Lac La Biche Region Vacation guide

Lac La Biche Region
Va c a t i o n G u i d e
2010
LacLaBicheRegion.com
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Picture Perfect Accommodation
in Lac La Biche
Whether you’re here for business or
pleasure, the La Biche Inn and the Parkland
Motel have a room to fit every budget and
comfort level.
Looking for a self contained suite that
feels like a home away from home, look no
further than Parkland I or Parkland II. With
more than a dozen executive suite designs
(many featuring jacuzzi suites) your stay in
Lac La Biche will be picture perfect.
We have full kitchenettes with
separate bedroom units. We also offer a
complimentary breakfast 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 Restaurant
sNorthern Lights Dining Room
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sTruckers Club and Gaming Room
sExecutive Suites
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sConference Rooms Available
sCatering & Banquet Facilities
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Toll free 1-888-884-8886 Local 780-623-4427
Website : www.labicheinn.com
Table of Contents
Welcome to LakeCountry
Camping is Easy
Campground Guide
Hooked On Fishing
Popular Lakes
Lebanese Centennial
Multiplex
Lac La Biche Hamlet Map
Lac La Biche County Map
Bed & Breakfast Guide
Get Tanned on Our Sand
Hotel Guide
Restaurant Guide
Back In The Olden Days
Plamondon
Coming Attractions
Take A Stroll
Come Stay With Us
Canoe The Back Country
Talk Of the Town
Drive A Round Our Course
Winter Wonderland
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37 Acknowledgements
This publication is part of the Regional Marketing Plan
38 managed by Lac La Biche Regional Community
Development Corporation (RCDC). A special thank you
is extended to our partners which include businesses,
municipalities and organizations working together to
promote and develop the Lac La Biche Region.
Many of the photos contained in this tourism guide
were taken by Travel Alberta during a photo shoot held
in our region this summer.
Thank you Travel Alberta
& photographer Ryan Jackson.
Other photographers to credit
include Rick Sprecker, Ryan
Hlewka, Frank Ponto,
David Paul, and the staff of
Lac La Biche Region
the Lac La Biche Post.
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Saturdays 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
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Mon-Fri 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.
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Welcome to Lake Country
Kevin Costner, eat your heart out. Just 225 paved highway kilometres northeast of
Edmonton lies the real Waterworld - the Lac La Biche Region.
We are within easy access to 150 lakes, many with beach side camping, cabin facilities,
and white sand beaches. Hit the waves for some fast-paced water sports, cruise the
trails for biking and hiking splendour or just kick back and relax for an evening around
a warm campfire.
But it’s not all about the trails, trees and waves the Lac La Biche Region also offers
visitors the chance to explore some of Western Canada’s oldest history. Lac La Biche
is one of the oldest communities in Alberta, with more than 200 years of history built on
generations of multi-cultural influence. The ethnic mosaic of the area includes the
language and culture of French, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian, German and Russian
descent. The area’s Aboriginal population is mainly Cree, and includes two First Nation
communities and two Metis Settlements.
Lac La Biche, Plamondon and the surrounding county are steeped with interesting
history, scenic beauty and rich cultural diversity. So bring the family, bring the boat, bring
your fishing gear, and bring your sense of adventure to the Lac La Biche Region. We
promise that you will bring plenty of happy memories home with you.
Call toll free 1-877-623-9696
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Camping In the Region is Easy!
In the Lac La Biche Region, you can choose your camping adventure.
Do you want to be within walking distance of boat launches, public showers and fully
stocked convenience stores? Do you want to be able to hop into town for a quick lunch or
shopping trip? Or do you prefer the peaceful solitude of your very own back-country spot
accessible only by boat or ATV trail?
The possibilities are endless.
You can check out all your camping options and locations online at
www.LacLaBicheRegion.com. There are spots for either a family weekend, a romantic getaway,
or a back-to-basics camping adventure. All you have to do is pack up your stuff and head to
the heart of the Lakeland where the call of the loon will lull you to sleep and the sound of
lapping waves at one of our many lakeside campsites will greet you when you rise.
Whatever your choice, we guarantee a trip you won’t forget anytime soon and a destination
you will come back to again and again.
