2013 Lac La Biche Region Vacation Guide

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Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, the La Biche Inn and the Parkland Motel have a room to fit every budget and comfort level. Looking for a self contained suite that feels like a home away from home, look no further than Parkland I or Parkland II. With more than a dozen executive suite designs (many featuring jacuzzi suites) your stay in Lac La Biche will be picture perfect.

We have full kitchenettes with separate bedroom units.

We also offer a complimentary breakfast buffet, wireless internet, shuttle service and more.

Inquire about our conference room facilities for your next business seminar.

Group discounts and extended stay rates are available.

Pat’s Restaurant Northern Lights Dining Room On site Liquor Store Truckers Club and Gaming Room Executive Suites Family Suites Conference Rooms Available Catering & Banquet Facilities Off Track Betting Drifter’s Lounge Visit Northern Albera’s Finest Night Club

Truckers Club & Gaming Room • State of the Art Sound & Light System • Check out the Horse Races in the comfort of our special room • Alberta’s Only Ice Bar Counter • Unique Leather Furnishings Throughout • VLT’s

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Table of Contents Welcome to Lac La Biche County........................................... 4-5 Campgrounds........................................................................... 6-11 Popular Fishing Spots................................................................ 12 Hooked on Fishing..................................................................... 13 Cabin and Bed & Breakfast........................................................ 14 Welcome to Our Nest................................................................. 15 Choose Your Trail.................................................................16-17 Paddle Your Path........................................................................ 18 10 Things to See and Do............................................................. 19 Lac La Biche County Map.....................................................20-21 Regional Events.......................................................................... 22 Coming Attractions.................................................................... 23 Hotel Guide................................................................................. 25 Restaurant Guide........................................................................ 27 Bright Lights of the Lac La Biche Region........................... 28-29 Drive a Round on Our Course..............................................30-31 Step Back in Time....................................................................... 33 Rainy Day Indoor Activities..................................................34-35 Playing in a Winter Wonderland............................................... 36 Plamondon - Culture, Heritage, & Mud Bogs......................... 37 Sand & Sky................................................................................... 38 Photos contained within the pages of this guide were taken by a variety of sources including Travel Alberta, Community Futures Lac La Biche, Corner 24 Media, the staff of Lac La Biche Post, and residents of Lac La Biche County.

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Welcome to www.LacLaBicheCounty.com

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ith more than 100 lakes and over 1,300 beach-side campsites and cabins offering 70% of Alberta’s Class A beaches, Lac La Biche County is host to many recreational activities.

You can hit the waves for some fast-paced water sports, walk or bike over 22 kilometres of paved-trails, tour the backcountry trails by cross-country skiing, bike, or ATV, or just kick back and relax for an evening around a warm campfire.

Annually, visitors come to our pristine surroundings for camping, boating, waterskiing, fishing, hiking, bird watching,

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and many other outdoor activities.

We are a community that takes pride in our cultural diversity, celebrating it through various activities and events throughout the year with several rodeos, pow wows, and community gatherings.

For those who are looking for an adrenalinerush, we have open events for individuals to register in such as the Winter Festival of Speed hosting on-ice car, sled, and ATV races, and in summer Plamondon hosts their annual Mud Bog competition where the tires spin and the mud flies.

Whether you are looking to actively take part in our events or be a spectator, come and experience the Lac La Biche region and feel welcomed by nature.

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Campgrounds With over 1,300 campground sites in the Lac La Biche Region there are plenty of serviced and non-serviced sites to suit your camping experience available in a variety of sizes whether you are tenting or bringing your RV. Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake Provincial Park Campground

Beaver Lake Group Camp Area

6km east of Lac La Biche on highway 663. 98 sites with water and power hook-ups available.

Firewood available for purchase, shower facilities, boat launch, playground, on-site store, with day-use beach and swimming area. Reservations accepted 1.877.537.2757 or reserve.albertaparks.ca.

Mirasols

Licensed Dining

Mirasol Cameron

Just past Beaver Lake Provincial Park Campground, 6km east of Lac La Biche on highway 663. 5 sites with water and power hook-ups available. Firewood provided at no cost, boat launch, with some sites easy access to beach and swimming. Reservations accepted 1.877.537.2757 or reserve.albertaparks.ca.

#10 Nipewon Rd., Lac La Biche

Enjoy Our Great Food & Friendly Service Dine-In or have us Cater Your Event!

