canaDa Day ceLeBRation Activities and entertainment throughout the whole day for all ages including a traditional fish fry. .................. July 1

Rich LaKe WiLD Rose RoDeo This event showcases riders trying to stay on for 8 intense seconds of bronco, bareback, and bull riding ........................................................................................................................................................................... July 9 - 10

Lac La Biche annuaL PoW WoW Days & Fish DeRBy Activities throughout the whole weekend for the whole family, from entertainment to a midway and a fishing derby! Come join in celebrating our 54th annual festival! .....................................................................................July 28 - 31

LaKeLanD countRy FaiR & RoDeo Check out the horticultural show with displays of the produce and products from across the region, along with the largest farmer’s market weekend, and top it off with the rodeo! ............................................................... July 29 - 30

KiKino siLveR BiRch RoDeo Kikino Metis Settlement’s biggest event: chuckwagon races, kids’ activities, bingo, nightly steak suppers, all wrapped up with a huge fireworks display over Whitefish Lake. ..........................................................................August 12 - 14

PLamonDon muD BoGs Come see the mud fly and get dirty in Plamondon at our annual Mud Bog competition. .................August 19 - 21

hyLo / venice haRvest Days A fun-filled festival to wrap up the summer with square-bale tossing, a pig catch, and horticultural show-off ..................................................................................................................................................................August 26 - 27

aLBeRta oPen FaRm Days This event is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans an opportunity to experience the farm and understand where their food comes from. ............................................................................ August 20 - 21

KiKino tRiPLe ‘ R’ tRiathLon A traditional triathlon with youth and adult categories for solo and team competitors: running, (horseback) riding, and (canoe) rowing. ............................................................................................................................. September 3 - 4

FestivaL oF tRees Annual event kicking off the holiday season with a variety of trees decorated by community organizations and raffled off as a fundraiser. ...........................................................................................................................November 18 - 20

chRistmas FestivaL De noëL Des activités amusantes pour célébrer Noël avec toute la famille. Fun activities for the whole family to start Christmas. .....................................................................................................................................................December 3

chRistmas at the mission Hay rides and bake sale, a traditional celebration of Christmas! ..............................................................December 4

Please note that some event dates may change. For the latest information and to see other upcoming events, visit our Events Calendar online!

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Regional EventsRain or shine, hot or cold, it seems like there is always something going on in the Lac La Biche region!

To beat the winter chills, visitors can take part in hay rides, fun ice fishing tournaments, cross country skiing in the afternoons, and community hockey games that take over rinks carved on Lac la Biche. There are several annual curling bonspiels and hockey tournaments for teams to register and compete.

During the warmer months, residents and visitors alike partake in several summer festivals in the region, including various rodeos, traditional pow wows, cultural community celebrations, and more!

The firework displays for Canada Day, the 54th annual Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days during the August long weekend, and the annual Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo & Celebration Days in mid-August are always memorable. These bright displays are not only in the sky, but also reflected back onto the lake.

If you’re looking to see traditional Aboriginal dancing, the Heart Lake and Beaver Lake Pow Wows are two events that proudly showcase the culture, talent, and artwork that go into the extravagant costumes.

The annual rodeos in Lac La Biche, Kikino, and Buffalo Lake invite professional riders and ropers to compete, providing entertainment for all fans. Kikino also hosts its pony chariot and chuckwagon race the same weekend as their rodeo.

And don’t forget you’re always welcome to get dirty at the Plamondon Mud Bog, where getting a little muddy is only a small part of the weekend activities!

For the most current event listings, more details, or contact information, please visit our online events calendar or ‘LIKE’ Lac la Biche Regional Tourism on Facebook by scanning the QR-Code.

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CampgroundsWith over 1,300 campground sites in the Lac la Biche Region, there are plenty of services and

non-serviced sites to suit your camping preferences. campsites are available in a variety of sizes and locations, whether you are bringing your Rv or looking for a backcountry tenting experience.

Beaver Lake

BeaveR LaKe PRovinciaL PaRK camPGRounDReservations accepted1-877-537-2757reserve.albertaparks.ca

6km east of Lac La Biche on HWY 663. 98 sites with 60 serviced sites with water and power hook-ups available. The campground has a range of facilities for visitors including showers, a boat launch, a playground, an on-site store, a day-use beach, and a swimming area. Firewood is available for purchase.

Beaver Lake

BeaveR LaKe GRouP camP aRea

Reservations accepted1-877-537-2757reserve.albertaparks.ca

Just past Beaver Lake Provincial Park Campground, 6km east of Lac La Biche on HWY 663. There are 5 sites with water and power hook-ups available. Firewood is provided at no cost, and there is a boat launch, with some group sites having easy access to beach and swimming areas.

