2012 LLB VACATION GUIDE

Picture Perfect Accommodationin Lac La Biche

Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, the La Biche Inn andthe Parkland Motel have a room to fit every budget and comfort level.Looking for a self contained suite that feels like a home away fromhome, look no further than Parkland I or Parkland II. With more thana dozen executive suite designs (many featuring jacuzzi suites) yourstay in Lac La Biche will be picture perfect. We have full kitchenetteswith separate bedroom units. We also offer a complimentarybreakfast buffet, wireless internet, shuttle service and more.

Inquire about our conference room facilities for your next business seminar.

Group discounts and extended stay rates are available.

sPat’s RestaurantsNorthern Lights Dining RoomsOn site Liquor StoresTruckers Club and Gaming RoomsExecutive SuitessFamily SuitessConference Rooms AvailablesCatering & Banquet FacilitiessOff Track BettingsDrifter’s Lounge

Toll free 1-888-884-8886 Local 780-623-4427Website : www.labicheinn.com

• State of the Art Sound & Light System• Check out the Horse Races in the comfort of our special room• Alberta’s Only Ice Bar Counter• Unique Leather Furnishings Throughout• VLT’s

Truckers Club & Gaming RoomVisit Northern Albera’s Finest Night ClubVisit Northern Albera’s Finest Night Club

2012 LAC LA BICHE REGIONwww.LacLaBicheRegion.com 3ESCAPE TO THE WILD

Table of ContentsWelcome to Lac La Biche County.....................................................................................4Let Us Float a Question Your Way … ..............................................................................5A Trip into the Lakeland Backcountry .......................................................................6-7Popular Lakes ....................................................................................................................8Hooked on Fishing .........................................................................................................10Campground Guide........................................................................................................11Cabins and Bed & Breakfast .........................................................................................13Hotel Guide......................................................................................................................15Restaurant Guide............................................................................................................1610 Things to See and Do ................................................................................................23Lac La Biche County Map........................................................................................24-25Bold Center ...............................................................................................................26-27Coming Attractions ........................................................................................................29Regional Events ..............................................................................................................30Plamondon: Culture, Heritage & Mud Bogs ...............................................................33Lakeland 55+ Summer Games......................................................................................35Step Back in Time............................................................................................................37A Bird Watcher’s Paradise .............................................................................................38Drive a Round on Our Course ...............................................................................40-41Playing in a Winter Wonderland ..................................................................................43The Sky’s the Limit .................................................................................................44-45Sand & Sky ......................................................................................................................46

Acknowledgments & Credits:A special thank you is extended to our partner, Lac La Biche County, for working together to

promote and develop the Lac La Biche Region.

A PUBLICATION OF COMMUNITY FUTURES LAC LA BICHE

Photos contained within the pages of this guide were taken by a variety ofsources including Travel Alberta, Community Futures Lac La Biche, Lac LaBiche County, Corner 24 Media, the staff of Ma caravane au Canada, the staffof the Lac La Biche Post, and residents of Lac La Biche County.

Advertising Sales ....................Frank Ponto, Jaclyn DenmanEditor........................................Jaclyn Denman, Rob McKinleyProduction & Design ................................................Kary Bowen

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With more than 100 lakes and over 1,300 beach-sidecampsites and cabins offering white sand beaches, Lac LaBiche County is a host to many recreational activities. You can hit the waves for some fast-paced water sports,walk or bike over 22 kilometres of paved-trails, tour thebackcountry trails by cross-country skiing, bike, or ATV, orjust kick back and relax for an evening around a warmcampfire. Annually, visitors come to our pristinesurroundings for camping, boating, waterskiing, fishing,hiking, bird watching, and many other outdoor activities.

We are a community that takes pride in our culturaldiversity, celebrating it through various activities andevents throughout the year with several rodeos, powwows, and community gatherings. For those who arelooking for an adrenaline-rush, we have open events forindividuals to register in such as the Winter Festival ofSpeed hosting on-ice car, sled, and ATV races, and insummer Plamondon hosts their annual Mud Bogcompetition where the tires spin and the mud flies.

Whether you are looking to actively take part in ourevents or be a spectator, come and experience the Lac La Biche region and feel welcomed by nature.

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Where else are you going to findover 100 lakes in one region for allyour boating needs?

