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Whether you are a first time visitor or you have been

here before, we challenge you to experience all the

amenities that our region has to offer. Grande Prairie is

a growing dynamic City with something for people of

all ages to do throughout the year. Regardless of the

season, you will find excitement, culture, shopping,

sports, arts, dining, spectacular scenery, recreation,

and unique attractions.

The City and surrounding area possess the perfect mix of urban and rural offerings to make your visit or stay a memorable one. The region hosts spectacular events that will entertain and impress you! We en-courage you to come and take part in the fun and make some Grande memories of your own.

Make sure to stop by the Visitor Information Centre, where our friendly staff will go out of their way to ensure you have a pleasant stay. We also want to extend a special invitation to attend the free BBQ on Wednesdays 4-6pm at the Visi-tor Centre and the free Rotary Bus Tours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7-8:30 pm. Both of these courtesies are available June through August. No appointment or reservations are necessary, simply come to the Visitor Information Centre at the appropriate time.

On behalf of the Grande Prairie Region we wish you a warm wel-come and are confident you will enjoy our northern hospitality!

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Table of

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WELCOME

ESSENTIAL TRAVEL SERVICES

RELOCATION GUIDE

CITY of GRANDE PRAIRIE

THE HEART of the CITY

ATTRACTIONS and TOURS

PIPESTONE CREEK DINOSAUR INITIATIVE

WINTER VENTURES

GOLFING the EXCEPTIONAL

HUNTING and FISHING

EVENTS

CITY of GRANDE PRAIRIE MAP

DINING IN the REGION

ACCOMMODATIONS

CAMPGROUNDS

COUNTY and PROVINCIAL PARKS

COUNTY of GRANDE PRAIRIE

COUNTY of GRANDE PRAIRIE MAP

BEZANSON

KLESKUN

LA GLACE and VALHALLA

TEEPEE CREEK

TOWN of WEMBLEY

TOWN of BEAVERLODGE

VILLAGE of HYTHE

TOWN of SEXSMITH

SADDLE HILLS COUNTY

M.D. of GREENVIEW

TOWN of FOX CREEK

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2013 Official Grande Prairie & Region Visitor Guide For more information:

Published by: P: 780-539-7688

Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association Toll Free: 1-866-202-2202

#114-11330-106 Street F: 780-539-0905

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada E:[email protected]

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Editor, Writer and Advertising Executive: Louise Ct, GPRTA

Additional Editors: Maryann French

Graphic Design: imageDESIGN

Special thanks to all those who contributed to research, contributed photos and helped in

any way to make this regional guide an informative and functional magazine. Any repro-

duction of contents in whole or in part is prohibited. All rights reserved.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings and information shown.

The GPRTA regrets any errors or omissions. The publisher assumes no responsibility for

the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information. The listing of any company

or product in this guide does not reflect an endorsement of that company or product. The

information contained is subject to change without notice.

Printed in Alberta, Canada, January 2013

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Homecoming WeekendAugust 24, 2014

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Welcome reception Major concert FireworksCarnival in the park Community picnic Street festivalPancake breakfast Hot air balloon event Soap box derbyMulticultural festival Launch of the Grande Prairie history book

Welcome reception Major concert FireworksCarnival in the park Community picnic Street festivalPancake breakfast Hot air balloon event Soap box derbyMulticultural festival Launch of the Grande Prairie history book

Podollan Inns, Spa & Residences10612 - 99th Avenue, Grande Prairie Reservations 780.830.2000 www.podollan.com

Extended stays made affordable Premium pillowtop king beds & linens Condo style spacious suites include in-suite laundry & full size kitchens Secure heated underground parking Stay connected with free wireless internet

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

UNWIND & INDULGE in Northern Albertas premier destination spa andwellness centre. Elegant, dimly lit, winding marble hallways featuring waterwalls and

inspirational quotes lead you to tranquility. Refresh your body, calm your mind and

soothe your soul with an individualistic approach to esthetic, health, wellness and

holistic therapies. We are a proud member of the Leading Spas of Canada and a

Quality Assurance Approved spa.

Home to Grande Prairies original Spa Junkie membersHiP ProGram!

10612 - 99th avenue, Grande prairie, aB Located on the main floor of the podollan inn & Spa

780.830.0302 [email protected] www. lspa.ca

Spa-ing should be a healthy habit, not a luxury earmarked for once a year. -L SPA FOUNDER, LEAH PODOLLAN

Last Minute Seat SalesVisit www.lspa.ca for daily last minutespecials. On a first call, first reserve basis!

AIRPORTThe Grande Prairie Airport is the Peace Countrys Connection to the World. It is the largest airport in Northwestern Alberta and Northeastern BC. Daily connecting flights to major provincial cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Located off Highway 43, 10601, Airport Drive on the west side of Grande Prairie. Seasonal flights to Puerto Vallarta are also available. For more information go to www.grandeprairieairport.com or call 780-539-5270

CAMPINGCamping is available throughout the region in mu-nicipal, provincial and private campgrounds. Camp-ing rates vary. Call Travel Alberta for campground locations at 1-800-661-8888 or Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Assocaition at 780-539-7688.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES The Grande Prairie Region has 314 sunshine days

per year on average. Average winter season temperature is -12C (10.4F) Average summer season temperature is 12.8C

(55F). Summers can bring thunderstorms, although they are not as frequent or as severe as those in southern Alberta.

Grande Prairie gets 295 mm (11.6) of rain and 179 cm (70.66) of snow per year on average. Snowfall amounts, however, vary greatly from year to year.

Being fairly close to the Alberta foothills, it can get quite windy in the Grande Prairie Region, especially in the spring and fall. Chinooks are not an unheard of occurrence in the Grande Prairie area.

BANKING and CURRENCYTravelers cheques and credit cards are accepted at most commercial establishments, banks and currency exchange offices. Banking hours range from 9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday; some banks are open Satur-days. Most automated teller machines (ATMs) accept one or more of the following networks: Interac, Cirrus, or Plus. They are located at all banks and in retail areas.

CUSTOMS and IMMIGRATIONSince June 2009, everyone from every country arriv-ing in Canada by air, land and sea has needed a pass-port or equivalent travel document. (Some exceptions apply to childrens passport requirements). Besides an up-to-date passport, visitors may instead have an equivalent travel document, such as a NEXUS Card. For more information contact- Canada Border Serves Agency. For visa information, visit www.cic.gc.ca

CHURCHESThere are over 50 churches in the Grande Prairie region. Contact 780-539-7688 for the church infor-mation, denomination, and service times.

EMERGENCIESRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.)General Line: 780-538-570124 Hour Dispatch: 780-538-5700Emergency: 911QEII Hospital: 780-538-7100Poison Centre: 1-800-332-1414

FISHING and HUNTING REGULATIONSHunting regulations and special licensing require-ments vary depending on the type of hunting. Hunting is absolutely prohibited in all national and provincial parks. To get updated information on current hunting seasons, licensing, and other regu-lations, please refer to the Alberta Guide to Hunting and or Fishing.

Regulations available at albertaoutdoorsmen.ca or mywildalberta.com or pick up a copy of the Alberta Guide to Hunting and Fishing, Regulations at any licence vendor. If you have further questions related to hunting regulations in the Grande Prairie Area contact The Grande Prairie Fish and Wild life office at 780-538-5265

HEALTH and TRAVEL INSURANCEAlberta has an excellent healthcare system; however, the healthcare plan does not cover out-of-province visitors. Clarify your coverage before entering Alber-ta through your personal insurance carrier.

METRIC CONVERSIONCanada uses the metric system. All highway and traf-fic indicators are in kilometers (km) and km/h, gas is sold by the liter, temperature is measured in Celsius, and the electrical current is 110 volts.1 kilometer = 0.62 miles100km/h = 62 mph3.8 liters = 1 gallonTemperature 25C = 77F Celsius readings are oriented from the temperature at which water freezes which is set as zero in Cel-sius; this is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

MOTORCOACH TRAVELSpecial tours and services are available throughout Alberta. Drivers and guides offer historical informa-tion and insight to the area. For more information visit Travel Alberta at travelalberta.comTr

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PETSOwners must accompany their pets when en-tering Canada. Owners of dogs and cats must bring a certificate issued by a veterinarian clearly identifying the pet and certifying that it has been vaccinated against rabies in the pre-ceding 36 months. There are exceptions made for seeing-eye dogs and puppies or kittens that are younger than 3 months old. For de-tails contact Canada Customs Regional Office Bay 32, 3033-34 Ave N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 6X2. Within Canada, call toll-free 1-800-461-9999. Outside of Canada, call 403-292-4613 or 204-983-3500 or visit: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

RENTING A CARAll car rental companies have a strong network of outlets in Alberta. To rent a car you must be 21 years old and hold a valid drivers license and major credit card. A small surcharge ap-plies for drivers under 25 years of age.