Beaver Lake

sPRuce Point ResoRtReservations acceptedstarting mid-may1-780-623-3930www.beaverlakecreenation.ca

The campground resides within Beaver Lake Cree Nation, 6km south from Lac La Biche on HWY 36, then continue following the signs another 12km to get to the campground. Offering 271 sites with a variety of water and power hook-ups and a dumping station on-site. Shower facilities, boat launch, playground, with beaches and swimming areas at various points throughout the campground.

42 km SE of Lac La Biche

www.ElinorLakeResort.com

Own your piece of paradise on spectacular Elinor Lake, on the doorstep to Alberta’s premier

northern provincial park, Lakeland Provincial Park.

Large annual lease lots available.

Watch for our Spring & Summer Lake Lot Sales.

LOT SALES: 1-877-623-3990

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Campgrounds

Chump Lake

chumP LaKe camPGRounD

First come, First serve

Just 1km west and 2km north of Caslan, which is 46 km west of Lac La Biche on HWY 663 A first come, first served, community-maintained campsite. A trail system just outside the campground offers some of the best ATVing trails and berry patches in the area.

Beaver Lake

younG’s Beach camPGRounD

Reservations acceptedstarting mid-may1-780-623-2604

Only 2km east along HWY 663. Turn south onto Young’s Beach Road and follow for 2km to the campground. You will find 85 sites with water, swage, and power hook-ups available. Firewood is provided at no cost, with amenities like showers, a playground, boat launch, boat rentals, and a large beach and swimming area for everyone to enjoy.

Shaw Lake

atv

Biking

Bird Watching

Boat Launch

Firewood

Fishing

Group camping

hiking

Playground

Rv

shower

store

swimming

tent

LeGenD

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PlamondonWhite Sands

ResoRt

157 Fully Serviced SitesCabins for Rent All Year Long!

Ask About our workers’ rAtes for off-seAson AccommodAtions!

Visit us at: https://sites.google.com/site/plamondonwhitesandsresort/

or email at: [email protected]

• On-site Driving Range• Store • Firewood • Playground

• Boat Launch • White Sand Beach• Group Area Available • Storage• Laundry & Shower Facilities

CampgroundsFork Lake

FoRK LaKe camPGRounD

Reservations acceptedstarting mid-may1-780-404-6196

South 20km of Lac La Biche on HWY 36, 40km southeast on HWY 55, and 2km south on HWY 867. There are 43 sites available, with some having power hook-ups available. Firewood is provided at no cost. There is a playground available, with a large whitesand beach and swimming area.

Heart Lake

heaRt LaKe camPGRounD

First come, First serve1-780-623-2130

North 62km of Lac La Biche on HWY 881. There are 10 sites available, and firewood is provided at no cost. There is a playground and boat launch available, along with a beach and swimming area.

Ironwood Lake

iRonWooD LaKe camPGRounD

seasonal RentalsFirst come, First serve1-780-623-5235

Found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area, this campground is 16km south and 32km east of Lac La Biche. There are 20 non-serviced campsites; firewood is provided at no cost, with a boat launch, swimming area, and water-pump services available. It is a tranquil lake with an abundance of birds and wildlife.

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Campgrounds

Lakeland Canoe Circuit

JacKson, KinnaRD, BLacKett, mcGuFFinFirst come, First served780-623-5235

With access points northeast and southeast of Lac La Biche, Lakeland Provincial Park offers one of Alberta’s only canoe circuits and a backcountry camping experience. With trails for hiking and biking, you can traverse through this area by foot, biking, or swimming. There are 38 rustic campgrounds available throughout the trail and canoe network.

Lac la Biche

siR Winston chuRchiLL PRovinciaL PaRKReservations accepted1-877-537-2757reserve.albertaparks.ca

Just 13km northeast of Lac La Biche of HWY881 is the only island Provincial Park campground in Alberta with full amenities. There are 72 sites, some with power hook-ups and a dump station on-site. Firewood is available for purchase, with several other amenities on-site including showers, playgrounds, a boat launch, an on-site store, trails available for hiking and biking, bird watching platforms, and several beaches and swimming areas around the island. New in 2015, the park now also has cabins for rent year-round.

Lac la Biche

camP 3F GRouP camP

Reservations accepted1-780-798-3478

Just 2km north of Plamondon on HWY 858 and 5km northeast on TWP Road 682, this group use camping area is a single-use area for private bookings with water and power hook-ups. Firewood is provided at no additional cost, with a beach and swimming area for your group to enjoy.

Lac la Biche

PLamonDon WhitesanDs ResoRtReservations accepted, early may1-780-798-2254https://sites.google.com/site/plamondonwhitesandsresort

North of Plamondon 2km on HWY 858 and 7km northeast on TWP Road 682, this campground has 182 sites with some offering power and water hook-ups. A dumping station is available on-site. Firewood is available for purchase, with other amenities including a shower, a playground, a boat launch, boat rentals, an on-site store, and a large beach and swimming area for everyone to enjoy.

