Winter at the Lake

ICE FISHING

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

NEW FISHAPALOOZA ICE HUT RENTALS

Looking to book an ice-fishing getaway? Check out Fishapalooza’s luxury ice hut rentals: fishapaloozaicehutrentals.com

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

Take a guided snowmobile tour in the Lac La Biche Region with Off Road Adventures. See page 7.

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.

WINTER FESTIVAL OF SPEED

February 25 & 26, 2023 • 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. 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the event.

WINTER ACCOMMODATIONS

ELINOR LAKE CABINS

Located at Elinor Lake Resort, near Lakeland PRA - dark sky preserve, these clean and cozy cabins are perfect for dark sky viewing and ice fishing. elinorlakeresort.com/cabin-rentals/

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL PROVINCIAL PARK

Enjoy a lakefront view and easy access to cross-country ski trails. albertaparks.ca

WINEFRED LAKE

Winefred Lake is known for its world class trophy-fishing. If you’re looking for a winter getaway and some hard-water fishing - you’re in luck! Both Winefred Lake Outfitters and Winefred Lake Lodge offer accommodations and ice fishing experiences.