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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.
sPat’s Restaurant sNorthern Lights Dining Room sOn site Liquor Store sTruckers Club and Gaming Room sExecutive Suites sFamily Suites sConference Rooms Available sCatering & Banquet Facilities sOff Track Betting sDrifter’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 f Contents Welcome to Lac la Biche Region........................................ 4-5 Regional Events......................................................................... 6 Events Calendar........................................................................ 7 Hooked on Fishing....................................................................8 Popular Fishing Spots.............................................................. 9 Campgrounds..................................................................... 10-15 Welcome to our Nest..............................................................16 Cabin and Bed & Breakfast.....................................................17 Hotel Guide...............................................................................19 Restaurant Guide.....................................................................21 10 Things to See and Do......................................................... 23 Lac La Biche County Map................................................ 24-25 Trails of Lakeland Provincial Park.........................................26 Choose Your Trail.................................................................... 27 Drive a Round on Our Course.........................................28-29 Recreation Facilities..........................................................30-31 Lac La Biche............................................................................. 32 Plamondon............................................................................... 33 Rich Lake.................................................................................. 34 Hylo/Venice............................................................................. 35 Buffalo Lake & Kikino Metis Settlements............................36 Beaver Lake Cree Nation & Heart Lake First Nation......... 37 Our Alberta Story....................................................................38 Playing in a Winter Wonderland...........................................39 Bright Lights of the Lac La Biche Region.......................40-41
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 Region. Cover Photo, Canoeing in Lakeland Provincial Park................................. Emily Prather Advertising Sales & Editor...........................................................................Jaclyn Denman Production & Design.......................................................................................... Kary Bowen Ce logo permet d’indiquer les fournisseurs de services en tourisme qui offrent des services bilingues en anglais et en français. This logo indicates service providers and tourism operators that offer bilingual services in English and French
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Welcome to the
With more than 100 lakes and over 1,300 beach-side campsites and cabins, offering 70% of Alberta’s Class A beaches, the Lac la Biche Region is Naturally Rich. With a variety of lakes in our region, there is enough surface area for those looking to hit the waves for some fast-paces water sports, or reconnect with nature during a tranquil paddle in the back-country of Lakeland Provincial Park. Annually, visitors come to our pristine surroundings for camping, boating, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, cross country skiing, archery, and many other outdoor activities year round. No matter what the weather is, there are activities for outdoor enthusiasts to get out and enjoy the sun, mud, or snow. For cultural explorers there is always something new to discover. Our region takes pride in its cultural diversity, celebrating it through various activities and festivals through the year with several rodeos, pow wows, and community gatherings featuring our culinary backgrounds and performing arts. We welcome you to take part in our events and experience the Lac la Biche Region and feel welcomed by nature. 4 | www.LaclaBicheRegion.com
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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! To beat the winter chills, visitors can take part in hay rides, fun ice fishing tournaments, cross country skiing in the afternoons, and community hockey games that take over rinks carved on Lac la Biche. There are several curling bonspiels and hockey tournaments for team to register and compete in each year. With the warmer months, residents and visitors alike partake in several summer festivals in the region including various rodeos, traditional pow wows, cultural community celebrations, and more! The firework display for Canada Day with the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Lac La Biche Dodger’s Baseball team, the 52nd annual Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days during August Long weekend, and the Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo & Celebration Days in mid-August are always memorable. These bright displays are not only in the sky, but also reflected back onto the lake. If you’re looking to see traditional Aboriginal dancing, the Heart Lake and Beaver Lake Pow Wows are two events that proudly showcase the culture, talent, and 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 compete, providing entertainment for all fans. Kikino also hosts its pony chariot and chuckwagon race the same weekend as their rodeo. 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! 2014, is sure to be a busy year in the Lac la Biche Region with a centenary celebration, and several festivals being on a milestone year. In addition, Lakeland Archers are proud to be hosting all three classes of the 2014 Archery National in Lac La Biche – with 3D, Field, and FITA classes. For the most current event listings, more details, or contact information, please visit our online events calendar or ‘LIKE’ Lac la Biche Region on Facebook by scanning the QR-Code. 6 | www.LaclaBicheRegion.com
Events Calendar Kinsmen On The Pond Hockey Tournament
Celebrating the 10th Annual largest Minor Hockey tournament in Alberta!.................................................................................March 1
