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2014 Official Grande Prairie & Region Guide Published by the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association #114-11330-106 street , Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X9 P:780-539-7688 F: 780-539-0905 Toll Free:1-866-202-2202 E:Louise@gptourism.ca www.gptourism.ca Editor, writer, and advertising executive: Louise Cote Administrative Help: Crystal Martens Photos - Special Thanks - Robert L. Moffat with inviolateimages@hotmail.com for photo contributions throughout the guide - Peace Regional Archives for historic photos Graphic Design: Menzies/Westkey • Printed in Alberta, Canada
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings and information shown.The GPRTA regrets any errors or omissions.The publisher assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information. The listing of any company or product in this guide does not reflect an endorsement of that company or product. Special thanks to everyone who has contributed with editorial, research, photos or helped in any way to make this regional guide an informative and functional magazine. Any reproduction of contents in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of the publisher. All rights reserved.
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Welcome
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Essential Travel Services
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Relocation Guide
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Attractions and Tours
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Preferred Accomodations
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Camping in Our Region - Provincial Parks
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Preferred Campgrounds
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Restaurant Guide
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Hunting and Fishing
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Golfing the Exceptional
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2014 Events
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Winter Ventures
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City of Grande Prairie Map
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Heart of the City
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City of Grande Prairie
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County of Grande Prairie
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County of Grande Prairie Map
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Bezanson
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Kleskun
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La Glace and Valhalla
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Teepee Creek
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Town of Wembley
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Town of Beaverlodge
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Village of Hythe
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Town of Sexsmith
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Saddle Hills County
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MD of Greenview
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Town of Fox Creek
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Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative
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A River Road Bed and Breakfast
Gateway Motor Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Tel: 780-538-1204 • Mobile: 780-831-4353 RR3 Site 2 Box 15, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5N3 Email: riverrd@xplornet.com Web: www.ariverroad.com GPS: 55.10653, -118.81293 3 Rooms, 1 Log Cabin; High Speed Internet; Satellite Home Theatre; Home-cooked Breakfast Menu available until noon; Evening snack and beverage; Up to 20% off partnering restaurants for your evening meal; RV Parking; Bed & Bales (horse pen); Hiking; Fishing; Boating; Golfing; Downhill & Cross Country Skiing
Tel: 780-532-8819 Fax: 780-539-3077 Address: 10923-100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J9 Web: http://gatewaymotorinngp.com Email: reception@canadianmotorinn.com Web: http://canadianmotorinn.com 44 Rooms (kitchenettes & smoking rooms available); Refrigerators; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Fax/Photocopy Service; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible, Group Rates
Tel: 780-814-9446 Fax: 780-814-9466 Toll-free: 1-877-814-9336 Address: 10226-117 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7S5 Web: www.hiexpress.com 102 Rooms (suites & smoking rooms available); Refrigerators/Microwaves; FREE Full Hot Breakfast Buffet; Indoor Pool/Hot Tub; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Airport Courtesy Shuttle; Fax/Photocopy Service; Fitness Center; Business Center; Meeting Facilities; RV/Truck Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible, Group Rates
Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites Tel: 780-402-2378 Fax: 780-402-8026 Toll-Free: 1-866-852-2378 Address: 10745 -117 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7N6 Web: www.bestwesterngrandeprairie.com 100 Rooms (suites & smoking rooms available); Refrigerators, Microwaves Available; FREE Full Hot Breakfast Buffet; Indoor Pool/Hot Tub; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Airport Courtesy Shuttle; Fitness Center; Full Business Services; Meeting/Banquet Facilities; Restaurants; Tanning Services; RV/Truck Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible; Group Rates
