NOTE: Aquatic Centre construction will take a break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 and will resume work on Jan. 2.
View daily activities and drop in opportunities here:
includes: drop in opportunities and holiday hours for County recreation facilities plus new programs and classes for 2025!
holiday schedule | skate, swim & play!
skate swim playground
LANE SWIM open to Adults 16+ years wading pool is available for parents and tots
OPEN ICE IS AVAILABLE when arenas are not booked for rentals, maintenance or special drop in skates, and ends 30 minutes before building closes. Times are subject to change. Please view the live schedule using the QR code, or contact us at 780.623.3829 for daily/hourly availability.
Curling can be a great sport for all ages!
open to families only, all pools & amenities available. Caregivers/ guardians must accompany children.
The Lac La Biche Curling Club will be hosting tournaments and fun nights
FUNSPIEL Saturday Dec 7
Open to public to register teams of 4 for $200.
MENS Bonspiel Saturday Jan 18
Open to public to register teams of 4 for $200.
Friday Fun Nights Dec 13 and January 25. $5 includes music, tutorials, and games.
winter 2025 Fitness Schedule and Workshops
services
session 2 | march 3 – April 11, 2025 (6
new Fitness Class & wellness workshop Descriptions
Levels of Intensity | Each fitness class is rated by its difficulty. To learn more about which classes are right for you, look for the dumbbell icons.
For absolute beginners. A bit more advanced, but suitable for all levels. Challenge yourself.
REGISTER NOW FOR A FITNESS CLASS!
Morning Mix
Weights, barre, cardio, bands, balls? Sometimes we just need to mix it up. In this fitness session, you will be guided through a variety of exercises that are sure to hit all the right areas. Each class will have a different theme leaving you feeling energized.
HIIT 30
Timed intervals featuring a variety of core, power, strength, and endurance training; this lunch time class will help you HIIT it and quit it in 30 minutes helping you to increase that post exercise calorie burn well into the rest of your day.
Healthier You 12 Week Challenge
Session I: Presentation: Nutrition, exercise training, stress management, body weight and measurements (optional). Participants will receive a 12-week nutrition and activity journal, recipes, a personal exercise program (4 to choose from), and a 30 min session with the trainer.
Session II: Fitness session and mid-way check point. Session III: Fitness session/workshop and 3rd check in point.
Minimum of 6 registrants to maximum of 14
Dates: 3 session series: January 14, February 25, April 8
Time: 6 – 7:30 pm (for each date)
Location: Bold Centre
Cost: $75 per participant
ALL ADULT FITNESS WORKSHOPS ARE OPEN TO THOSE 16+ YEARS.
Youth aged 13-15 years may register and attend when accompanied by a parent/guardian over 16.
children & youth programs
Growing Minds 2.0
This 5-session program teaches strategies for developing resiliency and a growth mindset for tweens (age 10-12). Having a growth mindset means being able to view your struggles as opportunities to learn and grow. Using the resource ‘Big Life Journal’, tweens will be guided through fun and engaging learning activities that are designed to help them develop gratitude, confidence, competence, and motivation to have a can-do attitude. Session materials, snacks, and beverages are included.
Dates: February 26, March 3, 12, 17, 26
Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Location: Bold Centre
Professional development
Fitness Alberta – Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association Courses
Earn the skills and industry recognition you need to succeed as a group exercise leader. Our group exercise certifications are evidence-informed, nationally recognized, and internationally portable.
NOTE: We recommend that you are enrolled in, or have completed, the Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise Course before taking any specialty courses.
Group Conditioning Specialty Course
Learn how to plan and deliver effective group conditioning classes in this 16-hour course, topics include:
• anatomy
• muscular strength and conditioning
• metabolic training
• exercise analysis
• safety and the effective use of portable equipment
• class planning and cueing
Dates: April 5 & 6 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Lac La Biche – Bold Centre (Viewpoint Room)
Cost: $330
Manuals included: Methods of Group Exercise Instruction and NSCA Strength Training
The above are Additional programs added to the Winter line up.
See all programs offered by in the Fall/Winter Community Activity Guide 2024/2025 Fall & Winter Community Activity Guide by Lac La Biche County.
Group Cycle Specialty Course
Learn how to plan and deliver effective group cycling classes in this 8-hour course, topics include:
• bike set-up and safety
• instruction and cueing
• cardiovascular conditioning
• pedaling, cadence and posture
• safe and effective movement drills
• use of music and choreography
Dates: Saturday, April 26
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Lac La Biche – Bold Centre (Viewpoint Room)
Cost: $190
Manuals included: Methods of Group Exercise Instruction
Families that play together, stay together
Searching for some low cost, family fun activities to do over the holidays? Look no further… check out our top 10 list below to keep you and your family members entertained, active and healthy this holiday season:
1. Free access to the Canadian Natural Indoor Walking Track (please check in at fitness desk).
2. Stop in for Sponsored skates during the holidays (refer to rink schedules for times/ arenas on page 2).
Try ice fishing on one of the many lakes in our beautiful region.
4. Explore the network of groomed trails (Sir Winston Churchill Park and Shaw Lake) for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (follow LLB Nordic Ski Club on Facebook to find out more about their new ski rental program).
5. Go skating at one of the many outdoor rinks in the County (can you find all 7 of them?)
6. Stay cool in the pool with the variety of public and lane swim times, or come for Sunday toonie swims. Don’t forget about our New Year’s Eve Glow Swim on Dec 31 from 1-4 pm.
7. Build a snowman (or snowwoman) or make snow angels in your yard.
8. Play time is fun time at the Cenovus Play Centre (see indoor playground hours on page 2).
9. Read a good book, play lego, or borrow a musical instrument or toy from the Stuart McPherson Public Library.
10. Have smores and hot chocolate over a fire under the stars.