Within a 50 kilometre radius of Lac La Biche, outdoorenthusiasts can find over 100 bodies of water perfect for asecluded float under the summer sun, a canoe trip into theback country, a kayak race around a series of remoteislands, a family fishing trip, or wide open waters withenough space to bounce even the most 'glued-in'passenger from the tube your boat is pulling.

The waters of Beaver Lake and Lac La Biche lake are oftenchurning most summer days with water-ski boats,pontoon-boat travelers and fishermen looking for thathidden underwater ledge or weed bed. In recent years thesights of tall sailboats can be seen on the waters, revivingthe popular annual Desperado Sailboat Race held eachAugust long weekend.

With so many large lakes in the region there is enoughroom for those looking to zip around while still offeringquieter areas for those looking to float along with thewaves and just enjoy the scenery.

Let us float aquestion your way …

2012 LAC LA BICHE REGION www.LacLaBicheRegion.com6 ESCAPE TO THE WILD

Photo Credit: Michel Valiquette, Ma caravane au Canada

“A Trip into the“A Trip into the

LakelandLakelandBackcountry”Backcountry”

When a cool morning breeze blowing from the west with clearskies is forecasted for the next few days it is the perfect time toembark on a canoe trip.


This is a guaranteed adventure that will take you into a unique area ofthe Lakeland Provincial Park, Alberta’s only backcountry canoe circuit.Just make sure not to forget the essentials, because for the next fewdays of approximately 38 kilometres of paddling, it’s only you andMother Nature. These paddle-happy days will take you across severalpristine lakes where the days start with the call of a loon and end withthe flapping wings and splashing feet of a pod of pelicans landing onthe water for a night’s rest.

The Lakeland backcountry is home to several outdoor activities as theLakeland Provincial Park boasts over 45 kilometres of trails for biking,hiking, and cross-country skiing. With more than 30 backcountrycampsites it is easy to plan a true outdoor adventure full of wildlife-viewing and photo opportunities.

If you’re looking for some motorized fun, the Lakeland Recreation areahas over 140 kilometres of shared trails for motorized ATVs andsnowmobiles. Many of these trails have been upgraded so that ATV usedoes not degrade the trails and the landscape. By staying on designatedtrails and practicing responsible operation of ATVs, you will help toensure that Lakeland remains a great place to visit. Maps are available ofthe Lakeland Provincial Park & Recreation Area at many local tourismoffices to help plan your escape into the wild.


WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL!Main Street, Lac La Biche

Ph: 623-4145 Fax: 623-1744 • www.llbsports.ca

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Jackson Lake s s s s s s 30NE

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CANOE & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

ExpeditionsLakeland

Experience the Natural Beauty of the

Lakeland Region in Northeastern Alberta

At Lakeland Expeditions, we aim to providean inexpensive opportunity for those to experience someof the natural wonders found in the Lac La Biche Area. Takea multi-day expedition and experience the Backcountryof Lakeland Provincial Park’s Canoe Circuit, or exploresome of the many other lake destinations in the area.

Give us a call at 780-623-1941

or check us out on the web, atLakelandexpeditions.comfor more information regarding some of our recommended popular destinations,

rates and bookings, etc.

• Store • Firewood • Playground• Boat Launch • White Sand Beach• Group Area Available • Storage• Laundry & Shower Facilities

White SandsPlamondonWhite Sands

RESORT157 Fully Serviced SitesCabins for RentAll Year Long!

157 Fully Serviced SitesCabins for RentAll Year Long!

Ask about our workers’ rates for off season accommodations!

VISIT US AT: www.plamondonwhitesands.comOR EMAIL AT: [email protected]

780-798-2254780-798-2254

• Store • Firewood • Playground• Boat Launch • White Sand Beach• Group Area Available • Storage• Laundry & Shower Facilities

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Hooked on Fishing

Whether you are looking to cast your line on a big lake with lotsof your friends or fish on a calm waterway off the beaten path,our region can fulfill an angler’s dream. Your fishing stories of snagging a big jackfish, luring a humpback perch, or catching a keeper-sized walleye are sure to be the envy of your friends. Grab a fishing guide for catch limitinformation, and shop locally for great deals on tackle and bait. You might also get a few ‘localsecrets’ about good fishing holes from local merchants. Now you’re ready to catch our waves.