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Ph: 780-623-4242

Monday – Saturday 10am – 9pm • Sunday - Closed

Campgrounds Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake

Spruce Point Resort

Young’s Beach Campground

6 km south from Lac La Biche on highway 36, follow the signs 12km to get to campground. 271 sites with water and power hook-ups available with dump station on-site. Shower facilities, boat launch, playground, with beaches and swimming areas at various points throughout the campground. Reservations accepted 780.623.3930.

Chump Lake

Chump Lake Campground

46km west of Lac La Biche on highway 663, 1km west of Caslan then 2 km north. 35 sites with water and power hook-ups available with dumping station on-site. Firewood available for purchase and on-site store. A trail system just outside the campground offers some of the best berry patches in the area.

Reservations accepted 780.689.5374.

Fork Lake

2km east along highway 663 east of Lac La Biche, turn south onto Young’s Beach Road and follow for 2km to campground. 85 sites with water, sewage, and power hook-ups available. Firewood provided at no cost, with shower facilities, playground, boat launch, boat rentals, and large beach and swimming area.

Reservations accepted 780.623.2604.

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Fork Lake Campground

20km south of Lac La Biche on highway 36, 40km southeast on highway 55, then 2km south on highway 867. 43 sites available with water and power hook-ups available. Firewood provided at no cost, playground and boat launch with large beach and swimming area.

Reservations accepted 780.404.6196.

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Campgrounds Heart Lake

Ironwood Lake

Heart Lake Campground

Ironwood Lake Campground

62km north of Lac La Biche on highway 881. 10 sites with water and dumping station on-site. Firewood provided at no cost, playground, and boat launch with beach and swimming area. First come basis, call 780.623.2130 for more information.

(Day-Use Only)

16km south of Lac La Biche and 32km east, in Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area. Firewood provided at no cost, boat launch and swimming area and water services available for day-use only. A tranquil lake with an abundance of birds and wildlife.

Call 780.623.5235 for more information.

Promoting Business & Community Lac La Biche Region Visitor Information Centre located inside McArthur Place

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Campgrounds Lac La Biche Lake

Lac La Biche Lake

Camp 3F Group Camp

Plamondon Whitesands Resort

2km north of Plamondon on highway 858 and 5km northeast on Township Road 682. This group use area is a single use area for private bookings with water and power hook-ups available. Firewood is provided at no cost, with a beach and swimming area.

Reservations accepted 780.798.3478.

2km north of Plamondon on highway 858 and 7km northeast on Township Road 682. 182 sites with water and power hook-ups available with dump station on-site. Firewood available for purchase, shower facilities, playground, boat launch, boat rentals, on-site store, and large beach and swimming area. Reservations accepted 780.798.2254.

Lakeland Provincial Park

Jackson, Kinnard, Blackett, McGuffin

With access points northeast and southeast of Lac La Biche, Lakeland Provincial Park offers one of Alberta’s canoe circuits and backcountry camping experiences. With trails for hiking and biking you can traverse through this area by foot or water. 38 rustic campgrounds are available on a first-come basis. Call 780.623.5235 for more information or 1.877.623.9696 to request a map.

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Campgrounds Lac La Biche Lake

North Buck Lake

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park

North Buck Lake Campground

13km northeast of Lac La Biche off highway 881.

72 sites with water and power hook-ups available with dump station on-site. This island campground is the only Provincial Park that has amenities in Alberta. Firewood available for purchase, shower facilities, playgrounds, boat launch, on-site store, trails available for hiking and biking, bird watching platforms, and several beaches and swimming areas.

Reservations accepted 1.877.537.2757 or reserve. albertaparks.ca.

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46km west of Lac La Biche on highway 663, 4km north of Caslan on Range Road 173A. 125 sites with water and power hook-ups available. Firewood available for purchase, playground, boat launch, and beach and swimming area. Reservations accepted 780.689.4602.

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Campgrounds Pinehurst Lake

Seibert Lake

Pinehurst Lake Campground

Seibert Lake Campground

Touchwood Lake

Whitefish Lake

Touchwood Lake Campground

Kikino Silver Birch Resort

20km south of Lac La Biche on highway 36, 30km southeast on highway 55, then 20km north on access road. Campground is in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. 61 sites with water available and firewood provided at no cost. Fist come basis with selfregistration. Access to ATV trails available outside of campground with staging area. Call 780.623.5235 for more information.