One of the most popular
campgrounds is
Sir Winston Churchill
Provincial Park.
Located only minutes from
Lac La Biche. Alberta’s
only island Provincial Park
has 72 campsites.
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SANDY BEACHES
Adventures
LAC LA BICHE REGION
It’s a summer oasis!
Situated just 225 kilometres northeast of Edmonton is a
little piece of paradise. The Lac La Biche Region is the
ideal destination for adventure, festivals and some of
Western Canada’s oldest history built on generations of
multicultural influence. With more than 150 lakes in the area,
spend the day boating, water skiing, fishing, biking, hiking
or catching some rays on one of our many sandy beaches.
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North Buck Lake Campground
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1-780-623-4323
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Young’s Beach Campground
1-780-623-2604
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1-780-623-5235
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ATB Financial branches offer a
full range of financial products
and services to meet all your
financial needs.
Lac La Biche Branch
10039 - 101 Street
Ph: 780-623-4447
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Angling for some fishing action?
Look no further than the Lac La
Biche Region! With 150 lakes within
a short distance of Lac La Biche, your
fishing stories of snagging a big jackfash,
luring a humpback perch, or catching a keeper-sized
walleye will be the envy of your friends. Whether you
want to cast your line on a big lake with many of your
friends or fish on a calm waterway off the beaten
path, our area can fulfill your fishing fantasy.
Grab a fishing guide and check the water depth of our
lakes before hitting the waves. Help finding the
hotspots might also be available where you buy bait,
tackle, or fishing equipment. Just ask someone, they
will have their own story to tell!
Guided Fishing Adventures
In Lakeland Provincial Park!
Looking for the fishing adventure of a lifetime?
Lakeland Provincial Park, located in northeastern Alberta,
has some of the best fishing adventures in the
Province of Alberta.
Lakeland Hotspots offers a variety of one, two,or three
day guided fishing trips that includes daily pick up and
drop off at your hotel or campsite, fishing in a brand
new 16 foot fishing boat, shore lunch, and access to
all the fishing gear. All you need is a valid Alberta
fishing licence and you’re set to go.
Looking for a little more adventure?
Inquire about our quadding packages to a remote lake.
LAKELAND HOT SPOTS, LAC LA BICHE
www.lakelandhotspots.com
Phone:780-623-8791
Visit us at www.LacLaBicheRegion.com
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Beaver Lake Provincial
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Reservations Recommended
www.Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca
5 k.m. S.E. of Lac La Biche, AB
East off Hwy 36 on Hwy 663
780-623-9222
www.fish-nfriends.com
Plamondon
White Sands Resort
Fully Serviced Sites
Cabins for Rent
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workers’ rates for
off season
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Boat Launch
White Sand Beach
Group Area Available
Laundry & Shower Facilities
780-798-2254
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Blackett Lake
Christina Lake
Elinor Lake
Fork Lake
Grist Lake
Heart Lake
Helena Lake
Ironwood Lake
Jackson Lake
Kinnaird Lake
Lac La Biche
McGuffin Lake
Mile Seven Lake
North Buck Lake
Pinehurst Lake
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The Aboriginal Artifacts collection is housed at the Portage College Corporate Centre,
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.
Hours of
Operation
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
or by appointment
Call toll free 1-866-623-5551
Free Admission
Exceptional Quality
Flexible Design
Residential
Multi Family
Commercial
Trusses
Floor Systems
Wall Panels
Plamondon, Ab
Tel: 780-798-3600
www.bolddevelopments.com
La Biche Realty
Outstanding Agents
Outstanding Results
Phone: 780-623-2514
Fax: 780-623-7922
Toll Free 1-888-847-3629
realtor.ca (mls.ca)
www.remax.ca
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Buffalo Lake Rodeo
and
Chariot & Chuckwagon
Races
July 16, 17, & 18, 2010
Professional riders and ropers compete
at this annual rodeo providing great
entertainment for all rodeo fans.
In addition to the Pony Chariot and Chuckwagon races,
there will also be a talent show and ball tournament.
Fiddling and Jigging will also take place.
For more information contact:
Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement
Phone: 780-689-4446
Fax: 689-4448
email: recreation@buffalolakemetis.com
Visitor Information Centre
Located inside McArthur Place
• Visitor
Information
• Museum
• Souvenirs
Be sure to stop in and enjoy a
complimentary coffee.