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Kikino Silver Birch Resort1-888-330-8833

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North Buck Lake Campground1-780-689-4602

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Spruce Point Resort1-780-623-3930

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Chump Lake Campground1-780-689-5374

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Jackson, Kinnaird, Blackett, McGuffin

38 Rustic Back Country Camping Sites

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Promoting Business & Community

Lac La Biche Region • Visitor Information CentreLocated inside McArthur Place

• Visitor Information • Museum • Souvenirs

10307-100 St., P.O. Box 804Phone: 780-623-2818 • Fax: 780-623-7217www.llbchamber.ca • e-mail: [email protected]

Lac La Biche & DistrictChamber of Commerce

Welcome All Visitors toLac La Biche County!

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Cabins and Bed & Breakfast

Scan with yourSmartphone!

Conveniently located on Highway 55 West, next to Boston Pizza


Got Cabin Fever?Time to get out of town!

42 km SE of Lac La BicheCabin rentals on spectacular Elinor Lake,

the staging area into Lakeland Provincial Park.Plus ... Prime Lake Lots now selling!

www.ElinorLakeResort.comThe Cure for Cabin Fever

CABIN RENTALS: 1-888-623-3993LOT SALES: 1-877-623-3990

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Parkland I1-780-623-4424

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Hotel Guide


A&W 9951 – 103 Street 780-623-1778

Bill’s Burger Baron 10215 – 101 Avenue 780-623-7866

Boston Pizza 14068 Stanley Drive 780-623-PIZZA (7499)

Frogger’s Pizza 10025 – 100 Street, Plamondon 780-798-3660

Ginger House FamilyRestaurant

10201 – 101 Street 780-623-3922

KFC & Taco Bell 9949 – 101 Avenue 780-623-7177

Kren’s Business Lounge 10140 – 102 Street, #102 780-623-9487

Mac’s Grill 10425 – 101 Avenue 780-623-4123

Pat’s Restaurant & NorthernLights Dining Room 10022 – 101 Avenue 780-623-4427

Pelican Grill Provincial Park Road, east on Hwy 881 at the Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club 780-623-4815

Lucky Star Dining 10040 – 100 Street, Plamondon 780-798-3761

Penelope’s Grill & Pizzeria #10 Nipewon Rd 780-623-4242

Rocky’s Pizza & La BonesSports Bar 10015 – 101 Avenue 780-623-3992

Salt, Steak, Seafood & Pasta 10128 – 101B Avenue 780-623-3856

Sky Suite Lounge 9102 – 91 Avenue, in the Bold Center 780-623-3829

Snickerdoodles 10105 – 101 Avenue 780-623-2265

Subway 10101 – 101 Avenue 780-623-9549

Taras Pizza 10219 – 101 Avenue 780-623-3888

Tom’s Pizza & Steakhouse 10303 – 101 Avenue 780-623-4499

V&H Space Dock Drive-Thru 10124 – 105 Street 780-623-4676

Whether you’re looking to quickly grab some food and head out to the beach or sit insideto warm-up after a cold day out in the snow, our restaurants offer a variety of flavours thatyou are sure to enjoy!

Restaurant Guide

780-623-385610226 - 101B AVENUE, LAC LA BICHE

Sterling Silver Beef

Fresh Atlantic Seafood

Fresh, Homemade Fish & Chips

Chicken & Ribs

Homemade Burgers, Pasta

& Much More!

C o o k e d t o P e r f e c t i o n !

Salt Steak, Seafood & Pasta

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH & DINNER, CALL FOR RESERVATIONS!


Rocky’s2-for-1 Pizza

& La Bones Sports BarThe Best Pizza & Homemade Pasta in

Town with an emphasis on freshingredients and food made from scratch!

Drop by for great food and refreshments and watch your favourite Sports including

UFC from one of our many BIG Screen TVs!

• Eat in • Takeout • Catering• Weddings • Business Functions

780-623-3992

Main Street,Lac La Biche

A&W9951 – 103 Street

Lac La Biche • 780-623-1778

Let’s All Goto A&W ...

Join us for

at Mac’s GrillBreakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Located in the Almac Motor Hotel

Phone: 780-623-4123Phone: 780-623-4123Open 7 Days a Week from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Located on Main Street only minutes away from theRamada Hotel and BCMI Inn.