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Campgrounds

GasGrocery

Coin LaundryPropane

Soft Ice CreamClean Showers

Cabin RentalBoat Rentals

Bait & IceLiquor Store

AT

facebook.com/pages/The-Haven-at-ELR

[email protected]

1-888-623-3993780-623-3993elinorlakeresort.com

North Buck Lake

noRth BucK LaKe camPGRounD

Reservations accepted780-689-4602

West on HWY 663, 46km from Lac La Biche and 4km north of Caslan on RR 173A, this campground has 125 sites, some with power hook-ups. Firewood is available for purchase, and there is a playground, a boat launch, a beach, and a swimming area.

Pinehurst Lake

PinehuRst camPGRounD

First come, First served780-623-5235

Only 20km south of Lac La Biche along HWY 36, and 30km southeast on highway 55, then 20km north on access road, this campground is found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. There are 61 sites, with a water-pump available, and firewood provided at no additional cost. ATVs are not permitted to be driven in the campground; however a staging area and miles of trails are available just outside of the campground entrance.

Seibert Lake

seiBeRt LaKe

First come, First served780-623-5235

Only 20km south of Lac La Biche along HWY 36, and 40km southeast on highway 55, then 20km north on access road, this campground is found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. 4x4 may be required on the access road depending on road conditions. There are 43 sites, with a water-pump available, and firewood provided at no additional cost. ATVs are not permitted to be driven in the campground; however a staging area and miles of trails are available just outside of the campground entrance.

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CampgroundsTouchwood Lake

touchWooD LaKe

First come, First serve780-623-5235

A scenic drive of 43km northeast of Lac La Biche along HWY 663, this campground is found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. There are 93 sites, with a water-pump available, and an on-site dumping station. Firewood provided at no additional cost. There is a playground, beach, and swimming area, along with free life-jackets. ATVs are not permitted to be driven in the campground, however a staging area and miles of trails are available just outside of the campground entrance.

Whitefish Lake

KiKino siLveR BiRch ResoRtReservations acceptedearly may1-888-330-8833 • 1-780-623-3252www.kikinoresort.com

This campground is 43km south of Lac La Biche on HWY 36, and 7km east from the turn-off. There are 206 seasonal stalls with 30 available for reservation anytime. Water and dumping services are available on-site, as well power-supply for hook-up. Firewood is available for purchase with other amenities like showers, a playground, a boat launch, an on-site store, and a large beach and swimming area. ATVs are permitted in the campground, with several trails outside of the campground. For more information on the trails, ask the on-site managers.

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# of (R)ooms/

(C)abins/(T)eepees

Power

Potable Water

TV/Reading Room

Linens

Utensils

Beach

Swim

ming

Area

Satellite

Telephone

Internet

Year-Round Service

BeaveR LaKe BeD & BReaKFastBeaver Lake • 1-780-623-4877

3R X

camP 3F GRouP camPLac La Biche • 1-780-798-3478

4c

coRneRstone RanchNear Whitefish Lake1-780-520-5555; 1-780-404-4653

3t X

DeW DRoP inn BeD & BReaKFastLac La Biche • 1-780-623-7506

2R X

DieseL’s oWL hoot caBinsOwl River • 1-780-623-2134

6c

eaGLe hauntLac La Biche1-855-623-6825 • 1-780-623-4424

1c X

eLinoR LaKe ResoRtElinor Lake • 1-888-623-3993

5c X

KiKino siLveR BiRch ResoRtWhitefish Lake1-888-330-8833 • 1-780-623-3252

10c X

LaKeLanD eXPeDitions – WinteR ice caBin & summeR tent RentaLsLac La Biche • 1-780-623-1941

2c/6t X

LaKesiDe LoDGesLac La Biche • 1-780-623-7052

11R/5c X

PLamonDon White sanDs ResoRtLac La Biche • 1-780-798-2254

6c X

PinehuRst LaKe WiLDeRness caBinsPinehurst Lake • 1-780-623-0214

2c

siR Winston PRovinciaL PaRK caBinsLac La Biche1-877-537-2757 • 1-780-623-5235reserve.albertaparks.ca

5c X

WineFReD LaKe LoDGeWinefred Lake • 1-780-713-5578

12R/2c

Cabins and Bed & Breakfast

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Hotel Guide

# of Guest Room

s

Restaurant

Lounge

Kitchenette

Pool

Fireplace & Jacuzzi Suites

Pet Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Conference Room

Continental Breakfast

Exercise Centre

Business Centre

Internet, Cable, & Phones

aLmac motoR hoteL1-780-623-4123 75

Bcminns1-888-700-22641-780-623-1888

100

canaLta1-855-623-17401-780-623-4490

76

chez nous moteL,PLamonDon1-780-798-2011

17

La Biche inn1-888-884-88861-780-623-4427

34

PaRKLanD i1-855-623-68251-780-623-4424

61

PaRKLanD ii1-855-623-68251-780-623-4424

77

PeLican hoteL,PLamonDon1-780-798-3759

15

RamaDa1-888-623-22501-780-623-2250

84

Lakeland Provincial ParkPhoto Credit: Jon Dickson

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Restaurant GuideWhether you’re looking to quickly grab some food and head out to the beach or sit

inside to warm-up after a day of cross-country skiing, our restaurants offer a variety of flavours that you are sure to enjoy!