43km east of Lac La Biche on highway 663.

Campground is in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. 93 sites with water available with dump station on-site. Firewood provided at no cost, playground, and beach with swimming area. Fist come basis with self-registration. Access to ATV trails available outside of campground with staging area.

Call 780.623.5235 for more information.

20km south of Lac La Biche on highway 36, 60km southeast on highway 55, then 20km north on access road. 4x4 may be required on access road depending on weather conditions. Campground is in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. 43 sites with water available and firewood provided at no cost. Fist come basis with self-registration.

Access to ATV trails available outside of campground with staging area. Call 780.623.5235 for more information.

43km south of Lac La Biche on highway 36, 7km east off highway. 100 sites with water and power hook-ups available with dump station on-site.

Firewood available for purchase, shower facilities, playground, boat launch, store on-site, with large beach and swimming area. ATV use permitted in campground with trails outside of campground.

Reservations accepted 1.888.330.8833.

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Popular Fishing Spots Distance From Lac La Biche (kms)

Hard Roofs

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Trout

Whitefish

Walleye

Pike

Perch

Burbot

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Beaver Lake Blackett Lake

5S 54NE

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Christina Lake Elinor Lake

190N 40S

Fork Lake

63S

Grist Lake

41N

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Heart Lake Helena Lake

65NE 49S

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Ironwood Lake

50S

Jackson Lake

30NE

Kinnard Lake

30NE

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Lac La Biche Lake

N/A

McGuffin Lake

35E

Mile Seven Lake

51N

North Buck Lake

52W

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Pinehurst Lake Seibert Lake

49SE 104E

Spencer Lake

109E

Steepbank Lake

135N

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Touchwood Lake Whitefish Lake Winefred Lake

c Catch & Release only. v Special Walleye License Draw Required.

Please refer to the Alberta Sport Fishing Guide for more information.

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Resort Re esort & Campground Campground Located on the pristine shoreline of Whitefish Lake, we offer seasonal and yearly campsite and year-round cabin rentals.

Phone: 780-623-3252 Cell: 780-520-0148 Fax: 780-623-3834 Toll Free: 1-888-330-8833 David Thompson, Manager

KikinoResort.com

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46NE 47SE 230NE

Hooked on Fishing W

hether you are looking to cast your line on a big lake with your friends or fish on a calm waterway off the beaten path, our region can fulfill and 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 Sportfishing Regulations for catch limit information, and shop locally for great deal on tackle and bait.

You might also get a few ‘local secrets’ about good fishing holes from local merchants. Now you’re ready for a day of tight lines.

Enjoy Your Own Personal Pers Pe rsonal Retreat Retre reat at in the Lac La Biche Region Reg Region o Bring out the whole family for a day or the whole weekend!

WITH OVER 100 LAKES IN THE REGION, THE ONLY DIFFICULT DECISION IS CHOOSING THE LAKE!

Visit www.southshorepontoonboatrentals.ca GO ONLINE FOR MORE INFO! Serving Lac La Biche & Surrounding Area

PONTOON BOAT RENTALS

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Cabins and Bed & Breakfast Internet

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Beaver Lake B&B

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Dew Drop Inn B&B

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Elinor Lake Resort

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Kikino Silver Birch Resort

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1-780-623-4877 1-780-798-3478 1-780-623-7506 1-888-623-3993 1-888-330-8833

Lakeside Lodges

1-780-623-7052

Plamondon White Sands Resort

6C

Pinehurst Lake Wilderness Cabins

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1-780-798-2254 1-780-623-0214

Winefred Lake Lodge 780-713-5578

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Cabin Rentals on spectacular Elinor Lake, the staging area into Lakeland Provincial Park.

Large annual lease lots available.

Watch for our Spring & Summer Lake Lot Sales.

42 km SE of Lac La Biche

www.ElinorLakeResort.com

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Welcome to Our Nest T

he magnificent landscapes of the region create a prime habitat for a spectacular at 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. Lac La Biche Lake has become a popular staging and nesting area for its various shorebirds, 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 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 gain access by canoe to the isolated islands designated as Natural

Areas, 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 when displaying their mating behaviour: showing off their vibrant plumage and voicing their numerous bird calls.

Annual 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 visit: www.llbbirding.fanweb.ca

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Trails of Lakeland Provincial Park

Choose Your Trail W

hether you’re 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 allow you to float along watching the fish swim below.