◆Pat’s Cafeopen from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

◆Northern Lights Dining Room◆Drifter’s Lounge

FINE CUISINE AND A DAILY LUNCHEON SMORG

Join us for refreshments in thenewly renovated and expanded“Truckers Club Gaming Room”

Main Street, Lac La BichePhone (780) 623-4427

Join us for Breakfast,Lunch, or Dinner at the …

Tom’s Pizza& SteakhouseTom’s Pizza& Steakhouse

Phone 780-623-4499Phone 780-623-4499

Lac La Biche’s Premier Dining Experience

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• Fully Licensed

• Take-Out Available

Located on Main StreetOnly minutes from major hotels.Located on Main StreetOnly minutes from major hotels.

Major Credit Cards AcceptedMajor Credit Cards Accepted


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10'' 12'' 14'' 16''7. Pepperoni & mushroom ............................................19.95 ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.9511. Ham & mushroom ....................................................19.95 ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.9512. Beef & onion ............................................................19.95 ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.9513. Beef & mushroom ....................................................19.95 ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.9514. Beef & tomato ..........................................................19.95 ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.9515. Hawaiian: Ham & pineapple ......................................19.95 ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.9516. Shrimp & mushroom ................................................20.95 ........24.95 ........28.95 ........31.9521. Bacon & pepperoni ..................................................20.95 ........24.95 ........28.95 ........31.9522. Bacon & mushroom ..................................................20.95 ........24.95 ........28.95 ........31.9523. Ham, pineapple & mushroom ..................................21.95 ........26.95 ........29.95 ........32.9524. Shrimp, mushroom & tomato ..................................22.95 ........27.95 ........30.95 ........33.9527. Ham, green pepper & mushroom ............................21.95 ........26.95 ........29.95 ........32.9528. Pepperoni, ham & mushroom ..................................21.95 ........26.95 ........29.95 ........32.9529. Pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper ......................21.95 ........26.95 ........29.95 ........32.9530. Bacon, pepperoni, mushroom ..................................22.95 ........27.95 ........30.95 ........33.9531. Salami, pepperoni, green pepper & mushroom ........23.95 ........27.95 ........30.95 ........34.9532. Pepperoni, salami, onion & olives ............................23.95 ........27.95 ........30.95 ........34.9533. Ham, pepperoni, green pepper, & pineapple ..............23.95 ........27.95 ........30.95 ........34.95

Extra Toppings for 2 Pizzas ..............................................3.00 ..........4.00 ..........5.00 ..........6.00

All Pizzas prepared with Mozzarella cheese withour zesty tomato sauce on fresh dough, daily

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House SpecialHam, Pepperoni, Salami, Beef, Onion, Mushrooms,

Tomato, Olives & Green Pepper 10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 23.95 29.95 33.95 37.95

VegetarianMushroom, Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper & Olives 10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 22.95 26.95 29.95 35.95

Meat LoversHam, Beef, Pepperoni, Salami, Bacon

10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 22.95 27.95 30.95 35.95

GreekPepperoni, Onion, Salami, Olives, Mozzarella

Cheese & Feta Cheese 10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 23.95 27.95 30.95 35.95

Mexican SpecialHot Sauce Beef, Onion, Sour Cream, Fresh Tomato

& Fresh Lettuce 10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 23.95 27.95 30.95 35.95

Chef’s SpecialBeef, Salami, Pepperoni, Mushroom,

Onion & Pineapple 10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 22.95 27.95 30.95 35.95

ALL PRICES ARE FOR 2 PIZZAS

PAY ONE PRICE – GET 2 PIZZAS

PICK ANY 2 PIZZAS &PAY THE GREATER PRICE

7 DAYS A WEEKMon - Sat: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

$1.50 In-Town Delivery

PastaBaked Lasagna with Meat Sauce and Garlic Toast ..................$9.95SaladsCaesar Salad and Garlic Toast.................................................$8.95Greek Salad and Garlic Toast ................................................$10.95Taco Salad ..............................................................................$7.95Chicken WingsHot & Spicy, 10 pieces............................................................$7.95

We Cater to Parties, Banquets & Special Occasions!Located on Main Street – Lac La Biche 10219 – 101 Avenue

• PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST •

All Above Prices are for 2 Pizzas; Single Pizza Prices: $6.50 off for 10" or 12” $8.50 off for 14" or 16"

*Subs

*Donairs

*Pastry

780-623-3888or 780-623-2788

*Prices subject to change.

Serving Homemade Burgers & Homemade French Fries!


