Fairview and area
2015 Summer/Fall 2016 Winter/Spring
We are happy to extend our well-known hospitality to visitors travelling in Northwestern Alberta. Take time to
enjoy the beautiful Cummings Lake Trail, Campground and Recreation Area. Our retail and service centres will meet all of your travel needs.
Noteworthy summer events include numerous golf tournaments, the Lions Old Time Country Music Festival, Canada Day Celebrations and our annual Summer’s End Festival. Thanks for visiting; come again soon and bring your friends!
Gordon MacLeod, Mayor
Welcome from Fairview “Heart of the Peace”
Town of Fairview 10209-109 Street
P.O. Box 730 780-835-5461
www.fairview.ca
Town Welcom
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On behalf of our residents, I am pleased to welcome visitors to our picturesque area of Northern Alberta. We are fortunate to experience the beauty of our surroundings every day. The scenery and the warm and welcoming people of the Fairview area, make our community a great place to visit. Scenic camping and picnic areas on the banks of the beautiful Peace River are favorite gathering spots for residents and visitors alike. Be sure to visit Pratt’s Landing and The Maples to take in the splendor of the Peace River and its valley. We are very proud of our agricultural heritage and the progressive nature of our people, past and present. We look forward to sharing the richness of our community with you. The M.D. of Fairview No. 136 is a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to live!
- Reeve Ernie Newman
Welcome from the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
Municipal District of Fairview
10957-91 Avenue P.O. Box 189 780-835-4903
www.mdfairview.com
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Travel
Map images from Google Maps
How Far is Fairview?How Far is Fairview? Calgary ............ ................ 855 km Edmonton ... ................ 560 km Grande Prairie ......... 115 km Grimshaw..... ................ 58 km
Jasper ............... ................. 509 km Peace River ................. 84 km Dawson Creek ......... 151 km Fort St. John .............. 194 km
Where is Fairview?Where is Fairview?
Recreation
Fairview Golf CourseFairview Golf Course North on 113 StNorth on 113 St 9 hole, multi9 hole, multi--teed, par 36 frontteed, par 36 front--nine, par 35 backnine, par 35 back--ninenine Golf course, club house & proGolf course, club house & pro--shopshop
780780--835835--2844 www.fairviewgolfclub.com2844 www.fairviewgolfclub.com
Community Community ParksParks
For a list and For a list and addresses, see addresses, see
www.fairview.ca/www.fairview.ca/communitycommunity--parksparks
Cummings Lake TrailCummings Lake Trail Open all year!Open all year!
Over 10km of paved trail and Over 10km of paved trail and 2km of nature trail2km of nature trail
Heart of the Peace Heart of the Peace Splash ParkSplash Park
Corner of 108 St & 105 AveCorner of 108 St & 105 Ave Open: MayOpen: May——SeptemberSeptember
Picnic Tables & Skateboard Picnic Tables & Skateboard ParkPark Fairview Ski Hill Fairview Ski Hill
& Terrain Park& Terrain Park South on Hwy 2South on Hwy 2 780780--835835--47254725
www.skifairview.comwww.skifairview.com
Costumed interpreters bring history alive as they guide you through
19th century log buildings which have been restored and furnished with meticulous detail.
Visit www.historicdunvegan.org
for information on special events
throughout the summer.
Studios and gift shop selling local-ly produced art including fibre,
paintings, jewellery, pottery and
more
Information on regional art, craft and cultural events
Excellent art courses for children
and adults
Full gallery featuring local, region-
al and provincial art
www.fairviewfinearts.com
Historic Dunvegan Park 26 km south of Fairview on Hwy 2
780-835-7150
Open May 15—Labour Day
Daily:10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Fairview Fine Arts Centre 10801-103 Ave
780-835-2697
Open Tues to Sat: 12 PM—5 PM
Arts & Culture
Fairview Pioneer MuseumFairview Pioneer Museum Cummings LakeCummings Lake
780780--835835--48154815
Open MayOpen May——SeptemberSeptember
Tues to Sat; 9:00 AMTues to Sat; 9:00 AM——5:00 PM5:00 PM
No admission feeNo admission fee——donations accepteddonations accepted
Fairview RCMP Museum 10813-103 Ave
780-835-2592 Open May—September
Tues to Sat; 1:30 PM—5:00 PM
No admission fee—donations accepted
Events
Also check us out online for the most up-to-date event information:
@Fairview_AB
www.fairview.ca
www.facebook.com/townoffairview
www.mdfairview.com
goo.gl/hjXggy
Apr 24 NW Alberta Regional Skills Competition @ GPRC Fairview Campus / Fairview High School /
St Thomas More School
Apr 29 Employer Showcase & Job Fair @ Dunvegan Inn & Suites
May 9 Community Clean Up @ Fairview
May 9 Free Stuff Giveaway @ Fairview
May 23 Olympians Swim Meet @ Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre
May 30, 31 Fairview Spring Opener Horse Show @GPRC Fairview Pavilion
June Senior’s BBQ @ M.D. of Fairview yard
June Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of 100th Anniversary Legacy
Picnic Shelter @ The Maples, Dunvegan Provincial Park
June 19-21 Fairview Lions Club Old Time Country Music Festival @ Cummings Lake
June 20 Ladies Open @ Fairview Golf Club
June 25 Farmers & Merchants Golf Tournament @ Fairview Golf Club
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations
July 4 Couples Open @ Fairview Golf Club
July 17-19 Fairview Amateur Rodeo Weekend
July 18 S.T.A.R.S. Golf Tournament @ Fairview Golf Club
Aug 8, 9 Men’s Open @ Fairview Golf Club
Aug 22 Summer’s End Festival @ Fairview
Aug 22 Peace Classic Wheels Street Spectacular @ Fairview, Main Street
Oct 3, 4 Fairview Fall Finale Horse Show @ GPRC Fairview Pavilion
Oct 21 Small Business Week
Oct 22 Small Business Trade Show @ Legion Hall
Oct 23 Small Business Banquet Awards
Festival August 22, 2015August 22, 2015August 22, 2015
Summer’s End Summer’s End FestivalFestival
summer’s leaving but the fun never ends!