Winter Festival of Speed
Racing on the ice of Lac la Biche: cars, motorcycles, and ATVs............................................................................................March 1 - 2
Cabane à Sucre
Une célébration doux pour la fin de l’hiver. A Sweet celebration for the end of winter!........................................mars (March) 16
Hockey en Fête à Plamondon
Un tournoi de hockey consacré aux francophones et francophiles de la province, qui rassemble des équipes qui jouent avec du cœur! A Hockey Tournament dedicated to Francophones and Francophiles in the province, bringing together teams that play with heart! ....................................................................................................................................................................mars (March) 21 - 23
16th Annual Willvil Walleye Tournament
2nd leg of the Western Canadian Walleye Trail, this tournament is held annually on Pinehurst Lake. ............................... June 6 - 7
Plamondon Jamboree
Join us for a foot tapping, hand clapping good time enjoying regional talents........................................................................ June 6 - 9
Venice Picnic
Chicken & Spaghetti, fun & games for the whole family!...................................................................................................................June 7
10th Annual National Aboriginal Day & Talent Show Celebration
Join KJ Jordan & Krens in celebrating National Aboriginal Day with fiddling and jigging competitions, complete with tasty bannock burgers! .............................................................................................................................................June 21
Lac La Biche Summer Solstice Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
An annual fundraising race that encourages families and the community to be active and healthy together..............................June 21
Rich Lake Ranch Rodeo
Come watch the exciting action of roping and riding from young and old cowboys and cowgirls! ................................ June 21 - 22
Hylo / Venice Centenary
Celebrating a 100 years of culture and community, come explore this hamlet’s past and present..................................June 27 – 29
Lac La Biche Mission Canada Day Celebration
Activities and entertainment throughout the whole day for all ages including a traditional fish fry. .................................................July 1
Lac La Biche Annual Pow Wow Days & Fish Derby
Activities throughout the whole weekend for the whole family, from entertainment to midway to a fishing derby! Come join in celebrating our 52nd annual festival!............................................................................................................. August 1 – 3
2014 Canadian National Archery Championships
3D, Field, and FITA archery competitions, showcasing the top national archers. For full schedule visit www.2014nationals.ca .................................................................................................................. August 1 – 10
25th Annual Kikino silver Birch Rodeo
Kikino Metis Settlement’s biggest event: chuckwagon races, kids’ activities, bingo, nightly steak suppers, all wrapped up with a huge fireworks display over Whitefish Lake............................................................................. August 14 - 17
Plamondon Mud Bogs
Come see the mud fly and get dirty in Plamondon at their annual Mud Bog competition. ...................................... August 15 - 17
Hylo / Venice Harvest Days
A fun-filled festival to wrap up the summer with square-bale tossing, a pig catch, and horticultural show-off......August 22 - 23
Kikino Triple ‘ R’ Triathlon
A traditional triathlon with youth and adult categories for solo and team competitors: Running, (horseback) Riding, and (canoe) Rowing. ...................................................................................................August 30 - 31
Christmas Festival de Noël
Des activités amusantes pour toute la famille pour commencer de Noël. Fun activities for the whole family to start Christmas....................................................................................................... December 6
Christmas at the Mission
Hay rides and bake sale, a traditional celebration of Christmas!......................................................................................December 7 Please note that some event dates may change. For the latest information and to see other upcoming events visit our Events Calendar online.
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Hooked n Fishing Everything you’ve heard about fishing in Lac la Biche Region – it is true. Whether you are looking to cast your line on a big lake with your friends or fish on a calm waterway off the beaten path, the Lac la Biche Region can fulfill any anger’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 a great deal on tackle and bait! You might even get a few local secrets about the great fishing spots from local merchants, and be sure that you’re ready for a day of tight lines!
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• Great Family Destination • Hot Tub • Licensed Lounge • Full Service Accommodations • Cabin Rentals • Satellite TV • Boat Rentals • Remote Tent Camp
Call 780-713-5578 www.winefredlakelodge.com info@winefredlakelodge.com P.o. Box 998, Lac La Biche, aB t0a 2c0
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Popular Fishing Spots Distance From Lac La Biche (kms)
Trout
Whitefish
Walleye
Pike
Perch
Burbot
Regional Lakes Beaver Lake
5S
Blackett Lake
54NE
Elinor Lake
40S
Fork Lake
63S
Grist Lake
190N
Heart Lake
65NE
Helena Lake
49S
Ironwood Lake
50S
Jackson Lake
30NE
Kinnard Lake
30NE
Lac la Biche
N/A
McGuffin Lake
35E
Mile Seven Lake
51N
North Buck Lake
52W
Pinehurst Lake
49SE
Seibert Lake
104E
Spencer Lake
109E
Steepbank Lake
135N
Touchwood Lake
46NE
Whitefish Lake
47SE
Winefred Lake
190NE
Catch & Release only. 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 campsites 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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Campgrounds With over 1,300 campground sites in the Lac la Biche Region, there are plenty of services and non-serviced sites to suit your camping experience. Campsites are available in a variety of sizes and locations, whether you are bringing your RV or looking for a backcountry tenting experience.
Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake Provincial Park Campground
6km east of Lac La Biche on HWY 663, 98 sites with 60 serviced sites with water and power hook-ups available. The campground has a range of facilities for visitors: showers, boat launch, playground, on-site store, day-use beach, and a swimming area. Firewood is available for purchase.
Reservations Accepted 1-877-537-2757 reserve.albertaparks.ca
Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake Group Camp Area
Just past Beaver Lake Provincial Park Campground, 6km east of Lac La Biche, on HWY 663, there are 5 sites with water and power hook-ups available. Firewood is provided at no cost, and there is a boat launch, with some group sites having easy access to beach and swimming areas.
Reservations Accepted 1-877-537-2757 reserve.albertaparks.ca
Beaver Lake
Spruce Point Resort Reservations Accepted Starting Mid-May 1-780-623-3930 www.beaverlakecreenation.ca
The campground resides within Beaver Lake Cree Nation, 6km south from Lac La Biche on HWY 36, continue following the signs another 12km to get to the campground. Offering 271 sites with a variety of water and power hook-ups and a dumping station onsite. Shower facilities, boat launch, playground, with beaches and swimming areas at various points throughout the campground.
Beaver Lake
Young’s Beach Campground Reservations Accepted Starting Mid-May 1-780-623-2604 10 | www.LaclaBicheRegion.com
Only 2km east along HWY 663 east of Lac La Biche, turn south onto Young’s Beach Road and follow for 2km to the campground. Here you will find 85 sites with water, swage, and power hookups available. Firewood is provided at no cost, with amenities like showers, a playground, boat launch, boat rentals, and a large beach and swimming area for everyone to enjoy.
Campgrounds Chump Lake
Chump Lake Campground
Just 1km west and 2km north of Caslan, which is 46 km west of Lac La Biche on HWY 663, is a first-come, first-serve community maintained campsite. A trail system just outside the campground offers some of the best ATVing trails and berry patches in the area.
First Come, First Serve
Fork Lake
Fork Lake Campground
South 20km of Lac La Biche on HWY 36, 40km southeast on HWY 55, and 2km south on HWY 867, there are 43 sites available, with some having power hook-ups available. Firewood is provided at no cost, there is a playground and boat launch available, with a large whitesand beach and swimming area.
Reservations Accepted Starting Mid-May 1-780-404-6196
Promoting Business & Community Lac la Biche Region Visitor Information Centre located inside McArthur Place
• Visitor Information • Souvenirs
Lac La Biche & District
CHAMBER of COMMERCE Welcome All Visitors to Lac la Biche Region!
Revving Up Your Business!
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Campgrounds Heart Lake
Heart Lake Campground
North 62km of Lac La Biche on HWY 881, there are 10 sites available. Firewood is provided at no cost, there is a playground and boat launch available, with a beach and swimming area.
First Come, First Serve 1-780-623-2130
Ironwood Lake
Ironwood Lake Campground
Found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area, this campground is 16km south of Lac La Biche and 32km east. There are 20 nonserviced campsites; firewood is provided at no cost, with a boat launch, swimming area, and water-pump services available. It is a tranquil lake with an abundance of birds and wildlife.
Seasonal Rentals First Come, First Serve 1-780-623-5235
Enjoy Your Own Personal Retreat in the Lac la Biche Region
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Bring out the whole family for a day or the whole weekend! GO ON LINE FOR MORE INFO!
Serving Lac La Biche & Surrounding Area
Phone: 780-404-6659
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Visit www.southshorepontoonboatrentals.ca
SouthShore Pontoon Boat Rentals
Campgrounds Lac la Biche Just 2km north of Plamondon on HWY 858 and 5km northeast on TWP Road 682, this group use camping area is a single use area for private bookings with water and power hook-ups. Firewood is provided at no additional cost with a beach and swimming area for your group to enjoy.
Camp 3F Group Camp Reservations Accepted 1-780-798-3478 www.plamondonalberta.ca/facilities
Lac la Biche
Plamondon Whitesands Resort Reservations Accepted, Early May 1-780-798-2254 www.plamondonwhitesands.com
North of Plamondon 2km on HWY 858 and 7km northeast on TWP Road 682, this campground has 182 sites with some offering power and water hook-ups. A dumping station is available on-site. Firewood is available for purchase, with other amenities: shower, playground, boat launch, boat rentals, on-site store, and a large beach and swimming area for everyone to enjoy.
Lac la Biche
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Reservations Accepted 1-877-537-2757 reserve.albertaparks.ca
Just 13km northeast of Lac La Biche of HWY881 is the only island Provincial Park campground in Alberta with full amenities. There are 72 sites, some with power hook-ups and a dump station on-site. Firewood is available for purchase, with several other amenities onsite: showers, playgrounds, boat launch, on-site store, trails available for hiking and biking, bird watching platforms, and several beaches and swimming areas around the island.