RENTING A MOTOR HOMERenting a motor home is a convenient way to explore Alberta. You may purchase insurance at the time of rental. For lower rates, it is recommended that bookings be made three or four months in advance. For more information, visit www.travelalberta.com

ROAD REPORTSFor local road reports call 780-532-0148 or visit www.ama.ab.ca

RV SANI DUMP SITESRV Sani Dump Sites are located in some camp-grounds, refer to Regional Campground List-ings and at Muskoseepi Park, 780-538-0451.

SPEED LIMITS and DISTANCESSpeed limits and distances in Alberta and the rest of Canada are in the metric system. To convert from kilometers (km) to miles, multiply km by 0.6 = miles. Common highway speed limits are 100 km/h = 60 mph; urban areas are 50 km/h = 30 mph; school zones are 30km/h = 20 mph.

TAXESAlberta is the only province in Canada with no Provincial Sales Tax (PST). The Canadian Government charges a five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on most purchases. GST rebates on some accommodations and purchases taken out of the country can be claimed by non-residents of Canada. For more information in Canada, call 1-800-66-visit; outside Canada, call 902-432-5608, or visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax

TIPPINGThe average tip in Canada is 15%, howev-er, depending on the level and the nature of the service, tipping may range from 10% to more than 20%. Tips are given for good service by food and beverage servers in bars and restaurants, taxi drivers, tour guides and hotel bellman. It is not necessary to tip other service staff.

TRANSPORTATIONAir Canada Jazz: 1-888-247-2262Corporate Express: 1-800-661-8151 Grande Prairie Airport: 780-539-5270Grande Prairie Transit Service: 780-538-0377Greyhound Bus Lines: 780-539-1111West Jet: 1-800-538-5696

U.S. PORTS OF ENTRYInternational visitors driving to Canada can use any of the following ports of entry: Aden, Alberta / Whitlash, Montana Carway, Alberta / Peigan, Montana Del Bonita, Alberta / Del Bonita, Montana Coutts, Alberta / Sweetgrass, Montana Chief Mountain, Alberta / Chief Mountain,

Montana

WEAPONSRevolvers, pistols, fully automatic firearms, other weapons and self-defense sprays (mace, pepper spray) are prohibited entry into Cana-da. All firearms (hunting rifles, shotguns) must be declared. To obtain information on firearms legislation, please call the Canadian Firearms Centre inquiry line at 1-800-731-4000.

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WELCOME SERVICESGrande Prairie Regional Tourism Association 780-539-7688

Travel Alberta 1-800-ALBERTA

Welcome Wagon 780-832-0081

BANKSBeaverlodgeATB Financial 780-354-2235

CIBC 780-354-2221

Grande PrairieATB Financial 106A Street 780-539-7450

99 Street 780-538-5225

Kateri Drive 780-538-8000

BMO Bank of Montreal 780-538-8150

Business Development Bank 780-532-8875

Canadian Western Bank 780-831-1888

CIBC 100 Avenue 780-538-8300

116 Street 780-538-8363

Royal Bank 98 Street 780-538-6500

80 Avenue 780-538-8288

Scotiabank 100 Avenue 780-532-9250

104A Avenue 780-833-1660

Scotia Mcleod 780-513-3505

Service Credit Union 117 Avenue 780-532-8866

99 Avenue 780-831-2928

84 Avenue 780-402-2928

TD Canada Trust Westside Drive 780-538-8100

92 Street 780-538-8144

HytheATB Financial 780-356-3823

SexsmithATB Financial 780-568-4055

Royal Bank 780-568-3852

WembleyATB Financial 780-766-2511

ValleyviewATB Financial 780-524-3965

Bank of Montreal780-524-3376

Scotiabank780-524-3395

SCHOOL BOARDSConseil Scholaire Du Nor Quest 780-624-8855

Grande Prairie Public School Board District 780-532-4491

Grande Prairie Catholic School District 780-532-3013

Peace Wapiti School Division 780-532-8133

Post Secondary EducationGrande Prairie Regional College 1-888-539-4772

NAIT Grande Prairie Campus780-539-2075

HEALTH CARE RESOURCESAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)780-538-5210

Alberta Blue Cross780-532-3505

Canadian Red Cross780-539-7127

Peace Country Health 780-538-5387

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital 780-354-2136

Central Peace Health Complex 780-864-3993

Fox Creek Health Care Centre 780-622-3545

Highway 43 Bypass


GP Community Cancer Clinic QEII 780-538-7588

QEII Hospital 780-538-7100

Valleyview Health Centre780-524-3356

HEALTHLink Alberta 1-866-408-LINK (5465)Health Link Alberta is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ALBERTA WELLNET-online network of health care links and resources. www.albertawellnet.org

Walk-In ClinicsThe College and Community Health Centre104 Ave780-513-7500

The Superstore Walk-In Clinic99 Street780-533-4444

The Grande Prairie Walk-In Clinic97 Street 780-539-4770

HOUSING ASSOCIATIONSCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation780-432-8700

Grande Prairie Real Estate Board 780-532-5408

Grande PrairieHome Builders Association780-532-4548

Family and Community Support Services 780-538-0380

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Air TransportationGrande Prairie Airport 780-539-5270

Bus ServiceM & D Terminals (Greyhound Service) 780-539-1111

City Transit 780-538-0337 Grande Prairie transit has an exact fare system and offers routes that operate daily throughout the City.

This means that drivers do not sell passes or tickets, make change or handle money. Fares may be paid by cash, ticket or monthly pass. www.gptransit.ab.ca

Taxi CabsBlacktop Cab GP 780-532-1060

Canadian Cabs 780-539-4242

Checker Cabs GP 780-539-9949

City Cab 780-533-3222

Comet Taxi 780-402-2111

Dial-A Cab 780-532-1111

Golden Cabs 780-539-9949

GP Cabs 780-539-9949

Metro Cab 780-533-4000

Prairie Cabs 780-532-1060

Swan Taxi 780-539-3366

Yellow Cab 780-539-3366

VIP Cab 780-833-8333

Wapiti Taxi 780-539-4333

MOVING SERVICES and UTILITIESCar and Truck RentalsAvis Car & Truck Rental780-539-4101

Affordable Used Car Rentals780-532-9229

Budget Rent A Car780-538-3526

Discount Car & Truck Rentals780-539-0945Enterprise Rent-A-Car 780-538-8444

Hertz Truck & Car Rentals 780-539-3045

National Car & Truck Rental 780-532-3761

Rent-A-Wreck 780-538-1880

Super Value Leasing 780-532-9229

Thrifty Car Rental 780-835-4600

U-Haul Co. (Canada) Ltd. 780-539-9576

Visa Truck Rentals Ltd. 780-532-0636

Storage Areas AAIMS Superior Self Storage (Clairmont) 780-567-3002

Advantage Relocation Systems780-532-2662

Affordable Mini Storage and Trailer Rentals 780-538-1000

Border Moving and Storage 780-538-1444

Borstad Cartage 780-532-7755

Canadian Mobile Storage 780-814-5940

Canadian Stor-All 780-539-5250

County Stor-All 780-538-9988

GP Self Storage Inc. 780-538-1400

Maxim Storage Inc.780-513-7100

Monument ATV, Boat and RV Storage780-876-3425

R Wald and Sons Moving and Storage Ltd. 780-539-4351

Sexsmith Mini Storage and RV Ltd. 780-831-8909

Storage Pro Inc. 780-513-0068

Superior Wash and Storage 780-513-2081

Tuk A Toy 780-831-8591

UtilitiesAquaterra 780-538-0340

ATCO Electric 1-800-668-2248

ATCO Gas 780-539-2400

Direct Energy 1-866-374-6299

Eastlink TV 1-866-737-7662

Hawkeye Line Locators 780-882-2120

PAM Line Locating Ltd. 780-524-8843

Telus 310-3100

Property ManagementAnderson Holding Inc. 780-539-5303

Boardwalk Rental Communities 780-513-5040

Bradick and Company 780-524-4250

CarVer Property 780-539-3414

Center 100 (Amalgamated) 780-532-2110

Concept Properties 780-402-0044

Country Estates Trailer Park 780-539-7131

Emerald Apartment Inc. 780-538-2410

Metis Urban Housing 780-539-1910

Mountview Business Park 780-532-6614

Northgate Apartments 780-539-0039

Preferred Site Management 780-357-0343

Prime Property Management 780-538-2980

Quality Property Management 780-539-7131

Real Property Management Rental 780-532-4900

Richer Realty Ltd. 780-539-5465

Strata Completions 780-882-6588

Wooden Show Property Management 780-532-3400

This directory and the information supplied with it is a compendium of services supplies and resources for people who intend to relocate their household and/or business to the Grande Prairie Region. The listings do include members of the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association. The information here is presented as a guide to the range of services and resources available; details were correct at press time but are subject to change. Please call to confirm information with supplier.

