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History of the Métis — Our Culture and Heritage

26-Jul-2019

Alberta is a wild country, even today. In the 1700s, it was even more so, but it was not empty or unoccupied: Indigenous peoples lived on and managed the land. In the 1800s, European trappers and fur traders arrived into Alberta, seeking the bounty of the land. Many of these early European settlers started to…

Fishing With Kids

11-Jul-2019

I grew up in Lac La Biche, with a playground of approximately 150 lakes in the area. As a family, we spent many hours and days out fishing on the boat or from shore. Now that I have a family of my own, one of the most rewarding parts about taking my kids out on…

Find Your Perfect Hotel in Bonnyville

24-Jun-2019

When you’re looking for lodging in Bonnyville, you have choices. You can select from a long list that includes popular brand hotels, as well as independently-owned places to stay. Each of the Bonnyville hotels offers a full menu of amenities, to help make your stay more comfortable… and exciting! Your lodging preferences may differ, of…

Alberta Boating

04-Jun-2019

The moment your feet hit the boat, your adrenaline starts to kick in: you begin to anticipate the fish on your line. The boat slices through the still water as you eagerly drive to your favourite fishing spot. You release your first cast, the line cutting through the air and your lure echoing on the water….

Discover Alberta Golf Courses in The Lakeland: The Golfers’ Guide

06-May-2019

Fresh green grass, undiscovered courses, the thrill of improving your stroke with each game — there are countless reasons to love golf. And for those golf-enthusiasts out there, the warm spring and summer months signal the return of your favourite hobby to the Lakeland. Golf has a long history in the Lakeland. In fact, it was…

Top 6 Historical Sites in Alberta

03-Apr-2019

Take a moment and shift back to a time when triceratops roamed the earth. Touch sites older than Stonehenge itself and watch as the first railroad begins to boom. Alberta heritage is really old but always interesting. There is no end to the historical sites in Alberta that can be uncovered. There is more than anyone can…

Cabin Rentals in Alberta: Explore Lakeland Alberta Any Time of Year

13-Mar-2019

Photo Credit: Alberta Parks There is an old phrase people have used for a long time that is used to describe that feeling you get in the winter months when you have been cooped up in old place without anything to do but watch the snow fly. It’s called “cabin fever.” It used to be…

Exploring Alberta’s Lakeland | #AdventurefulAlberta

12-Feb-2019

If you are ready to connect with nature in a way that will make your heart sing and your soul be at peace, Alberta’s Lakeland is waiting for you to arrive. Many of us look forward to “getting away from it all,” and the Lakeland is just the place to fit the bill. Let’s look…

Astronomical Events To See in Alberta in 2019

12-Jan-2019

The Lakeland offers resident and visitors so many opportunities for indoor and outdoor adventure that sometimes people forget to look up at one of our most scenic wonders. No, really. With a minimum of light pollution, flat terrain, and an enormous sky overhead, The Lakeland offers some of Alberta’s most spectacular stargazing. Here is a…

The Top Rated Snowmobile Trails in Alberta in 2019

04-Dec-2018

What does nirvana look like to you? If it includes lush swathes of pristine wilderness, loads of powdery snow, and top-notch snowmobile trails, then heaven is a place on Earth. Alberta’s Lakeland region, to get more precise. What’s so great about Lakeland? Hundreds of kilometres of excellent snowmobile terrain, for starters. Here’s a breakdown of…