881 GRiLLJct Range Rd 134

& hWy 881780-623-2356 Fast Food, Lebanese

a&W 9951 – 103 street 780-623-1778 Fast Food

BiLL’s BuRGeR BaRon 10215 – 101 avenue 780-623-7866Fast Food, Lebanese, Pizzeria

BoosteR Juice8702 – 91 avenuein the Bold center

780-623-6546smoothies, Juices, and alternative Fast Food

Boston Pizza 14068 stanley Drive 780-623-7499 Fast casual Restaurant

eats & sWeets caFesuite 102, 10140 - 102

streetcafe, homemade Baking, casual Restaurant

FRoGGeR’s Pizza10025 – 100 street,

Plamondon780-798-3660 Fast Food, Pizzeria

GinGeR house FamiLy RestauRant

10201 – 101 street 780-623-3922chinese-Western Food, Lunch Buffet

homemaDe DeLiGhts GRaB ‘n Go BaKeRy

10226 – 101B avenue 780-623-8168Daily Fresh Baking, casual Lunch Restaurant, cafe

JacK’s on 2nD PizzeRiatWP RD 632 2nd avenue,

Kikino780-623-2254

Drive-in Restaurant, Pizzeria

KFc & taco BeLL 9949 – 101 avenue 780-623-7177 Fast Food

LucKy 15 #10 nipewon Road 780-623-4242chinese Food, Lunch Buffet

mac’s GRiLL 40125 – 101 avenue 780-623-4123 casual Restaurant

Pat’s RestauRant & noRtheRn LiGhts DininG Room

10022 – 101 avenue 780-623-4427casual Restaurant, Lunch Buffet

PeLican RestauRant & BaR

10040 – 100 street, Plamondon

780-798-3761 casual Restaurant, Lounge

PeLican GRiLL

Provincial Park Road, east on hWy 881 at

the Lac La Biche Golf & country club

780-623-4815Fast Food, casual Restaurant, seasonal hours

the PenaLty BoX8702 – 91 avenue in the

Bold center780-623-6355 Fast Food

RocKy’s Pizza & La Bones sPoRts BaR

10015 – 101 avenue 780-623-3992 casual Restaurant, Pizzeria

the saucenatoR Lac La Biche Food truck 780-623-7506 Fast Food, seasonal hours

suBWay 10101 – 101 avenue 780-623-9549 Fast Food

taRas Pizza 10219 – 101 avenue 780-623-3888Fast Food, Lebanese, Pizzeria

tom’s Pizza & steaKhouse 10303 – 101 avenue 780-623-4499 casual Restaurant, Greek

v&h sPace DocK DRive-thRu 10124 – 105 street 780-623-4676 Fast Food, Drive-thru

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Located at the intersection of Highways 36 and 55, approximately 220 km northeast of Edmonton, the hamlet of Lac La Biche is the regional centre for business, offering many services such as a number of hotels,

restaurants, banks, retail, grocery, and unique boutiques and clothing

stores. Although the population is approximately 3,000 within the hamlet boundaries, this increases to 6,000 during business hours due to people coming to work and school. The hamlet of Lac La Biche is one of the main urban centres in Lac La Biche

County.

The hamlet also hosts a majority of events in the region, such as National

Aboriginal Day in late June and the annual Lac La Biche Pow Wow and Fish Derby during the August long weekend.

The Lakeland Agricom on the Arthur and Anita Cadieux Ag Grounds is home to the Lac La Biche Agricultural Society’s outdoor rodeo grounds, where several rodeos are hosted each year and the weekly farmer’s market is held.

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Located off Highway 55, 30 kilometres west of Lac La Biche, the hamlet of over 300 people serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural community. In 2013, Plamondon was designated the first bilingual community in Alberta and recognized for its Francophone heritage and French culture. Plamondon has an active retail trade and recreational, cultural and educational services.

Plamondon has a unique cultural history, which you can see at a small museum in the hamlet itself. The Plamondon Museum is full of artifacts, antique instruments, and much more.

Plamondon hosts a variety of cultural and historical events throughout the year that are packed full of fun, activities, and musical entertainment! The local radio station, Radio Plamondon 92,1, organized by the l’Association de Tous les Francophones de l’Alberta (ACFA) Régionale de Plamondon – Lac La Biche, hosts several francophone musicians in the community throughout the year.