Most days while 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. … Continued on page 17

Lakeland Expeditions Ice Fishing Hut & Canoe Rentals

Experience the Natural Beauty of the Lakeland Region in Northeastern Alberta Give us a call at 780-623-1941 or visit us at LakelandExpeditions.com for more information regarding some of our recommended destinations, rates, and bookings.

At Lakeland Expeditions, we aim to provide an affordable opportunity for those to experience some of the natural wonders found in the Lac La Biche area. Winter or summer, the lakes provide a great fresh air opportunity, to relax in the outdoors. Whether you’re paddling calm waters in a canoe, or spending some time on the ice, there’s always a chance you’ll hook on to that big one!

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… Choose Your Trail The Lakeland Provincial Park boasts over 45 kilometres of trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Shaw Lake has a looped 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 trails 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.

“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.” www.LacLaBicheRegion.com | 17

Paddle Your Path

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here else are you doing to find over 100 lakes in one region for all your paddling needs?

Within a 50 kilometre radius of Lac La Biche, outdoor enthusiasts can find over 100 bodies of water perfect for a secluded float or paddle under the summer sun, a kayak trip into the back country or race around a series of remote islands.

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new experience. On days with a breeze the challenge may arise for avid kayakers or paddle boarders to take on some whitecaps that will form on larger lakes like Lac La Biche and Beaver Lake, providing some technical wavelets and hours of paddling fun.

With so many lakes in the region there is still plenty of room for those looking to zip around on motorized boats leaving space and quieter areas for those looking to float or paddle along with the waves and just enjoy the scenery.

10 Things to See and Do 1.

Take a walk along Lac La Biche Lake – the 22 kms of paved walking trails around Lac La Biche Lake leading you all the way to Sir Winston Provincial Park, with other trails leading you out to Beaver Lake too!

2. Get your photo with David Thompson near the Big Dock!

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Sleep under the stars at one our 1,300 campsites, whether it is a serviced sites or the backcountry, nothing makes you be more at one with nature than gazing at the stars.

the backcountry trails in Lakeland Provincial Park – traverse over 40 kilometres of back-country trails in the park.

4. Bike

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

of pelicans that arrive during the warm summer months 6. flocks from one of the lookout points.

Visit Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and watch for the

Lights, usually the best show times are on crisp 7. Northern winter nights.

Have a front seat viewing as the sky comes alive with the

dirty in Plamondon during the annual Mud Bogs this 8. Get August. the 172 kilometres of Lac La Biche Lake following along 9. Boat the shoreline, the fifth largest lake in all of Alberta.

Start your engine, rev it up, and race on the ice of Lac La Biche

during the Festival of Speed, or check out the motorized 10. Lake trails of Lakeland Recreation Park in summer months. www.LacLaBicheRegion.com | 19

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Regional Events Rain or shine, hot or cold, it seems like there is always something going on in the Lac La Biche Region.

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o beat the winter chills, visitors can take part in hay rides, fun ice fishing tournaments, crosscountry skiing in the afternoons, and community hockey games that take over rinks carved on our lakes. There are several curling bonspiels and hockey tournaments for teams to register and compete in every year.

With the warmer months, residents and visitors alike partake in several summer events in the region including various rodeos, pow wows, and Plamondon’s annual Mud Bog competition.

The firework display at the 50th annual Lac La Biche Pow Wow is sure to be memorable as the show is 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 native artwork that go into the extravagant costumes.

The annual rodeos in Lac La Biche, Kikino, and Buffalo Lake invite professional riders and ropers to complete providing great entertainment for all fans.

Kikino also hosts its Pony Chariot and Chuckwagon race the same weekend as their rodeo with Buffalo Lake hosting their Chariot and Chuckwagon race a separate weekend from its rodeo.

And just remember, you’re always welcome to get dirty at the Plamondon Mud Bog, where getting a little muddy is only a small part of all the activities going on there that weekend.

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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Coming Attractions Winter Festival of Speed...................................................................March 2-3 Racing on the ice of Lac La Biche Lake: cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs.

Kinsmen on the Pond Hockey Tournament........................................March 9 Alberta’s largest outdoor Minor Hockey tournament!

Venice Picnic......................................................................................... June 1 Chicken & Spaghetti, fun & games for the whole family – a great day.

Rich Lake Ranch Rodeo.................................................................. June 22-23 Grassroots rodeo with saddle horse racing, wild cow milking, team doctoring, sorting, and more.