Lac La Biche & District
Chamber of Commerce
“Promoting business and community”
Welcomes all visitors to Lac La Biche County
10307-100 St. Room 208
Phone: 780-623-2818 Fax: 780-623-7217
email: llbcofc@telusplanet.net www.llbchamber.ca
Lebanese settlement celebrates a century
Lac La Biche is
celebrating the 100th
anniversary of Lebanese settlers coming to
the area July 2-4 – and
you’re invited. The
homecoming festival
promises great entertainment, great food
& great fellowship.
North America. The
building is still standing
but has been moved
from the original site
and has been converted
into a rental duplex to
help defray the costs of
the new Al-Kareem
Mosque, finished in
1997.
Lac La Biche is one of
the first permanent
Lebanese settlements
in Alberta, if not all of
Canada.
The
first
records of Lebanese
living in Lac La Biche
appear about 1905. Before that Lebanese would come
through the Lac La Biche portage on their way to the
Arctic as peddlers and fur traders. The Lebanese,
when they first settled here, opened small trading posts
where they would trade goods for furs from the
Aboriginal People of the area.
The Lebanese became firmly established in the Lac
La Biche community in the 1910s and 20s, setting up
businesses and raising their families here.
The second large wave of Lebanese immigrants to
Lac La Biche arrived in the ‘30s and ‘40s. These people
were not recent immigrants but had been living in
places like Slave Lake and Barrhead. Most had arrived
in Canada in the 1920s or before. They were the first of
the Lebanese to become mink ranchers.
The biggest wave of Lebanese arrived in Lac La
Biche in the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, mostly from two
towns in Lebanon, Kherbet Rouha and Lala. Most of
the Lebanese living in Lac La Biche now, are
descendants of these people. In fact a large
percentage of the 50,000-60,000 Lebanese who live in
Alberta are descendants of these first arrivals in Lac La
Biche. Most of the Lebanese arriving in the ‘40s and
‘50s started as mink farmers and a few became
shopkeepers. Like any farming, keeping mink was a
family business and that meant that parents and
children spent a lot of time together. This resulted in
most of the generation born in the ‘50s to the ‘70s
being able to speak Arabic reasonably well and a good
grasp of both the Canadian and Lebanese way of life.
In 1958, to encourage and help maintain this grasp
of language and faith, the Lebanese of Lac La Biche
built what is the third Mosque and Arabic school in
The second, third and
fourth generations of the
Lac La Biche Lebanese
have become business
people and professional
of all kinds. Many have
moved away to pursue
other opportunities in larger communities but many
have stayed and have become some of the main
movers and shakers of Lac La Biche in the tradition of
Lebanese pioneers like Alex Hamilton.
Everyone is invited to come and share our
celebrations July 2-4 at the recreation grounds in
downtown Lac La Biche.
Building Your Future
Lac La Biche
(Lac La Biche Regional Community Development Corporation)
❃ Loans for Small Business
❃ Financial & Business Advisory Service
❃ Entrepreneurial Training
❃ Workshops
❃ Noon-hour Learning Sessions
❃ Public Access to computers
❃ Video Conferencing
❃ Tourism Promotion
❃ Economic Development
Drop In at
10106-102 Ave
Lac La Biche
Phone: 780-623-2662
Toll Free 1-877-623-9696
Visit us at www.cfllb.com
Supported by Western Economic Diversification Canada
Visit us online at www.LacLaBicheRegion.com
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Lac La Biche Regional Multiplex
Is Our Latest Attraction
Construction of the exciting new Lac La Biche Regional Multiplex is underway and the new structure
may be ready to use by the end of the year. Designed as a multi-purpose community facility, the new
Multiplex will feature two field houses, twin ice arenas, indoor track, four-sheet curling rink along with
a fitness/wellness centre, a childcare play area, a community hall and multi- purpose rooms.
Promoting themes of fitness and health and wellness, the facility will support a host of activities including walking, running, hockey, figure skating, soccer, badminton, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, and
curling plus a host of other activities.