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• Relaxed atmosphere and the excitement of local sports activities

• Full service menu, daily specials, gluten-free and calorie-wise items

• Catering for Special Events

• Situated on Lac La Biche’sBeautiful Golf Course

• The Best Scenic View in Lac La Biche

• Full Service Menu, Daily Specials,with the Best Steaks in Town

• Catering for Special Events

• Fully Licensed Bar ph.780-623-4815PELICAN GRILL

PROVINCIAL PARK ROAD, EAST ON HIGHWAY 881

We’ve got what you crave. BP FAVOURITE NO MEAT SPICY

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Get your photo with David Thompson near the Big Dock!2.Sleep under the stars at one our 1,300 campsites, whether it is aserviced sites or the backcountry, nothing makes you be more atone with nature than gazing at the stars.3.Bike the backcountry trails in Lakeland Provincial Park – traverseover 40 kilometres of back-country trails in the park. 4.Build some castles in the sun when you visit one of the many whitesand beaches. If you’re looking for more of a challenge try building italong the shoreline, and see how long it can withstand the waves. 5.Visit Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park and watch for the flocks ofpelicans that arrive during the warm summer months from one ofthe lookout points. 6.Have a front seat viewing as the sky comes alive with the NorthernLights, usually the best show times are on crisp winter nights. 7.

Get dirty in Plamondon during the annual Mud Bogs this August.8.Boat the 172 kilometres of Lac La Biche Lake following along theshoreline, the fifth largest lake in all of Alberta.9.Start your engine, rev it up, and race on the ice of Lac La Biche Lakeduring the Festival of Speed, or check out the motorized trails ofLakeland Recreation Park in summer months. 10.

Take a walk along Lac La Biche Lake – the 22 kms of paved walkingtrails around Lac La Biche Lake leading you all the way to Sir WinstonProvincial Park, with other trails leading you out to Beaver Lake too!


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Hockey games have never been played like this before in Lac La Biche County, home ofthe Portage College Voyageurs and several teams from the Lac La Biche Minor Hockeyleague. A couple hockey games, a curling bonspiel, an indoor soccer tournament, anda high school basketball tournament, can all be held at the same time.

For social gatherings the community hall can easily accommodate 400 people. With amodern twist on the rustic beams and stonework, it is ideal for social functions,tradeshows, and special events. For smaller events, there are multi-purpose rooms andthe Sky Suite Lounge available for booking your next business meeting or socialgathering.

The Bold Center, which opened in 2011, will keep the region’s residents entertainedand in shape for years to come! Life happens at the Bold Center!

For the fitness buffs and sports fans in the region, the spaciousBold Center offers two NHL-sized arenas with plenty ofspectator seating, twin fieldhouses, a four-sheet curling rink, afitness and wellness centre, and a 200m indoor running trackwith a spectacular view from the top floor of the facility.

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Winter Festival of Speed.......................................................................................................................................................March 3-4Racing on the ice of Lac La Biche Lake: cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs.

Kinsmen on the Pond Hockey Tournament.....................................................................................................March 3Alberta’s largest outdoor Minor Hockey tournament!

Venice Picnic ......................................................................................................................................................................................................June 2Chicken & Spaghetti, fun & games – a great day.

Lac La Biche Mission Canada Day Celebrations...............................................................................................July 1Activities throughout the whole day for all ages including a traditional fish fry.

Rich Lake Roughstock Rodeo.......................................................................................................................................July 20-21Come watch the exciting action as some brave cowboys put up with a lot of bull.

Lakeland Country Fair & Professional Roughstock Rodeo ..............................................July 14-16Come see the horticulture show, annual Horse Classic, and the Rodeo at the Agricultural Grounds.

Lac La Biche & District Chamber of Commerce Street Festival .......................................August 3Enjoy the afternoon along main street with outdoor displays and activities.

Lac La Biche 50th Annual Pow Wow & Fish Derby........................................................................August 3-5A packed weekend with midway, sailboat racing, ball tournaments, fish derby, and many more activities along withtraditional performances.

Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo ............................................................................................................................................August 9-12Kikino Metis Settlement’s big event: chuckwagon races, kids’ activities, bingo, nightly steak suppers, all wrapped up with ahuge fireworks display along the lake.

Lakeland Senior Games..............................................................................................................................................August 14-16Host of the 2012 mini-Summer Games for Lakeland Zone, the spirit of community and passion for sports will be displayed.