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This community is among the fastest growing municipalities in Canada! Our population rose by about 17 per cent between 2006 and 2011 to just over 55,000. We serve a market area of more than 250,000 people. This includes frequent visitors from Northeastern B.C. and as far away as the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Residents from across the region visit for shopping, entertainment, as well as education and health services. Grande Prairie is Canadas youngest city among communities with a population over 10,000 people.

This is a prosperous, modern community with an exciting future, making the city a hub for new business and opportunities. Grande Prairie has been the Ca-nadian Federation of Independent Business Most Entrepreneurial City in Canada three years in a row.

For visitors, its a hot spot for services that include a wide range of dining, attrac-tions, shopping, RV repairs and service, gas, hotel and campground opportunities before embarking on to the Alaska, Deh Cho, Mackenzie or Bighorn (Highway 40) routes. Increasingly, its also a destination in itself with exciting events and facili-ties to keep visitors entertained for days.

Grande Prairie is a thriving regional centre located

in Northwestern Alberta, in the heart of the Peace

Country. Fur trading activity opened up the region in

the late 1800s and a land rush in the early 1900s gave

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Peace Challenge Cup

Maple Sugar Festival

Curl for a Cure

Home and Garden Show

Grande Prairie Sports Expo

Swan Festival

Reel Shorts Film Festival

Regional Heritage School Fair

Highland Games

Canada Day Celebrations

Street Performers Festival

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sACCOMMODATIONSWhen visiting Grande Prairie, tourists have many hotels and mo-tels to choose from (refer to the Accommodations Section within the Guide).

Within the city, about 30 fixed-roof accommodations offer more than 3,000 rooms with prices to suit everyones budget. Many of the larger hotels provide space for small business meetings and conventions.

On the perimeter of the city, within a 10 minute drive, there are several bed and breakfasts situated in the rural beauty of the region. Wherever you stay, its recommended you call ahead to make your reservations.

AIR TRANSPORTATIONThe Grande Prairie airport is serviced by two carriers offering scheduled service to Edmonton, Calgary, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, and beyond , with connection destinations to the rest of Canada and the United States. Air Canada and West Jet provide non- stop flights. New to the airport are seasonal direct flights to Puerto Vallarta via Sun Wing. Airport Services also include flight seeing tours, aircraft/ helicopter charters, commercial flights, rental cars, taxi and limousine service, a restaurant and lounge.

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A Diverse Regional Economy Fueled by Entrepreneurial Spirit

OpportunityAwaits You

Request a FREE Grande Prairie Business Directory

Phone: 780-532-5340E-mail: [email protected]

www.grandeprairiechamber.com

11311 99 Street, Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-9292

Part of YOUR Community & Proud Sponsors of

Broadway Off BroadwayCommunity Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie

Ducks UnlimitedGPRC Presidents Ball

GPRC Golf ClassicGPREMS

Grande Prairie Chamber of CommerceGrande Prairie Fly Fishing SocietyGrande Prairie Heart and Stroke

PARDSNitehawk Recreation Area

Odyssey HouseRyan Blais Come Fly with Me Foundation

SPCASTARS

Service SuperstarSouth Peace Historical Society

Street Performers FestivalSunrise House

Swan City RotaryThe Canadian Tire Luge TrackThe Phillip J Currie Museum

The Prairie Art GalleryUnited Way

World Mission

Mon to Fri 7 am to 10 pmSat 7 am to 10 pmSun 8 am to 7 pmHolidays 8 am to 7 pm

The Market - Year Round

Additional Summer Hours

Summer Street Markets

The Food Court

Fridays 4pm - 8pm Saturdays 10am - 3pm

Wednesdays 4pm - 8pmJuly to September

First Saturday of the Month10am - 4pm, June to September

Monday & Tuesday 11am - 3pmWednesdays to Friday 11am - 8pmSaturday 10am - 3pm

Located at the corner of 101 Avenue and 101 Street780.814.8224 | www.gpfarmersmarket.ca


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ARTS, CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENTGrande Prairie has unlimited choices in arts, culture and entertainment. One of the main event facilities in the region, the Crystal Centre, hosts world-class entertainers and is one of the prime locations for conventions, trade shows, and pub-lic skating. Located in the citys downtown, the Crystal Centre is also home to the Grande Prairie Storm Hockey Club of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

Enjoy great entertainment provided by one of Albertas largest and most successful community theatre companies. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, you will definitely not want to miss any of the Grande Prairie Live Theatre productions!

The 190-seat Second Street Theatre is located at 10130 98 Avenue in the downtown area. The Grande Prairie Live Theatre presents plays with local talent that appeal to everyone, guar-anteeing a phenomenal night out.

You can also see many other productions at the recently ren-ovated 506-seat DJ Cardinal Performing Arts Centre in the Grande Prairie Regional College. The Showcase Centre, oper-ated by the Performing Arts Guild, is located downtown in the former Catholic Church, and provides another great choice for an evening out.

Visitors can enjoy many different types of plays throughout the year, featuring local, semi-professional actors and playwrights. Another seasonal production company is Broadway Live Broad-way which offers audiences a compilation of Broadway hits.

The Centre for Creative Arts, located downtown, provides a variety of arts programming to the community. Many courses offered are co-ordinated by local artists and may include pho-tography, weaving, oil and watercolor painting, pottery, and stained glass. It features a gift shop and more! Open through the week, youre invited to view the artists in action and purchase their works as you tour new exhibits each month.

The Montrose Cultural Centre on 98 Street at 103 Avenue is home to the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. Its a Category A Alberta Art Gallery, one of only seven in the province. It offers many art courses throughout the year, boasts works from talented local artists and exhibits from around the world, and shows works from its perma-nent collection.

The Cultural Centre also houses the Grande Prairie Public Library. It makes things simple for travellers with free public Internet access. Drop in and use a computeryou dont even have to be a member. The library welcomes out-of-town guests to check their home e-mail, make a campground reservation on-line, or access the daily supply of world newspapers. Throughout the year, the library holds monthly programs for all age groups.

The annual Street Performers Festival is a major event you do not want to miss. From July 19 to 21, downtown Grande Prairie will be bustling with large crowds of spectators to watch street performances by clowns, comedians, jugglers, contortionists, mime artists, magicians, and more. Dont forget your pocket change. The only cost you incur is to demonstrate your appre-ciation to the performer with a contribution at the completion of their show. Street performers are brought in from around the world, making it a great family experience youll never forget!

Grande Prairies history is brought back to life within the Grande Prairie Museum. Located in Muskoseepi Park off 102 Street, it captures some of the best historical memorabilia of northwestern Alberta.

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Centre for Creative Arts

Cineplex Movie Theatre Crystal Lake Waterfowl Refuge

Eastlink Centre Forbes Homestead Historical Site Friendship Statue

Grande Bingo Hall Grande Prairie Farmers Market

Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club Grande Prairie Live Theatre

Grande Prairie Museum Grande Prairie Regional College

Great Northern Casino Heritage Discovery Centre Jan Cinema

Millenium Sundial Montrose Cultural Centre Muskoseepi Park

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Montrose Cultural Centre

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The museum includes an outdoor heritage village with a restored post office, school, church, fire hall, and barn. In the summer, you can follow the wooden pathways, decorated with gorgeous flowers and gardens, making it the perfect facili-ty for a wedding ceremony that can be held in the pioneer church.

At the north end of the park, the Heritage Discovery Centre is a modern museum located in the lower level of Centre 2000. The museum features state-of-the-art technologies to interactively portray the natural and cultural history of the Peace region of northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. The centre also has the Kin gallery, which features traveling exhibitions and displays.

For your listening enjoyment there are eight radio stations servicing the city: 88.9 CKYL FM 5 - YL Country (country) FM 93.1 CJXX - Big Country XX (country) FM 96.3 - Reach FM (contemporary Christian) FM 97.7 CFGP - Rock 97.7 (active rock) FM 98.9 CIKT - Q99 FM (rock) FM 100.9 CKUA - FM 4 (public broadcasting) FM 102.5 CBXP - CBC Radio One FM 104.7 CFRI - Free FM (active rock) 90.5 CHFA FM 5 - La Premire Chane

Television newscasts are provided by Global News, CFRN and CBC from Edmonton and, locally, by Eastlink Cablevision.

Grande Prairie has movie cinemas for your viewing pleasurethe Jan Cinema, located in the downtown core and the Cineplex Odeon in the west-end Gateway plaza.

