Visit the land of unspoiled wilderness, where the great Canadian wilderness can be explored as it was by the first settlers. Whether you travel by foot, on horseback, by canoe or kayak, jet boat, or ATV, the untouched beauty of this region will impress you. Get out your fishing rod, and check out remote lakes and rivers where walleye, trout, pike, and grayling abound. The following communities are worth a stop along the way:

Grande Prairie

If you're a cowboy at heart, you will be right at home in Grande Prairie. Trail riding, calf roping, agricultural shows, farmers markets, and northern outdoor adventure activities will keep you entertained year-round.

This western community in Northern Alberta will have no trouble inspiring the cowboy in you! Check out the largest buffalo ranch in Western Canada, Adam Ranch, located thirty minutes east of Grande Prairie. Relive the western pioneer lifestyle across 18,000 acres of rivers, forest and grassland. Learn about haying, practice calf roping and branding, and enjoy trail rides. Several hiking, trail riding, canoeing, kayaking, and bird watching tour companies in the region are able to show you the back roads and hidden hot spots of Northern Alberta. Visit the Weyerhauser Pulp Mill where a tour guide will show you the log processing and pulp-making processes. Grande Prairie comes alive in the summer months with Agriculture shows, farmers markets, and 'Stompede' in June and July. Stay in a Grande Prairie area accommodation, and try on a cowboy hat for size.

Peace River

Go fishing in the wilderness of the Peace River district. This relatively remote area offers visitors a taste of the real, raw outdoors!

Golf is a hot sport in Northern Alberta and the Peace River area has several courses worth playing. The boreal forests and lakes in the region make for unparalleled fishing and hunting conditions. You can even hunt with a professional guide who will ensure you picturesque and rewarding trip. Jet boat tours across lakes and rivers give you an up close and personal view of otherwise unreachable areas.

Athabasca

A beautifully developed city where the outdoors can be explored through a variety of organized attractions and tours.

Originally a meeting place for First Nations, Metis and European traders, Athabasca is brimming with an exciting history. The Athabasca Landing Trail, running 121 km (75 mi.) from Gibbons to Athabasca, is a major overland route connecting the Athabasca and North Saskatchewan rivers. This route was a major trading route for the Hudson's Bay Company. The Muskeg Creek Trail is perfect if you're looking for some time outdoors, as skiing, hiking, jogging, bird watching, and walking are all popular activities. At the top of the trail is an observation deck where the entire valley can be seen, so bring your camera. Cross-country skiing and hiking trails in the Athabasca area are all groomed and lit, and they are often full of people enjoying the outdoors. Try out the local cuisine at Buffalo J's in Colinton (near Athabasca) where the chef specializes in fine bison cuisine.

Fort McMurray

Known as Alberta's 'Northern Light', Fort McMurray is the perfect spot to admire the stunning Northern Lights. A true community town, Fort Fort McMurray is close to fishing, hiking, canoeing and camping, while still providing all the amenities of a modern city.

Canoe the historic travel and trade routes of the early explorers, and learn about the history of the region first-hand. Fly-in fishing lodges, canoeing, and kayaking are immensely popular tourist activities given the abundance of beautiful lakes and rivers. Request a tour of the Athabasca Oil Sands, a natural reserve known by locals as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". For an interactive learning experience, the Northern Alberta Heritage Trail is a must-see. Travel through an interconnected and organized route of towns with heritage sites depicting the history of Alberta.

Our Fort McMurray hotel is minutes from MacDonald Island Park, a natural park with wildlife and hiking trails. All guest rooms come with 42-inch high-definition flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, coffee makers and hair dryers. Some rooms also have microwaves and refrigerators. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. Enjoy our free deluxe hot breakfast buffet, including fresh pastries and baked goods.

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Airport: 10.4km
Downtown Fort McMurray: 11.6km

Our Fort McMurray hotel features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout. Each room is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some include a sitting area. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free private parking is available on site.

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Airport: 17.2km
Downtown Fort McMurray: 7.7km

Stonebridge Hotel Stonebridge Hotel
9713 Hardin Street
Fort McMurray
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Our hotel is located near Fort McMuray City Centre. We provide Free Wi-Fi. Each of our rooms offers guests a refrigerator, microwave, TV, ironing facilities, and a coffee machine. There is free on-site parking for guests. We have a 24-hour reception to greet guests, and help them with any inquires they have. There are also vending machines for guests to enjoy snacks and drinks.

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Airport: 11km
Downtown Fort McMurray: 13.3km

You will find our Fort McMurray hotel in the heart of town, on Franklin Avenue. Our hotel offers trendy 56 one or two bedroom suites. We are one of a kind in the city, featuring contemporary style and design. Understanding the corporate traveler they designed this property with a boardroom, lounge and secure underground parking for convenience and comfort.

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Airport: 15.6km
Downtown Fort McMurray: 9.4km

Platinum Hotels Platinum Hotels
8530 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray
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Our Fox Creek Alberta hotel offers new spaciously-appointed guest rooms, each equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Guests will wake each morning to a complimentary full breakfast. Additional amenities include a hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry and a full-service business center. Pets are welcome.

Our hotel is located just off Highway 43 in Fox Creek. We provide Free Wi-Fi and Free on-site parking. Every morning we serve a delicious hot breakfast. Each room offers a microwave, refrigerator, a seating area with a TV, air-conditioning, coffee machine, and ironing facilities. There is a fitness center and business center available for guests to enjoy.

Our Grande Prairie hotel in the north end is minutes from golfing, hiking trails, shopping, restaurants, businesses and much more. Explore it all, and then sleep soundly in your choice of 152 striking, spacious suites and guestrooms. They feature flat-screen TVs, full kitchens, and king or queen-size Hypnos Opulence beds. Indoor heated pool with a fast, four-story corkscrew waterslide.