Plamondon Mud Bog......................................................................................................................................................August 17-19Come see the mud fly and get dirty in Plamondon at the annual Mud Bog competitions.

Hylo/Venice Harvest Days .......................................................................................................................................August 24-25A fun-filled festival to wrap up the summer.

Lac La Biche Mission Harvest Fest.............................................................................................................September 22Traditional harvest displays and horticulture competition.

Christmas at the Mission................................................................................................................................................December 9Come partake in the sleigh rides and Christmas cheer at the Lac La Biche Mission.

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Please note that some event dates may change. For the latest information and to see other upcoming events visit our Events Calendar online.


To beat the winter chills, visitors can take part in hay rides, fun ice fishingtournaments, cross-country skiing in the afternoons, and community hockeygames that take over rinks carved on our lakes. There are several curlingbonspiels and hockey tournaments for teams to register and compete inevery year.

With the warmer months, residents and visitors alike partake in severalsummer events in the region including various rodeos, pow wows, andPlamondon’s annual Mud Bog competition.

The firework display at the 50th annual Lac La Biche Pow Wow is sure to bememorable as the show is not only in the sky, but also reflected back ontothe lake.

If you’re looking to see traditional Aboriginal dancing, the Heart Lake andBeaver Lake Pow Wows are two events that proudly showcase the culture,talent, and native artwork that go into the extravagant costumes.

The annual rodeos in Lac La Biche, Kikino, and Buffalo Lake inviteprofessional riders and ropers to compete providing great entertainment forall fans.

Buffalo Lake and Kikino also host Pony Chariot and Chuckwagon races thesame weekend as their rodeos.

And just remember, you’re always welcome to get dirty at the PlamondonMud Bog, where getting a little muddy is only a small part of all the activitiesgoing on there that weekend.

For the most current event listings, more details, or contact information,please visit our online events calendar at www.LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Regional EventsRegional EventsRain or shine, hot or cold, it seems like there is alwayssomething going on in the Lac La Biche Region. Everyseason of the year there is an event to celebrate, bringingthe communities of the region together and welcomingall visitors.


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Professional riders and ropers compete at this annual rodeo providinggreat entertainment for all rodeo fans. In addition to the Pony Chariotand Chuckwagon races, there will also be a talent show and balltournament. Fiddling and Jigging will also take place.

For more information contact:Buffalo Lake Métis SettlementStan Delorme or Dean McDonald780-689-3008 or 780-689-4446Fax: 780-689-4448Email: [email protected]

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED!Check the Lac La Biche RegionEvent Calendar for Updates.

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Plamondon boasts a beautifully renovated Catholic Church, anon-denominational Chapelle or the Mini-Parc Héritage Parkwhere you could get married outdoors or inside Festival Centreon the circular cascadingstaircase.

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Ladies Bonspiel ....................................................Jan 20-21-22Junior Bonspiel ....................................................Jan 27-28-29Mens Bonspiel .....................................................Feb 10-11-12Mixed Bonspiel ....................................................Feb 24-25-26Carnaval D’Hiver (Hockey en Fête combined

with Cabane à Sucre)................................March 16-17-18Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre.......................................April 28

Plamondon Jamboree ..............................................June 8-9-10Plamondon Mud Bogs ...................................August 17-18-19Plamondon “Spook-tacular” Halloween Dance ..........October 27Festival de la Moisson

(For More Information Call 780-798-3896) ............November Christmas Festival de Noel ....................................December 1Business Community & Christmas Party................................Dec 8

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With several annual community events held in their venues, the hamletof Plamondon is an excellent location to visit year-round.

The popular Cabane à Sucre andHockey en Fête are beingcombined this year into theCarnaval l’Hiver in March followedby the annual summer Mud Bogweekend which gives you a greatreason to get dirty in Plamondon!

There is scarcely a week that goesby without some sort of community event taking place.

If you’re interested in the history and rich culture that Plamondonboasts, be sure to visit the Plamondon Museum which features wall-to-wall displays of the past. And don’t miss the chance to visit Parc HeritagePark which presents the history of Plamondon using displays inminiature format.

With hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds nearby, there are manyplaces to stay and even more friendly people to meet! So visitPlamondon and enjoy le goût de la bonne vie – a taste of the good life!

The Hamlet of Plamondon, located 25 kilometreswest of Lac La Biche along Highway 55, may besmall – but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet!

