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MACKENZIE FRONTIER STAY IN THE FRONTIER AMENITIES LEGEND FORT VERMILION HIGH LEVEL LA CRETE RAINBOW LAKE ZAMA CITY RURAL Wifi Fishing Shelter Laundry Firewood RV Dumping TABLE OF Pet Friendly Multi-Unit Sites Swimming Day Use Hiking Showers ATV Friendly Playground Water Boat Launch Power

GEOCACHING 15 ContentsCAMPGROUNDS 2 HL Aspen Ridge Campground FV Bridge, p3 REGIONAL MAP 16 Carcajou Cabins, p 13 LC Elmwood RV Park HOTELS 18 FV Fort Vermilion Bridge Campground FV Sheridan Lawrence Inn HL Fox Haven Golf & Country Club LC La Crete Inn & Suites HL Hutch Lake Campground HL Best Western Plus Mirage Hotel & Resort RU La Crete Ferry Campground HL Days Inn by Wyndham RU Machesis Lake Campground Wadlin Lake, p7 HL Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Best Western Hotel, p19 RL Rainbow Lake Campground HL Flamingo Inn RL Shady Acres Campground HL Quality Inn & Suites RU Wadlin Lake HL Super 8 by Wyndham ZC Zama Community Park & Campground RL Noralta Motor Inn DAY TRIPS 8 RL Shady Acres Hotel Cabin in the Woods, p12 ZC Noralta Inn West Flamingo Inn, p20 GOLF COURSES 11 LODGES 23 BED & BREAKFASTS 12 RU Tapawingo Lodge FV Country Gardens Bed & Breakfast LC Cabin in the Woods Bed & Breakfast WALKING TRAILS + WINTER FUN 24

GUEST HOMES 13 MUSEUMS 26 LC Carcajou Cabins LC Cozy Corner Guest Home LIBRARIES 28

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT 14

Ready for adventure? Tapawingo lodge at Bistcho Lake is an outdoorsman’s dream! Find out more on page 23.

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Aspen Ridge Sites Available quaint hamletshops. being within walking distance of the of convenience the from benefiting Enjoy somepeaceandquietwhile the northern outskirts of La Crete. Sites Available available onsite. services laundry and Showers away. km 3 only amenities Level High with perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors business, this isthe ideal location. A getaway or needtostay in townfor CAMPING STAY Elmwood Tent sites 6 Poweredsite 9 Fullservicedsites Elmwood RVParkislocatedon 5 Tentsites 10 Poweredsites 31 Fullservicedsites Whether you’relookingfora CAMPGROUND s RV PARK (780) 841-1130 W TownshipRd.1062,LaCrete @aspenridgecampground [email protected] www.aspenridgecampground.ca (780) 926-4540 Great amenitiesjustafewkmsfromHighLevel 13000 Hwy35S,HighLevel Full servicesiteswalkingdistancefromstores