Lac La Biche Mission Canada Day Celebration.................................... July 1 Activities throughout the whole day for all ages including a traditional fish fry.

Lakeland Country Fair & Professional Roughstock Rodeo............. July 19-21

Check out the horticulture show, annual Horse Classic, and the rodeo at the Agricultural Grounds.

Rich Lake Professional Roughstock Rodeo...................................... July 26-27 Come watch the exciting action as some brave cowboys put up with a lot of bull.

Lac La Biche & District Chamber of Commerce Street Festival........August 2 Enjoy an afternoon along Main Street with outdoor displays and activities.

Lac La Biche Annual Pow Wow & Fish Derby................................August 2-4 Activities throughout the whole day for all ages including a traditional fish fry.

Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo.............................................................August 15-18 Kikino Metis Settlement’s biggest event: chuckwagon races, kids’ activities, bingo, nightly steak suppers, all wrapped up with a huge fireworks display along the lake.

Plamondon Mug Bog...................................................................August 16-18 Come see the mud fly and get dirty in Plamondon at the annual Mud Bog competitions.

Hylo/Venice Harvest Days..........................................................August 23-24 A fun-filled festival to wrap up the summer, with square-bale tossing and horticultural show-off.

Kikino Triathlon............................................................................September 1

A traditional triathlon with solo and team competitors: Running, Canoeing, and horseback riding.

Please note that some event dates may change.

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July 19, 20, 21 ◆ Horticultural Bench Show ◆ Arts & Crafts ◆ Farmers Market ◆ Horse Show ◆ Petting Zoo ◆ Barbeque ◆ Dance ◆ Pancake Breakfast ◆ Children’s Festival ◆ Music on the Front Porch

• Bareback • Saddle Bronc • Bullriding • Novice • BARREL RACING Saturday Night Beer Gardens with a Live Band & Dance to Follow

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July 19 & 20

Roughstock Rouughsttock Rodeo Rodeo

LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET

DON’T MISS THE AT THE AGRICOM EVERY FRIDAY FROM 3:00 - 5:30 P.M. LacLaBicheAgSociety.com

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Hotel Guide

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The La Biche Inn

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Parkland I

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Tom’s Pizza & Steakhouse Lac La Biche’s Premier Dining Experience

Relaxing Atmosphere • Friendly Service • Quality Food • Reasonably Priced

Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily • Eat-in or Take-out

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Restaurant Guide Whether you’re looking to quickly grab some food and head out to the beach or sit inside to warm-up after a cold day out in the snow, our restaurants offer a variety of flavours that you are sure to enjoy!

A&W

9951 – 103 Street

780-623-1778

Bill’s Burger Baron

10215 – 101 Avenue

780-623-7866

Boston Pizza

14068 Stanley Drive

780-623-7499

Frogger’s Pizza

10025 – 100 Street, Plamondon

780-798-3660

Ginger House Family Restaurant

10201 – 101 Street

780-623-3922

KFC & Taco Bell

9949 – 101 Avenue

780-623-7177

King Babars Café

10040 – 100 Street, Plamondon

780-798-3761

Kren’s Business Lounge

10140 – 102 Street, #102

780-623-9487

Mac’s Grill

10425 – 101 Avenue

780-623-4123

Mirasols

#10 Nipewon Rd

780-623-4242

Pat’s Restaurant & Northern Lights Dining Room

10022 – 101 Avenue

780-623-4427

Pelican Grill

Provincial Park Road, east on Hwy 881 at the Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club 780-623-4815

The Penalty Box

8702 – 91 Avenue, in the Bold Center

780-623-6355

Rocky’s Pizza & La Bones Sports Bar

10015 – 101 Avenue

780-623-3992

Salt, Steak, Seafood & Pasta

10128 – 101B Avenue

780-623-3856

Snickerdoodles

10105 – 101 Avenue

780-623-2265

Subway

10101 – 101 Avenue

780-623-9549

Taras Pizza

10219 – 101 Avenue

780-623-3888

Tom’s Pizza & Steakhouse

10303 – 101 Avenue

780-623-4499

V&H Space Dock Drive-Thru

10124 – 105 Street

780-623-4676

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Bright Nights of the Lac La Biche Region

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nlike the bright nights in an urban centre, the bright nights of Lac La Biche are fuelled naturally by the solar system. It may seem strange to promote 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 tropical 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

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to April, so put away your bathing suit and sunscreen at home and grab your 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 colours is the remote isolation 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 county shooting starts 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.

