Lac La Biche Region Visitor Guide 2022

OFFICIAL 2022 VISITOR GUIDE

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WELCOME Welcome to Lac La Biche County, a beautiful municipality in northeastern Alberta that offers memorable experiences for every visitor.

Start by exploring our region’s numerous lakes and natural beauty by hiking down our trails, then head downtown for more tourist attractions and dining experiences. Enjoy a round at our scenic golf course, or attend one of our many annual events that showcase the diverse cultural groups that call our area home.

You’ll also want to check out the Bold Center, a multiplex with top-tier indoor and outdoor sports facilities that allow us to host tournaments and competitions at every level.

You’ll want to visit us more than once: we’re open for new business, and our residents’ entrepreneurial spirit means there’s always something new to explore when you return.

I hope that this guide helps you experience all that Lac La Biche County and our entire region has to offer.

Mayor Paul Reutov

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WE ARE ON TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS LANDS. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional, unceded, ancestral lands of the First Nations peoples of Treaty 6, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 territories and the homeland of the Métis people, and we thank them for sharing them. We acknowledge the Lac La Biche Region has been and continues to be home to Indigenous peoples of the area since time immemorial, and we recognize the vital contributions of Indigenous culture, history and perspectives in our shared past and present and into the future.

Niyanan nakatohkeyak naskweyasihtamak kayas ochi isitwan, wahkotowin ochi nehiyaw iyiniwak ochi otipahamakan askiya ekwa ninanaskomonan kanêsotepiyihtamak wawaskisiw sahkahikan mena ahkameyihtamowin ochi nehiyaw iyiniwak kakamihwihikitaw wasakam wawaskisiw sahkahikanik kiyapihc peyakon kayas otahk mena oti nikan.

Sipikisisiwin ekwa nisitaweyihtinan ahkwateyihitamowin mekiwin ochi nehiyaw Iniyiniwak isitwawin ekwa kayitapihk nekan pichi otahk ekwa mekwac ekwa oti nekan.

Nous reconnaissons respectueusement les terres traditionnelles, ancestrales et non cédées des peuples des Premières Nations faisant partie des territoires visés par le Traité no 6, le Traité no 8 et le Traité no 10 ainsi que la terre natale des Métis, et nous les remercions de les partager avec nous. Nous reconnaissons que la région de Lac La Biche abrite les peuples autochtones de l’endroit depuis des temps immémoriaux, et nous reconnaissons l’apport essentiel de la culture, de l’histoire et des perspectives autochtones à notre passé, notre présent et notre avenir collectifs.

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CONTENTS 09 09

Driving Directions Visitor Information Centre

HISTORY & CULTURE 13 14 15 16 19 20 23

Local Museums Portage College Museum of Aboriginal Peoples’ Art & Artifacts Local Events Indigenous Tourism Winefred Lake Outfitters Art & Music Places of Worship

OUR COMMUNITIES 26 27 27 28

Lac La Biche Plamondon Rural Communities Indigenous Communities

#TAKEITTOTHELAKE 32 33 34 35 36 38 40 42

ON THE WILD SIDE 47 48 51 52 53 54

Our Night Life Rustic and Rural Agritourism Wilderness Exploration Favourite Trails Watchable Wildlife

HOME AWAY FROM HOME 58 60 62 63 64 66 68 69 71

Accommodations: Cabins & Deluxe Camping Camping Backcountry Campsites Hotels & Motels Brews & Chews Guides, Outfitters and Suppliers Parks & Rec: Golfing Recreation Facilities and Outdoor Leisure Visitor Services

Gills Gone Wild Public Beaches Public Boat Launches Watercraft Rentals Provincial Parks Lakeland Canoe Circuit Winter Wanderlust Cross-Country Skiing

Every effort has been made to include a wide variety of events, programs, and services that best represent our region. However, if you would like your program, event, or service included in the next edition of the Visitor Guide, please contact Lac La Biche County’s Economic Development Coordinator at 780-623-6737 for more information on selection criteria.

Produced by: Lac La Biche County Published by: Lac La Biche Post Advertising sales by: Lac La Biche Post

ABOUT THAT PANDEMIC… For everyone feeling the pressures of COVID-19, Lac La Biche Region has space to share and room to breathe. We are your gateway to escaping from the hustle and bustle of the big city, exploring new horizons on our countless lakes and in our endless forests, and experiencing cultural connections and must-see events.

All information in this guide is dependent on changing COVID-19 guidelines.

We ask that all visitors to our region respect the safety protocols that our local businesses, community facilities and tourism attractions have put in place. We recommend getting in touch ahead of time to confirm availability and hours of operation.

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Located on Main Street 9910-101 Avenue Lac La Biche, Alberta Open Daily 9am - 5pm (summer) Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (winter)

Free Admission

780-623-1727 www.laclabichemuseum.com /llbmuseum

@LLB_Museum

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Kayaks & Paddle Boards, Canoes & Small Fishing Boats for Rent!

Rentals as low as $45/day Off Road Rentals (780)-623-8020 offroadrentalsllb@gmail.com

NEW LOCATION #24 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche 8 | Lac La Biche Region

DRIVING DIRECTIONS From Edmonton (approx. two hours and 30 minutes of driving time): 1.

Follow HWY 28 north for 145 km, then turn left onto HWY 36.

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Follow HWY 36 north for 70 km, through Kikino Métis Settlement and straight into the hamlet of Lac La Biche.

From Fort McMurray (approx. three hours of driving time): 1.

Follow HWY 63 south for 240 km, then turn left onto HWY 55.

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Follow HWY 55 east for 40 km into Lac La Biche.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Head to our Visitor Information Centre to ask for directions, local attractions, restaurant recommendations and more and shop for locally produced souvenirs.

Where? 9910 101 Ave. (Main Street) in Lac La Biche, in the same building as Lac La Biche Museum. RV parking is available, and a public beach, playground, spray park and picnic area all just steps away.

When? Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How? Visit in-person (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions) or call 780-623-2818 or email visitorinfo@laclabichecounty.com.

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HISTORY &CULTURE #LLBRFACT

Indigenous peoples have called these lands home since time immemorial, but the hamlet of Lac La Biche is one of the oldest settler communities in Alberta. It began as a fur trading post in the 1790s.

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EXPLORE Let Lac La Biche Region take you on a journey through time and across cultures. Our story began long ago – before Alberta became a province, before Canada became a country, before Europeans settled the northwest. Experience a region that’s brought together peoples from all around the world, and discover unique stories that could only have happened here.

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LAC LA BICHE MISSION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 67453 Mission Road • Open 10 am to 5 pm daily from May long wekend to August. Closed Mondays.

The Lac La Biche Mission was an important landmark of the fur trade era and the colonial age that followed. At one point it was known as l’entrepot du nord, “warehouse of the north,” and it had pride of place in a network that stretched across the Prairies and into the Northwest.

Take a guided tour of this picturesque National Historic Site, complete with heritage buildings and informative exhibits.

780-623-3274 • laclabichemission.com

LAC LA BICHE MUSEUM 9910 101 Avenue, Lac La Biche Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May to August (Monday-Friday only for remainder of year) Immerse yourself in the backstory of Lac La Biche Region, from prehistory to modern times.

Discover the people and events that shaped our community, meet the wildlife of the boreal forest, and take a close-up look at unique local treasures that have stories all their own. Make even more discoveries in 2022 with new temporary exhibits installed throughout the year, including Indigenous peoples of the region and 100 years of women’s fashion.