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January 20, 21, 22Ladies Curling Bonspiel

January 27, 28, 29Junior Curling Bonspiel

February 10, 11, 12Men's Curling Skins Bonspiel

February 24, 25, 26Modified Mixed Curling Bonspiel

March 17Carnaval d'Hiver

April 28Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

June 8, 9, 10Plamondon Jamboree

June 24St. Jean-Baptiste Day – l’ACFA

August 17, 18, 19Plamondon Mud Bogs

October 27Halloween Dance

December 1Christmas Festival de Noël

December 8Community Christmas Party

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The Alberta 55 Plus Games offer the ideal testfor mind, muscle, body, and spirit.

The provincial-wide games are held every second year, but every otheryear the regional zones hold their own mini-games. Like-mindedindividuals will be coming together from Zone 7 as Lac La Biche hoststhe mini-games from August 14-16, 2012.

Lakeland 55+ Summer Games

This event showcases the true building of community, where individuals cancompete in golf, baseball, floor curling, cribbage, arts and crafts, and manyother activities. But most importantly they come to socialize and have anenjoyable time.

The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation challenges you toexperience the fun and competition that will be happening; maybe to trysomething new or rekindle an old interest. Take up the challenge, andbecome active and involved in your zone.

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Exchanges between the First Nations, Métis, Francophone and Anglophone took place in the early 19th century.

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Step Back in TimeStep Back in Time

For a glimpse into the lives of the region’s earliest inhabitants, visitors canvisit Portage College’s Museum of Aboriginal Art and Artifacts and see howold traditions are being carried forward with the Native Arts and CultureProgram offered at the post secondary institution.

For other opportunities to see the culture in action, be sure to attend one ofthe summer Pow Wows held annually at Beaver Lake or Heart Lake FirstNations. This year, marks the 50th anniversary of Lac La Biche's summercelebration Pow Wow Days and the 2nd annual week-long Metis Celebrationin November.

The Lac La Biche Mission (Notre Dame des Victoires), a provincial andnational historic site, was the home of Western Canada's first printing pressand first production wheat field. Book a guided tour, May – September, andfollow the guides into the past as they reinterpret historic events.

The Alkareem Mosque in Lac La Biche is Canada's second, and NorthAmerica's third, mosque. It was built in 1958 to serve the local and visitingArab community. Largely of Lebanese origin, the Muslim faith in the regionhas roots dating back to the early 1900s. The Mosque is open 24 hours a dayfor prayers and offers tours for the public.

From Joe Plamondon, Father Lacombe and 18th Century Welsh ExplorerDavid Thompson, the Lac La Biche Region has a history of discovery. It is easyto take a step back in time and see first-hand what life was like a century ago.


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Here, you can observe many sought-after resident species, neo-tropical migrants,as well as other species stopping over on their seasonal migrations.

Renowned for bird watching, the park is located on an island accessible via a 2.5km causeway and provides many lookout points, 7 kilometres of walking trailsthroughout the island, and a viewing scope for birding.

The boreal forest is the breeding ground for neo-tropical migrants - that is, birdsthat spend the winter in South America. Since these species are most watchablewhen displaying their mating behaviour, bird watchers will not be disappointedby the vibrant plumage and the numerous bird calls. One attraction of potentialnational significance is the hundreds of loons which can be observed onTouchwood Lake in late summer.

Annual counts are held in May and December, you can join the counting in Lac LaBiche, and find out how many of the species you can see and name.

For more information about the Lac La Biche Birding Society visit:www.llbbirding.fanweb.ca

The magnificent landscapes of the region create a primehabitat for a spectacular variety of birds offering the bestof bird watching opportunities.


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It contains enough sand traps and water hazards to keep even the mostexperienced golfer on his or her toes. The course is well guarded by treesand bunkers; you will need to use accurate tee shots, as every hole is achallenge with doglegs and blind shots to the greens. With the relaxedatmosphere on the course it is the perfect place for the golf novice, butstill offers a great challenge for more experienced players.

The well appointed pro shop is a great place to stock up on the latest golfgear and book your cart and club rentals. Golf lessons are also availablethrough our resident golf professional. Be sure to save some timeafterwards to grab a delicious snack or meal and cool beverage from thelicensed restaurant after your round. Afterwards, you can sit out on theclubhouse deck and recap you great day as you gaze out at one of themost spectacular vistas in Northern Alberta.