The Great Northern Casino in the Gateway Power Centre will provide you with hours of entertainment at the slot machines or games tables, or enjoy some great food and a variety of musical and/or comic entertainment in one of its show rooms. If bingo is one of your pastimes, check out the Grande Bingo Hall in the Gateway Plaza. It is conveniently located across from the casino.

If exercise is more your style, then try bowling! We have five- and 10-pin bowling facilities; HJs Family Bowling Centre and Bowling Stones Ten Pin Bowling. If you like the outdoors, then lawn bowling at Muskoseepi Park is another option! The city also offers visitors a wide variety of pubs, dance and mu-sic clubs for your enjoyment.

DININGGrande Prairie offers a variety of dining choices in restaurants and city hotels. Choose from Western Canadian fare, Greek, East Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, African, French, Viet-namese, Japanese or Chinese. Many of the restaurant menus feature our famous Alberta beef! For a list of dining venues stop by one of the visitor information centres.

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CAMPINGCampers are invited to stay at the Rotary Park Campground, located across from the Visitor Information Centre. More camping sites are available at the south end of the Muskoseepi Park system at the Wee Links Campground. See page 86 for the detailed regional campground list.

BUS SERVICEM & D Terminals, authorized agents for Greyhound Canada Charter buses, pro-vide regularly scheduled passenger and courier service between Grande Prairie, Peace River, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Edmonton. For more destinations and information, call 780-539-1111.

CITY TRANSITGrande Prairie Transit has an exact fare system; drivers do not sell passes or tick-ets, make change or handle money. Fares may be paid by cash, ticket or monthly pass. Children under 12 years old, accompanied by a paying adult customer ride free, to a maximum of four children. Seven transit routes operate daily through-out the City. Cash fares are a maximum $2.00 per adult. (Fare prices may be subject to change) For more information on routes and times call 780-538-0337 or email [email protected] or access cityofgp.com/citygov/dept/transit

HIGHWAY CONNECTIONSGrande Prairie is on the CANAMEX trade route linking Canada, the United States and Mexico. The city is connected to its other major northern trading partner, Edmonton, about 4.5 hours southeast via the mostly divided Highway 43 corridor, and to the national parks system via the Bighorn Highway 40. These two highway routes join with Highway 16 (Yellowhead Route) running west from Edmonton to form the circle route known as the Grande Alberta Trail.

Traveling north via Highway 2 from Grande Prairie, visitors will arrive at Grim-shaw, the start of the Mackenzie Highway to the Northwest Territories. You can then continue on west and then south on the Deh Cho Travel Connection circular highway route. More information on these routes can be accessed from the Visitor Information Centre in Grande Prairie. Drive west via Highway 43 from Grande Prairie for approximately 1.5 hours to reach Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway.

LICENCE & REGISTRYSERVICESOperator & MotorVehicle LicencesIncluding Abstracts & TrafficFine Payments

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POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONGrande Prairie Regional CollegeGrande Prairie region residents have access to high-quality career, trades and university programs and instruction through Grande Prairie Regional College. The college, which serves more than 10,000 students annually, is a comprehensive com-munity college with campuses in Grande Prairie and Fairview. GPRC offers a wide variety of programs including university

studies, options for degree completion, certificate and diploma programs and trade programs.

Strong programming and highly qualified faculty ensure com-prehensive opportunities for the learners of our region and the college welcomes students from around the world.

Students may choose from a wide range of certificate or diploma options, or begin degrees or professional programs in Arts, Science, Education, Commerce, or Physical Education. Several degrees may be completed on campus in Grande Prairie through collaborative programs with Alberta universities. Selected trades programs are offered on the Grande Prairie Campus.

The campus attracts students from a wide geographic area due to its low tuition, small classes, personal contact and extensive awards program.

On-campus residence is available in townhouse-style units. Grande Prairie Regional Colleges main campus was designed

by renowned Aboriginal architect Douglas Cardinal. Visitors are invited to view this building of rounded structural lines blending with the beauty of the Bear Creek valley and reservoir.

GPRC Fairview College CampusGPRC offers a wide selection of pre-employment and techni-cal program options at the beautiful GPRC Fairview College Campus. Programs include Animal Health Technology, the Harley-Davidson Technician Program, Power Engineering plus apprenticeship and pre-employment training for Motorcycle, Automotive, Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. The Fairview campus features a golf course, indoor aquatic

centre with hot tub and waterslide, covered outdoor ice rink, the atre, full working 200-acre farm, greenhouses and much more.

On-campus residence is available in dormitory or townhouse style units. Small town atmosphere with big city education.

RECREATIONThe city encompasses over 62 square kilometres and offers visitors campground and RV parks and a variety of world class attractions and events.

Recreational facilities within the urban area include two golf courses and an extensive network of parks offering over 18 kilometres of hiking trails, bird and wildlife watching, cross-country skiing, fishing, mini-golf, swimming, ball dia-monds, and lawn bowling.

Muskoseepi Park, adjacent to Centre 2000, runs from north to south through the entire city. Visitors can walk paved trails from Centre 2000 and the Heritage Discovery Centre to the Musko-seepi Park pavilion and the main museum. Swimming is avail-able indoors at the Eastlink Centre, our Aquatics and Wellness facility in the Community Knowledge Campus on the south side; an outdoor pool is located off 100 Avenue in Muskoseepi Park.

There is also a waterfowl refuge located at Crystal Lake in the citys northeast, where visitors may catch a glimpse of a family of trumpeter swans and cygnets. The trumpeter swan is the symbol of Grande Prairie; the city is often referred to as the Swan City.

Sports excellence has always been a major pursuit of the residents of Grande Prairie. The Eastlink Centre, operated by the City of Grande Prairie, opened in December 2011. It provides recreation, aquatics, wellness and sport adventure opportunities in Grande Prairie and for the entire region with its 54-metre Olympic-sized swimming pool, 25-metre program and therapeutic pool, lazy river, dive tower, field house, run/walk track, 16,000-square-foot fitness area and the extremely popular FREE FM Flowrider, which allows visitors to go surfing all year round!

There are also shopping, health services and eating facilities located on site. This venue is a destination for families, whether they come for sporting events or for their next holiday.

RETAIL SERVICESGrande Prairie offers an array of choices in clothing, inter-national foods, dining, pharmaceutical, home and hardware, sports, arts, souvenir, entertainment, banking, fuel, RV sales and service outlets. Many businesses are concentrated in the user-friendly downtown core along 100 Avenue, and along 100 Street North.

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We hope you will be inspired to visit our newly restored building and continue our journey of exploration,

inspiration, and preservation of the human spirit through art. The future of the Art Gallery is just as

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The downtown boasts many unique shops for those seeking that one-of-a kind souvenir. North on 100 Street is the Prairie Mall Shopping Centre, with over 90 stores, including a Target outlet, opening in early 2013.

Throughout the city, there are many strip malls with a variety of unique stores and franchises. Another great shopping area is the Gateway Power Centre, located in the west end of the city. Its comprised of large chain stores. Costco, Wal-Mart and Home Depot department stores are of particular interest to American and out-of-province visitors.

The Grande Prairie Farmers Market is also a popular shopping choice for visitors. Locally produced fresh vegetables, meats, pastries, jam and jelly preserves and handicrafts are offered for sale to people interested in groceries and arts and crafts mementos. Located at the corner of 101 Avenue and 101 Street, the market is open every Friday evening and Saturday year round, plus Wednesday evenings during the summer. The Farmers Market has undergone extensive renovations and now resembles a traditional red barn with white trim. A food court is open daily for lunch with seating areas and seasonal vendors.

RELOCATIONThanks to modern amenities from a recently renovated art gal-lery, new library, contemporary schools, along with a spectac-ular park that runs through the community, Grande Prairie is a great place to call home and raise a family.

If youre thinking of making Grande Prairie your home, be sure to check out the Grande Prairie Relocation Guide found on cityofgp.com.

VISITOR HEALTH CARE and EMERGENCY SERVICESThe Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, located at 98 Street and 105 Avenue is a fully accredited, regional facility providing a wide range of services including; an emergency room, special-ized surgery, coronary and cancer care, respiratory therapy, pediatrics, obstetrics, rehabilitation, and MRI services. A new hospital is currently being built. The Shields Health and Ed-ucation Centre will include a state-of-the-art cancer centre,

200 acute care beds, and a health care training facility in part-nership with the Grande Prairie Regional College. The facility is targeted to open in 2015.