The new building will be ideal to host trade
fairs, conferences, weddings, graduations,
parties and meetings of all sorts. Built to
meet the needs of the region’s expanding
population, the Lac La Biche Multiplex will
be an exciting new addition to the Lac La
Biche landscape and benefit citizens and
visitors for generations to come.
9531 - 94 Avenue
West side of Portage College
(780)
623-5511
• 25 m Salt Water Pool
• 1 m Diving Board
• Tarzan Rope
• Wading Pool
• HOT TUB
• Steam Room
• Birthday Packages
• Rental Times Available
• Swimming Lessons
• Boat Exams
• Aquafit & Fitness Programs
Come in to pick up a schedule
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Call us toll free at 1-877-623-9696
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1-780-623-0214
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1-780-623-4877
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1-780-623-7025
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On Our Sand
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‘Staycation’
ideas!
White sand beaches, beautiful summer sun and
lapping waves are some of the joys of summer in the
Lac La Biche Region. There really is no better place to
catch a few rays or make a big splash. Kids (and kids
at heart) are guaranteed to have a blast.
With 20 per cent of the province’s white sand beaches
wrapping around more than 150 lakes, the Lac La
Biche Region is your destination for summer sun!
For those who like a little tropical privacy, there are
plenty of sandy beaches bordering lakes that are off
the beaten path and just waiting to be discovered. With
our long summer days, you can enjoy them from early
morning to well past supper time.
So pack up your towels, sunscreen and bathing suits,
get the kids in the car and plan a trip to play in our
sand. Whether it be an afternoon, a full day, or a weeklong vacation, our white sand beaches are just waiting
for your beach blanket.
Visit www.albertabeachbum.com for more information
about area beaches or see www.LacLaBicheRegion.com
for more information.
Visit TravelAlbertaCentral.com or call 1.800.ALBERTA
Visit us online at www.LacLaBicheRegion.com
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1-780-623-4427
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1-780-623-4424
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Parkland II
1-780-623-4424
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Pelican Hotel
1-780-798-3759
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Chez-Nous Motel
1-780-798-2011
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Ramada Inn
1-780-623-2250
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BCMI Inns
1-780-623-1888
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42 km SE of Lac La Biche
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the staging area into Lakeland Provincial Park.
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10226-101B Ave, Lac La Biche
Ph. 780-623-3856
Rocky’s Pizza &
Join us for breakfast,
Lunch, or dinner at the
La Bone’s Sports Bar
Main Street, Lac La Biche
Phone 780-623-7177
Across the street from the
Pow Wow Grounds
Mecmeth Foods Inc
O/A KFC Lac La Biche
Grandma’s
Country Kitchen
“a little bit of home
in every bite”
Homemade bread & buns
Breakfast all day
Lunch Specials
Homemade desserts
Open Monday-Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone 780-623-9511
Located across from Scotiabank
❉Pat’s Cafe
open from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
❉Northern Lights Dining Room
Fine cuisine and
a daily luncheon smorg
❉Join us for refreshments in the
newly renovated and expanded
“Truckers Club Gaming Room”
Main Street, Lac La Biche
Phone (780) 623-4427
Drop by for great food and
refreshments. Watch the game
or to talk about the winning goal
of your game.
Eat in or Take Out
Catering
Weddings
Business Functions
Live Entertainment most
Weekends
780-623-3992
Tom’s Pizza & Steakhouse
Family Restaurant & Dining Room
Specializing in steaks,
Seafood, pasta, pizza, and
Greek food.
Take Out Available
Fully Licensed
Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
7 days a week
Located on main street, only two
minutes from the Ramada Inn
Phone 780-623-4499
780-623-3888
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29.95
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Beef, Salami, Pepperoni, Mushroom,
Onion & Pineapple
10''
12''
14''
16''
22.95
27.95
30.95
35.95
Mexican Special
Hot Sauce Beef, Onion, Sour Cream, Fresh Tomato
& Fresh Lettuce
10''
12''
14''
16''
23.95
27.95
30.95
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Greek
Pepperoni, Onion, Salami, Olives, Mozzarella
Cheese & Feta Cheese
10''
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30.95
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Mushroom, Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper & Olives
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Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
All Pizzas prepared with Mozzarella cheese with Medium
our zesty tomato sauce on fresh dough, daily
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Salads
Meat Lovers
Ham, Beef, Pepperoni, Salami, Bacon
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Taco Salad ......................................................................7.95
Chicken Wings
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We Cater to Parties, Banquets & Special Occasions!