Fort Vermilion Bridge Did youknow? normal year. 524 m long, 10.5 m wide, and crosses a river that stretches 370 m across in a 1,600,000 lbs of extreme ice forces per pier, and cost $6 million to build. It is Sites Available Call aheadtobookasite. km north of High Level along Hwy 35. and restaurant on site.Located3 course golf 18-hole an offers Club Country & Golf Haven Fox action. where you can feel part of the Open fromMaytoSeptember Vermilion Bridge. Fort Fort the of view the admire and river from across Vermilion. Take a traildowntothe River Peace nestled onthebanksofmighty Fox Haven 20 Nonserviced sites 10 Fullserviced sites Camp rightbythe golf course Find this peaceful campground GOLF ANDCOUNTRYCLUB The FortVermilionBridgeisengineeredtoresist CAMPGROUND Sites Available Operated byMackenzieCounty (780) 927-3718 North sideofthePeaceRiver,Hwy88 9 Nonse @FoxHavenGolf [email protected] www.foxhavengolf.ca (780) 926-3005 High Level 19344 TWPRD1102A,Hwy35, rviced sites Stay in theMackenzie Frontier Golf, dine,campandmore! 3 HIGH LEVEL FORT VERMILION RURAL HIGH LEVEL 4 the lastferriesinoperation Alberta. of one observe and trails the along walk boat launch and playgrounds.Take a fishing, pit, horseshoe court, basketball net, volleyball a including family, whole Peace River. Enjoy entertainment for the mighty the of banks the on right Level; High from km 78 and Crete La of south Sites Available boating, andisgreatforfishing. with kids. The lake features a dock, it aperfectdestination for families make net volleyball and playground of thesceniclake. The beach, and is situated on the west side Level High of north km 35 located CAMPING STAY Open fromMayto September Full-time caretaker onsite La Crete Ferry Hutch Lake La CreteFerryCampgroundis47 km Tent sites Group sites 21 Nonservicedsites Hutch LakeCampgroundis CAMPGROUND CAMPGROUND Operated byMackenzieCounty (780) 927-3718 Hwy 35,northofHighLevel Sites Available (780) 841-2705 Hwy 697 Tent sites 3 Largegroupsites 5 Nonservicedsites 78 Semiservicedsites Open fromMaytoSeptember A peacefuldayoffishingawaitsyou Full-time caretakeronsite Camp withyourhorse! and hitchingposts. sites with horse pens, manure bins 8 with equipped is campground The Alberta’s sandy trails on horseback. the perfectplacetoexploreNorthern the endofsummer. at campfire a around warm staying of theexquisiteauroraborealiswhile the beauty the in take and lake; stocked from fish summer; of middle the in evenings daylight long enjoy forests; boreal by surrounded while Campground. Listen to the birds the beautiful, quaint Machesis Lake the community ofRockyLane,is Open fromMayto September Full-time caretaker onsite Machesis Lake Machesis Lake campground is in Vermilion, Fort from km 54 CAMPGROUND Sites Available in the2021 season. Glamping accomodation rentalsavailable 8 Equestriannon-serviced sites 19 Nonservicedsites Operated byMackenzieCounty (780) 927-3718 Range Rd162,RockyLane Your kidswilllovetheplayground! Stay in theMackenzie Frontier Bring yourhorses! 5 RURAL RAINBOW LAKE 6 CAMPING STAY Sites Available trailers. enough to accommodate well-site and a picnic table. Sites are big campsite has a fire pit, free firewood, Each vegetation. natural and trees campsites surrounded bylarge town of Rainbow Lake, with spacious Sites Available and fishing. swimming beach, horseshoe pits whole family-includingaplayground, Lake. There isentertainment for the southwest of thetownRainbow km 38 located is Lake Rainbow of Shady Acres Rainbow Lake Tenting available 15 Fullserviced sites Shady Acresislocatedinthe 7 Tentsites 23 Nonservicedsites This campgoundontheshores CAMPGROUND CAMPGROUND Rainbow LakeCampground 38 kmSEofRainbowLake Enjoy largesiteswithfull hookupsrightintown www.shadyacreshotel.com (780) 956-0707 34 MilneAve,RainbowLake [email protected] Fish, swim,andplayallday! nesting site. The sandy swimming lake, home to a protected pelican natural forest. Enjoythesecluded our Hay-Zama wild bisonherd! of some sight even might you stay shelter, disc golf course. Duringyour showers, playground, horseshoes, the swimminghole.Coinoperated at the stocked pond, swim or float at fishing Go trip. day a even or area, extended stay while workinginthe you need to enjoy a weekend, Everything City. Zama of community in the center of the friendly little Open from MaytoSeptember Wadlin Lake Zama City Camp inthebeautifulnorthern A gem of a spot located in the Open fromMaytoSeptember CAMPGROUND CAMPGROUND Rustic cabin rentalsavailable inthe2021season. a greatretreat. for make fishing and boating, dock, net, volleyball playground, beach, Sites Available Operated byMackenzieCounty (780) 927-3718 HWY 88South Operated byMackenzieCounty (780) 683-2378 1085 AspenDr,ZamaCity Tent sites 1 Poweronlysite 21 Fullservicedsites Sites Available 35 Nonservicedsites Enjoy thebeachandswimmingpond Stay in theMackenzie Frontier 7 ZAMA CITY RURAL HIGH LEVEL