780-623-1727 • laclabichemuseum.com

PLAMONDON DISTRICT MUSEUM 98 Avenue, Plamondon Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday during summer The hamlet of Plamondon is one of Alberta’s official bilingual settlements. Indigenous, French-Canadian, Russian Old Believer and other cultures have come together to create this unique corner of the region. Francophone pioneers settled in this beautiful valley in the early 1900s, learning to survive and prosper from local Métis families. Artifacts on display at Plamondon District Museum range from 20 years old to millions of years old! The museum also hosts local Indigenous artifacts and Indigenous genealogy records from 1810 to 2008, as well as pioneer family genealogies dating from 1908.

780-798-3193

MINI PARC HÉRITAGE PARK You’ve heard of strolling down memory lane. It’s a literal thing to do in this quaint park, filled with miniature replicas of Plamondon’s early buildings and homesteads that invite you to take a nostalgic walk through history. The shoulder-high structures, lovingly crafted and detailed, radiate a sense of place and community pride. See where Plamondon’s pioneer families, many of whose descendants still live in the community and stay true to their roots, hung their hats.

Call 780-798-3478 or visit the Plamondon Festival Centre to request access.

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PORTAGE COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES’ ART & ARTIFACTS Portage College is home to nearly 2,000 traditional and contemporary Indigenous art pieces, including the world’s only permanent collection of works by Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. Take a self-guided exploration of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit art displays, or call ahead to arrange an in-depth guided tour. Every piece is a window into the histories, lifeways and worldviews of Indigenous peoples from coast to coast to coast. During the school year, ask about the college’s Native Cultural Arts program – demonstrations of traditional art forms like hide tanning may be possible.

Alternatively, join a workshop to craft your very own souvenir or purchase a oneof-a-kind masterpiece from the gallery store.

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SAVE THE DATE

Winter, spring, summer, fall – no matter the season, Lac La Biche Region knows how to have a good time. Please visit laclabichecounty.com for more events throughout the year.

AUGUST EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET

MARCH MARCH 25 & 26 HYLO-VENICE QUAD RALLY Updates at hyloveniceagsociety.com VARIOUS DATES MOIS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon)

APRIL

DATE TBA KIKINO SILVER BIRCH RODEO & CELEBRATION DAYS Updates on Facebook (@kikinorodeocelebrationdays) AUG. 25 DRIVE-IN MOVIE AT FESTIVAL CENTRE, PLAMONDON Updates on Facebook (@boldcenter) DATE TBA FAMILY PICNIC AT LAC LA BICHE MISSION Updates on Facebook (@LacLaBicheMission) DATE TBA LAKELAND COUNTRY FAIR Updates at llbagsociety.com

EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET

DATE TBA HEART LAKE FIRST NATION POW WOW DATE TBA BUFFALO LAKE MÉTIS SETTLEMENT RODEO

MAY EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET DATE TBA KIKINO MÉTIS SETTLEMENT QUAD RALLY

DATE TBA HARVEST DAYS Updates at hyloveniceagsociety.com

SEPTEMBER

JUNE

EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET

EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET

SEPT. 9 DRIVE-IN MOVIE AT BOLD CENTER Updates on Facebook (@boldcenter)

JUNE 10-12 PLAMONDON JAMBOREE Updates on Facebook (@PlamondonHall) JUNE 11 LT. GOVERNOR OF ALBERTA ART AWARDS CELEBRATIONS

DATE TBA ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon) DATE TBA KIKINO TRIPLE R TRIATHLON

JUNE 21 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY DATE TBA LYNN LAMBERT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

OCTOBER

DATE TBA BUFFALO LAKE MÉTIS SETTLEMENT QUAD RALLY

EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET OCT. 16 PRINCESS TEA AT LAKELAND AGRICOM Updates at llbagsociety.com

JULY EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET JULY 1 CANADA DAY CELEBRATION AT LAC LA BICHE MISSION Updates on Facebook (@LacLaBicheMission) JULY 8-10 PLAMONDON MUD BOGS Updates on Facebook (@PlamondonHall)

OCT. 31 MAISON HANTÉE / HAUNTED HOUSE Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon)

NOVEMBER EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET

DATE TBA CAMP DES CURIEUX (SUMMER CAMP) Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon)

DATE TBA MÉTIS WEEK EVENTS Updates at portagecollege.ca

DATE TBA (JULY OR AUGUST) LAC LA BICHE SUMMER DAYS

DATE TBA LAC LA BICHE FESTIVAL OF TREES & SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA DATE TBA FESTIVAL DE LA MOISSON / HARVEST FESTIVAL Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon)

EVENTS MAY CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19.

PLEASE CONFIRM EVENT DETAILS DIRECTLY WITH THE ORGANIZERS.

DECEMBER EVERY FRIDAY LAC LA BICHE FARMERS MARKET DEC. 10 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY & BAKE SALE AT LAC LA BICHE MISSION Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon) DATE TBA NOËL DANS LA VALLÉE / CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY Updates on Facebook (@ACFAPlamondon)

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EXPERIENCE Indigenous peoples have called these lands home since time immemorial. Experience authentic First Nations and Métis culture while you make Lac La Biche Region your home away from home.

COMFORT CAMPING TIPIS AT SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL PROVINCIAL PARK For tipi bookings: reserve.albertaparks.ca • 1-877-537-2757 For cultural programming and Hudson’s Bay Company bedding: 780-623-3249 • spirit@llb-cnfc.com The tipi (mîkiwahp, in Cree) is one of the most recognizable icons of First Nations culture, used by tribes across the Great Plains and Canadian Prairies. Twin tipis stand proudly above the shores of Lac La Biche Lake, inviting you to spend a night in culturally immersed comfort. Every aspect of a traditional tipi is steeped in meaning, and guests wanting an even richer experience can contact the Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre to arrange cultural programming on-site.

HIDEAWAY ADVENTURE GROUNDS LTD. hideawayadventuregrounds.ca • 780-623-8885 hideawayadventure@gmail.com Township Road 624, Kikino Métis Settlement Connect with nature, culture and yourself. Have your eyes, mind and heart opened while experiencing the sheer joy of being on the land. At Hideaway Adventure Grounds, you have the opportunity to unplug while learning traditional Métis teachings that bring you closer to Mother Earth and introduce you to Indigenous ways of knowing and ways of life. Practice shelter-building, finding medicinal plants, leathercraft and more in an endless aspen forest, and spend your nights in luxurious canvas wall tents.

Visit the Trading Post at Hideaway Adventure Grounds to buy Indigenous-made souvenirs!

INDIGENOUS SPIRIT CREATIONS AT LAC LA BICHE CANADIAN NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Llb-cnfc.com • 780-623-3249 • spirit@llb-cnfc.com 10105 Churchill Drive, Lac La Biche Support Indigenous artisans and entrepreneurs from near and far when you shop at the local Friendship Centre.

Indigenous Spirit Creations sells Indigenous-made products and gifts, from authentic traditional dreamcatchers to pandemic-era facemasks. Originally founded to empower the region’s Indigenous peoples, the Friendship Centre also works to promote and share Indigenous culture with others, so ask about joining programs, attending events or connecting with cultural ambassadors.

#LLBRFACT “Lac La Biche” is a French translation of a Cree name that means “Elk Lake.”

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BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION AND HEART LAKE FIRST NATION POW WOWS beaverlakecreenation.ca • heartlakefirstnation.com Since time immemorial, Pow Wows have been special occasions for Indigenous Nations to meet, trade and celebrate their culture. Today, people of all backgrounds are welcome to attend Pow Wows, spectate and learn.

