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BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

be a touist in your own backyard be a tourist in your own backyard

Just because you’re a resident doesn’t mean you can’t explore and experience Lac La Biche Region as a tourist. Why not discover our community’s unique attractions this spring and summer? +

Check out Lac La Biche Region’s 2022 Visitor Guide for more local attractions and experiences, community events and more. The guide is available online at

www.laclabichecounty.com.

Outdoor Adventures

Rent ATVs or watercraft from Off Road Rentals & Sales to explore the woods and waterways. Practice summer skygazing. Lakeland Provincial Park & Provincial Recreation Area together form an official Dark Sky Preserve, optimal for viewing constellations, meteor showers, the Northern Lights and more. Did you know? You can borrow telescopes from Stuart McPherson Public Library! Look (and listen) for 200-plus bird species throughout the region. Grab your binoculars and see how many you can spot in a single outing. Experience the Lakeland Canoe Circuit, a three-day backcountry journey through the primeval wilderness of Lakeland Provincial Park.

History & Culture On Display

Visit Lac La Biche Mission National Historic Site for a glimpse of the frontier in the olden days, complete with heritage buildings and exhibits.

View the world’s only permanent collection of works by Professional Native Indian Artists Inc., also known as the Indian Group of Seven, at Portage College Museum of Aboriginal Peoples’ Art & Artifacts.

Cultural Connections

Connect with nature, culture and yourself while glamping and learning traditional Métis teachings at Hideaway Adventure Grounds.

Spend a night in one of the Comfort Camping Tipis at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.

Shop for authentic Indigenous-made products and gifts at Indigenous Spirit Creations at Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre.

Agritourism & Culinary Delights

Don a beekeeping suit, look inside working beehives and sample delicious honey at Christy Creek Honey. Bite into unique, multicultural dishes, like the Lebanese cuisine at The Café On Main.

The weekly Farmers Market is your one-stop shop for locally grown produce and locally crafted wares, one-of-a-kind knickknacks and more. Relaxing Getaways

Don’t have a lake lot? Rent a comfortable cabin with a great view at Plamondon Whitesands Resort, Elinor Lake Getaway, Kikino Silver Birch Resort, Diesel’s Owl Hoot Cabins or Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.

Experience some of northeast Alberta’s finest fishing at Winefred Lake Outfitters, Winefred Lake Lodge or Grist Lake Lodge.

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