Be sure to check out the Hockey en Fête celebration in March and the Plamondon Mud Bogs for a fun, down & dirty experience in late August.

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Traditionally this area was settled by trappers and hunters, and later progressed to have logging and agricultural-based economy. To this day, it’s a popular destination for hunting, trapping, fishing, and outdoor recreation. This tight knit community’s Agricultural & Recreation Society hosts annual rodeo events for local and professional cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. Each event is a great time, complete with family activities.

For cultural explorers looking to find out more about the Rich Lake area’s history, the Rich Lake & District Pioneer Museum has much to discover. Showcasing the history of trapping and homesteading, a log cabin is dedicated to the early trappers of the area, complete with a set of snowshoes inside donated by Herbert Erickson that have been around the world with 2000 miles to spare.

Other notable displays at the Pioneer Museum include the original first gas pump and Post Office from Rich Lake, the Parker family stove, salt rocks and a bear tooth. Some of these natural historical pieces date back to 150-200 million years ago with human artifacts dating back to the early 1900s. The museum is open May to September annually and welcomes all visitors to see the antiques, collectables, historical preservations, restorations, and dedication mural for the trappers and loggers.

If you would like more details about the Rich Lake & District Pioneer Museum, please call 780-623-7756.

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Hylo/VeniceThe first settlers of the Hylo/Venice area arrived from Edmonton in July 1914. Bringing only a few tools and tents, and enough supplies to last three weeks, the Italian pioneers decided to stay in the area and registered their homesteads.

In 2014, Hylo and Venice celebrated their centenary, with the Italian ancestry still prevailing in this rural Alberta area. To date, the area still hosts several community events. Every March there is a Quad Rally followed up in June with the Venice Picnic that offers a traditional home-made spaghetti supper.

At the end of August is the Hylo-Venice Harvest Days that has a pig catch and the King and Queen of Harvest Days competition. With several active community groups, the area continues to celebrate their unique culture and share it with visitors!

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Buffalo Lake &Kikino Metis Settlements

Buffalo Lake and Kikino Métis Settlements are two of eight Métis Settlements in Alberta. These two areas are in the heart of a vibrant agricultural zone, offering plenty of natural resources and Métis culture.

Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement hosts several annual community events featuring the artists, musicians, dancers, and culinary tastes of their settlement. Rodeos are a popular event in the region. The Buffalo Lake Riding Club organizes a rodeo qualifier for the Northern American Indian Rodeo Association Finals.

Kikino Métis Settlement also hosts an annual rodeo – which includes Chuckwagon Races and ends with a magnificent firework display over Whitefish Lake. Another unique event hosted at the settlement is the Triple ‘R’ Triathlon, featuring the traditional skills of running, rowing canoes, and riding horses. This event is a solo and team competition offering various competing classes for different ages of competitors. Experience spending the night in a traditional teepee or log cabin, or bring your own camping supplies to enjoy the outdoors.

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Beaver Lake Cree Nation & Heart Lake First Nation

Beaver Lake and Heart Lake Cree Nations are full of traditional Aboriginal cultural celebrations throughout the year.

Both First Nations host an annual traditional Pow Wow competition with dancing and drumming.

The grand entries to both events are very moving: you feel the vibration from the drums beating, hear the jingling of bells from the dresses, all while the sights of vibrant hand-made costumes dance around you.

Other popular events held at both First Nations include the annual quad rallies where riders and drivers from across the province come to ride trails through the countryside. With plenty of pristine vistas and good mud spots, you may need and extra hand from other riders to pull you through!

The rallies always include local entertainment and a tasty traditional supper.

The Aboriginal Artifacts collection is housed at the Portage College campus, established in 1968. The College is situated in the beautiful County of Lac La Biche, Alberta which offers the chance to explore some of western Canada’s oldest history. We are extremely proud of our Aboriginal roots and we count ourselves fortunate that we are able to promote Aboriginal art and culture.

Hours of Operation9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Monday to Fridayor by appointment

Call toll free 1-866-623-5551

Free Admission

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Lac La Biche Mission Historic Site

Explore our Western Canadian History!

Discover how the Mission brought agriculture, education, Catholicism and preindustrial technology, including Alberta’s first printing press and water-powered sawmill, to northern Alberta.

Learn more about the lives of Mission residents and the Aboriginal, Métis, French and English cultures living in the area.

10:00am - 5:00 pm Open 6 Days a Week (Closed Tuesdays)

A National and Provincial Historic SiteLocated 11 km west of Lac La Biche

Phone: 780-623-3274e-mail: [email protected]: www.laclabichemission.com

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10 Thingsto See & Do

Get your photo taken with our David Thompson monument on the lakeshore of Lac la Biche, and visit the Lac La Biche Visitor Information Centre and the Lac La Biche Regional Museum & Discovery Centre in McArthur Place.