8 FORT VERMILION 4. JUBILEEPARK PARK 3. HIGHLEVELCOMMUNITY SPLASH PARK 2. CENTENNIALPARK& 1. ARENAPARK DAY TRIPS STAY 5. PIERRE’S POND SKATE PARK 2. FORTVERMILIONARENA& Along RiverRd. 1. SSD.A.THOMASDAYPARK Parks andPlaygrounds Along 101Ave.offMainSt. ball diamonds. Disc golfcourse,dogpark,and courts. Playground, shelter,andtennis outdoor rink. Baseball diamondsand picnic area. Stocked fishpondand Winter skatingpathandshelter. buildings. volleyball, skatepark,heritage Playground, splashpark, overlooking thePeaceRiver. use area,shelter,firepits, Boat launchanddock,day Along 100Ave. Along 44Ave. Along105Ave.

North onHwy35 Along 103St. 3. RIVERWALK 7. SKATEPARK MUSEUM &VISITORSCENTRE 6. MACKENZIECROSSROADS Off HWY35 the PeaceRiver. Serene walking trails overlooking antiques. Picnic tablesandhistoric Centennial Park&Splash

Jubilee Park, HighLevel D.A. ThomasDayPark Along RiverRd. Along 105Ave. 1019 2. SCHOOLPLAYGROUND PARK 1. MEMORIALTREEPARK 3. RAINBOWLAKETROUTPOND SCHOOL PARK 2. RAINBOWLAKECOMMUNITY 1. GRANDPAJACK’SPARK 3. JUBILEEPARK&SKATE 2. BASEBALLDIAMONDS 1. ARENAPARK ponds, andpicnicareasrightintownthroughouttheFrontier! Enjoy thewidevarietyofparks,playgrounds,sportsfacilities,fishing 1015 2 km Along MeanderCres. Along RainbowDr. 100 St.s TWP Rd.1062 of LaCrete northwest Playground andball diamond. Fire pitandoutdoorskating rink. volleyball, swings,andfirepits. with pond,skatepark,shelter, Sledding hill,walkingpaths outdoor rink. Tennis co AspenDr. eastofRainbowLake Aspen Dr. outh ofLaCrete Jubilee Park&SkatePark,LaCrete urts, playground,and 1020199St. 5. REINLANDPARK Along 110St. 4. KNELSENSPARK&SPLASH 6. TOURANGEAULAKE 3. ZAMACOMMUNITYPARK 4. SKATEPARK 2.5 km 1085 room, firepits,andshelters. Playgroun and firepits. Walking trail picnic tables. Playground, shelter,firepitsand swimming, andfishing. Disc golf,firepi AspenDr. Picnic shelter atZamaCommunity Park northwestofLaCrete Rainbow LakeCommunitySchoolPark d, splashpark,change Stay in theMackenzie Frontier

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Along 101Ave. 9 ZAMA CITY RAINBOW LAKE LA CRETE RURAL 10 southeast ofLaCrete Buffalo HeadTower Lookout, TRAILS TWNRD1092 3. RO of thetownRainbowLake CAMPGROUND 2. RAINBOWLAKE 1. BUFFALOHEADTOWER Get outtatown! DAY TRIPS STAY 35 kmsoutheastofLaCrete picnic area.Skirentalsavailable. cross countryskytrailswitha Hiking,horsebackriding,and horseshoe pitsandfishing. Playground, beach,swimming, Lookout pointandpicnicarea. CKY LANEAGSOCIETYREC Kick backandrelaxatWadlinLake. 38 kmsouthwest fishing rodanddon’tforgetyourcamera! rural dayuseareas.Packapicnic,maybe Explore theFrontieratoneourmanyscenic 5. HUTCHLAKE 6. TOMPKIN’SLANDING 4. WADLINLAKE Enjoy beautifulviewsandgreatfishingatHutchLake. Ferry crossingonHwy697 35 kmnorthofHighLevel fishing. volleyball net,boatlaunchand Picnic area,swimmingbeach, the ferrybeforeitretires! picnic tables.Enjoyarideon Peace Riverwithfirepitsand Picnic areaonthebanksof fishing. volleyball net,boatlaunchand Picnic area,swimmingbeach,