Traditional dancers wear beautiful and elaborate regalia, and every Pow Wow dance has a story and a purpose.

The women’s Jingle Dress Dance, for example, is a healing dance with a unique sound.

Beaver Lake Cree Nation Pow Wow is not expected to take place in 2022, but stay tuned for 2023 dates. Contact Heart Lake First Nation (heartlakefirstnation.com) for 2022 Pow Wow dates.

PIMACHIOWIN CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE CENTRE 780-689-2170 • 17207 Buffalo Lake Drive, Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Buffalo Lake is one of two Métis Settlements in Lac La Biche Region. The Métis are a distinct Indigenous people in Canada, descended from European fur traders who married Indigenous women. Métis culture, therefore, is a vibrant fusion of Indigenous and European traditions. Buffalo Lake’s Cultural Interpretive Centre shares community history and artifacts with visitors. Call ahead to find out if cultural programming and other experiences for visitors are available.

MÉTIS CROSSING Metiscrossing.org • 780-656-2229 metiscrossing@metis.org • 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake County Past and present come together at this 500-acre site, Alberta’s first major Métis destination, overlooking the North Saskatchewan River and built on original Métis river lots. Restored homesteads, modern facilities and the land itself combine to tell the ongoing story of the Métis people. Visitors can explore the site and its exhibits, try their hands at traditional crafts, taste culturally inspired dishes, spend a night in a Métis trapper’s tent or the new boutique lodge and more.

MUSEUM OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES' ART & ARTIFACTS AND TRADITIONS GALLERY AND STORE Exhibits include: Nearly 2,000 Original, Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous Artworks Eddy Cobiness Hoop Dancers (1975)

Giftware and Traditional Arts Store Donna Feledichuk, Museum Director museum@portagecollege.ca

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Alberta Artists Gallery Basket Display Contemporary Art Hide Tanning Inuit Art Northwest Coast Art Public Art Commissions

Self-guided tours

 Professional Native Indian Artists Inc.  Second Generation of Woodland Artists  Traditional Arts  Woodland School of Art

Guided tours available on request

780-623-6693 | Toll free: 1-866-623-5551

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SOURCE FOR ALL YOUR

BUILDING MATERIALS UNDER ONE ROOF

780.623.9292 www.cdbm.ca NEW

ODS SPORTING GO

106 14245 Hwy 55, LAC LA BICHE, AB T0A 2C0

780.623.9292

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WINEFRED LAKE OUTFITTERS Experience a rugged, timeless way of life with a man locals know as Trapper Paul.

A Métis man from a long line of trappers, Paul leads visitors on guided tours of his wilderness trapline, letting guests discover the traditional livelihood that sustained his ancestors and many others. Paul’s approach to trapping teaches balance and stewardship of the land, never taking more than it can provide. Visitors experience a form of living history, dabbling in a modern version of the fur trade, the industry that changed the face of North America.

Winefred Lake Outfitters functions as a beautiful year-round retreat with cabins for rent in the far northeastern corner of Lac La Biche Region. Guided hunting and fishing experiences are also available, including ice fishing.

Winefredlakeoutfitters.com • 780-404-3213 • winefredtrapperpaul@gmail.com Northeast of Lac La Biche and southeast of Conklin (see fold-out map in centre of guide)

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ART & MUSIC HEALING À LA SOURCE

Healingalasource@gmail.com • 780-404-5803 10322 103 Avenue, Lac La Biche Use creativity as a path to wellness at Alberta’s second official économusée, where Noëlla Somerville teaches arts like stained glass, leatherwork and hand-drum making. Let the simple joy of crafting and learning turn stress into strength, leaving you with a renewed positive outlook and a one-of-a-kind handmade souvenir.

NEHIYAWASKIY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ART CO-OP Visit Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre. See page 16 for more information.

Indigenous artists are cultural messengers, transmitting stories and traditions between people, between generations and between nations. This exciting new venture will market the work of northern Alberta artists (Nehiyawaskiy means “Indigenous territory” in Cree) and give visitors the opportunity to purchase authentic art pieces telling the unique stories of this land.

PLAMONDON JAMBOREE June 10-12, 2022 at Festival Centre, Plamondon Put on your dancing shoes and practice your two-step, because the country music plays all day long at Plamondon Jamboree. Musicians from across Western Canada come to strum their guitars, and free on-site camping means you always have VIP access.

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Healing À La Source

PORTAGE COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES’ ART & ARTIFACTS 780-623-6693 • portagecollege.ca/museum See page 14 for details.

#LLBRFACT Looking to sing your heart out? Mo’s Billiards Pool Hall in Lac La Biche regularly hosts Karaoke on Saturday nights. Visit facebook.com/MosBilliards for more information.

fresh flowers • giftware • jewellery 780-623-3018 www.reminiscenceflowers.com

Lac La Biche Bingo Association Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evening Doors Open 4:30 pm Come and enjoy a game or two and walk away with some great prizes.

Serving La Biche & Serving Lac LaLac Biche & area for 14for years! area 16 years!

Fresh Fresh Flowers Flowers ¤• Silk Silk Plants Plants Giftware • Quilling Giftware ¤ Cards ¤ GoldCards & Silver Gold & Silver Jewellery Jewellery ¤ Diamonds ¤ Gift Baskets Diamonds • Gift Baskets Chocolates ¤ Books & Bibles Chocolates • Books & Bibles Pictures ¤ Bath Bombs Candles • Bath Bombs • Mugs TyCrystals ¤ Watch•&Jewellery JewelleryRepairs Repairs #200, 10233-101 Ave Lac La Biche

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ALBERTA ART AWARDS CELEBRATIONS June 11, 2022 / visit portagecollege.ca/LGAAA for updates

For the first time ever, two of Alberta’s most prestigious art celebrations are happening together. Join us for the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist and Distinguished Artist Awards, hosted by Portage College and Lac La Biche County.

Theme: Confluences of Creation. Let the creativity flow as do the waters from the Northern Divide. As the waters flow away, let the peoples of the world converge in their place. Pictured: “Art Nature” by renowned Indigenous Canadian painter Alex Janvier, the celebration’s centrepiece..

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PLACES OF WORSHIP HISTORICAL CHAPELLE, PLAMONDON 9907 99 Lane, Plamondon (behind and just south of St. Isidore’s Church) / 780-798-2262 or 780-623-0686 / Open by appointment

The original church of Plamondon is also the oldest community building in the hamlet, built in 1911. At various times in its history, the charming non-denominational church has served as a place of worship, a health clinic, a school, a theatre, a community centre and a museum. Visitors are welcome to use the neighbouring park and pavilion for picnics, wintertime sledding and more.

ST. ISIDORE’S CHURCH, PLAMONDON 9913 100 Street, Plamondon / stisidoreparish.ca / 780-798-3760 Regular worship services and open by appointment

The towering St. Isidore’s Church dominates the panoramic valley view as you approach Plamondon. The church and Catholic parish are named for St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers, and also in honour of Isidore Plamondon, a community pioneer. The church was built in 1928 in a distinctive French-Canadian style to replace what is now the Historical Chapelle.

AL KAREEM MOSQUE, LAC LA BICHE 10300 94 Avenue, Lac La Biche / 780-623-4578

Lac La Biche Region is home to Canada’s second-oldest mosque, which is also North America’s third-oldest. The region has one of the largest and oldest Muslim populations in all of Canada, with many Lebanese families settling in the area in the early 1900s. The mosque as you see it today was built in 1986. Public tours of the mosque can be arranged upon request.

