Peace River Chamberof Commerce

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN PEACE RIVER

Outdoor Adventure
Peace Island Tours
Phone #. (780) 624-4295
www.peaceisland.ab.ca
Take a tour of the river on a majestic 32’ covered cabin cruiser. Along the way, you will discover the history and points of interest that make our river one of the biggest attractions in all of the Peace River area. Wildlife and picturesque views of the landscape entice photography nuts and sightseers alike. Accommodations include private cabins, while the Gravel Bar & Grill serve up some amazing food and drinks. Drift down for the day or spend the night on the island; Peace Island Tours offers many different adventures for any occasion.

Northbase Outdoor Ranch – Spring to Fall
Phone #. (780) 624-5542
www.northbaseranch.com
The Northbase Outdoor Ranch offers an array of outdoor events for all ages: kid’s camps, AEF certification courses, riding lessons in 5 different disciplines, day camps, guided canoe trips, horseback trail rides, and much more. Looking to take things at your own pace? Rent a canoe for the day or week and drift along the Peace River.

Peace Valley Guest Ranch
Phone #: (780) 338-2183
Website: www.mightypeace.com/pvgranch
On arrival, coffee and snacks will be served while guests relax and get acquainted. Bring your camera - the scenery and wildlife is beautiful. Gather by the fireplace in our rustic log cabin - built in 1919 - as we serve up a mouth-watering Barbeque T-Bone Steak supper. Your choice of evening activities include horseback riding, hiking, fishing, horseshoes, mini golf, bird watching or just relaxing. When night falls enjoy coffee, tea or juice and hot biscuits around the fire pit.

Golf - The following are the Peace River area’s golf courses:

The Creek Golf Course
Phone #. (780) 332-4949

Located 14km north of Grimshaw, The Creek Golf Course offers 9 holes of expert golf. The fully licensed clubhouse and pro shop offer food, drinks, and gold equipment, while the on-site camping offers the option to spend a night or two in the great outdoors.

Mighty Peace Golf Course
Phone #. (780) 332-4653
www.mightypeacegolf.com

Mighty Peace Golf Course is the only 18-hole course in the surrounding area. Located 15km west of Peace River along Highway 2, Mighty Peace has a challenging golf course for all you avid golfers, fully licensed clubhouse, pro shop, and on-site camping.

Golf World on The Peace - Mini Golf
Phone #. (780) 624-3222
On a sunny day, head to Peace River’s only mini-golf course. The course is also wheelchair accessible.

Also Available…

Heart River Golf Course – Phone #. (780) 322-3977

Peace View Golf Course – Phone #. (780) 624-1164

Water Activities

Peace River Water Play Park
Located on 101 Street, just before the Heart River Bridge.

Peace Regional Pool
7201-98 Street
Phone #. (780) 624-3720

Hiking
The Peace River valley is full of walking and hiking trails.

• Begin a leisurely walk at the Normand Boucher Community Arboretum (located by the Peace Regional Pool) and follow the paved path along the dikes of the beautiful Peace River. Pass Kinsmen Park on your way, visit the statue of Twelve Foot Davis at Riverfront Park, and then cross the Heart River foot bridge to the Peace River Centennial Museum.
• Hike along the Friendship Trail, which is a 29 km of trail between Peace River and Grimshaw, and is a part of the Trans Canada Trail. Begin at Shaftsebury Trail and follow the trail to Wilderness Park for an afternoon picnic.
• Trek through Pat’s Creek, a 3 km wilderness interpretive trail above the creek, which used to be an old highway route in town. The creek’s name was lent by Pat Wesley, one of Peace River’s early pioneers, and it’s the source of many town of Peace River tales, from floods to slumpage, to a laden runaway tanker truck which scorched the upper portion of Main Street in 1962.
• For a more strenuous hike, begin at the bottom of Misery Mountain and climb the many trails that lead to the top of the hill. The view will be worth your hard effort.
• On your way back from visiting Twelve Foot Davis’s Gravesite on top of Grouard Hill, stop halfway down the hill and follow the trail that leads to Dr. William Greene’s Cairn! Greene was “an early bird aviator, prospector, dentist, and master magician” and built eighteen of the first airplanes built on this continent, ranking with the Wright brothers in aviation history. He settled in Peace River in 1922 and was an affluent man in the community until his death in 1956. In early July, be sure to watch for the abundant Saskatoon bushes in the hills.
• Drive out to Queen Elizabeth Park, located 3 km North and 5 km West of Grimshaw off Highway 35, and spend the afternoon hiking around the lake and bird watching. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the sun on the sandy beach, and even round up players for a game of beach volleyball.
• Drive past Alexander Mackenzie’s Cairn along Shaftsbury Trail and ride the ferry across to Tangent Park, where you can enjoy a number of different walking trails and areas to picnic and relax.

Friendly Trail Reminders- Keep all pets on a leash- Keep the trails clean- Remember Peace River Country is bear country, be bear safe!

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN PEACE RIVER

Hockey

North Peace Navigators Junior B Hockey Club
www.navshockey.com
Go watch the Navigators as they try to fight for top spot in the Northwest Junior Hockey League at the Kinsmen Arena.

Peace River Stampeders
The Peace River Stampeders play in the North Peace Hockey League. Head to the Kinsmen Arena to cheer them on!

Peace River Minor Hockey Association
The Peace River Minor Hockey Association is the governing body of youth hockey in Peace River.

Alberta Pond Hockey Championships
Played at Lac Cardinal in Grimshaw, the Alberta Pond Hockey World Championship Qualification Tournament is Alberta’s largest pond hockey tournament. The tournament plays host to over 80 teams from across the country.

Curling

Peace River Curling Club
9718-102 Street
Phone #. (780) 624-2861

Skiing
Misery Mountain Phone #. (780) 624-4881
Located on the West Hill of Peace River, Misery Mountain offers several runs for every level of skier. With its amazing ski chalet, Misery Mountain offers individual or family equipment rentals of both skis and snowboards, affordable ski pass rates, comprehensive lessons, snow school, and long hours to accommodate early risers and late boarders alike. At the end of the season, come join in the fun of the Slush Cup! Watch as skiers and boarders try to make their way across an icy cold pond to say farewell to the fantastic winter season.

Carnivals

St. Isidore Carnival
Join the francophone community of St. Isidore as they celebrate the winter season with the St. Isidore Carnival. Sliding, carriage rides, ice sculptures, and fresh maple syrup await all of those who wish to experience the French culture in a beautiful season. Historical information about the French community in the Peace Country gives attendees a better insight to the vast diversity of the Northern Alberta region.