The City also has walk-in clinics availableno appointment necessary: The College and Community Health Centre-10620 104 Ave, 780-513-7500; The Superstore Walk-in Clinic-12225 99 Street, 780-533-4444; The Grande Prairie Walk-In Clinic -9814-97 Street 780-539-4770. In addition to regular am-bulance services, Grande Prairie is serviced by the Stars air ambulance program which ensures rapid evacuation of patients in need of specialized treatment.

The city as well as the County of Grande Prairie and the sur-rounding region are policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP) on a 24 hour basis. Police, ambulance and fire services offer a 911 emergency communications system.

VISITOR INFORMATIONYear-round visitor information services are provided by travel counselors in the state-of-the-art Centre 2000 located on the Highway 43 bypass at 106 Street. Pick up local, provincial and regional information. If youre in the area, this impressive cedar and pine building with its views of Muskoseepi Park and the Bear Creek reservoir is a must see!

Also located five minutes south of Centre 2000 on 106 Street is the old visitor information log cabin where motor homes and recreational vehicles have free access to sewage pump-out and fresh water courtesy of the City of Grande Prairie. Visitors can also enjoy picnic sites, fire pits, and walking trails.

Grande Prairiemodern, exciting, entertaining, educational, safe, and family friendly. Visit us and stay awhile, and youll understand why so many people keep returning year after year!

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The geographic centre of the city, Downtown is clean, busy and attractive. With over 400, truly unique and interesting stores and services, Downtown represents what the City is, has been and wants to be. With over 60 events and initiatives annually, there is definitely something for every-one. You really need to take the time to explore the incredible diversity of the Downtown Core. It is the embodiment of urban soul and personality. It is the cultural, retail, recreational, financial and service hub, of the City.

Downtown has an atmosphere that can turn the ordinary, such as working, shopping, taking a walk or meeting neighbours into the extraordinary! Downtowners believe that the best way to maintain the history and tradition of the area is to provide an atmosphere that encompasses dif-ferences in age, economic status and interest.

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EastLink Aquatic & Wellness Centre Community Knowledge Campus#10 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, ABP: 780-830-5000 | www.eastlinkcentre.ca

Forbes Homestead10424 96 Street, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-830-7090 | www.cityofgp.com

Grande Bingo Hall 10913 107 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-513-8946 | www.grandebingo.ca

Grande Prairie Farmers Market10032 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-814-8224 | www. gpfarmersmarket.ca

Grande Prairie Live Theatre10130 98 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-538-1616 | www.gplt.ab.ca

Grande Prairie Heritage Discovery CentreCentre 2000, Lower Level, 11330 106 Street, Grande Prairie, ABP: 780-532-5790 | www.cityofgp.com

Grande Prairie MuseumMuskoseepi Park, 10329 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-532-5482 | www.cityofgp.com

Great Northern Casino10910 107 A Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-539-4454 | www.greatnortherncasino.net

Grande Prairie Disc Golf 102 Street & 88 Avenue, Grande Prairie, ABP:780-402-4166 | www.gpdiscgolf.com

Millennium Sundial11330-106 Street, beside Visitor Information Centre, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-539-7688

Montrose Cultural Centre Grande Prairie Public Library The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie 9839 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-538-0386 | www.cityofgp.com

Muskoseepi Park Entrance at 102 Ave & 102 Street, Grande Prairie, ABP: 780-538-0451 | www.cityofgp.comPavilion, paved trail system, fishing pond , playground, outdoor pool. Mini golf, and more.

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Art Insight Tour9839 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-357-7486 | www.aggp.ca

The Prairie Mall10801 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB P: 780-532-1810 | www.shopp rairiemall.com

17 Foot Roadside Attraction Beaver and Cultural CentreHighway 43 into Beaverlodge, 512 5 Avenue P: 780-354-3600 | www.beaverlodgegallery.com

Corn Maze at Country Roads RV Park6.5km north on 116 to Hwy 43, then left 1 mileP: 780-532-6323 | www.gpcornmaze.com8 acres corn maze, campground, Red Barn facility for weddings & various functions, store & gift shop

Equine City 9 km north of Sexsmith then left on Webster Road, First property on the left passed the tracksP: 1-877-887-6606 | www.equinecity.caFacility for horse riding, training and boarding, trail rides, wagon & sleigh rides, petting zoo & more.

Evergreen Park P: 780-532-9722 | www.EvergreenPark.caEvent centre, Casino, horse racing & campground

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BeaverlodgeArea CulturalCentre

Tea Room Gift ShopArt Gallery Classes

512 -5th Avenue780.354.3600www.beaverlodgegallery.com

Hythe Motor Speedway3/8 mile paved Oval Track, north side of HytheP: 780-978-9090 | See us on Facebook

Kleskun Hill MuseumEast off Hwy 43, 20 min from Grande PrairieP: 780-539-0874 for tours

Melsness MercantileWest on Hwy 59, to Valhalla Centre P: 780-356-2403 Provincial heritage site, restaurant, and troll park

Nitehawk Recreation Area10 min south of Grande Prairie P: 780-532-6637 | www.gonitehawk.com Year round recreation area for skiing, tubing, snowboarding, luge, downhill mountain biking and campground.

Sexsmith Blacksmith ShopMuseum & Paszkowski House24 km north of Grande Prairie on Hwy 2 Phone: 780-568-3681

South Peace Centennial Museum 2.5km north of Beaverlodge, Hwy 43P: 780-354-8869 | www.spcm.ca

Teepee Creek Museum1 km west Junction of Sec Hwys 733 and 674 tpmuseum.blogspot.ca

The Wapiti Nordic Centre6km south on Wapiti Road (Hwy 40) P: 780-513-9799 | www.wapitinordic.comThis is one of Canadas premier cross coun-try skiing and biathlon facilities.

Grande Prairie Rotary Club Bus TourTours Leave from Centre 2000 11330 106 Street, Grande Prairie, ABP: 780-539-7688Take in the Grande Prairie Rotary Clubs free one-and-a-half-hour bus tour of the City and County every Monday, Tuesday and Thurs-day evening, June through to August. This award-winning tour leaves Centre 2000 (Visi-tor Information Centre) at 7 pm sharp.

Grande Prairie Regional College ToursHwy 43, 10726 106 Avenue,Grande Prairie, ABP: 780-539-2931 | www.gprc.ab.caThe Grande Prairie Regional College was designed by renowned aboriginal architect Douglas Cardinal.Visitors are invited to view this facility of rounded structural lines blend-ing with the beauty of the Bear Creek Valley and reservoir.

Horse Trekking AdventuresLocated in Fairview P: 780-835-4629 | See us on FacebookOffering trail rides for various skill levels and locations.

Hot Air Ballon RidesSun Dance BallonsP: 780-567-3198 | www.sundanceballoons.com Approximately a 1/2 hour before sunrise and the evening flights approximately 2 1/2 hours before sunset.

Wild River Adventure ToursP: 780-830-8848 Jet Boat Tours! Whether you choose one of our most popular adventure tours or work with us to create your own custom tour you will enjoy beautiful scenery around every river bend!

Pipestone Creek Dino ToursP: 780-532-2362 Ext 3 | www.curriemuseum.caGo fossil-hunting with a trained guide along the banks of Pipestone Creek where massive Pachyrhinosaurus dinosaurs once lumbered, 73 million years ago. Theatrics, fossil demon-strations and a lot of great information make tours of the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai bonebed (available summertime weekends, see cur-riemuseum.ca for details) a fun and fascinating way to learn about the dinosaur riches of the Peace Country. Another great option is the dinosaur play at Pipestone Creek Park.

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Go fossil-hunting with a trained guide along the banks of Pipestone Creek where massive Pachyrhinosaurus dinosaurs once lumbered, 73 million years ago. Theatrics, fossil demonstrations and a lot of great information make tours of the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai bonebed (available summertime weekends, see curriemuseum.ca for details) a fun and fascinating way to learn about the dinosaur riches of the Peace Country. Another great option is the dinosaur play at Pipestone Creek Park. Get ready for great costumes, singing, dancing and a palaeontological plot with a twist in the tail. All of these activities are provided by the Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative (PCDI)the group behind the creation of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

PCDIs family events and fundraisers are an excellent way to find out more about the dinosaurs of the Peace Country, and an easy way to support the future Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, which will be built in Wembley. Events like Family Dino Day or Fossil Hunter Geocache are chock-a-block with games, activities, face-painting and of course, fossil demonstrations and tours of the Pipestone Creek dinosaur bonebed.

In addition to the family events, each year brings a blowout fundraising event. In July 2011 Canadian actor Dan Aykroyd hosted the Aykroyd Family and Friends Dinosaur Ball and Celebrity Dino Dig, bringing in a crew of his famous friends to join palaeontologists from around the world excavating fossils and raising nearly $450,000 for the museum at the glitzy Dinosaur Ball gala. In 2012 this act was followed by the Dino Country Ball, an event that brought out the lanterns, carriages and hay bales for an evening of high-class country merriment. Information on all events can be found on curriemuseum.ca or on the Currie Museum Facebook page.