Legend ATV
Hiking
Biking
Playground
Bird Watching
RV
Boat Launch
Shower
Firewood
Store
Fishing
Swimming
Group Camping
Tent
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Campgrounds Lakeland Canoe Circuit
Jackson, Kinnard, Blackett, McGuffin First Come, First Serve 780-623-5235
With access points northeast and southeast of Lac La Biche, Lakeland Provincial Park offers one of Alberta’s only canoe circuits and a backcountry camping experience. With trails for hiking and biking you can traverse through this area by foot, wheels, or water. There are 38 rustic campgrounds available throughout the trail and canoe network.
North Buck Lake
North Buck Lake Campground
West on HWY 663, 46km from Lac La Biche and 4km north of Caslan on RR 173A, this campground has 125 sites, some with power hookups. Firewood is available for purchase, and there is a playground boat launch, beach, and swimming area.
Reservations Accepted 780-689-4602
Pinehurst Lake
Pinehurst Campground First Come, First Serve 780-623-5235
Only 20km south of Lac La Biche along HWY 36, and 30km southeast on highway 55, then 20km north on access road, this campground is found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. There are 61 sites, with a water-pump available, and firewood provided at no additional cost. ATVs are not permitted to be driven in the campground; however a staging area and miles of trails are available just outside of the campground entrance.
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Campgrounds Seibert Lake Only 20km south of Lac La Biche along HWY 36, and 40km southeast on highway 55, then 20km north on access road, this campground is found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. 4x4 may be required on the access road depending on road conditions. There are 43 sites, with a water-pump available, and firewood provided at no additional cost. ATVs are not permitted to be driven in the campground; however a staging area and miles of trails are available just outside of the campground entrance.
Seibert Lake First Come, First Serve 780-623-5235
Touchwood Lake
Touchwood Lake First Come, First Serve 780-623-5235
A scenic drive of 43km northeast of Lac La Biche along HWY 663, this campground is found in Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area. There are 93 sites, with a water-pump available, and an onsite dumping station. Firewood provided at no additional cost. There is a playground, beach, and swimming area, along with on-site free life-jackets to use. ATVs are not permitted to be driven in the campground, however a staging area and miles of trails are available just outside of the campground entrance.
Whitefish Lake
Kikino Silver Birch Resort Reservations Accepted Early May 1-888-330-8833 • 1-780-623-3252 www.kikinoresort.com
This campground is 43km south of Lac La Biche on HWY 36, and 7km east from the turn-off. There are 100 sites with a variety of water and power hook-ups available and a dump station onsite. Firewood is available for purchase with other amenities like: showers, playground, boat launch, on-site store, and a large beach and swimming area. ATVs are permitted in the campground, with several trails outside of the campground. For more information on the trails, ask the On-Site Managers.
Mirasols
Licensed Dining
Mirasol Cameron Owner
#10 Nipewon Rd., Lac La Biche
Enjoy Our Great Food & Friendly Service Dine-In or have us Cater Your Event!
Great Steaks – Pizzas – Wraps – East Indian Cuisine
Ph: 780-623-4242
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Welcome t our Nest The magnificent landscapes of the Lac la Biche Region create a prime habitat for a spectacular variety of birds, offering the best of bird watching opportunities. Designated a Bird Sanctuary in 1920 by the Government of Canada, Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and its islands are home to over 190 species during high birding season. The shorelines of Lac la Biche 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/ biking trails throughout the Old Growth Forests on the island, and a viewing scope for birding. Pelicans and cormorants are visible on Pelican Island. The shoreline of Birch Island and Currant Island, a short distance from the north shore of the Big Island, are another popular gathering area for shorebirds. On calm summer mornings bird waters can rise with the sun and gain access by canoe to the isolated islands designated as Natural Areas, Black Fox Island and
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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 bird counts are held in May and December, you can join the counting in Lac La Biche and find out how many of the species you can see, hear, and name. For more information about the Lac La Biche Birding Society visit: www.LLBbirding.fanweb.ca