Out-of-town golfers are encouraged to participate in the weekly men’s andwomen’s night activities. Play’n’Stay packages are available through theRamada Hotel, BCMInns, the La Biche Inn, and Parkland Hotels. To book atee time call 780-623-4288 or scan the QR-Code to access the mobile site.

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The Aboriginal Artifacts collection is housed at the Portage College campus, established in 1968. The College is situated in the beautiful County of Lac La Biche, Alberta which offers the chance to explore some of western Canada’s oldest history. We are extremely proud of our Aboriginal roots and we count ourselves fortunate that we are able to promote Aboriginal art and culture.

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Activities in our winter months take the chill out of the cold season’s air.

For those who love to fish year-round, there are plenty of great spots to go ice fishing; aline, a few hooks and some bait are all you need to catch a keeper! For the land-lovers,the snow covered trails of the Shaw Lake Cross Country Ski circuit offers miles of naturalbeauty. If a little more speed is to your liking, the area’s lakes and back country trails ofLakeland Recreation Area have snowmobile trails for every type of rider.

The winter months also include several community events likeChristmas gatherings, curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments,and the popular Winter Festival of Speed, which takes place inearly March.

During the festival, the Lac La Biche Kinsmen host the On ThePond Minor Hockey Tournament with eight rinks cleared onthe lake for games.

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Summer isn’t the only season in the Lac La Biche Region thatoffers a time for recreation enthusiasts. There’s just as muchfun to be had by playing on our lakes in the winter as summer.

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It may seem strange to promote things you can only see in the dark,but like thousands of others, once you've gazed up into a starrynight sky above the Lac La Biche Region, you'll see the light.

If you can get past the fact that this promotion is the exact opposite of one for a tropical beachin the middle of summer at the height of a sunny day, then our Northern Lights await you. Soput away your bathing suit and sunscreen and grab your parka for a winter visit to the Lac LaBiche Region, as the best time to see the Northern Lights is through the colder months. Luckyfor you, one of the best places to see the dancing lights of fantastic colours is the remoteisolation of one of our many lakes.

Stephen Berkley, a star gazing enthusiast and local photographer, says, “The opportunity towitness such a magical event is a treat for all of your senses and would guarantee anunforgettable high mark of your northern adventures."

If the lights aren't shining on the night you are looking for them, why don't you try to countshooting stars or satellites in the night sky. Away from city lights and other metropolitandistractions, the sky looks closer, the stars seem brighter, and it sure looks like there's plentymore of them.

The sky's the limitIt may seem strange to promote things you can only see in the dark,but like thousands of others, once you've gazed up into a starrynight sky above the Lac La Biche Region, you'll see the light.

If you can get past the fact that this promotion is the exact opposite of one for a tropical beachin the middle of summer at the height of a sunny day, then our Northern Lights await you. Soput away your bathing suit and sunscreen and grab your parka for a winter visit to the Lac LaBiche Region, as the best time to see the Northern Lights is through the colder months. Luckyfor you, one of the best places to see the dancing lights of fantastic colours is the remoteisolation of one of our many lakes.

Stephen Berkley, a star gazing enthusiast and local photographer, says, “The opportunity towitness such a magical event is a treat for all of your senses and would guarantee anunforgettable high mark of your northern adventures."

If the lights aren't shining on the night you are looking for them, why don't you try to countshooting stars or satellites in the night sky. Away from city lights and other metropolitandistractions, the sky looks closer, the stars seem brighter, and it sure looks like there's plentymore of them.

The sky's the limit

Photo Credit: Stephen Barkley


Take your time with us, just relax and enjoy. There's so much todo with various outdoor activities, daily sunsets, boat rides,and numerous rounds of golf that time won't be a factor.

Whether it's on a beach around a secret lake in the forest, in a bunkeron the panoramic eighth hole of the Lac La Biche Golf Club or underyour picnic blanket as you prepare a beach lunch at a lakesideprovincial park, the Lac La Biche Region offers visitors a chance tofeel a little bit of tropical paradise without venturing out of theprovince.

So pack up your sunscreen, bathing suits, or golf clubs and plan atrip to play in our sand.


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Our sand is a pretty big attraction, and when we have 20 per cent of theprovince's white sand beaches wrapping the 150 lakes in the Lac La BicheRegion. The only sand that won't be in your holiday plans this summerare the grains that fall through an hourglass.

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