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The biggest event of all will be the grand opening of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, planned for the summer of 2014. A world-class, $30-million facility named after Canadas premier palaeontologist, its going to bring the dinosaurs to life in a whole new way.

But lets rewind to the beginning of this story. It all started in 1974. Local science teacher Al Lakusta was on a relaxing nature walk along Pipestone Creek looking for plant fossils when he stumbled across something far more excitingdinosaur bones. It kicked off a chain of events that culminated in a major excava-tion by a team of palaeontologists from the Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology (its name at the time.)

Why so much attention focused on this one site? Well, it was no ordinary find. Instead of just a few, there were hundreds, no, thousands of bones packed densely together. It was a bonebed, a site where a massive herd of dinosaurs all died at once. In 2008 it was announced by Dr. Currie and his colleagues that the dinosaurs in the bonebed were a unique speciesone never seen before in modern timethe Pachyrhinosau-rus lakustai.

It may have been the first but the Pachyrhinosaurus is not the only dinosaur in town. A new species of hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur) was announced in Fall 2011 and several other specimens currently under study are anticipated to be new species as well. In just the last two years, dozens of dinosaur footprints and theropod (meat-eating dino-saur) bones have been discovered, as well as two hadrosaur skeletons that include impressions of their scaly hide. These bones are expected to change everything scientists know about these animals. The 31st Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai skull was removed by helicopter last season as were other skulls from the Wapiti Pachyrhinosaurus bonebed, which may hold yet another new species.

Our suspicions have been confirmed that were sitting on a virtual gold mine. Weve already discovered two new species in the last few years, the potential for more is outstanding, says Dr. Phil Bell, PCDI palaeontologist, of the Peace Country.

When the significance of the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai bonebed was realized, and more finds came rolling in, an idea developed, to build a museum that would make the areas incredible natural history acces-sible in an exciting, educational way. A group of local paleontological enthusiasts worked to make this vision come to life and in 2009, a task force of five dedicated staff members and a museum society board were created. The team has been hard at work ever since to make the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum a reality. The 41,000 sq. ft. facility will host cutting-edge interactive displays, a lab for visiting palaeontologists, a 64-seat theatre, and two SMART-tech-nology enabled classrooms. When the doors open in 2014, this mu-seum is going to change tourism in the Peace Country. And there is a lot of dinosaur fun to be had in the meantime!

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If you want a real northern winter adventure, watch in awe as the Aurora Borealis, the north-ern lights, dance across the skies. The northern lights have different meanings to different cultures. To the Inuit natives, the jumping lights of yellows, greens, whites, and reds were the spirits of their friends and parents play-ing a game of ball in the sky. To other people, the lights are simply the clashing of electrons drawn along magnetic lines of force at the North Pole.

Winter activities in the Grande Prairie Region are both vast and unique in nature. Experience the ins and outs of our winter season; because, Yes, Winter Can be Wow!

WINTER VENTURESA jewel in the Peace Country, Nitehawk Ski Hill, located just fifteen minutes south of Grande Prairie is a multipurpose recreational area and year round RV Park. Spend the day skiing, snowboarding, trying natural luge, or

take in the Aquatera TUBE ZONE, a four lane tube park with a 600 ft conveyor lift to carry you to the top. The diverse terrain suitable for both beginners and experts is a fun, safe, family friendly venue.

There is also opportunity to Cross country Ski on 35 km of groomed trails at The Wapi-ti Nordic Centre. Cross-country ski trails are also set at Saskatoon Island, Moonshine Lake and Youngs Point Provincial Parks. There are indoor and outdoor facilities for ice skating, or for taking in one of the many exciting hockey games as a spectator or participant. You can curl, go ice fishing, take in a sleigh ride, or try Skijoering behind a horse at Equine City; the possibilities are endless!

Within the City of Grande Prairie, skiers can traverse over 18 km of parkland trails. Snow-boarding areas, toboggan hills, and snowshoes are available within Muskoseepi Park.

While the magnificence of winter is reason enough to visit, most visitors

dont sit still for too long: theres just too much to do! Whether it is cold

with sunny skies, or mild and snowy, we can offer outdoor wintertime

hotspots and events that will warm your winter season.

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SNOWMOBILINGAwarded Silver from the magazine Snowriders West as Riders Choice, Northwestern Alberta is the perfect place for winter enthusiasts interested in the adventure of snowmobiling. With approximately 60 kilometres of groomed trails in the Big Moun-tain area south of Grande Prairie (off Highway 40) or around Kakwa Wildland to the southwest, the region has forests, rolling hills, and meadows providing first class mountain snowmobile riding for all ages and skill levels. Crown land south of the City of Grande Prairie features frozen rivers and cut lines to make sledding as popular as ever.

WEATHERThe Grande Prairie region on average has a northern continen-tal climate typical of northwestern Alberta and northeastern BC. Winters are generally cold with some mild spells. The average January temperature is -15C (-9C average high and

-19C average low) however, temperatures have reached as low as -52C. Snowfall amounts vary greatly from year to year with approximately 158.6 cm (62.4 inches) of snow per year on av-erage. The total annual precipitation is 446.6 mm (17.6 inches) which includes both rain and snow. It can get quite windy in the region, especially in the spring and fall, and Chinooks are not an unheard of occurrence in the Grande Prairie area.

WINTER EVENTSThe City and surrounding region host spectacular events that will entertain and impress you! One annual winter event that you cannot miss is the Cabane Sucre or the Maple Sugar Fes-tival, February 23, 2013, celebrating our French Culture within the Grande Prairie Region. Featuring, family activities, maple sugar candy made on snow, traditional food, and more. Its a great family event that you dont want to miss! Go to www.gptourism.ca for an updated list of events for our region!

CROSS COUNTRY SKIINGWapiti Nordic CentreGrande Prairie780-538-9050

Muskoseepi ParkGrande Prairie 780-538-0451

Saskatoon MountainHighway 43Does not have a set track

County of Grande PrairieGrande Prairie780-532-9722

Saskatoon Island Provincial ParkHighway 43 780-538-5350

Youngs Point Provincial ParkHighway 43 780-538-5350

Moonshine Lake Provincial ParkHighway 49 780-538-5350

CURLINGGrande Prairie Curling ClubGrande Prairie780-532-7221

Beaverlodge Curling ClubBeaverlodge780-354-2514

Bezanson Curling ClubBezanson780-831-4315

Clairmont Curling ClubClairmont780-567-4040

La Glace Curling ClubLa Glace780-766-2266

Peace Curling AssociationGrande Prairie780-532-4782

DOWNHILL SKIINGNitehawk Recreation AreaHighway 666780-532-6637

HOCKEYCanada Games ArenaGrande Prairie Storm (AJHL)780-538-0334

County SportsplexClairmont 780-830-7407

INDOOR SKATINGCoca Cola CentreGrande Prairie 780-513-5252

County SportsplexClairmont 780-830-7407

Crystal CentreGrande Prairie 780-538-0491

Dave Barr ArenaGrande Prairie 780-538-0469

Beaverlodge ArenaBeaverlodge780-354-2201

Hythe ArenaHythe780-356-3888

NATURAL LUGENitehawk Recreation AreaHighway 666780-532-6637

OUTDOOR SKATINGMuskoseepi PondGrande Prairie780-538-0451

Greg Walker MemorialBeaverlodge780-354-2201

Millenium ParkSexsmith780-568-3681

Saskatoon Island Provincial Park Highway 43 780-538-5350

Youngs Point Provincial ParkHighway 43780-538-5350

Moonshine Lake Provincial ParkHighway 49 780-538-5350

SNOWBOARDINGNitehawk Recreation AreaHighway 666780-532-6637

Muskoseepi ParkGrande Prairie780-538-4051

SNOWSHOEINGMuskoseepi ParkGrande Prairie780-538-4051

Saskatoon Island Provincial Park Highway 43 780-538-5350

To view a full event listing visit www.gptourism.ca or contact these specific winter event locations for moreinformation.

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The Grande Prairie Region has exceptional golf courses that feature vast and diverse landscapes, making it easy to select a course that suits you to a tee. Whether youre an avid golfer or just starting out, or maybe you just want to be on par with nature; No matter what your age or skill levelbeginner, intermediate or championship, the regions golf courses offer an exciting, fun, and memorable adventure! Whatever your choice, the warm summer days and long summer hours make golf playable from 5 am to well past 11 pm at night, allowing golfers the opportunity to achieve that perfect shot.