Along Hwy88 Hit thegolfcourse daylight hours enable you to golf well into the evening, or play more than one courseinadaywhileexploringthearea. more extended play or The evening, the other. into well the golf to to you enable county hours daylight the of side one from traveling while challenges different very three enjoy and week a for Come experience. golf High Level(780)926-3005 & CountryClub Fox HavenGolf WILDLIFE INTHEFRONTIER "Wildlife inTheFrontier" guide! of day. dawn anddusk, sousecaustionwhentraveling atthosetimes other amazing creatures!Animalsareparticularly activeat ready) forbears,moose,deer, bison,foxes,eagles,owls,andmany The Mackenzie Frontier is home to three golf courses, offering a diverse a offering courses, golf three to home is Frontier Mackenzie The For moreinfo, pick upacopyofMackenzieFrontier's Fox HavenGolfandCountryClub 18 holes

Keep youreyesopen(andcameras Rainbow Lake(780)956-3586 Golf Course La Crete and CountryClub Rainbow LakeGolf La Crete( Rainbow LakeGolfandCountryClub 780) 285-2349 Stay in theMackenzie Frontier La CreteGolfCourse 9 holes 9 holes 11 12 LA CRETE FORT VERMILION STAY styled TinyHouse. Cabin or the vintage, farmhouse your arrivaltoeithertheRustic Log a warmwelcomebyLenaupon locals and tourists alike!Receive BED &BREAKFASTS Cabin in The Woods Country Gardens Inn [email protected] www.countrygardensbb.com (780) 927-3773 7 kmsouthofFortVermilion,Hwy88 This popular B&B is loved by BED &BREAKFAST setting. everyone in this comfortable country Worker’s Lodge -there’s something for cost-effective Guest or quiet House the to House, Main or business pleasure! for area the in you’re BBQ, andcontinentalbreakfast. bedding, self-catering kitchen, luxurious bathrobes, towelsand The perfectplacetostaywhether Sleeps 4-6 guests and includes [email protected] www.cabininthewoodsbandb.com (780) 285-1034 14328 TWP RD 1060 rm h lre private large, the From BREAKFAST BED & guest homesareoperatedbythesameowners. TWO LOCATIONS,SAMEGREATHOSPITALITY! STAY GUEST HOMES Carcajou Cabins has rooms for everyone. Featuring yourself, this welcoming guest home stay for the whole family or just for Cozy Corner Experience thebeautyofPeaceRiverina newway! Whether you needaplaceto [email protected] www.cozycornerguesthome.com (780) 926-5899 10626-103 Ave,LaCrete By reservation only. GUEST HOMES GUEST HOMES TIP! for eventshappeningduringyourstay. La CreteCommunityEventsonFacebook While stayinginLaCrete,checkout upon request.Justgiveusacall! transportation canbearranged make itidealforafamilygetaway. One main cabinand 5 smaller ones location makes for aperfectretreat! accessible byboat-thisbreathtaking the mighty Peace River and only our NorthernAlbertaskies. under enjoy to campfires outdoor 3 self-catering kitchens, BBQs, and rooms), theme (including rooms 11 No boat,noproblem!Boat Secluded along the banks of [email protected] (780) 926-5899or (780)841-1995 Boat accessfromthePeaceRiver Thesetwoawesome Stay in theMackenzie Frontier 13 RURAL LA CRETE STAY

Explore the Frontier by taking photos at this list of notable places. Better yet, challenge a friend to see who can complete the list first! Happy snapping! Photo Scavenger Hunt Geocaching

WHAT IS GEOCACHING? Geocaching is a real world outdoor treasure hunting game that uses GPS enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache container hidden at that location. All 7 Little Free Libraries Entrance to Main Street Northern Light signs HL After you locate the geocache the "rules" Rainbow Lake Sign RL River Lookout Deck FV are simple: if you remove something from Mossy the Mosquito RL Old Bay House FV the cache, leave something of equal or Zama City Sign ZC Heritage Buildings at the greater value, write about your find in the Bison Statue at the Zama Hall ZC Museum FV cache logbook, and log your experience at Memorial Tree Park ZC Peace River Bridge FV geocaching.com.