Cabins and Bed & Breakfast Year-Round Service
Internet
Telephone
Satellite
Swimming Area
Beach
Utensils
Linens
TV/Reading Room
Potable Water
Power
# of Rooms/ Cabins
Beaver Lake Bed & Breakfast
3R
Camp 3F Group Camp
4C
Dew Drop Inn Bed & Breakfast
2R
X
Elinor Lake Resort
5C
X
Kikino Silver Birch Resort
10C
X
Lakeland Expeditions – Winter Ice Cabin & Summer Tent Rentals
2C/6T
X
Lakeside Lodges
11R/5C
X
Plamondon White Sands Resort
6C
X
Pinehurst Lake Wilderness Cabins
2C
Beaver Lake • 1-780-623-4877 Lac la Biche • 1-780-798-3478 Lac la Biche • 1-780-623-7506 Elinor Lake • 1-888-623-3993
Whitefish Lake • 1-888-330-8833 • 1-780-623-3252
Lac la Biche • 1-780-623-1941
Lac la Biche • 1-780-623-7052 Lac la Biche • 1-780-798-2254
Pinehurst Lake • 1-780-623-0214
Winefred Lake Lodge
Winefred Lake • 1-780-713-5578
X
12R/2C
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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u horticultural Bench show u arts & crafts u Farmers Market u horse show u Petting Zoo u Barbeque u Dance u Pancake Breakfast u children’s Festival u Music on the Front Porch
La Bicche La Lac La ssioonal fess Pro rofe
Roughstock Rouughsttock Rodeo Rodeo
• Bareback • Saddle Bronc • Bullriding • Novice • BARREL RACING Saturday Night Beer Gardens with a Live Band & Dance to Follow
Don’t Miss the Lac La Biche FarMers Market at the agricoM every Friday from 3:00 – 5:30 P.M. (May – December)
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Hotel Guide Internet, Cable, & Phones
Business Centre
Exercise Centre
Continental Breakfast
Conference Room
Wheelchair Accessible
Pet Friendly
Fireplace & Jacuzzi Suites
Pool
Kitchenette
Lounge
Restaurant
# of Guest Rooms
Almac Motor Hotel 1-780-623-4123
75
BCMInns 1-888-700-2264 1-780-623-1888
100
Canalta 1-855-623-1740 1-780-623-4490
76
Chez Nous Motel, Plamondon 1-780-798-2011
17
La Biche Inn 1-780-623-4427
34
Parkland I 1-780-623-4424
61
Parkland II 1-780-623-4424
77
Pelican Hotel, Plamondon 1-780-798-3759
15
Ramada 1-888-623-2250 1-780-623-2250
84
• 2-for-1 Pizza • Steak & Seafood • Breakfast • Kid’s Menu • Daily Specials • Soups & Salads • Greek Cuisine • Pasta • Burgers • Appetizers • Sandwiches • Main Entrees
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
Located next to Squirrely’s
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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 day of cross-country skiing, our restaurants offer a variety of flavours that you are sure to enjoy! A&W
9951 – 103 Street
780-623-1778
Fast-Food
10215 – 101 Avenue
780-623-7866
Fast-Food, Lebanese, Pizzeria
Boston Pizza
14068 Stanley Drive
780-623-7499
Fast Casual Restaurant
Frogger’s Pizza
10025 – 100 Street, Plamondon
780-798-3660
Fast-Food, Pizzeria
Ginger House Family Restaurant
10201 – 101 Street
780-623-3922
Chinese-Western Food, Lunch Buffet
KFC & Taco Bell
9949 – 101 Avenue
780-623-7177
Fast-Food
King Barbar’s Café
10040 – 100 Street, Plamondon
780-798-3761
Casual Restaurant
Kren’s Business Lounge
10128 – 101B Avenue
780-623-3390
Casual Restaurant, Aboriginal
Mac’s Grill
40125 – 101 Avenue
780-623-4123
Casual Restaurant
Mirasols
#10 Nipewon Road
780-623-4242
Casual Restaurant, East-Indian
Pat’s Restaurant & Northern Lights Dining Room
10022 – 101 Avenue
780-623-4427
Casual Restaurant, Lunch Buffet
Provincial Park Road, east on HWY 881 at the Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club
780-623-4815
Fast-Food, Casual Restaurant, Seasonal Hours
8702 – 91 Avenue in the Bold Center
780-623-6355
Fast-Food
Rocky’s Pizza & La Bones Sports Bar
10015 – 101 Avenue
780-623-3992
Casual Restaurant, Pizzeria
Subway
10101 – 101 Avenue
780-623-9549
Fast-Food
Taras Pizza
10219 – 101 Avenue
780-623-3888
Fast-Food, Lebanese, Pizzeria
Tom’s Pizza & Steakhouse
10303 – 101 Avenue
780-623-4499
Casual Restaurant, Greek
V&H Space Dock Drive-Thru
10124 – 105 Street
780-623-4676
Fast Food, Drive-Thru
Booster Juice
8702 – 91 Avenue in the Bold Center
780-623-6546
Alternative Fast Food
Bill’s Burger Baron
Pelican Grill The Penalty Box
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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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10 Things to See & Do 1.
Discover the backcountry trails through Lakeland Provincial Park – traverse over 40 kilometres of back-country biking/hiking trails in the park, or venture through the Recreation Area of over 100 kilometres on an ATV.
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Get your photo taken with our David Thompson monument on the lakeshore of Lac la Biche, and visit the Lac La Biche Regional Museum & Discovery Center.