Evangelical Free Church of Lac La Biche 780-623-4677 / efcllb.com / 14127 HWY 55

Lord of Glory Lutheran Church 780-623-8467 / lordofglory.ca / Key-Way-Tin Bible Institue 13412 Lakeland Drive

New Life Victory Church 780-623-7600 / newlife-victory.org / 10001 90 Ave, Lac La Biche

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 780-623-2531 / athdio.ca / 10103 Churchill Drive, Lac La Biche

St. Catherine Catholic Church 780-623-4371 / stcatherineparishllb.com / 10303 Churchill Drive, Lac La Biche

Triumphant Life Center 780-623-7602 / tlcllb.com / 9027 101 Ave, Lac La Biche

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OUR COMMUNITIES

LAC LA BICHE • PLAMONDON • CASLAN • HYLO • VENICE • OWL RIVER • RICH LAKE • BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION • BUFFALO LAKE MÉTIS SETTLEMENT • HEART LAKE FIRST NATION • KIKINO MÉTIS SETTLEMENT

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LAC LA BICHE From rugged beginnings, the hamlet of Lac La Biche has grown to become the region’s primary service centre. The settlement is one of the oldest in Alberta. Explorer David Thompson was the first recorded European to come here, leading to a vital fur trade route across “Portage La Biche.”

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AMENITIES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accommodations Community centre Fuel and supplies Food Shopping Lake access Trails Parks Museums Visitor Information Centre Equipment rentals Local airport Bus/taxi services Hospital

PLAMONDON Plamondon’s francophone vibes, cultural mélange and homegrown fondness for the arts, especially music, give this locale a unique identity. The hamlet is officially recognized as bilingual (English and French) but you may also hear Russian and other languages spoken.

AMENITIES: • • • • • • • • •

Accommodations Community centre Fuel and supplies Food Shopping Trails Parks Museum Equipment rentals

RURAL COMMUNITIES The region’s Indigenous inhabitants and settlers coming from around the world established many communities based around farming, trapping, logging and other livelihoods. The hamlet of Hylo-Venice, for example, was founded as an Italian colony in the early 1900s, during the building of the Alberta & Great Waterways Railway.

CASLAN, HYLO-VENICE, RICH LAKE, OWL RIVER AMENITIES: • • • •

Community centres Fuel and supplies Lake access Parks

#LLBRFACT Our rural communities host some of the best events. Visit our events calendar to learn what events are happening when you’re in town: laclabichecounty.com.

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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES We respectfully acknowledge and recognize we are on Treaty 6 territory, which borders Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 territories and is also the homeland of the Métis people.

These are the traditional, unceded, ancestral lands of First Nations peoples since time immemorial. ᐋᐧᐋᐧᐢᑫᓯᐃᐧᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ / wâwâskesiwisâkahikan (Elk Lake) is the original nehiyaw (Cree) name of the area and what is known today as Lac La Biche. Beaver Lake Cree Nation and Heart Lake First Nation are home to many Indigenous peoples.

The Métis people are descended from both Indigenous and European ancestors, and their culture reflects this blended heritage. Alberta is the only Canadian province with governmentrecognized Métis lands. Two of these Métis Settlements, Buffalo Lake and Kikino (which means “our home” in Cree), are found in Lac La Biche Region.

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BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION, BUFFALO LAKE MÉTIS SETTLEMENT, HEART LAKE FIRST NATION, KIKINO MÉTIS SETTLEMENT AMENITIES: • • • • •

Accommodations Community centres Fuel and supplies Food Lake access

It is respectful to first connect with First Nations or Métis Settlements you are visiting to ensure you are welcome on their lands.

Come On In & Experience The “Country” In Lac La Biche County Dates to be confirmed

Horticultural Bench Show Farmer’s Market Arts & Crafts Music on the Porch Children’s Festival BBQ Concession

Date & times to be confirmed Ladies Breakaway ❖ Jr. Steer Riding ❖ PeeWee Barrels ❖ Bareback ❖ Saddle Bronc ❖ Bull Riding ❖ Team Roping ❖ Mini Bronc Riding ❖ Novice Horse Riding ❖ Barrel Racing ❖ Jr. Break-Away Roping ❖ Jr. Barrel Racing

at the AGRICOM

Don’t miss the Lac La Biche Farmer’s Market!

PH: 780-623-8002 Every Friday 3:00-5:30 pm April - December

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#TAKEIT TOTHELAKE You’re never far from the water in Lac La Biche Region, where more

than 150 lakes are yours for the choosing.

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When you cast a line in Lac La Biche Region, you’re not just catching great fish – you’re catching great memories.

WITH A BOAT:

1. Lac La Biche Lake Around causeway to Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Poplar Point Plamondon Bay 2. Beaver Lake D Near “Keep Alberta Green” sign (visible from north shore)

WITHOUT A BOAT:

Trout pond in Alexander Hamilton Park Floating dock near Churchill Drive boat launch

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Refer to current Alberta Sportfishing Regulations for information about catch limits.

PUBLIC BEACHES LAC LA BICHE LAKE •

McArthur Park, hamlet of Lac La Biche

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Plamondon Whitesands Resort

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Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park (Boardwalk Beach, Camper’s Beach, Day Use)

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PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES

LEGEND

See fold-out map in the middle of this booklet for launch locations.

Note: Launch depths are based on averages, and we cannot guarantee specific depths at any locations. Boaters are responsible for their own watercraft and verifying launch conditions.

Paved Unpaved Shallow, suitable for small watercraft Limited depth, suitable for medium watercraft Adequate depth, suitable for most watercraft Permanent washrooms Picnic Shelter

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Bayview Beach

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Blais Resort

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Campsite Road (coming soon!)

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Golden Sands

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Maccagno Point

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North Shore

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Old Trail

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Poplar Point

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Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park (Alberta Parks)

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Sunset Bay

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Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area (Alberta Parks)

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Holowachuk Estates

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Young’s Beach

LAKELAND PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA: •

Ironwood Lake (Alberta Parks)

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Pinehurst Lake (Alberta Parks)

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Seibert Lake (Alberta Parks)

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Touchwood Lake (Alberta Parks)

ELINOR LAKE FORK LAKE NORTH BUCK LAKE •

North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area (Alberta Parks)

SQUARE LAKE

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WATERCRAFT RENTALS Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area (Campground Store) Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards 780-623-9222 / albertaparks.ca Elinor Lake Getaway (Elinor Lake Resort) Canoes, stand-up paddleboards, motorboats 780-623-3993 / elinorlakeresort.com Grist Lake Lodge Motorboats 780-594-1254 / gristlake.com Off Road Rentals & Sales Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, motorboats 780-623-8020 / offroadrentals.ca / 24 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche

Winefred Lake Lodge Motorboats 780-713-5578 / winefredlakelodge.ca Winefred Lake Outfitters Motorboats 780-404-3213 / winefredlakeoutfitters. com Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park (Campground Store) Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards 780-623-4144 / albertaparks.ca

#LLBRFACT There is a lifejacket loaner station at McArthur Park beach.

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LEGEND ATV/UTV Trails

Dark Sky

Backcountry

Day Use

Beach

Educational Programming

Bird Watching

Fishing

Boat Launch

Hiking Trails

Boat Trolley

Paddling

Camping

Playground

Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rentals

Star Gazing

Cell Phone Reception

Store

Limited Cell Phone Reception

Wildlife

BEAVER LAKE PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA Sand, sun and surf are all on the itinerary. The vast sandy beach on the north shore of Beaver Lake beckons for a day of boating, fishing, sunbathing and swimming.