Canadian Motor Inn Tel: 780-532-1680 Fax: 780-532-1245 Toll-Free: 1-800-291-7893 Address: 10901-100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J9 Email: reception@canadianmotorinn.com Web: http://canadianmotorinn.com 85 Rooms (suites, kitchenettes, & smoking rooms available); Refrigerators/Microwaves; FREE Continental Breakfast; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Fax/Photocopy Service; Wheelchair Accessible, Group Rates
Days Inn Tel: 780-532-2773 Fax: 780-532-7057 Toll-Free: 1-888-830-7552 Address: 10218 -162 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Web: www.daysinn.com Email: reception@canadianmotorinn.com Web: http://canadianmotorinn.com 90 Rooms (suites, kitchenettes, & smoking rooms available); FREE Continental Breakfast; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Fax/Photocopy Service; Fitness Center; Business Center; Meeting/Conference Facilities; Game Room; Truck/Bus Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible; Group Rates
Grande Prairie Regional College Housing Tel: 780-539-2802 Fax: 780-539-2924 Toll-free: 1-888-539-4772, Ext 2802 Address: 10726 – 106 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 Email: gpresidence@gprc.ab.ca Web: www.gprc.ab.ca/students/housing 360 Rooms (suites & kitchenettes); Laundry; High Speed Internet; Fax/Photocopy Service; Meeting Rooms on Campus; Cafeteria on Campus; Wheelchair Accessible, Group Rates
Millwood Country Inn
Happy Trails Cabins
Motel 6
Tel: 780-814-6919 Fax: 780-814-7131 Address: Box 686, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A8 Web: http://htcampground.com GPS: 55.22877, -118.87204 18 Self Contained Cabins (jacuzzi tub, 1 bedroom full kitchen, & loft full kitchen units available); Pets Allowed, High Speed Internet; Laundry; Fax/Photocopy Service; Conference Room; General Store; Satellite TV; BBQ’s; Gas Fireplaces; RV/Truck Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible; Group Rates
Tel: 780-830-7744 Fax: 780-830-7745 Toll-free: 1-866-955-7744 Address: 15402-101 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P7 Web: www.motel6.com 132 Rooms (smoking rooms available); Refrigerators; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Fax/Photocopy Service; RV/Truck Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible, Group Rates
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Convention Centre
Tel: 780-539-6000 Fax: 780-532-1961 Toll-Free: 1-800-661-7954 Address: 11201-100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5M6 Web: www.paradiseinngrandeprairie.com 102 Rooms (suites, kitchenettes, & smoking rooms available); Mini Fridges/Microwaves; Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast; Pet Friendly Rooms Allowed; Wireless High Speed Internet;32” HD LCD TV; Airport Courtesy Shuttle; Fitness Center; Business Center & Services; Meeting/Banquet Facilities; Restaurant/Lounge; Bus/Truck Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible; Group Rates
Tel: 780-402-6886 Fax: 780-402-6835 Toll-Free: 1-800-465-4329 Address: 9816 -107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8E7 Web: www.holidayinn.com 145 Rooms (suites, kitchenettes, & smoking rooms available); Refrigerators/Microwaves; Indoor Pool; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet, Laundry; Airport Courtesy Shuttle; Fax/Photocopy Service; Fitness Center, Business Center; Meeting/Conference Facilities; Restaurant/Lounge; Spa Facilities; RV/Truck Parking; Cold Weather Plug-ins; Wheelchair Accessible, Group Rates
(Bed & Breakfast) Tel: 780-814-8176 Fax: 780-814-7333 Address: RR1 Site 13 Box 17, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2Z8 Email: ryaklin@xplornet.com Web: www.millwoodcountryinn.com 3 Rooms w/ Private Baths; Meeting/Party/Wedding/Retreat Facilities; Pets Allowed; High Speed Internet; Laundry; Fax/Photocopy Service
Paradise Inn & Conference Centre
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OPEN YEAR ROUND FULLY SERVICED SITES P: 780-532-6323 or 1-866-532-6323 4km West of Junction Hwy 43 and Hwy 2 on Hwy 43X
Offering a relaxing, quiet, down home country stay, nestled away in the Bear Creek valley, on our neatly landscaped grounds. Minutes away from all of the big city amenities, but far away from the traffic and noise. We are on the route to Mile Zero and Alaska.
Stop in, say hello and stay awhile! • Extra large fully serviced sites for big rigs and slide-outs. • Gift shop, convenience store, rec room • Clean private showers & bathrooms • 24 hour coin laundry, RV supplies and LP gas • WIFI highspeed internet
• Picnic tables, fire pits and firewood • Tipi camping • Old Barn Hall for meetings, gatherings and weddings • Log gazebo for group gatherings, BBQs and day use • Indoor RV pressure wash • 10 acre cornfield maze (weather permitting) • Playground, horse shoe pits and fish pond
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Serving the Community for 45 Years
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SWIM PLAY SURF SPLASH SLIDE FLOAT SHOP RUN DIVE EAT WALK WORKOUT ... and so much MORE! See what everyone’s talking about ... Grande Prairie’s newest...biggest... BEST reason to visit!
Hours: 5:30am - 10:30pm* 780-830-5000 #10 Knowledge Way Grande Prairie, Alberta T8W 2V9
Spoil the kids! Come and play the right way!!
*Statuatory Holidays 12pm-5pm
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Family Drop - In Rates and Punchcards available!