“Lucky for you, one of the best places to see the dancing lights of fantastic colours is the remote isolation of one of our many lakes.”

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Drive a Round on

Our Course

The Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club features natural rolling terrain complete with scenic views of the lake.

Lac La Biche

Golf & Country Club • 18 Hole Course • Pro Shop • • Driving Range • Licensed Food & Concessions Facility Golf Pro - Lance Palamaruk Greens Superintendent - Steven Levesque

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

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

Coupon Valid: May - Sept., 2013 Monday to Thursday excluding holidays.

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t contains enough sand traps and water hazards to keep even the most experienced golfer on his or her toes. The course is well guarded by trees and bunkers; you will need to use accurate tee shots, as every hole is a challenge with doglegs and blind shots to the greens.

With the relaxed atmosphere on the course it is the perfect place for the golf novice, but still

Book your tee time today from your mobile device!

offers a great challenge for more experienced players.

The well appointed pro shop is a great place to stock up on the latest golf gear and book your cart and club rentals. Golf lessons are also available through our resident golf professional.

Be sure to save some time afterwards to grab a delicious snack or meal and cool beverage from the licensed restaurant after your round.

Afterwards, you can sit out on the clubhouse deck and recap you 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 men’s and women’s night activities. To book a tee time call 780623-4288 or scan the QR-Code to access the mobile site. www.LacLaBicheRegion.com | 31

Lac La Biche Mission Provincial & National Notre-Dame-des-Victories

Historic Site

Open: May Long Weekend Until the End of August Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6 Days of the Week. Closed Tuesdays.

Exchanges between the First Nations, Métis, Francophone and Anglophone took place in the early 19th century.

• Visit the Historical Buildings, Archaeology, Grotto, Cemetery and Bird Sanctuary • NEW! Rare Book Collection, Photographs and Research Area • Bi-lingual Educational Tours Available • Catering Available for Groups • Gift Shop

Visit our Website:

www.LacLaBicheMission.com ATM or Credit Card Services Available Phone: 780-623-3274

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Fax: 780-623-3471

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Email: libmiss@telusplanet.net

Step Back in Time From Joe Plamondon, Father Lacombe and 18th Century Welsh Explorer David Thompson, the Lac La Biche Region has a history of discovery.

It is easy to take a step back in time and see first-hand what life was like a century ago.

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or a glimpse into the lives of the region’s earliest inhabitants, visitors can visit Portage College’s Museum of Aboriginal Art and Artifacts and see how old traditions are being carried forward with the Native Arts and Culture Program offered at the post secondary institution. For other opportunities to see the culture in action, be sure to attend one of the summer Pow Wows held annually at Beaver Lake or Heart Lake First Nations.

The Lac La Biche Mission (Notre Dame des Victoires), a provincial and national historic site, was the home of Western Canada’s first printing press and first production wheat field. Book a guided tour, May – September, and follow the guides into the past as they reinterpret historic events.

The Alkareem Mosque in Lac La Biche is Canada’s second, and North America’s third, mosque. It was built in 1958 to serve the local and visiting Arab community. Largely of Lebanese origin, the Muslim faith in the region has roots dating back to the early 1900s. The Mosque is open 24 hours a day for prayers and offers tours for the public. www.LacLaBicheRegion.com | 33

Recreation Facilities

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f the rain is falling and you’re tired of muddy puddle jumping, a visit to Portage Pool can offer bigger splashes and hours of fun in their 25 metre salt water pool with a diving board, Tarzan rope, and a separate Wading Pool with a fun activity corner.

teams from the Lac La Biche Minor Hockey league, there is always ice in Lac La Biche.

Summer training camps and open ice time for anyone looking to get in to practice his/her stride or just glide along and cool down after a hot day in the sun.

If you’re looking for a little drier fun, the spacious Bold Center offers two NHL-sized arenas, twin fieldhouses, a four-sheet curling rink, a fitness and wellness centre with activity space for children, and a 200 metre indoor running track with a spectacular view. Home of the Portage College Voyageurs and several

Whether you are in the area for a day or a longer stay, there are plenty of summer programs offered at the Bold Center and Portage Pool hosted by the Lac La Biche County. For more information about programs or facility amenities contact 780-623-3829 or visit www.

LacLaBicheCounty.com.