Individual and group camping facilities are available for when the sun goes down.

Adding to the convenience factor is the park’s location less than a five-minute drive outside the hamlet of Lac La Biche.

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL PROVINCIAL PARK One of the most unique parks in the province sprawls across seven islands, protecting old-growth forests where hundreds of bird species are known to congregate. The main islands (accessible by a paved causeway) feature a variety of camping options, including cabins and tipis, sandy beaches and trails winding through a special ecosystem hundreds of years in the making.

LAKELAND PROVINCIAL PARK AND PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA There are no delusions of grandeur here, because we have size on our side. A combined 590 square kilometres of protected area covers 11 major lakes, all connected by portages and trails through virgin wilderness. Mother Nature isn’t just your neighbour here – she’s your roommate. Lakeland is also an official Dark Sky Preserve and contains Alberta’s only backcountry paddling circuit (see next page).

CROW LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK Campers and paddlers who appreciate having space to share and room to breathe will find a lot to enjoy about Crow Lake. The park is relatively remote but still easily accessible from Highway 63, and campground amenities are basic. Motorized watercraft are not permitted on the lake, so it’s just you and the sounds of your paddle as you go to spot wildlife in the nearby Crow Lake Ecological Reserve.

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LAKELAND CANOE CIRCUIT

LAKELAND PROVINCIAL PARK’S SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Live like a modern-day voyageur and experience the boreal backcountry like never before. Portage your canoe or kayak to Jackson Lake and embark on the Lakeland Canoe Circuit, Alberta’s only backcountry paddling route.

The full flatwater circuit takes adventurous paddlers on a three-day, 40-kilometre journey across Jackson, Kinnaird, Blackett and McGuffin Lakes, to hidden waters and little pieces of paradise that land-based travellers don’t get to experience. You may wish to stay longer, though, as the primeval wilderness works its magic.

Jackson Lake Staging Area is the preferred starting point for the circuit. It is located on Highway 663, a 30-minute drive east of Lac La Biche on the way to Touchwood Lake.

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WINTER WANDERLUST EXPLORE In Lac la Biche Region, winter is not a time to hunker down indoors. It’s a time to test your mettle and be rewarded with incredible experiences.

ICE FISHING The lakes may freeze but the fish keep swimming and the determined keep catching.

Contact Lakeland Expeditions Rentals to ask about fully equipped ice fishing cabins.

Lakelandexpeditions.com 780-404-5756

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SKATE THE LAKE Lac La Biche Lake, between McArthur Park and Churchill Drive boat launch Lac La Biche Region’s namesake is also its largest natural ice rink. Take advantage of a cleared 1.5-kilometre skating trail, where the rink boards are the wooded shoreline and the distant horizon.

For a natural skating experience with less distance, try the skating oval on the frozen pond in Alexander Hamilton Park.

SNOWMOBILING Put the boundless backcountry ahead of you; leave your cares and sled tracks behind you. The wilds of Lakeland

PARKLAND MOTELS I & II Lac La Biche

Lowest rates in town • Lofts & suites Kitchenettes & Jacuzzis • Real Home Comforts!

CaLL 780 -623- 4424 oR ToLL-fRee 1-855-623-6825 To booK! In Plamondon stop by the Pelican Hotel • 780 798 3759 Restaurant & Bar • VLTs • Liquor Store Open 7 DayS a Week

Provincial Park & Provincial Recreation Area boast a combined 140 kilometres of trails to explore.

Take advantage of guided snowmobile tours with Off Road Adventures. See page 8.

SNOWSHOEING Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have used snowshoes to travel across snowbound landscapes. They’re now used for wintertime trekking by people from all walks of life (no pun intended).

You can rent snowshoes from the Bold Center. Call (780) 623-3829 or visit the multiplex’s front desk for details.

WINEFRED LAKE OUTFITTERS See page 19 for details.

WINTER FESTIVAL OF SPEED Cancelled in 2022 • Stay tuned for planned 2023 dates • Lac La Biche Lake Imagine putting the pedal to the metal and speeding across a frozen lake, sending rooster-tails of snow flying into the air. This ice racing spectacle calls thrill-seekers with nerves of steel from across Western Canada to race cars, snowmobiles and more. You can even get behind the wheel yourself in a charity race. Other must-see sights include an aircraft fly-in, using the lake ice as a runway.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Under a blanket of snow, sometimes the only sound in the boreal forest is the whisper of skis over powder. Glide across the winter landscape, lose yourself in the movement and let the full-body exertion keep the chill at bay.

WHERE TO SKI Groomed ski trails can be found at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area’s Group Use site.

An extensive network of groomed trails, ranging from beginner-level to challenging, weaves through the woods at Shaw Lake Day Use Area in Lakeland Provincial Park (see opposite).

Don’t have skis? Contact the Lac La Biche Ski Club (@LLBSkiClub on Facebook to arrange a ski rental during your visit.

PLUS: Follow @LLBSkiClub on Facebook for community skiing events.

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14068 Stanley Drive, Lac La Biche Complimentary Hot Breakfast

Visit our BCMInns and Kanata Inns locations

Fitness Room Meeting Rooms Jacuzzi Suites

bcminns.com

Book Direct and Save!

Dedicated Wifi in Every Room Big Screen TVs

1-888-700-2264

Big Rig Parking Available

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#LLBRFACT Lac La Biche Region is bear country. Most bears would rather avoid humans, but take precautions to prevent any problems.

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#LLBRFACT You can borrow telescopes from Stuart MacPherson Public Library, located in the Bold Center, to indulge your inner astronomer. All you need is an Alberta library card. Call (780) 623-7467 for more information.

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OUR NIGHTLIFE

The skies above Lac La Biche Region are alive with wonders.

DARK SKY PRESERVE Lakeland Provincial Park & Provincial Recreation Area together form an official Dark Sky Preserve, which means they’re unspoiled by light pollution.

The preserve offers fantastic opportunities to see constellations, meteor showers, the Northern Lights and more in all their glory.

We recommend skygazing at Pinehurst Lake Day Use Area, which has panoramic views to the north, east and west.

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RUSTIC & RURAL PLAMONDON MUD BOGS July 8-10 / Festival Centre, Plamondon / Updates on Facebook (@PlamondonHall) Racing is a dirty business – literally – at this muddy motorsport spectacle. Take advantage of onsite camping for the daytime mud races and evening entertainment.

LOCAL RODEOS Visit the community events calendar on laclabichecounty.com for info.

Alberta is cowboy country, and the sport and spirit of rodeo are celebrated all summer long in Lac La Biche Region.

Lakeland Country Fair Date TBA • Lakeland Agricom Rodeo’s agricultural roots are on display with a horticultural bench show and country market to go with the buckin’ and ropin’ action.

Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo Date TBA • Kikino Silver Birch Resort Take classic rodeo thrills like barrel racing and bull riding, then add exhilarating wagon races, fireworks and festivities featuring Métis cultural flair.

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ATV RALLIES Visit the community events calendar on laclabichecounty.com for info.

There’s nothing like hurtling down a woodland trail, bouncing over rocks and roots, seeing the trips whip past and feeling a fresh breeze on your (helmeted) face. ATV rallies are iconic country moments, bringing raw adrenaline, friendly competition and beautiful scenery together for truly wild rides.