Sleep under the stars at one of our 1,300 campsites. Whether it is a serviced site or in the backcountry, nothing helps you be more at one with nature than gazing at the stars.

Boat the 172 kilometres of shoreline around Lac La Biche lake, the fifth largest lake in Alberta. Or paddle through Alberta’s only canoe circuit in Lakeland Provincial Park.

Build some castles in the sun when you visit one of the many white sand beaches in our region. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, try building it along the shoreline, and see how long it can withstand the waves.

Rent a fishing boat or canoe and enjoy some family time on one of the the 100 plus lakes of our region!

Bring your rod and some bait, or grab some from any of our suppliers in the Lac la Biche region, and cast your line. It will be a busy day full of keeper-sized fish!

Check out the weekly Friday afternoon Farmer’s Market at the Lakeland Agricom from May to December. Pick up some tasty treats to enjoy on the boat, during a beach picnic, or around the campfire.

Visit Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and watch from one of the lookout points for the flocks of pelicans that arrive during our warm summer months.

Discover the backcountry trails through Lakeland Provincial Park – traverse over 40 kilometres of back-country biking/hiking trails in the park, or venture through the Recreation Area of over 100 kilometres on an ATV.

Situated on the shores of Lac la Biche, our region has one of the most scenic golf courses in Alberta. Be sure to regroup at the clubhouse to recap your game and enjoy the views.

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Located on the pristine shoreline of Whitefish Lake, we offer seasonal and yearly campsites, year-round cabin rentals with direct access to ATV and Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trails

Phone: 780-623-3252Fax: 780-623-3834

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Everything you’ve heard about fishing in Lac la Biche Region is true. Whether you are looking to cast your line on a big lake with your friends or fish on a calm waterway off the beaten path, the Lac La Biche region can fulfill any angler’s dream!

Your fishing stories of snagging a big jackfish, luring a humpback perch, or catching a keeper-sized walleye are sure to be the envy of your friends. Grab a copy of the Alberta Guide to Sport Fishing Regulations for catch limit information, and shop locally for a great deal on tackle and bait!

You might even learn a few local secrets about the great fishing spots from local merchants. Be sure that you’re ready for a day of tight lines!

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• BareBack • Saddle Bronc• Bullriding • novice horSe riding

• Barrel racing • team roping• mini Bronc riding

• junior Break-away roping• junior Barrel racing

u Horticultural Bench Show u Arts & Crafts u Farmers Market

u Petting Zoo u Barbequeu Children’s Festival

u Music on the Front Porch

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every Friday from 3:00 – 5:30 P.M. (March – December)

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July 29th & 30th 2016

Open RodeoOpen RodeoBilly MacDonald

Rodeo Co.Billy MacDonald

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CRAFT BREWERY

Locally brewedSmall BatCHAlways Fresh

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For those wanting more home-grown flavor, a trip to the Lac La Biche region is in order.

The Farmer’s Market in Lac La Biche is held weekly on Friday afternoons at the Lakeland Agricom (on the Arthur and Anita Cadieux Ag Grounds) just east of the Lac La Biche County Rural Office along HWY 881 bypass. It runs from mid-March until mid-December. Each Saturday throughout the summer, the community of Plamondon also hosts a market at the Philip Menard Cultural Centre. Come and check out the homemade goodies such as homemade preserves, desserts, breads, selection of meats, fresh flowers, crafts and much, much more! There really is something for everyone at the Farmer’s Market. We look forward to seeing you there!

Some farms and u-picks in the area, like Shady Lane Berry Farm, invite visitors to come visit and experience the freshness of organic, hand-picked produce. Whether you want to pick your own, or purchase some fresh berries, this is a great opportunity to see how and where our food comes from!

In 2015, the first bottle of beer was sold from our local craft brewery, based near Plamondon. Fat Unicorn Brewery is building its name and reputation for its small batch, fresh brewed craft beers. The beers from Fat Unicorn Brewery are available for sale in many stores and restaurants in Alberta, and they will begin tours and tastings on-site at the brewery in 2016.

Markets, U-picks & More

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Trails f Lakeland Provincial Park

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Whether you are looking for a one-day hike or for a week-long canoe voyage, the Lakeland Backcountry offers several unique outdoor experiences with guaranteed adventure and miles of pristine vistas to sooth your soul. Just make sure not to forget the essentials, as it’s only you and Mother Nature during your visit.

With the only canoe circuit in Alberta, the 38 kilometre paddle through Jackson, Kinnard, Blackett, and McGuffin Lake is an exceptional experience. Whether you decide to conquer all the portages or paddle out to a remote island and camp for a few days, the lakes’ clear water allows you to float along while watching the fish swim below. Most days camping in this area start with the call of a loon and end with the flapping wings and splashing feet of a pod of pelicans landing on the water for a night’s rest.