780-623-7499

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780.623.PIZZA Fax: 780.623.3265 Beside BCMInns 780-623-1888

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beside BCMInns 623.1888

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LifE Happens

www.boldcenter.ca

“Whether you are in the area for a day or a longer stay, there are plenty of summer programs offered at the Bold Center and Portage Pool hosted by the Lac La Biche County.�

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Playing in a

Winter Wonderland

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

If a little more speed is to your liking, the area’s lakes and back country trails of Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area have snowmobile trails for every type of rider.

For those who love to fish yearround, 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 and catch several keepers!

For the land-lovers, there are plenty of snow covered trails of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and Shaw Lake Cross Country Skill circuit that offer miles of natural beauty.

The winter months also include several community events like curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments, the Carnaval d’Hiver with activities like Cabane à Sucre, the motorrevving Winter Festival of Speed, and the Lac La Biche Kinsmen On The Pond Minor Hockey Tournament with eight rinks cleared on Lac La Biche Lake.

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Plamondon

Culture, Heritage, & Mud Bogs

2013 Plamondon Events Cabane à Sucre.............................March 17 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre...... April 27 Plamondon Jamboree............... June 7, 8, 9 Plamondon Mud Bogs...... August 16, 17, 18 Christmas Festival de Noël...... December 7

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he Hamlet of Plamondon, located 25 kilometres west of Lac La Biche along Highway 55, may be small – but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet! With several annual community events held in their venues, Plamondon is an excellent location to visit year-round.

The popular Cabane à Sucre in March is an annual French tradition in Plamondon where the community gathers to celebrate the end of winter. In the summer two of the most popular events are the Summer Jamboree in June and Mud Bogs in August.

If you are interested in the history and rich French and Russian culture that Plamondon boasts, be sure to visit the Plamondon Museum, which features wall-to-wall displays of the past, and Parc Heritage Park, which presents the history of Plamondon in miniature replicas.

With hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds nearby, there are many places to stay and even more friendly people to meet!

Plamondon

White Sands RESORT

ASK ABOUT OUR WORKERS’ RATES FOR OFF SEASON ACCOMMODATIONS!

157 Fully Serviced Sites Cabins for Rent All Year Long!

• Store • Firewood • Playground • Boat Launch • White Sand Beach • Group Area Available • Storage • Laundry & Shower Facilities VISIT US AT: www.plamondonwhitesands.com OR EMAIL AT: whitesands@mcsnet.ca

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Sand & Sky T

ake your time with us, just relax and enjoy. There’s so much to do with various outdoor activities, daily sunsets, boat rides, and numerous rounds of golf that time won’t be a factor.

under your picnic blanket as you prepare a beach lunch at a lakeside provincial park, the Lac La Biche Region offers visitors a chance to feel a little bit of tropical paradise without venturing out of the province.

Whether it’s on a beach around a secret lake in the forest, in a bunker on the panoramic eighth hole of the Lac La Biche Golf Club or

So pack up your sunscreen, bathing suits, or golf clubs and plan a trip to play in our sand.

BOREAL GALLERY Louise Piquette Art is a major part of my life. It is my passion and a way of life.

I love creating and expressing myself through art. Watercolour allows me to express what I absorb from my surroundings: farmland, lakes, rivers, creeks, beaver ponds and our boreal forest.

My journey as an artist is an ongoing discovery of this natural landscape and its changing seasons. It is what I have grown to know and love. My chosen colors reflect the harmony, vibrancy and newness of what I observe. The feelings of excitement, awe and peacefulness in nature and art nourish my soul and help create balance in my life.

- Louise Piquette, Artist Please call before coming.

PLAMONDON

Watch for special bi-annual spring and autumn viewings.

BOREAL GALLERY 16268 Twp Rd 675

to Boyle

Hwy 55

to Lac La Biche

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16268 Twp Rd 675 Box 719, Plamondon, AB T0A 2T0

Ph: 780-798-3910 • Cell: 780-689-7149

Great Get Away

Adventures LAC LA BICHE REGION

It’s a summer oasis!

Situated just 225 kilometres northeast of Edmonton is a little piece of paradise. The Lac La Biche Region is the ideal destination for adventure, festivals and some of Western Canada’s oldest history built on generations of multicultural influence. With more than 150 lakes in the area, spend the day boating, water skiing, fishing, biking, hiking or catching some rays on one of our many sandy beaches.

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