HUNTING Lac La Biche Region covers multiple Wildlife Management Units (WMU) including but not limited to 502, 503, 504, 512, 514, 515 and 841 (Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area).

Hunters are responsible for knowing which WMU they are hunting in, and the applicable seasons and regulations.

Hunters are also responsible for obtaining permission to hunt on any lands except Crown lands.

Land ownership maps for parcels within Lac La Biche County boundaries may be obtained from the County itself for a nominal fee (call 780-623-1747 or email main.office@laclabichecounty.com).

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CHRISTY CREEK HONEY 780-623-4496 • christycreekhoney@gmail.com • 14337 Township Road 652 Don a full-body bee suit and take an up-close-and-personal look inside working beehives (the suit is great for both safety and selfies). See how delicious homemade honey is harvested and discover the secret lives of honeybees. The experience will have you buzzing with excitement all the way home.

FARMERS MARKET Every Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. (April to December) at Lakeland Agricom on HWY 881 The weekly Farmers Market is a one-stop shop for everything from fresh produce and baked goods to preserves, art pieces, one-of-a-kind knickknacks and more. Table after table of locally grown and crafted wares, reflecting new innovations and old traditions, together make an incredible showcase of community talents.

FAT UNICORN BREWERY, TAP & GRILL Fubrew.com • 825-837-2014 • 9024 Beaver Hill Road, Lac La Biche What started as a brewing hobby has now made a bold entrance into Alberta’s craft beer scene. The brewing philosophy is simple but brilliant – don’t have 10 or 15 different beers, just five or six really good ones. Visit the brewery restaurant in Lac La Biche to taste a locally brewed ale, IPA or lager.

Christy Creek Honey

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Photo: Donna Feledichuk

WILDERNESS EXPLORATION

Venture off the beaten path. Take the road less travelled. You’ve heard these sayings before. Lac La Biche Region is where you turn words into action.

QUAD & SNOWMOBILE TOURING Offroadrentals.ca • 780-623-8020 • offroadrentalsllb@gmail.com • 24 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche Choose your own adventure – outdoor enthusiasts Norm and Rob at Off Road Rentals & Sales are ready to set you up for either a guided or self-guided quad or snowmobile excursion into the Lakeland wilds. The backcountry is their backyard, so ask for insider tips about trails, hidden gems and more.

OFF ROAD ADVENTURES Same contact information as above.

Journey into isolation on the shores of Elinor Lake, and sleep in a wood-heated wall tent on the doorstep of the backcountry. Depending on the season, Off Road Adventures will take you to the remote site by boat, ATV or snowmobile.

OLD CONKLIN ROAD North of Lac La Biche Lake, the wilderness is open to all but adventured by few. Old Conklin Road winds through the sea of trees, deep into Crown land where backcountry camping and exploration await.

The road is not an all-weather route, and the journey to Goodwin, Steepbank and Wappau Lakes can be an adventure in itself. Go far enough north and you may even spot endangered woodland caribou.

Wherever you roam, treat the land and waters with the respect they deserve. Nature is sensitive. Remember that others have come before you and others will come after you.

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FAVOURITE TRAILS

On foot or on wheels, the Lac La Biche Region is yours to explore.

Lakefront Walking Path: Park at McArthur Park and head west to the statue of David Thompson or east all the way to Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.

Boardwalk Trail at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park: Begin with a boardwalk and end with a beach, climbing and winding through centuries-old woods.

Long Point Trail at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park: Hike to the western tip of the park’s main island, admiring panoramic lake views and old-growth forest.

ATV and Snowmobile Trails in Lakeland Provincial Park & Provincial Recreation Area: The protected primeval wilderness east of Lac La Biche has 140 kilometres of trails for off-road vehicles and four staging areas, giving access to remote backcountry camping and day-use sites. Visit albertaparks.ca for more information.

Mosquito Lake Trail at Lakeland Provincial Park: Don’t let the name deter you. The longest hiking trail in the park connects Shaw, McGuffin and Jackson Lakes, with backcountry campsites along the way.

#LLBRFACT Pound the pavement in effortless style with these local options: E-Scooters (TH Systems) Hourly or daily rentals available (780) 520-1484 or service@thsystems.org

E-Bikes (Off Road Rentals & Sales) Hourly or daily rentals available (780) 623-8020 or offroadrentals@gmail.com Visitor Guide 2022 | 53

WATCHABLE WILDLIFE Part of Lac La Biche Region’s charm is just how close it brings you to nature. Remember to keep your distance from wild neighbours and avoid disturbing any wildlife you encounter.

BIRDWATCHING Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park alone provides habitat for more than 200 bird species.

The rest of Lac La Biche Region isn’t far behind.

Shorebirds and waterbirds like pelicans, herons and grebes are common, along with birds of prey like eagles, ospreys and owls.

Note: Feeding wildlife encourages unnatural and potentially dangerous behaviour. Don’t do it.

Photo: Donna Feledichuk

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Corner Gas 780-623-2356 We have all of your Camping & Fishing needs and so much more!

Located at the corner of Hwy 881 and Lakeland Drive

Lac La Biche

Joe’s Grill 780-623-3738 The Best Homemade Pizza & Donairs in Lac La Biche!

780

623-4774

www.fountaintire.com

The shop to visit for

For all your grocery needs!

Footwear

OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm

Clothing Safety Wear & much more Find us on Call 780 623 4512 Email: llbmodernwears@gmail.com

780-623-6400 10527-101 Avenue, Lac La Biche

All Your Family Needs Prescription Service Passport Photos Kodak Picture Center Seasonal Items

Giftware & Souvenirs Health & Beauty Cosmetics Toys & Games

www.valuedrugmart.com Main Street, Lac La Biche

VALID MAY - SEPTEMBER 2022

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Open 7 days a week from 10am - 11pm Follow us on Facebook - Call us anytime (780) 623-2777

Tel: 780-623-4370

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780

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Electronic Sales & Service

Office Supplies • Gaming • Technical Assistance

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ACCOMMODATIONS Off Road Adventures

Tom’s

PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE 780-623-4499 10303-101 Avenue Lac La Biche, AB

2 for 1 Pizza Greek Cuisine Steak & Seafood Breakfast Daily Specials Soups & Salads Kid’s Menu Pasta Burgers & Sandwiches Appetizers Main Entrees Homespun Ice Cream

LAC La Biche’s Premier Dining Experience!