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Sleep under the stars at one of our 1,300 campsites, whether it is a serviced site or in the backcountry, nothing helps you be more at one with nature than gazing at the stars.
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Boat the 172 kilometres of shoreline around Lac la Biche, the fifth largest lake in Alberta. Or paddle through Alberta’s only canoe circuit in Lakeland Provincial Park.
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Build some castles in the fun when you visit one of the many white sand beaches in our region. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, try building it along the shoreline, and see how long it can withstand the waves.
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Rent a pontoon boat or canoe and enjoy some family time on one of the 100 plus lakes of our region!
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Bring your rod and some bait, or grab some from any of our suppliers in the Lac la Biche region, and cast your line. It will be a busy day full of keeper-sized fish!
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Check out the weekly Friday afternoon Farmer’s Market at the Lakeland Agricom from May – December. Pick up some tasty treats to enjoy on the boat, during a beach picnic, or around the campfire.
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Visit Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and watch from one of the lookout points for the flocks of pelicans that arrive during our warm summer months.
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Situated on the shores of Lac la Biche, our region has one of the most scenic golf courses in Alberta. Be sure to regroup at the clubhouse to recap on your game and enjoy the views.
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Trails f Lakeland Provincial Park
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Choose Your Trail Whether you are looking for a one-day hike or for a week long canoe voyage, the Lakeland Backcountry offers several unique outdoor experiences with guaranteed adventure and miles of pristine vistas to soothe your soul. Just make sure not to forget the essentials, as it’s only you and Mother Nature during your visit. With the only canoe circuit in Alberta, the 38 kilometre paddle through Jackson, Kinnard, Blackett, and McGuffin Lake is an exceptional experience. Whether you decide to conquer all the portages or paddle out to a remote island and camp for a few days, the lakes’ clear water allows you to float along with the fish swim below. Most days camping in this area start with the call of a loon and end with the flapping wings and splashing feet of a pod of pelicans landing on the water for a night’s rest.
The Lakeland Provincial Park boasts over 45 kilometres of trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Shaw Lake has a looped trail circuit system so you can plan to extend or minimize your route throughout the day. If you’re looking for some motorized fun, the Lakeland Provincial Park Recreation Area has over 140 kilometres of shared trails for motorized ATVs and snowmobiles. Many of these trails have been upgraded so that ATV use does not degrade the trail and the landscape. By staying on the designated trails and practicing responsible operation of ATVs, you will help to ensure that Lakeland Provincial Park remains a great place to visit. Maps of Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area are available at many local tourism office to help plan your backcountry experience.
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Drive a Round on Our Course Book your tee time today from your mobile device!
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.
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Located 2.5 hours northeast of Edmonton and 11 kilometres east of Lac La Biche on the road to the popular Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, the breathtaking beauty of the challenging 18 hole Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club on the scenic shores of Lac la Biche makes for a perfect golfing in Alberta vacation. Imagine sinking a three-inch tap-in for birdie on the sixth hole. The sun is reflecting off the rolling waves and lights your smile as you wonder what the next hole will bring. You’re having a great game and the surroundings make it seem even better.
The Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club features natural rolling terrain complete with scenic views of the lake.
Nestled along the southeastern shores of Lac la Biche, the public golf course offers 18 holes of challenge and picturesque beauty, it is one of northern Alberta’s most pristine golf courses; a true marriage of recreation and the environment.
After the round, shoot for the Pelican Grill, the 19th hole, located on the second level of the clubhouse. Here you can sit on the deck and recap your great day as you gaze out at one of the most spectacular vistas in Northern Alberta!
The front 9 is ideal for course newcomers, offering wide fairways and beautiful vistas. The back 9 poses a few more challenges with the rough squeezing both sides of most fairways, forcing accurate drives and approach shots.
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Recreation Facilities If the rain is falling and you’re tired of muddy puddle jumping, a visit to Portage Pool offers bigger splashes and hours of fun to be had in their 25 metre salt water pool complete with a diving board, Tarzan rope, slide, and a separate children’s wading pool with a fun activity corner. If you’re looking for some drier fun, the spacious Bold Center offers two NHLsized arenas, twin fieldhouses, a foursheet curling rink, a fitness and wellness centre complete with an activity space for children, and a 200 metre indoor running track with a spectacular view of the extensive shoreline of Lac la Biche. Home to the Portage College Voyageurs and several teams from the Lac La Biche Minor Hockey League, there is always ice in Lac La Biche. Summer training camps and open ice time for anyone looking to 30 | www.LaclaBicheRegion.com
get in to practice his/her stride or just glide along and cool down after a hot day in the sun. 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 Lac La Biche County. For more information about programs for facility amenities visit www. LacLaBicheCounty.com
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Lac La Biche
Located at the intersection of Highways 36 and 55, approximately 220 km northeast of Edmonton, the hamlet of Lac La Biche is the regional centre for business, offering many services such as a number of hotels, restaurants, banks, retail, grocery, and unique boutiques and clothing stores. Although the population is approximately 3,000 within the hamlet boundaries, this increases to 6,000 during business hours due to people coming to work and school. The hamlet also hosts a majority of events such as National Aboriginal Day in late June and the annual Lac La Biche Pow Wow and Fish Derby on August long weekend. The Lakeland Agricom and Lac La Biche Agricultural Society’s outdoor rodeo grounds are located on the outskirts of the hamlet, not far from the Bold Center, where several rodeos are hosted each year.