Artwork filled fence panelsZC Buffalo Head TowerRU

Oil Derrick @ Noralta Inn ZC Heritage Buildings at the Museum LC Alberta’s Most Northern Library ZC Jubilee Park Fountain LC START GEOCACHING TODAY! HERE'S HOW TO GET STARTED: Geocache sites across the Frontier At a Snowmobile Cabin RU Big Red Chairs at Crossroads 1. Create an account at geocaching.com or on the geocaching app. Museum and Visitors Centre HL Ice Fishing RU 2. Use the app to navigate to a geocache nearby. Bring a pen! Skating on the Jubilee Park Skating Boating on the Peace RU Path HL 3. Sign and date the log book and share your experience online. Where the Chinchaga and Footner Trails RU the Hay River meet RU

Main Street at Christmas by the In front of the Hay-Zama Giant Christmas Tree HL Wildland Park sign RU

Post your photos on social media with the hashtag Mackenzie Frontier Tourism has several geocaches - Have you found them yet? 14 #MackenzieFrontier for a chance to be featured on our page! Stay in the Mackenzie Frontier 15 NWT Border Bistcho Lake 1 CAMPGROUNDS ACCOMODATIONS

Footner Lake 58 1 ohn ’Or Prairie 58 Bushe River Rainbow Lake 1 58 Beaver Ranch 9 Hih Level Rocky Lane 1 1 Child Lake 38 km Pe ace 1 Boyer Ri 8 9 1 11 1 ver Machesis Lake Fort Vermilion Rainbow Lake

8 9 1 697 35 Leend 88 La Crete Airport Boat Launch olf Course Pe ace R ive Tall Cree Museums & r Birdwatching un Range isitors Center Buﬀalo Head Prairie Hospital Bison Horseback Riding 697 Cross Country Historical Site Library Ski Trails Tompkins Landing Paddle Fuel Ferry Rodeo rounds Prairie

Lookout Fishing Snowmobile Trails adlin Lake Slave Lake & 1 Edmonton Highway ravel Road Provincial Park Peace River & Grande Prairie

16 Limited Services on Sundays in La Crete and Fort Vermilion Stay in the Mackenzie Frontier 17 18 LA CRETE FORT VERMILION site restaurant business meeting rooms, andanon- Wifi, free offers inn comfortable This of the oldest settlements in Alberta. the onlyhotelinFortVermilion,one centre ofAlberta’shistory. This is STAY the town. Fort VermilionHistoricalGuideforlocalhistoryandawalkingtourof TIP! HOTELS Sheridan LawrenceInn

La Crete (780) 927-4400 4901 RiverRd,FortVermilion Spend a night or two in the While stayinginFortVermilion,checkoutthe [email protected] www.lacreteinnandsuites.ca (780) 928-3806 10101-101 St, LaCrete . INN &SUITES access toSteelEmpireFitness. and parking, RV and rig big Wifi, and include complimentary breakfast to all La Crete has to offer. Amenities needs, whilst being in close proximity accommodations to suitarangeof of variety a Featuring for. cared well on making suretheirguests are themselves pride Suites & Inn Crete [email protected] www.sheridanlawrenceinn.com Explore thehistoryofAlberta’searliestsettlement! hte fr ok r rvl La travel, or work for Whether Mackenzie Frontier

