ACCOMMODATIONS A morning coffee on the deck is the perfect way to soak up lake life at Chatwin Lake Bed & Breakfast. There are three rooms to choose from, a common kitchen area, and of course, Wi-Fi! Rent a kayak or paddleboat and tour the lake or walk over to the Bonnyville Golf and Country Club to hit the links. 30 Drouin Road, M.D. of Bonnyville (just off Twp. Rd. 610) www.chatwinlakebnb.com
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Hang out at the Marina, take a stroll along the boardwalk, or hit up Kinosoo Beach and enjoy an abundance of activities.
Kinosoo Beach is west of the marina and is named one of the best beaches in Alberta. Offering a sandy lakeside playground, splash park, zip line, basketball and
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beach volleyball courts with a concession nearby, there’s fun to be had for the whole family. Wicked Watersport Rentals offer a ton of activities on the water – take a Flyboard lesson, rent a stand-up paddle board, kayak, boogie board, or take a tour on a paddle boat. Indulge in the many restaurants at the Marina lakeshore, including Clark’s General Store for their famous fish and chips, Picante Café for tapas and desserts, Mamacitas for authentic Mexican cuisine, or Luna Flora for unique Mediterranean dishes. Feeling like pub food? Try the wings and burgers from Pourhouse Bar & Grill, or keep things outside and enjoy a fresh patio beer from Cold Lake Brewing & Distilling. Shop much? Muse Inspired is located just off main street and has a ton of fashion forward, brand name pieces. Puur Athletics has the latest unique local finds and an assortment of all things relaxation. Polished Pumpkins Children’s Boutique has all the top brand names for the littles. Mindful: wellness and living carefully selects products with low or zero waste. They also have a Refillery to reduce waste in the
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community – all you need is a reusable container. Satisfy all your BBQ needs at Hamel’s Meats and grab a pack of their famous beef jerky. For a full Cold Lake restaurant listing, check out md.bonnyville.ab.ca/338/RegionalRestaurants.
Lakefront cabins can be found at Bodina Resort on Crane Lake. Choose from three, fully renovated cabins and 46 full-service campsites. Next door is a fully loaded convenience store with over 20 flavours of ice cream. Beach and boat launch nearby. Facebook: Bodina Resort www.bodinaresort.com 780-826-7165 The four cabins at Franchere Bay on Moose Lake offer rustic lake life with a variety of amenities. Don’t forget your swim gear – the public beach is a short walk away at the provincial recreation area. For all things hunting and fishing, visit Franchere Sporting Goods just down the road. www.FranchereRentals.com 780-635-4050 For current hotel and motel listings please see our website at md.bonnyville.ab.ca.
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