The Lakeland Provincial Park boasts over 45 kilometres of trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Shaw Lake has a looped trail circuit system so you can plan to extend or minimize your route throughout the day.

If you’re looking for some motorized fun, the Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area has over 140 kilometres of shared trails for motorized ATVs and snowmobiles. Many of these trails have been upgraded so that ATV use does not degrade the trail and the landscape.

By staying on the designated trails and practicing responsible operation of ATVs, you will help to ensure that Lakeland Provincial Park remains a great place to visit. Maps of the Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area are available at many local tourism offices to help plan your backcountry experience.

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Our Alberta Story

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Lakeland ExpeditionsSilently paddle and explore some of the beautiful lakes in the Lac la Biche Region, or seek

and find your next favourite fishing

hot spot.

• Canoe RenTaLS • FiShing BoaT RenTaLS • Camping & FiShing geaR RenTaLS • iCe FiShing CaBinS

Book Online or Call/Email: Mobile 780.404.5756 • Land Line [email protected] • www.lakelandexpeditions.com

The Lac la Biche Region invited Travel Alberta to capture the story of canoeing the Lakeland Provincial Park Canoe Circuit, a one of a kind gem in Alberta hidden in our backcountry. With cast and crew, 7 canoes departed from the Jackson Lake Staging Area with novice and well-conditioned paddlers in late July.

Our story showcases the journey of canoeing and camping in Lakeland Provincial Park, as well as the pristine surroundings.

We invite you to tune into Travel Alberta’s YouTube channel. Watch our story and others from across our beautiful province.

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travel alberta’s alberta stories on

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Book yourtee time today

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Located 2.5 hours northeast of Edmonton and 11 kilometres east of Lac La Biche on the road to the popular Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, the breathtaking beauty of the challenging 18 hole Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club on the scenic shores of Lac la Biche makes for a perfect golfing vacation.

Imagine sinking a three-inch tap-in for birdie on the sixth hole. The sun is reflecting off the rolling waves and lights your smile as you wonder what the next hole will bring. You’re having a great game, and the surroundings make it even better.

Drive a Roundon Our Course

Play 18 holes for the price of 9only with the rental of a power cart.

Licensed Food & Concessions Facility

Golf Pro - Lance Palamaruk Greens Superintendent - Steven Levesque

Phone: (780) 623-4288www.golflaclabiche.com

Coupon Valid: May – September 2016Monday to Thursday excluding holidays.

• 18 Hole Course • Pro Shop •• Driving Range •

Lac La BicheGolf &

Country Club

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Nestled along the southeastern shores of Lac la Biche, the public golf course offers 18 holes of challenge and picturesque beauty. It is one of northern Alberta’s most pristine golf courses: a true marriage of recreation and the environment.

The front 9 is ideal for course newcomers, offering wide fairways and beautiful vistas. The back 9 poses a few more challenges with the rough squeezing both sides of most fairways, forcing accurate drives and approach shots.

After the round, shoot for the Pelican Grill, the 19th hole, located on the second level of the clubhouse. Here you can sit on the

deck and recap your great day as you gaze out at one of the most spectacular vistas in Northern Alberta!

Out-of-town golfers are encouraged to participate in the weekly events: Men’s Night Wednesday, Ladies’ Night Tuesday, Couples’ Night (the third Friday each month). To book a tee time call the course or scan the QR-Code to access the mobile site.

If you’re visiting the Plamondon area, don’t forget that Plamondon Whitesands Resort now offers a driving range. And don’t worry if you don’t have your clubs – you can rent a set from them!

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Overlooking the beautiful shores of Lac La Biche and McArthur Park, we welcome you to the hamlet of

Lac La Biche.

Come discover the stories of the Lakeland Region and Lac La Biche

County.

Our exhibits are just the start. Our Archives are open to visitors and

members to research “Their Own Stories”.

2016 Events:June 18-20, Rendezvous Lac La Biche

October 2, Annual Museum Gala Dinner

Lower Level of McArthur Place10307 – 100 Street

Lac La Biche

Drop-in or book a tour by contacting our Museum Manager at 780-623-1727 or visit

our website: LacLaBicheMuseum.com

/LLBmuseum

Open Year-RoundStarting May Long Weekend

7 Days / WeekReduced Hours after September Long Weekend

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The magnificent landscapes of the Lac La Biche region create a prime habitat for a spectacular variety of birds, offering the best of bird watching opportunities.

Designated a bird sanctuary in 1920 by the Government of Canada, Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and its islands are home to over 190 species during high birding season. The shorelines of Lac la Biche have become a popular nesting area for its various shorebirds, including waterfowl, geese, swans, American White Pelicans, Double-crested Cormorants, Herring Gulls, Ring-Billed Gulls, Great Blue Herons, Commons Terns, Black Terns, Foster’s Terns, Red-necked Grebes, and Eared Grebes.