Days Inn Best Western Mirage [email protected] www.bestwesternhighlevel.com (780) 821-1000 9616 Hwy58,HighLevel (780) 926-5005 10101-96 St,HighLevel BY WYNDHAM breakfast buffet. hot complimentary a and Wifi, free banquet facilities, business centre, solarium ceiling,meetingrooms& waterpark, restaurant and lounge under a glass filled fun a including offer.Interior accesstoallamenities to much has hotel newest Wifi, andispet friendly. and movies complimentary room, gaming VLT centre, fitness jacuzzi suites. Includes free airport shuttle, luxurious to rooms cozy single from everything offers Level exceptional service,DaysInn inHigh [email protected] www.daysinnhighlevel.com Oasis oftheNorth,High Level’s Beautifully renovated with Stay in theMackenzie Frontier RESORT HOTEL & 19 HIGH LEVEL 20 HIGH LEVEL

crew orindividual, or ajacuzzi suite. suits your needs, whether it be for a day breakfasts.Choosearoomthat and pastanights, aswellitsall- restaurant is famous for its stir fry of entertainment in High Level. The alike, the Flamingo Inn is the hub Econo Lodge HOTELS STAY Flamingo Inn Loved by locals and tourists INN &SUITES access togymfacilities. and laundromat desk, front 24/7 bar/lounge, centre, business Wifi, Amenities include complimentary stay optionandispetfriendly. Wifi, onsite business centre, extended free transportation, free airport facility, fitness breakfast, hot Amenities include complimentary Museum and Centennial Park. the Mackenzie Crossroads Heritage ra lcto t experience to location Great [email protected] www.econolodgehighlevel.com (780) 841-0234 9722 97St,HighLevel www.flamingoinnhighlevel.com (780) 926-8844 9802 High Level 97 St, [email protected] hot tubforall. waterslide for the kids, and a relaxing witha free pool a centre, a fitness Wifi, breakfast, include complementary Amenities hotel. pet in this friendly price affordable an at TIP! sure tocheckthe to Midnight madness and the Santa Clause Parade in December - Make From the Winefest in April, and Friday Farmers'Markets in the summer, THE TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL fuel, food,andfamily-friendlyactivitiestokeepthecrewhappy. gateway totheNorthwestTerritoriesandperfectplacestop for and transportation hub. Straddling the Mackenzie Highway, it is the Super 8 Quality Inn Enjoy comfort and convenience While staying in High Level, look out for seasonal events to attend! BY WYNDHAM Town ofHighLevel & SUITES Facebookpageforlocalevents! irwv, ergrtr coffee maker and complimentary breakfast. refrigerator, fireplace, microwave, pillows, down TV, screen cable flat 40” as such amenities premium offering suites and rooms is the region’s hospitality, retail, [email protected] www.qualityinnhighlevel.com (780) 926-4222 9704 97St,HighLevel www.super8.com/highlevel (780) 841-3448 9502-114 Ave,HighLevel [email protected] Freshly remodeledguest Stay in theMackenzie Frontier 21 HIGH LEVEL STAY HOTELS

INN WEST NoraltaMOTOR INN Noralta Whether you are in town Providing clean, quiet, newly for tourism, hunting or as an renovated rooms for tourists and oil and gas worker, Noralta Inn workers in the oil and gas industry. Enjoy free wifi and parking for vehicles of all sizes! West has spacious and relaxing Enjoy wifi, laundry, and a workout room. Noralta Motor Inn offers free Wifi, accommodations for you. Offering 101 Rainbow Dr. E, Rainbow Lake 1018 Tower Rd, Zama City 24 hour access to the kitchen, hot Wifi, satellite TV, a full-service kitchen 780-956-5665 (780) 683-2500 and dining room, complimentary meals served from 5am to 9pm, www.noralta-rainbow.com www.noralta-zama.com free parking (including oversized [email protected] laundry services, and a workout [email protected] vehicles), and pool tables. room. ZAMA CITY