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Dine In or Take Out tripadvisor

RATED #1

Hours Tuesday to Sunday 8:00am - 10:00 pm Closed Monday

Relaxing Atmosphere...Friendly Service...Reasonably Priced

CABINS Diesel’s Owl Hoot Cabins Owl River T. 780-623-2134 E. owlriver8@mcsnet.ca Elinor Lake Getaway Elinor Lake T. 780-623-3993 E. elinorlakegetaway@gmail.com W. elinorlakeresort.com Grist Lake Lodge Grist Lake T. 780-594-1254 E. fishing@gristlake.com W. gristlake.com Kikino Silver Birch Resort Kikino Métis Settlement T. 780-623-3252 E. kikinosilverbirch@outlook.com W. kikinosilverbirch.ca

Lakeside Lodges Lac La Biche T. 780-623-7052 E. admin@dynastyproperties.net W. Also reservable on

Airbnb

Plamondon Whitesands Resort North of Plamondon T. 780-798-2254 E. whitesands@mcsnet.ca W. plamondonwhitesands.ca

Winefred Lake Lodge Winefred Lake T. 780-818-6201 E. info@winefredlakelodge.ca W. winefredlakelodge.ca Winefred Lake Outfitters Winefred Lake T. 780-404-3213 E. winefredtrapperpaul@gmail.com W. winefredlakeoutfitters.com

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertaparks.ca

DELUXE CAMPING Hideaway Adventure Grounds Ltd. Canvas tenting – Kikino Métis Settlement

T. 780-623-8885 E. hideawayadventure@gmail.com

Off Road Adventures

Wall tent at backcountry site – Elinor Lake

T. 780-623-8020 E. offroadrentalsllb@gmail.com W. offroadrentals.ca

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Tipis T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertparks.ca

W. hideawayadventuregrounds.ca

Plamondon White Sands Resort ON SITE STORE FIREWOOD • PLAYGROUND WHITE SAND BEACH GROUP AREA AVAILABLE STORAGE LAUNDRY & SHOWER FACILITIES r workers’ Ask about ou Season rates for Offations od m m Acco

DRIVING RANGE NOW OPEN 157 FULLY SERVICED SITES CABINS FOR RENT ALL YEAR LONG

Phone: 780-798-2254 Email: whitesands@mcsnet.ca Visit us at https://sites.google.com/site/plamondonwhitesandsresort

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LEGEND Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertaparks.ca

Tenting

Boat Launch

Group sites

Store

RVs

Firewood

Showers

ATV

Playground

Camp 3F Plamondon Plamondon

Paddling

T. 780-798-3478

Diesel’s Owl Hoot Campground Owl River

Chump Lake Campground Caslan

T. 780-623-2134 E. owlriver8@mcsnet.ca

T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertaparks.ca First come, first serve. Register on-site.

Crow Lake Provincial Park

Fork Lake Campground Fork Lake T. 780-623-9436 or 780-623-8503

T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertaparks.ca First come, first serve.

Cummins Authorized Dealer

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Front End and Suspension

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Laser wheel Alignment

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Air Conditioning Recharge

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Brakes and Differential

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Transmission and Clutches

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Out of Province Inspection

Light & Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Specialist

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Electronic Engine Diagnostic & repair

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Approved Inspection Facility (C.V.I.P)

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COMPLETE LIGHT & HEAVY TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR EXPERT WE ARE ‘’YOUR’’ ONE STOP TRUCK REPAIR SHOP

SERVING THE TRANSPORTATION, LOGGING AND OILFIELD FOR OVER 25 YEARS 780-623-7100 Mon-Fri 8.00am to 5.00pm

Site 645-2, RR2 Lac La Biche (Hwy 55 & Airport Rd.)

After Hours: Parts 780-623-0391

President:

Stephane Jobin

Grist Lake Campground Grist Lake T. 780-594-1254 E. fishing@gristlake.com W. gristlake.com Heart Lake Campground Heart Lake First Nation T. 780-623-2130 W. heartlakefirstnation.com Kikino Silver Birch Resort Kikino Métis Settlement T. 780-623-3252 Mayhill Campground North of Wandering River T. 780-623-8408 E. mayhillcamp@gmail.com

North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertaparks.ca Plamondon Whitesands Resort North of Plamondon T. 780-798-2254 E. whitesands@mcsnet.ca W. plamondonwhitesands.ca Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park T. 1-877-537-2757 W. albertaparks.ca Spruce Point Resort Beaver Lake Cree Nation T. 780-623-3930 E. sprucepointresort@blcn.ca W. beaverlakecreenation.ca

Find your Summer with

From grilling savoury items from the Food Store, purchasing a fishing or hunting licence and camping equipment and supplies from our Hardware & Agro location or refilling your propane tank at our C-Store Plamondon Co-op has you covered.

780-798-3766 You’re At Home Here!

Everything you need to FIND YOUR SUMMER

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LAKELAND PROVINCIAL PARK & PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA Visit albertaparks.ca for details about the following campgrounds.

Drive-in campsites Pinehurst Lake Campground Reservable online T. 1-877-537-2757 Ironwood Lake Campground First-come, first-served Siebert Lake Campground First-come, first-served Touchwood Lake Campground First-come, first-served

Backcountry sites are located in Lakeland Provincial Park & Provincial Recreation Area (see fold-out map in centre of Visitor Guide for precise locations).

Blackett, Jackson, Kinnaird, McGuffin and Touchwood Lakes feature sites that are hike-in or paddle-in only.

Dabbs, Helena, Jackson, Spencer and Touchwood Lakes feature sites that are ATV-accessible.

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HOTELS & MOTELS Almac Motor Hotel Lac La Biche T. 780-623-4123 Best Canadian Motor Inns Lac La Biche T. 1-888-700-2264 E. laclabiche@bcminns.com W. bcminns.com Canalta Hotel Lac La Biche T. 1-780-623-4490 W. canaltahotels.com

Parkland 1 & 2 Lac La Biche T. 780-623-4424 W. parklandmotels.com Pelican Hotel Plamondon T. 780-798-3759 Ramada Lac La Biche T. 780-623-2250 W. wyndhamhotels.com

Chez-Nous Motel Plamondon T. 780-798-2011

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BREWS & CHEWS Look up local eateries on Facebook for menus, specials and changes to operations due to COVID-19.

A&W Fast Food 9951 103 St, Lac La Biche

LaBones Sports Pub Pizza, Burgers, Dinner Entrees 10015 101 Ave, Lac La Biche

Beaver Hill Shell Pizza, Donairs, Deli 9024 Beaver Hill Road, Lac La Biche

Lee’s Burger Baron Burgers, Pizza 10215 101 Ave, Lac La Biche

Booster Juice Smoothies 8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche (inside Bold Center)

Lucky 15 Restaurant Chinese Food 10 Nipewon Rd, Lac La Biche

Boston Pizza Pizza, Burgers, Salads 14068 Stanley Drive, Lac La Biche The Café on Main Coffee, Sandwiches, Lebanese Cuisine 10105 101 Ave, Lac La Biche Costa Café Seafood & Steakhouse Coffee, Seafood, Steaks 10120 101 Ave, Lac La Biche Chic Café Coffee, Soups, Baked Goods 9613 100 Street, Plamondon Eddie’s Mart Soups, Sandwiches 10251 101 Ave, Lac La Biche Fat Unicorn Brewery, Tap & Grill Craft Beer, Burgers, Dinner Entrees 9024 Beaver Hill Road, Lac La Biche Ginger House Family Restaurant Chinese Food 10201 101 St, Lac La Biche Jack’s On 2 2 Avenue, Kikino

Mac’s Grill (Almac Hotel) Breakfast, Burgers, Dinner Entrees 10425 101 Ave, Lac La Biche Mo’s Billiards Pool Hall Bar/Bar Food 10117 102 Ave, Lac La Biche Pelican Grill Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club Pelican Grille & Restaurant 10040 100 St, Plamondon Queen Bean Café & Bakery Coffee, Baked Goods 10027 101 Ave, Lac La Biche Subway Fast Food 10101 101 Ave, Lac La Biche Tara’s Pizza Pizzas, Burgers, Donairs 10219 101 Ave, Lac La Biche and 8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche (Bold Center) The Mill Bakery (seasonal food truck) Coffee, Baked Goods

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Joe’s Grill Pizzas, Burgers, Donairs 67165 Lakeland Drive, 10 minutes east of Lac La Biche @ Hwy 881 Junction KFC/Taco Bell Fast Food 10003 101 Ave, Lac La Biche

The Rustic Bean Coffee, Baked Goods, Gifts 8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche (Bold Center) Tom’s Pizza & Steakhouse Breakfast, Pizza, Steak, Greek Cuisine 10303 101 Ave, Lac La Biche V&H Drive-In Fast Food/Drive-through 10001 103 St, Lac La Biche

#LLBRFACT Not only do they serve delicious pizza and donairs, Beaver Hill Shell also has amazing washrooms. In 2019 they won the Canada’s Best Restroom Award.