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is located on an island accessible via a 2.5 kilometre causeway and provides many lookout points, 7 kilometres of walking/biking trails throughout the Old Growth Forests on the island, and a viewing scope for birding. Pelicans and cormorants are visible on Pelican Island. The shoreline of Birch Island and Currant Island, a short

distance from the north shore of the Big Island, are another popular gathering

area for shorebirds.

On calm summer mornings, bird watchers can rise with the sun and access by canoe the isolated Natural Areas of Black Fox Island and High (Shorty’s) Island, on the lake, which separate

the west and the east arms of the lake.

Home to many neo-tropical migrants, these birds are most

watchable in mating season when showing off their vibrant plumage and numerous calls.

Annual bird counts are held in May and December. You can join the counting in Lac La Biche and find out how many of the species you can see, hear, and name.

For more information about the Lac La Biche Birding Society, find them on Facebook!

Welcome t our Nest

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Unlike the bright nights in an urban centre, the bright nights of the Lac la Biche Region are fuelled naturally by solar storms. It may seem strange to share things you can only see in the dark, but like thousands of others, once you’ve gazed up into a starry night sky above the Lac La Biche region, you’ll see the light.

If you can get past the fact this promotion is the exact opposite of one for a white sand beach in the middle of summer at the height of a sunny day, then our northern lights await you!

The best time to see the northern lights is through the cooler months of November to April, so put away your bathing suit and leave your sunscreen at home. Grab a parka for a winter visit to the Lac La Biche region.

Lucky for you, one of the best places to see the dancing lights of fantastic colors is from the vantage point of one of our many lakes.

If the northern lights aren’t dancing on the night you are looking for them, or you are visiting mid-summer, why not try to count shooting stars or satellites in the night sky or locate some of the constellations?

Away from the city lights and other metropolitan distractions, the sky looks closer, the stars seem brighter, and it sure looks like there’s plenty more of them.

Bright Nights in the Lac la Biche Region

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Playing in aWinter Wonderland

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There’s just as much fun to be had playing on our lakes in the winter as in the summer. Activities in our winter months take the chill out of the cold season’s air.

For those who love to fish year-round, there are plenty of great spots to go ice fishing. A line, a few hooks, and some bait are all you need to have tight lines all day as you catch several keepers!

For the land-lovers, there are plenty of snow-covered trails in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and and Shaw Lake cross-county ski area. They offer miles of natural beauty as you glide through the snow.

If a little more speed is to your liking, then the lakes and backcountry of Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area has snowmobile trails for every type of rider.

The winter months also include several community events like curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments, the Carnaval d’Hiver with activities like Cabane à Sucre, the motor-revving Winter Festival of Speed, and the Lac La Biche Kinsmen On The Pond Hockey Tournament with eight rinks cleared on Lac La Biche lake. The Bold Center also offers snowshoe rentals that can be rented for daily usage or over the weekend to explore the trails and lakeshores in the area.

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Visit this magnificent 230,000 sq. ft. multi-use recreation facility for all of your fitness, sport and social needs! The Bold Center offers twin NHL-size arenas, home to the Portage College Voyageurs and several teams from the Lac La Biche Minor Hockey League. There is always ice in Lac La Biche!

The facility also include twin fieldhouses, a four sheet curling rink, a 10,000 sq. ft. fitness/weight room, a 200-metre indoor track, a community hall, multi-purpose/meeting spaces, and a child mind space. Outside, there are two tennis courts and basketball courts for those who prefer to play in the sun.

Drop-in rates and select equipment are available. When you have exhausted yourself from activity, check out the various food outlets and relax with free Wi-Fi in the common areas or the Stuart McPherson Public Library.

There’s a little bit of something for everyone in the family. The Bold Center is open 7 days per week from 6 am to 11 pm. Contact us at 780-623-3829 or check us out at www.boldcenter.ca.

Looking to cool off? Portage Pool offers bigger splashes and hours of fun in their 25-metre training pool, wading pool and whirlpool plus a full service steam room for those who want the relaxation benefits. Portage Pool offers a range of Red Cross swim lessons and lifesaving courses throughout the year.

In the summer months, cool off at the new Paul Richard Memorial Spray Park located at McArthur Park near the beach and playground!

contact the pool at 780-623-6777 for hours, information and directions or

view schedules at www.boldcenter.ca/portage-pool

Recreation Facilities

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There’s plenty to celebrate in the Lac La Biche area. Whether it’s a fishing derby, a powwow, or some of the best cross-country and snowmobile trails in the province, Lac La Biche has something to wow just about anyone. And when you get here, The Ramada and brand new Canalta hotel will be waiting… with free boat parking, fresh popcorn, and home baked cookies.

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