Brand new, spacious executive Shady AcresHOTEL suites fully stocked with everything that you need to make your stay more comfortable. Beautiful rooms with 40” TV, kitchen, queen size bed, LODGE and free laundry facilities. Tapawingo 34 Milne Ave, Rainbow Lake (780) 956-6575 Up for an adventure? On the Bistcho Lake: access by plane or snowmobile only www.shadyacreshotel.com shores of Bistcho Lake, Alberta’s [email protected] 3rd largest lake, is Tapawingo (403) 636-0480 Your home away from home! Lodge. Known for its incredible www.albertaadventures.com [email protected] winter ice fishing, summer

fishing, wildlife, Northern Lights, Check out Mackenzie Frontier’s “Winter RURAL and spectacular scenery. Spring in the Frontier” guide for more info. Rainbow Lake hosts a Winter Carnival every through Fall amenities include hot DID YOU KNOW? By reservation only. year in mid-March featuring fireworks, bonfires, games, dancing, and showers, horseshoe pits, Wifi, and RAINBOW LAKE hot cocoa. It is a highlight of the season! electricity and fridge in every cabin.

22 Stay in the Mackenzie Frontier 23 LA CRETE 24 FORT VERMILION HIGH LEVEL scooping wateroffthelake! bomber water a of sight catch even may You Lake. Footner of views panoramic enjoying This is a perfect location for bird watching and way. the along signage interpretative FOOTNER WALKINGTRAILS DAY TRIPS STAY through FortVermilion's richhistory. Stop for icecreamwith aviewwhile walking historical buildingsandstopbytheviewingdecktoenjoyan icecream! of signage interpretative for out Look Alberta. of settlements oldest the of Mackenzie up Pick River. Frontier’s "Fort Vermilion Historical Guide" and revel in a walking tour of one Peace the beside right trails scenic along Stroll FORT VERMILIONRIVERWALK Walking Trails Enjoy beautiful trails marked with view ofTourangeauLake. LA CRETEWALKINGTRAILS beautiful forest that ends withaspectacular With 3 kilometers of trails just north of town evening. Bike, rollerblade, or stroll through a through stroll or rollerblade, Bike, evening. trails areagreat way tospenda warm summer and 900 meters in town, the La Crete walking

of theFrontier! natural beautyandfreshair walking andsoakingupthe Spend arelaxingafternoon Did youknow? to trainfortheAlbertaandArcticWinterGamesPeacein1993. ( RECREATIONAL TRAILS ROCKY LANEAGSOCIETY ICE FISHING ICE FISHING Crete PolarCatsSnowmobileClubonFacebook. information on trails visit www.wattmountainwanderers.ca (High Level) or find La in the Frontier" in the oain: ith Lk, uc Lk, Rainbow Lake, Lake, Machesis Lake,WadlinLake Hutch Lake, Bistcho Locations: Season: December -March,weatherdependent waiting for?Let'sgoicefishing! you are what So lifetime. their in have people many not that experience an is it, through fish water, drilling a hole in the ice, and catching frozen over Walking ages. all by enjoyed pastime etl ae vial. no te euiu scenery and solitude beautiful the Enjoy available. are rentals in winter.Thereisapicnicareaon-site, and ski horseback ridinginsummer, and x-countryskiing and hiking for allow River Ponton the along Trails

Winter Fun 780) 926-1428 . guide for maps and more winter activities in The Frontier. The 15kmoftrailsatRockyLanehavebeenusedbyskiteams groomed trails. Check out the Mackenzie Frontier "Winter is apopularCanadian winter Rocky LaneAgriculturalSociety n a rt hs vr 0 k o mitie and maintained of km 300 over has Crete La in SNOWMOBILE TRAILS With the wild yonder on your back doorstep, it’s Snowmobile Club.PolarCatsClub only natural for ATV’s, dirtbikes, motorcycles, maintained by Watt Mountain Wanderers a ejy 5 k o gomd ris bit and built trails, groomed of km 350 enjoy can Frontier in fixture a be to snowmobiles and omnte. n ih ee, snowmobilers Level, High In communities. Stay in theMackenzie Frontier For 25 26 LA CRETE HIGH LEVEL DAY TRIPS LA CRETEMENNONITEHERITAGEVILLAGE Open Houseevent! don't misstheannual Christmas artists' work atthe gift shopand the region. trapping/fur trading,andfarming in living the First Peopletoinhabitthe area, attached quarters. Other displayshighlight with complete trading post/general store setting typical a in 1900’s early and 1800’s STAY