All of the Grande Prairie regions golf courses welcome walk-in visitors who want to escape the tensions of business travel or highway driving and enjoy a special round of golf in a quiet natural setting. Afterwards, choose to relax and order from reasonably priced menus offering either light snacks or full course meals. Most golf courses provide full service pro shops, carts, club rentals and sales, putting greens and driving ranges, but most of all, our golf courses take great pride in providing exceptional hospitality and customer service only found in Alberta!

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GRANDE PRAIRIEBear Creek Golf Club 18 Holes 780-538-3393

The Dunes Golf and Winter Club 18 Holes 780-538-4333

Grande Prairie Golf and Country Club18 Holes 780-532-0340

Wee Links Pitch and Putt 9 Holes 780-538-4501

BEAVERLODGERiverbend Golf & Country Club9 Holes 780-354-2538

TEEPEE CREEK River Stone Golf & Country Club9 Holes 780-568-2860

WEMBLEYPipestone Putters Golf Club 18 Holes 780-766-2720

SExSMITHMorningview Park Golf Course 9 Holes 780-568-4357

Spruce Meadows Golf & Country Club18 Holes 780-568-4653

DEBOLTGunby Ranch Golf Course18 Holes 780-957-2150

GROVEDALEGrovedale Golf Course 18 Holes 780-539-9898

VALLEYVIEWGreenview Golf Resort 9 Holes 780-524-3673

FOx CREEKSilver Birch Golf Club9 Holes 780-622-3343

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18 Holes Grass Greens Pro Shop 5,851 Yards Driving Range Licensed Clubhouse Club & Cart Rentals Camping

(780) 766-2720

www.pipestonegc.ca

11 kms south of Wembleyo Highway 43

The Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club is a non-profit society dedi-cated to developing and supporting disc golf throughout Peace Country. The GPDGC maintains the Thrill Hill Disc Golf Course and runs regular leagues, tournaments, and events which are open to first timers and players of all skill levels. If you would like to try disc golf out, there is no charge to use the Thrill Hill Disc Golf Coursehole one begins at the top of Thrill Hill (102 Street and 88 Avenue). Club members are available to meet up with new players and lend them a disc, show them around the course, or provide a free lesson. For more information, go to gpdiscgolf.com or call Dylan at 780-402-4166.

Grande PrairieGolf & Country Club

Grande PrairieGolf & Country Club

18 hole championship course Pro Shop Legends Restaurant & Lounge Lessons

Your Peace Country Golf Destination

Call or go online to book your tee time todaywww.gpgcca.ca 780.532.0340

Disc Golf

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Does the call of the wild call out to you? Well, then the region around Grande Prairie would be the one calling you! The Grande Prairie region is the perfect place if you love the wilderness and big game hunting. Whether you are a conventional hunter using a rifle, or enjoy the traditional use of a bow, Grande Prairie offers exceptional scenery with all the excitement and adventure anyone can dream about.

In the spring, the region is a hunters paradise for trophy black bear. During the fall, bow and rifle hunters try for trophy elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and moose. The area also offers fine game bird hunting for goose, duck and grouse. Regional sporting goods stores also sponsor the annual Great Northern Whitetail Buck and Bull Elk Hunt and Awards Dinner every autumn.

Hunting regulations and special licensing requirements vary depending on the type of hunting. Hunting is absolutely prohibited in all national and provincial parks. To get updated information on current hunting seasons, licensing, and other regulations, please refer to the Al-berta Guide to Hunting Regulations available at www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca or mywildalberta.com or pick up a copy of the Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations at any licence vendor. If you have further questions related to hunting regulations in the Grande Prairie Area contact The Grande Prairie Fish and Wild life office at 780-538-5265

Whether you just love to fish, or are looking for that once in a lifetime experience, fishing in Al-berta waters offers opportunities for all anglers. The Grande Prairie area offers some great fishing, whether youre looking for trout, pike (jackfish), walleye, perch, or grayling. Many of the lakes are stocked with rainbow, cutthroat or brook trout. Many rivers have some of these same species as well as bull trout, grayling and rocky mountain whitefish. Bull Trout is the provincial fish of Hu

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Bredeson Guiding and Outfitting 780-539-7649

Mikes Outfitting Ltd780-864-3770

Red Willow Outfitters780-524-4574

Wild Alberta High Country Outfitters Inc.

780-882-6664

Wild Kakwa Outfitters Ltd780-513-1338

Outfitters

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Deer | Marc Girard


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East Dollar LakeNorth of Valleyview on Highway 49Rainbow Trout

Grovedale PondSouth of Grande Prairie on Highway 40 at junction of Grovedale Road turnoffRainbow Trout

Jackfish Lake Remote, no road access, behind Spring LakeNorthern Pike

Kakut PondEast of Woking on Secondary Highway 677Rainbow Trout and Perch

Kakwa River and TributariesVia Two Lakes Road, Highway 40 and various logging and lease access roadsArctic Grayling, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout to 5 lbs

Little Smoky RiverSouthwest of Fox Creek off Highway 43Special Regulations see your fishing guideArctic Grayling and Bull Trout

Moonshine Lake Provincial ParkWest of Rycroft on Highway 725Rainbow Trout

Muskoseepi Park PondMuskoseepi Park, Grande PrairieStocked Rainbows - children and seniors only

Nose Lake and North Cutbank RiverVia remote Nose Mountain Fire Tower Rd Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Arctic Grayling, Bull Trout to 2 lbs. Also a remnant population of Brook Trout in North Cutbank River.

Sheep CreekVia Highway 40 and 20 km north of Grande CacheRainbow, Bull and Arctic Grayling to 2 lbs

Snipe LakeVia Highway 669 east of ValleyviewPike to 15 lbs and Walleye to 5 lbs

Spring LakeVia Highway 21 and 26 km north of HytheRainbow and Brook Trout

Sturgeon LakeVia Highway 43, Williamson and Youngs Point Provincial ParksPike to 30 lbs, Walleye to 5 lbs, Whitefish to 4 lbs and Perch to 2 lbs

Swan LakeSouth of RidgevalleyVery large Rainbow Trout

Torrens RiverSouth of Two Lakes on Kakwa Falls roadRainbow and Cutthroat Trout in upper river above the falls. Arctic Grayling, Rocky Moun-tain Whitefish and Bull Trout below the falls.

Two LakesSouth of Grande PrairieNorth Lake - Rainbow TroutSouth Lake - Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout

Wapiti River and TributariesAccess south of Grande Prairie on Highway 40 and at Wapiti Gardens south of BeaverlodgePike to 14 lbs, Walleye to 4 lbs in lower river. Arctic Grayling, Rocky Mountain Whitefish and Bull Trout to 4lbs in upper reaches.

Alberta and because it is still listed as a threatened species, it remains as catch and release only. If walleye, pike or perch is what you are after, there are plenty of sources for these as well, both lakes and rivers with camping available.

To get information on current sport fishing seasons, licensing, catch limits, size limits, gear restrictions, and other regulations please refer to the Alberta Guide to Sport fishing Regulations available on-line at www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca or mywildalberta.com or pick up a copy of the Alberta Guide to Sport fishing Regulations at any licence vendor. If you have further questions related to sport fishing regulations in the Grande Prairie area please contact the Grande Prairie Fish and Wildlife office at 780-538-5265.

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JAN 1-31 CFCA Student & Instructor Show Centre for Creative Arts

2 New Years Skate County Sportsplex

4-6 Grande Prairie Sled Dog Derby Evergreen Park

5 GREASE Sing-a-Long GPRC Theatre

13-14 Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour GPRC Theatre

16-20 GP Mazda Car Show & Sale Crystal Centre

17-26 50 & Proud of It! Grande Prairie Live Theatre

18-20 Forestry Bonspiel Grande Prairie Curling Club

19 Comedy Night Beaverlodge

21-24 Dance Drive Festival GPRC Theatre

22 Lynn Miles Grande Prairie Live Theatre

25-30 The Foreigner Ovations Dinner Theatre

26 GP Home Builders Awards Grande Prairie

26 Tenille & Friends GPRC Theatre

27 The Largest Wedding Show Crystal Centre

29 Chili Cook Off Little Smoky

30 World Movie Night Cell 211 Grande Prairie Library

FEB 1-3 Peace Challenge Cup Grande Prairie Curling Club

1-16 The Foreigner Ovations Dinner Theatre

1-28 Candace Popik & Lucasz Herba Art Show Centre for Creative Arts

2 Chamber of Commerce Ball Grande Prairie Inn

3-28 GPRC Fine Arts Students Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

7-13 Cats Musical Grande Prairie Live Theatre

8 13th Annual Wine Fair & Auction EMS Foundations

9 Back Porch Swing Grande Prairie Live Theatre

12-24 Woodys RV Show Evergreen Park 18 Family Day-Family Spiel Grande Prairie Curling Club