Peace Classic Wheels Street Spectacular
Dunvegan Fish & Game Trade Show
Markets, beer gardens
Contests, food booths, games
Bouncy castles, street dance, face painting
Variety of demonstration events
Many local & professional entertainers on two stages!
The M.D. of Fairview #136 and committed volunteers are
very pleased to have recognized the M.D.’s 100th
Anniversary in 2014 by creating and placing
commemorative signs at 22 historical rural school sites, 6
rural community halls and 5 cemeteries. Check out the
self-tour map included near the end of this booklet or
stop by the municipal office at 10957-91 Avenue to pick
up a larger copy of the map or just to say hello. Enjoy the
sites (and sights) as you explore the history of our
beautiful region!
MD of Fairview
Bluesky
Outdoor skating rink
Outdoor performance stage
RV Sani-dump
Water fill station
Whitelaw Outdoor skating rink
Curling rink
Active agricultural society
Community Hall
Another anniversary legacy project was the
construction of a picnic shelter at the
Maples Day Use area at Dunvegan,
completed in the summer of 2014.
Dedicated volunteers contractors and M.D.
staff worked very hard to create a very
aesthetic, useful shelter that fits beautifully
in the park. Summer of 2015 will see the
grand opening and ribbon cutting of this
wonderful facility. M.D. Staff and Council are
very proud of this new building and invites
everyone to join in the celebration of our
community’s heritage.
Pratt’s Landing Located on the shores of the Peace River, 26 km upstream from Historic Dunvegan (about 4 hours of paddling). If you’re driving, go west from the Town of Fairview on Hwy 682 for approx. 32 km. Developed and maintained by committed community groups and the Municipal District of Fairview #136, Pratt’s Landing provides an exceptional camping experience.
15 overnight sites equipped with fire pits & picnic tables
overnight group use area & day use areas available
stocked fire wood children’s playground
large day use area equipped with fire pits, picnic tables and beauti-ful NEW group picnic shelter
walking trails and lookout areas nearby
beautiful wedding setting
Dunvegan Provincial Park (see Arts & Culture section for more information) Riverside walking trails and spectacular views of the Peace River Valley.
cook shelters
flush toilets
fishing
canoeing/kayaking
wildlife viewing
fire pits
horseshoe pits
dump station
firewood
pay phone
water/tap
power boating
pit/vault toilets
Outdoors
$30/night 1-877-537-2757
www.albertaparks.ca/dunvegan.aspx
horseshoe pits fishing stocked fire wood outdoor toilet facilities
boat launch fishing kitchen shelter with
stove outdoor toilet facili-
ties non-potable water horse shoe pits
Maples Day Use The Maples Day Use area is located on the west side of the Dunvegan Bridge approx. 26 km south and west of the Town of Fairview. Visitors may investigate numerous stories about the fascinating history of this area by touring both the Maples and Historic Dunvegan. Explore great camping and picnic facilities, commercial greenhouses and gardens, mini-golf, a gift store and have some ice cream.
Camping
Cummings Lake CampgroundCummings Lake Campground Amenities / Activities 28 overnight camping stalls with electrical hookups
self registration washroom & free shower facilities (wheelchair accessible) group camping areas
day use area with shelter drinking water available from shower building
free firewood regulation slow pitch & baseball diamonds
boating (electric motor only) & boat launch fishing & fish cleaning station horseshoe pits
bird watching hiking on Cummings Lake Trail
children’s playground
Rates Electric hook-up stalls .. ............ $25/day or $125/week Group use camping (9 stalls) ..... ............ $125/night Day group use .. ............ ............ ............ $35/day Concession booth .......... ............ ............ $50/day
Cummings Lake has an extensive walking trail system. Access points to the trail are at the campground as well as in the town of Fairview. The southern loop is cleared during the winter to allow for beautiful
walks throughout the winter.
Amenities
Dunvegan Inn & Suites Café, Pub, Sports Lounge, Dining Room Karaoke every Friday night 9812-113 St
780-835-5100 Hillview Inn 10704-113 St 780-835-2466 Midtowner Motel 10413-110 St
780-835-2282 Railside Motel 11232-101 Ave 780-835-4921 New Grande Hotel 10105-110 St
780-835-2495
Freson IGA 10905-101 Ave 780-835-2716
Open 24/7
A&W 10015-100 St
780-835-3438
Grandma Pizza
11124-101 Ave 780-835-3323
Café Vlad
10209-110 St 780-835-1104
KFC 10215-110 St
780-835-4060
Pizza Haven
11025-102 Ave 780-835-4991
Subway
11109-101 Ave 780-835-2700
Taste of Home Mall on Main 780-835-2511
DJ’s
11017-104 Ave 780-835-4606
Fenties UFA Cardlock & Convenience 9209-113 St (Hwy 2) Esso Gas & Convenience 10008-113 St
Husky Gas & Convenience 10010-110 St Railside Shell Gas, Convenience, Carwash 11232-101 Ave
Fairview Co-op Petroleum Cardlock Hwy 2 south of Fairview
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