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Plamondon Located off Highway 55, 30 kilometres west of Lac La Biche, the hamlet of over 300 people serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural community. In 2013, Plamondon was designated as the first Bilingual Community in Alberta and recognized for its francophone heritage and continuation of the French culture. Plamondon has an active retail trade and recreational, cultural and educational services. Plamondon contains a lot of unique cultural history which you can see at a small museum in the hamlet itself. The Plamondon Museum is full of artifacts, antique instruments, and much more. Plamondon hosts a variety of cultural and historical events throughout the year that are packed full of fun, activities, and musical entertainment! The local radio station, Radio Plamondon 92,1, organized by the l’Association de Tous les Francophones de l’Alberta (ACFA) Régionale de Plamondon – Lac la Biche, hosts several francophone musicians in the community throughout the year. Be sure to check out the Hockey en Fête celebration in March and the Plamondon Mud Bogs for a fun, down & dirty experience in late August.
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Rich Lake
Traditionally this area was settled by trappers and hunters, and later progressed into a logging and agricultural based economy. To this day, being near the heart of Lakeland Provincial Park and several lakes in each direction the area is still Naturally Rich and a popular destination for hunting, trapping, fishing, and outdoor recreation. This tight knit community hosts annual rodeo events for local and professional cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. Each event is a great time, complete with family activities. For the history buffs and cultural explorers looking to find out more about this history of the Rich Lake area, the Rich Lake & District Pioneer Museum has lots to discover. Showcasing the trapping and homesteading there is a log cabin that is dedicated to the early trappers of the area including a set of snowshoes inside donated by Herbert Erickson that have been around the world with 2000 miles to spare. Other notable displays at the Pioneer Museum include the original first gas pump and Post Office from Rich Lake, the Parker family stove, salt rocks and a bear tooth. Some of these natural historical pieces date back to 150-200 million years ago with human artifacts dating back to the early 1900s. The museum is open May – September annually and welcomes all visitors to see the antiques, collectables, historical preservations, restorations, and dedication mural for the trappers and loggers painted by the late Alyson Cook and completed by Marylyn Evans. If you would like more details about the Rich Lake & District Pioneer Museum please call 780-623-7756.
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Hylo/Venice The first settlers of the area arrived from Edmonton in July of 1914, bringing only a few tools and tents and enough supplies and food to last three weeks, the Italian pioneers decided with that period of time they were going to stay in the area and registered their homesteads. In 2014, Hylo and Venice will celebrate their Centenary, with the Italian ancestry still prevailing in this rural Alberta area. The HyloVenice Centenary facebook page is becoming popular as the organization shares the past and present and tells the story of the region with daily stories and photos. To date, the area still hosts several community events aside from the special 2014 Centenary. Every March there is a Quad Rally followed up in June with the Venice Picnic that offers a traditional home-made spaghetti supper. At the end of August is the Hylo-Venice Harvest Days that has a pig catch and the King and Queen of Harvest Days competition. With several active community groups, the area continues to celebrate their unique culture and share it with visitors! www.LaclaBicheRegion.com | 35
Buffalo Lake & Kikino Metis Settlements Buffalo Lake and Kikino Métis Settlements are two of eight Métis Settlements in Alberta. These two areas are Naturally Rich being in the heart of a vibrant agricultural zone, offering plenty of natural resources, with sustainable development and maintaining traditional land and carrying forward the Métis culture. Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement annually hosts several community events featuring the artists, musicians, dancers, and culinary tastes of their settlement. Rodeos are a popular event in the region with the Buffalo Lake Riding Club organizing the rodeo that is one of several rodeos used for qualifying for the finals in the Northern American Indian Rodeo Association. Kikino Métis Settlement also hosts an annual Rodeo which includes Chuckwagon Races too. In 2014, they will be celebrating their 25th annual event and the fireworks over Whitefish Lake are sure to be loud and bright! Another unique event hosted at the settlement is the Triple ‘R’ Triathlon, featuring the traditional skills of running, rowing canoes, and riding horses. This event is a solo and team competition offering various competing classes for different ages of competitors. We welcome you to discover these Naturally Rich communities and take part in their cultural, action-packed events throughout the year! 36 | www.LaclaBicheRegion.com
Beaver Lake Cree Nation & Heart Lake First Nation
Beaver Lake and Heart Lake Cree Nations are full of traditional aboriginal cultural celebrations throughout the year. Both first nations host an annual traditional Pow Wow competition with dancing and drumming. The Grand Entries to both events are very heart moving; as you feel the vibration from the drums beating around you, the jingling of bells from the dresses fills the air, and the sights of extravagant hand-made costumes and vibrant colors dance around you. Another popular event held at both first nation’s is the annual quad rallies where riders and drivers from across the province come to ride trails through the first nation lands with pristine vistas and usually some good spots of mud that you may need an extra hand from other riders to pull you through. The rallies always include local entertainment and a tasty traditional supper. If you’re looking to grab a bannock burger on an off weekend that there is not a festival or event at Beaver Lake Cree Nation or Heart Lake First Nation, we welcome you to visit Kren’s Restaurant in Lac La Biche as they serve home-cooked meals with traditional Aboriginal foods.