18 Grande Prairie Family Day Muskoseepi Park

18 Family Day Celebrations Wembley 18 Family Day at the Trout Pond Valleyview

19-21 Growing The North Conference Evergreen Park21-24 Paradise RV Show Evergreen Park 22-23 2nd Annual Peace Country West One Act Play Festival Grande Prairie Live Theatre 22-24 Haywood NorAm Westerns Wapiti Nordic Ski Club

22-24 Ladies Bonspiel Grande Prairie Curling Club

23 Cabane Sucre / Maple Sugar Festival Muskoseepi Park 27 The Once Grande Prairie Live Theatre 27 World Movie Night Red Cliff Grande Prairie Library

MAR 1-31 Tammy Baduk Art Show Centre for Creative Arts

2 Curl for a Cure Grande Prairie Curling Club

Grande Prairie Street Performers FestivalGrande Prair

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3-28 Chris Deheus & Koreen Deheus Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre 7-9 Agri Show Evergreen Park 7-13 Out of Order Grande Prairie Live Theatre

14-17 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Prairie Showdown Grande Prairie Curling Club

15 St. Edmunds Catholic Church Fundraiser Hythe

15-17 Vitaemo Cultural Festival GPRC Theatre

15-17 Home & Garden Show Evergreen Park 15-31 9 to 5 Musical Ovations Dinner Theatre

20 Lorne Elliot Grande Prairie Live Theatre 22-24 GP Womens Show Spring Edition Crystal Centre 28 World Movie Night Waltz With Bashir Grande Prairie Library

30 Easter Eggstravaganza Muskoseepi Park 31 20th Annual Quilt Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

APR 1-6 9 to 5 Musical Ovations Dinner Theatre

1-25 20th Annual Quilt Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

1-30 Marcy Horswell Show Centre for Creative Arts

5-7 Grande Prairie Sports Expo Evergreen Park

6 Explosion Dance Recital GPRC Theatre

6 McNaught Homestead Gala Fundraiser Beaverlodge

8-9 Jazz Concert GPRC Theatre

10-13 Oilmens Bonspiel Grande Prairie Curling Club

11-27 Calendar Girls Grande Prairie Live Theatre

13 Firemans Ball Bezanson

13 GPRC Fine Arts Choir GPRC Theatre 14 26th Fiddlers Jamboree Grande Prairie Museum

19-21 Pride of the Peace Wembley Farmers Market Annual Spring Show Wembley

20 Wembley Minor Hockeys 35th Annual Hawaii Draw Wembley 20-21 Swan Festival Saskatoon Lake 22-23 Music Festival GPRC Theatre 24 Community Pancake Supper Hythe 24 World Movie Night King of Devils Island Grande Prairie Library 26-28 2nd Annual Experience the Peace Holistic Conference & Retreat Grande Prairie

28-31 Canadian Federation of Artists Peace Area Beaverlodge Cultural Centre 29-30 Music Festival GPRC Theatre

MAy 1-3,5 Music Festival GPRC Theatre

1-5 Reel Shorts Film Festival Grande Prairie Live Theatre

1-23 Canadian Federation of Artists Peace Area Beaverlodge Cultural Centre 1-30 Motor Speedway Stock Car Racing Hythe

1-31 Janet Enfield & Barbara Munn Art Show Centre for Creative Arts

3 Northern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair Grande Prairie 4 Ball Tournament Bezanson 8-12 ZIRKA Dance Festival GPRC Theatre 11 Town Garage Sale Sexsmith 18-30 Cinderella Grande Prairie Live Theatre

26-30 BRHS Art Students Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

29-30 Grande Prairie Stompede Evergreen Park 30 World Movie Night The Road Home Grande Prairie Library

JUN 1 Chautauqua Day Old Fashioned Family Fair Sexsmith

1-2 Grande Prairie Stompede Evergreen Park 1-2 Cinderella Grande Prairie Live Theatre 1-3 WCA Carnival & All-Breed Horse Show Valleyview

1-13 BRHS Art Students Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

1-30 Motor Speedway Stock Car Racing Hythe

1-30 Centre for Creative Arts Art Show Centre for Creative Arts

6 Seniors Strawberry Luncheon & Tea Wembley

8 Highland Games Macklin Field, Grande Prairie

9 Horse Show Bezanson 9-13 Farmers Festival South Peace Centennial Museum

15 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge Wembley

15 Annual Firemans Ball & Comedy Night Wembley

15 Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale Downtown Grande Prairie

Farmers' MarketsAlbright (Bi-monthly) 780-354-8308

Saturdays 10-3pm

Beaverlodge 780-354-8462Tuesdays 5-8pm | Wednesdays 12-3pm

Bezanson 780-568-3409Fridays 3-7:30pm

Clairmont 780-832-6688Fridays 4-7pm | Saturdays 10-3pm

Grande Prairie 780-814-8224Fridays 4-8pm | Saturdays 10-3pm

Wembley (Bi-weekly) 780-532-1153Saturdays 10-3pm | Sundays 11-3pm

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16-30 Sara MacIntyre Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

28-30 Bud Country Fever Evergreen Park 28-30 Rio Grande Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races South of Beaverlodge

30 Canada Day Fireworks Muskoseepi Park

JUL 1 Rio Grande Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races South of Beaverlodge 1 Canada Day Parade & Celebrations Grande Prairie

1 Canada Day Parade & Pancake Breakfast Valleyview

1-4 Sara MacIntyre Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre


1-31 Lynn LeCorre Art Show Centre for Creative Arts

7-31 Dan Arberry Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

11-14 97th Teepee Creek Stampede Teepee Creek

19-21 Street Performers Festival Grande Prairie 20-21 Pioneer Days South Peace Centennial Museum

21 McNaught Homestead Art Festival Beaverlodge

AUG 1 Dan Arberry Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre


1-31 CFCA Juried Show Centre for Creative Arts

2-4 Canadian Native Fastball Championships Grande Prairie

4-29 Tim Heimdal Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

5 Heritage Day Festival Muskoseepi Park 9-11 Fair & Rodeo Valleyview 16-17 Agricultural Fair & Trade Show Beaverlodge

18 Hythe Agricultural Fair Hythe

SEP 1-26 Patricia Peters Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

1-30 Melanie Jenner Art Show Centre for Creative Arts

7 Rockin Smashin Weekend Demolition Derby Wembley

8 Autumn Festival & Tractor Rodeo South Peace Centennial Museum

14 Firemens Steak & Lobsterfest Beaverlodge

15 Terry Fox Run Sexsmith 21-22 Bezanson Bog Cross Country Running Race Bezanson 29-30 Carmen Haakstad Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

OCT TBA Lantern Tours Grande Prairie Museum

1-24 Carmen Haakstad Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

4-6 Fall Home & Leisure Show Evergreen Park

18-20 GP Womens Show Fall Edition Crystal Centre 19 October Feast Comedy Night Beaverlodge

25 Halloween Party Bezanson

26 Halloween Foot Parade Downtown Grande Prairie

26 Halloween Spooktacular Muskoseepi Park

26 McNaught Homestead Ghost Walk Beaverlodge

27-30 Beaverlodge Art Society Miniature Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

31 Safe Halloween Wembley

NOV TBA Nifty Thrifty Craft Sale Valleyview TBA Santa Claus Parade & Frosty Friday Valleyview

1-21 Beaverlodge Art Society Miniature Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

1-3 Pride of the Peace Wembley Farmers Market Annual Christmas Show Wembley

1 St. Edmunds Christmas Craft Fair Hythe

1-30 Artists North Centre for Creative Arts 2 Golden Leaf Dine & Dance Bezanson 11 Rememberance Day Service Region 13-17 Festival of Trees Evergreen Park 15-17 Northern Spirit Light Show 22-24 Evergreen Park 29 22 Vegas Night Downtown Grande Prairie 24-31 Gord Mackey Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

28-30 Wonderland of Trees Wembley 28-30 GP Farmers Market Christmas Show & Sale Crystal Centre 29 Christmas Craze Beaverlodge 29-30 Christmas Farmers Market Valleyview

DEC TBA Moonlight Madness Main Street Celebrations Valleyview 1 Santa Claus Parade Downtown Grande Prairie

1 Northern Spirit Light Show 6-8 Evergreen Park 13-24 26-31 1-19 Gord Mackey Art Show Beaverlodge Cultural Centre

1-31 CFCA Christmas Show Centre for Creative Arts

6 Downtown Christmas Light-Up Sexsmith

7 Reverse Santa Parade Sexsmith 8 Old Fashioned Christmas Grande Prairie Museum

11 Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster 31 First Footings Celebration

Documents

2013 Visitor Guide | Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association