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Airport: 5km
Downtown Clairmont: 10km
Downtown Grande Prairie: 2.2km

You have many choices for hotels in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Make Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites your first choice. We're located in heart of this beautiful, bustling community, putting you close to all of the attractions and excitement Grande Prairie has to offer.

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Airport: 7km
Downtown Clairmont: 11.5km
Downtown Grande Prairie: 2.2km

Our hotel is located in the Grande Prairie, near the airport. Free airport shuttle service is provided. Our hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Each room offers a microwave, fridge, flat-screen TV, work desk, seating area, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Spa facilities are available. We have a business centre to provide added guest convenience.

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Airport: 4km
Downtown Clairmont: 8.1km
Downtown Grande Prairie: 3.4km

Make yourself at home in our bright, welcoming Grande Prairie hotel. Each room offers you plenty of space to stretch out, and a cozy bed to curl up in for a most satisfying sleep. You'll need plenty of energy to experience the many Grande Prairie attractions and shops outside our doors. No other Grande Prairie accommodations give you such easy access to it all.

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Airport: 7.2km
Downtown Clairmont: 10.4km
Downtown Grande Prairie: 2.1km

A Beautiful setting nestled in the Bear Creek Valley. Offering a relaxing, clean, quiet, down home country stay, on our neatly landscaped grounds. Alaska bound? Stop in and say hello, we are on the gateway to Alaska.

Distances to…
Airport: 11.5km
Downtown Clairmont: 10.2km
Downtown Grande Prairie: 11.4km

Grande Prairie's newest 132 room Hotel features 32' Plasma TV's in all rooms, vending machines, coin operated Laundry Services, Complimentary Coffee Services in the Lobby, and is Pet Friendly.

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Airport: 5.8km
Downtown Clairmont: 4.2km
Downtown Grande Prairie: 0.9km

We specialize in extended-stays in Grimshaw with all the comforts of home in a warm, inviting atmosphere. All suites feature equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stovetops and microwaves. Our complimentary continental breakfast features favorites such as make your own Belgian waffles. We offer high speed internet in every room, meeting facility, an indoor pool, hot tub and waterslide.

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Downtown Grimshaw: 0.7km

Our High Prairie Alberta motel offers pet-friendly accommodation featuring free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

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Downtown High Prairie: 0.45km

Royal Star Motor Inn Royal Star Motor Inn
Box 2699, 4651 53 Avenue
High Prairie
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Located in the heart of the Peace River Valley, we offer a spectacular scenic experience. Surrounded by lush rolling hillsides and converging rivers, you will quickly see why postcard pictures are yours to see all year. Our rooms offer everything from Executive Business Suites to Jacuzzi Rooms. We are close to skiing, golfing, horse-back riding, fishing and hunting and more.

Our Peace River Motor Inn is conveniently located downtown adjacent to River Front Park and the boat launch. The hotel is centrally located near shopping and banking. Our 79 room facility offers many amenities; among our most popular are the pool and water slide, fitness room, and our great on site restaurant, Rusty's Grille. Single, Double, and Kitchenette rooms are available.

All suites at this Peace River inn have wireless internet and a working desk to conduct business matters. All suites have two bedrooms that back onto the Peace River. Sit back and relax or cozy up to the fireplace. Full-size kitchen and full bathrooms. 50" Plasma televisions with a DVD player. For extended stays, in select suites, we offer a washer and dryer for your convenience.

Our Motor Inn in Valleyview Alberta has sixty affordable rooms located in the heart of Valleyview, an important crossroads that leads to Canada's North via Highway 49 leading to Peace River and the Mackenzie Highway that will take you to the Northwest Territories, and Highway 43 leading to Dawson Creek BC. Our rooms have Flat screen TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and air-conditioning.

Best value in town! 99 deluxe and economy air conditioned rooms in Valleyview, all with coffee makers, fridges and microwaves. Very reasonable rates all including the best hot breakfast in town. Our facility includes 24 hour front desk, conference room, exercise room,hot tub, high speed internet, 5 movie channels and coin laundry.

This Whitecourt hotel is off Highway 43, less than a 5-minute drive from Twin Arenas. It offers a daily continental breakfast, on-site gym and 24-hour front desk. A refrigerator, coffee maker with in-room coffee and cable TV are provided in every room. Select rooms offer a seating area. Whitecourt Super 8 features in-room movie and game rentals. The laundry facilities are available 24 hours.

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Downtown Whitecourt: 0.55km

Our full service Whitecourt hotel includes large, clean and comfortable rooms ranging from single to double queen rooms; queen and king 1 bedroom suites with jet tubs to the King Executive Jacuzzi Suites. We also have OT's Local Lounge where you can relax, enjoy a beverage, live music, karaoke and VLTs. The family restaurant, Olive Tres Mediterranean Grill is a perfect venue for any celebration.

Our Elk Point motel and RV park features free WiFi throughout the property and offers pet-friendly accommodation in Elk Point. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. You can play mini-golf at the motel. Free private parking. BBQ facilities. Laundry.

Our Manning Albert motel has loft-style kitchenettes with what you need to make your stay enjoyable. Whether it's long term or you are just stopping into Manning to visit family, we've got competitive rates, as well as seniors & corporate discounts! Non-smoking, smoking, & double rooms are available as well as kitchenettes.

Our Smoky Lake motel is independently, locally owned and operated just off Highway 21. We pride ourselves on offering the cleanest, most comfortable rooms in town at very reasonable rates. Enjoy great, quick meals from our fabulous in-house restaurant. Arrange a conference with local businesses in our meeting rooms. Use our free high speed internet service to make your room your office on the go.

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