The Aboriginal Artifacts collection is housed at the Portage College campus, established in 1968. The College is situated in the beautiful County of Lac La Biche, Alberta which offers the chance to explore some of western Canada’s oldest history. We are extremely proud of our Aboriginal roots and we count ourselves fortunate that we are able to promote Aboriginal art and culture.
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9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or by appointment
Call toll free 1-866-623-5551
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Our Alberta Story In 2013, Lac la Biche Region invited Travel Alberta to capture story of canoeing the Lakeland Provincial Park Canoe Circuit, a one of a kind gem in Alberta hidden in our backcountry. With cast and crew, 7 canoes departed from the Jackson Lake Staging Area with novice and well-conditioned paddlers in late July. Our story showcases the journey of canoeing and camping in Lakeland Provincial Park, as well as the pristine surroundings in our region and the memories that can be shared. We leave you waiting to watch Our Story, which is planned to be revealed and shared by Travel Alberta in early 2014.
Travel Alberta’s Alberta Stories on YouTube
We invite you to tune into Travel Alberta’s YouTube channel watch our story and others from across our beautiful province, and welcome you to discover how Our Story can become Your Story.
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Playing in a Winter Wonderland
There’s just as much fun to be had by playing on our lakes in the winter as in the summer. Activities in our winter months take the chill out of the cold season’s air. For those who love to fish year-round, there are plenty of great spots to go ice fishing; a line, a few hooks, and some bait are all you need to have tight lines all day as you catch several keepers! For the land-lovers, there are plenty of snow covered trails in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and Shaw Lake Cross Country Skiing circuit that offer miles of natural beauty as you glide through the snow. If a little more speed it to your liking, then region’s lakes and backcountry trails of Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area have snowmobile trails for every type of rider. The Winter months also include several community events like curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments, the Carnaval d’Hiver with activities like Cabane à Sucre, the motor-revving Winter Festival of Speed, and the Lac La Biche Kinsmen On The Pond Hockey Tournament with eight rinks cleared on Lac la Biche.
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Bright Nights in the Lac la Biche Region Unlike the bright nights in an urban centre, the bright nights of Lac la Biche Region 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 white sand beach in the middle of summer at the height of a sunny day, then our Northern Lights await you!
The best time to see the Northern Lights is through the cooler months of November to April, so put away your bathing suit and leave your sunscreen at home and grab a parka for a winter visit to the Lac la Biche Region. Lucky for you, one of the best places to see the dancing lights of fantastic colours is the remote isolate of one of our many lakes.
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If the Northern Lights aren’t dancing on the night you are looking for them, or you are visiting mid-summer, why not try to count shooting stars or satellites in the night sky or locate some of the constellations. Away from the city lights and other metropolitan distractions, the sky looks closer, the stars seem brighter, and it sure looks like there’s plenty more of them.
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& Kren’s Business Lounge
Join in celebrating their
10th Annual
National Aboriginal Day & Talent Show Saturday, June 21, 2014 Singing, Fiddling, and Jigging Competitions, Indian Tacos, Bannock Burgers, & More
Kren’s Business Lounge Open 7 Days a Week, Serving Home Cooked Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Supper Over 700 Teas to Choose from with Traditional Aboriginal Foods 10128 - 101B Avenue Located Next to Northern Lights School Division Office
Ph. 780-623-3390
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Pow. Wow. There’s plenty to celebrate in the Lac La Biche area. Whether it’s a fishing derby, a powwow, or some of the best cross-country and snowmobile trails in the province, Lac La Biche has something to wow just about anyone. And when you get here, The Ramada and brand new Canalta hotel will be waiting… with free boat parking, fresh popcorn, and home baked cookies.
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