Bonnyville

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SHOPS

Downtown shops galore! Many of Bonnyville’s shops offer a trendy and exciting vibe with tons of new and exciting elements each year.

Sylvestres Source For Sports on Main Street keeps your lake vacay entertaining with full shelves of brand name beach wear, fishing tackle, water sport apparatus, bait, camping equipment, sandals, and sunglasses.

Shop till you drop at one of Bonnyville’s newest women’s boutiques – Beau Vista Boutique with styles carefully selected with maternal bodies in mind. You can shop online or watch for one of their local pop-up shops happening throughout the year. A-OK Shoes and Key Men’s Apparel is sure to keep your feet happy – they deliver the best experience no matter what you might be searching for. Need a hemline brought up or a jacket fitted? A-OK also offers expert tailoring.

Just off Main Street is Elegance Salon & Spa – a modern new spa and hair salon offering luxury relaxation. They say an hour in the salt cave is equal to a day at the beach. Try the cocoon wellness pods, spend some time in the red-light therapy chamber, or book the Pool Room for the family – the ice bucket perks you up and the infrared sauna brings back the warmth. Or simply pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure. Know before you go as services may be interrupted depending on current public health restrictions. Sugar Belle Café & Antiques has an abundance of collectables to peruse while you sip a specialty tea or coffee made by their barista. You can also shop online at facebook.com/ sugarbelleantiques.

Go back to the ‘50s at Jennie’s Diner & Bakery – offering tons of baking and delicious home cooking to-go. They’ve got the best milkshakes in the Lakeland! If you love fresh sushi, order Japanese at Osaka Sushi.

Take in the outdoors at Journey North Cider Co, five minutes outside of Bonnyville on Highway 28. Order a charcuterie board and a flight of ciders and watch the orchard come to life. Ask the staff for an afternoon outing or take a full tour. Bring the family and play it up in the games room upstairs with fooseball or shuffleboard.

If cider isn’t your thing, get a pint of local brew from the Lakeland region.

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 780-573-1375

Bonnyville

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.