VISITORS CENTRE MACKENZIE CROSSROADSMUSEUM& Museums hl vstn, hc ot local out check visiting, While Admire artifacts from the late [email protected] www.lacretemuseum.weebly.com (780) 928-4447 2.5 kmsoutheastofLaCrete September. The museumis openfromMayto the makingoflocalculturalfoods. antique equipment operations and demonstrates event this year, each year. Hosted in early September every visitors 1,000 approximately Village. around theMennonite Heritage Mennonite history asyouwalk Open fromMaytoSeptember. centres whenpassingthroughHigh Level, LaCrete,andFortVermilion! The annual “Pioneer Day” attracts Frontier’s museumsandvisitor Surround yourself in rich [email protected] www.highlevel.ca (780) 926-4811 10803-96 St.(JustoffHwy35) Stop inattheMackenzie WHY WAIT? wild bountyof thefrontier-thereisnoend totheadventuresinstore! the fishing and hunting spent weeks and lights, northern the at up gazing region’s richhistory tocozy mornings atlocal bed and breakfasts; evenings the about learning spent afternoons From offer. to has Frontier Mackenzie FORT VERMILIONHERITAGECENTRE Check websiteforhours. The museumisopenyearround. driving touraroundthecommunity! explore the self-guided walking or Fort Vermilion Historical Guide, and 58° at farming North. Make sure you pick up a and Peace, the fur trade, local families, life along exhibits aboutFirstNations,the with richhistory!This center features in Alberta,FortVermillionispacked As oneoftheoldestsettlements Start planning your next getaway and experience all the [email protected] www.fortvermilionheritage.com (780) 927-4603 Community Complex) 5001 44thTardiffAve.(withinthe Stay in theMackenzie Frontier 27 FORT VERMILION STAY The Little Free Libraries are a DAY TRIPS 24-hour book sharing resource with 100,000 registered boxes worldwide.

Community LibrariesCozy up with a book at Alberta's most northern Little Free Libraries library in Zama City! We host the most northern While visiting the Mackenzie Little Free Libraries in Alberta! Frontier, take some time to check FORT VERMILION This is a collaboration between out our libraries. Offering many COMMUNITY LIBRARY diverse resources, access to the Mackenzie County Library 5103 River Rd. Fort Vermilion Board and Fort Vermilion School computers, printing, free wifi, and (780) 927-4279 Division's BLAST Program. Take much more. Visit each website for www.mclboard.com a book and/or leave a book more information on what the [email protected] LA CRETE LA CRETE today! library closest to you has to offer. Fort Vermilion Community Library

More information about the Little HIGH LEVEL LIBRARY FIND THE Free Library movement can be found at www.littlefreelibrary.org. 10601 103 St, High Level MAP AT (780) 926-2097 littlefreelibrary.org LA CRETE www.highlevellibrary.ab.ca RAINBOW LAKE LIBRARY Log Cabin Knelsens Park [email protected] 1 Atco Rd, Rainbow Lake HIGH LEVEL Tractor 10221-93 Ave. High Level Municipal Library (780) 956-3656 HIGH LEVEL www.rainbowlakelibrary.ab.ca Phone Booth Crossroads [email protected] Museum & Visitors Information Centre Rainbow Lake Municipal Library ROCKY LANE Barn Rocky Lane Agriculture Hall LA CRETE LIBRARY 10102 100 Ave, La Crete ROCKY LANE RAINBOW LAKE RAINBOW LAKE Rainbow Grandpa Jack’s Park (780) 928-3166 www.mclboard.com ZAMA CITY FORT VERMILION [email protected] COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Old Bay House La Crete Library 1025 Aspen Dr, Zama City Across from the Fort Vermilion lacretecommunitylibrary Community & Cultural Centre (780) 683-2888 www.mclboard.com ZAMA CITY [email protected] Oil Derrick Zama City Zama City Community Library FORT VERMILION ZAMA CITY Community Hall zamacitylibrary 28 Stay in the Mackenzie Frontier 29 CHECK OUT OTHER MACKENZIE FRONTIER GUIDES!

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