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LUCKY 15 CHINESE RESTAURANT

Mon-Sun 11am - 8pm Closed on Stat Holidays

10 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche 780-623-2887 • 780-520-1515 Visitor Guide 2022 | 65

Hideaway Adventure Grounds

GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND SUPPLIERS OUTFITTERS & EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS ARGO NORTH Argonorth.ca / 780-276-0139 / lee@argonorth.ca / 10050 100 Street, Plamondon

ELINOR LAKE GETAWAY - ELINOR LAKE RESORT Elinorlakeresort.com / 780-623-3993 / elinorlakegetaway@gmail.com

LAC LA BICHE SPORTING GOODS Llbsports.ca / 780-623-4145 / llbsportinggoods@telusplanet.net / 10005 101 Avenue, Lac La Biche

LAKELAND EXPEDITIONS RENTALS Lakelandexpeditions.com / 780-404-5756 / info@lakelandexpeditions.come

OFF ROAD RENTALS & SALES Offroadrentals.ca / 780-623-8020 / offroadrentalsllb@gmail.com / 24 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche

PLAMONDON CO-OP Plamondoncoop.ca/ 780-798-3766 / office@plamondoncoop.ca / 9937 101 Avenue, Plamondon

GUIDED EXPERIENCES PAUL PADLESKY (TRAPPER PAUL) – WINEFRED LAKE OUTFITTERS 780-404-3213 / winefredlakeoutfitters.com / winefredtrapperpaul@gmail.com

JOHN RITCHIE – HIDEAWAY ADVENTURE GROUNDS 780-623-8885 / hideawayadventuregrounds.ca / hideawayadventure@gmail.com

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Ilia Basargin - Master Electrician Cell 780.212.7894 Email ilia@axis-electric.ca Visit: www.axiselectricltd.ca P.O. Box 683 Plamondon, AB T0A 2T0 • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Trenching/ Excavating • Solar Design & Install • LED Lighting • Service Work Serving The Lakeland and Athabasca Area

Service and Solutions To All Things Electric

FOR ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT RENTAL NEEDS

• Skidsteers & Attachments • Excavation Equipment • Compaction Equipment • Scissor Lifts • Zoom Booms • Boom-Lifts • Trailers Monday-Friday 8am -5pm Saturday 8am -12 Noon West on Hwy 55 67004 Range road, #142 Sentinel Drive, Sentinel Park 780-623-7225 • Email: llbequipmentrentals@gmail.com

780-623-3914

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#67127 Mission Rd, Lac La Biche, AB

We offer the following safety courses: H2S Alive First Aid Confined Space Global Ground Disturbance, Flagging Audiometric, Spirometry Mask Fitting Fall Protection (ESC) DRUG and ALCOHOL TESTING SAFETY TRAINING Ask us about our online courses

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PARKS & REC The Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club inspires with every swing and putt. The par-72 golf course is one of Alberta’s most scenic, with 18 holes and a driving range in a breathtaking lakeshore setting. The view from the hilltop clubhouse, across the emerald fairways and sparkling waters, is one of the best in the region.

Visit golflaclabiche.ca or call (780) 623-4288 for more course information.

#LLBRFACT Portage Pool hosts a Wibit (aquatrack - pictured above) swim once a month. Visit Portage Pool on Facebook (@portagepool) to learn more.

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

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Play 18 holes for the price of 9 only with the rental of a power cart Monday to Thursday excluding holidays Coupon valid: May-September 2022

RECREATION FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR LEISURE BOLD CENTER 8702 91 Avenue, Lac La Biche / boldcenter.ca / (780) 623-3829 • • • • • • •

Cenovus Child Minding Centre: paid childcare and indoor playground Cenovus Fitness & Wellness Centre: workout area, boxing ring and training area, steam rooms Canadian Natural Track: three walking/running lanes, and spin cycling (free access to all) Public skating and fieldhouse drop-in activities Outdoor basketball and tennis courts (outdoor sports fields coming in 2021) Stuart McPherson Public Library Food court (Booster Juice, Tara’s Pizza and Rustic Bean)

PORTAGE POOL 9531 94 Avenue, Lac La Biche / boldcenter.ca / (780) 623-6777 • • •

Five-lane main pool Wading pool, hot tub and wet steam room Public lane swims, and open swims (toonie swims on Sundays)

MCARTHUR PARK Lakeshore between 99 Street and 100 Street, Lac La Biche • • • • • •

Playground & Paul Richard Memorial Spray Park Public beach and Lifejacket Loaner Station (call 780-623-6777 to confirm availability) Rotary Adult Exercise Park Beach volleyball court Recreation equipment rentals and concession Easy access to lakeshore walking trail

ALEXANDER HAMILTON PARK Lakeland Drive, east edge of Lac La Biche • • • •

Designated off-leash area for dogs Picnic shelter and trout pond (summer fishing permitted) Outdoor skating loop in winter Stocked fire pit in winter months

Serving Lac La Biche & the surrounding area for over 56 Years!

Delivery Services Available

Groceries Meat Produce Deli Bakery Mon - Sat 7am-8pm/Sun 8am-6pm 780-623-4234 10114 - 101 St, Lac La Biche Visitor Guide 2022 | 69

TERRI P. RUDIGER • Bookkeeping • Remote Support Agent & ROE Web Certified • Bingo & Casino Reports • GST Returns • Payroll and Source Deduction Calcs Box 1888, 10004-102 Ave, Lac La Biche, AB

Tel: 780-623-1845 Cell: 780-623-0091 Fax: 780-623-1885 Visit us on .

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Main Street Lac La Biche

780 Simply Great Food 623-4774 • Full Menu • Daily Specials • Coffee & Snacks

Dine In or Take Out

780-623-2796

it’s getting hot in here.

Don’t forget to put your campfire out.

Soak it, stir it, and soak it again.

DON’T MOVE A MUSSEL.

Clean, drain, dry your watercraft.

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Lac La Biche

VISITOR SERVICES

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Head to our Visitor Information Centre to ask for directions, local attractions, restaurant recommendations and more and shop for locally produced souvenirs.

Where? 9910 101 Ave. (Main Street) in Lac La Biche, in the same building as Lac La Biche Museum. RV parking is available, and a public beach, playground, spray park and picnic area all just steps away.

When? Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How? Visit in-person (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions) or call 780-623-2818 or email visitorinfo@laclabichecounty.com.

PUBLIC PARKING There may be construction along Main Street in the hamlet of Lac La Biche in 2022. Free public parking is available at the south end of 102 Street (behind Value Drug Mart and across the back laneway, next to the train tracks).

PUBLIC RV DISPOSAL SITE A public RV disposal site is located at 38 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche (in between Lac La Biche Self Storage and the Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society building).

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LAC LA BICHE SPORTING GOODS

LTD.

The Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Celebrating 46 Years in Business

YOUR CAMPING AND FISHING ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! 780-623-4145

Fax: 780-623-1744 • Mainstreet, Lac La Biche Email: LLBSportingGoods@telusplanet.net

www.llbsports.ca