Located on Main Street – Lac La Biche 10219 – 101 Avenue
• PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST •
A National Historic Site
& Provincial Historic Site
Learn more about our
Western Canadian History!
Discover the first technologies of Alberta!
Tours available in French and English
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 7 Days a week
Victoria Day - August 31
Located just 10 km NW of Lac La Biche
Phone: (780) 623-3274
Email: libmiss@telusplanet.net Fax: (780) 623-3471
www.laclabichemission.com
School and group rates available.
Please call in advance.
Back In The Olden Days
Time travel still is possible! Just visit the Lac La Biche
Region and we will prove it to you! Step back in time
and see first-hand what life was like a century ago at
the Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site. Book a guided tour of the nationally recognized site and watch
the guides re-enact historic events.
Looking for more? A short trip to the hamlet of
Plamondon will reveal the history of the province’s oldest Francophone community. The Plamondon
Museum, located at the Visitor Information Centre, has
wall-to-wall displays depicting the area’s history.
For a glimpse into the lives of the region’s earliest
inhabitants, the O’Kimaw Peya `Sew Skwao
Traditional Cultural Camp offers visitors a chance to
experience traditional Aboriginal culture. Located
near Lac La Biche, the camp offers Native crafts,
hide tanning, and many more facets of traditional
Native culture.
For even more history, take a tour of Aboriginal art
and history displays at the Portage College Museum
of Aboriginal Art & Artifacts, located in the corridors of
the Lac La Biche campus.
Genuine artwork as well as crafts and supplies are
also available at the General Store.
ROYAL LEPAGE TLC REALTY
10140 102 St. (Main Street) Lac La Biche, AB
780-623-2634
Roy Worthington
Cell: 780-404-3060
Carrie Dechaine
Cell: 780-404-5276
Nicole Eleniak
Cell: 780-520-0548
Helping You Is What We Do
Plamondon Events 2010
January 9 - Outdoorsman Horn Scoring Night
January 22, 23, & 24 - Ladies Curling Bonspiel
January 30 & 31 - Junior Curling Bonspiel
February 12, 13, & 14 - Men’s Curling Skins
February 21 - Cabane à Sucre L’ACFA
February 26, 27 & 28 - Mixed Modified Curling Bonspiel
March 6 - Festival of Speed La Cabane à Sucre (Lac La Biche)
March 12, 13, & 14 - Hockey en Fête
April 24 - Murder Mystery
June 11, 12 & 13 - “Plamondon Has Talent” Showcase
June 26 - St. Jean Baptiste Day L’AFCA
August 20, 21, & 22 - Mud Bogs
October 30 - Halloween Dance
November 13 - La Fête de Moisson
December 4 - Christmas Festival de Noël
Plamondon District Community
Development Society
P.O. Box 266, Plamondon, Alberta T0A 2T0
Telephone (780) 798-3478 Fax (780) 798 3410
Email: pdcds@mcsnet.ca
Visit us on the web at:
www.plamondonalberta.ca
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Plamondon
Culture, Heritage … and Mud Bogs
On July 28, 1908, Joseph Plamondon
and a small group of French settlers
arrived in north-eastern Alberta from
Michigan, intent on starting a new life.
A century later, the place they established is now a bustling little community of 350.
The hamlet of Plamondon, located 20
minutes west of Lac La Biche along
Highway 55, may be small - but that
doesn’t mean it’s quiet! From the Cabane à Sucre in February to the
hugely popular Mud Bog weekend in August, scarcely a week goes by
without some sort of community event taking place.
For those who want to learn more about
the history of this unique community,
there’s the Plamondon Museum, which
features wall-to-wall displays of times
gone by, and Parc Heritage Park, which
presents the history of Plamondon in
miniature replicas. With a motel, a hotel,
and campgrounds nearby, there are many
first-rate places to stay and even more
friendly people to meet. So visit
Plamondon and enjoy le goüt de la
bonne vie - a taste of the good life!
Call us toll free at 1-866-623-9696
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Coming Attractions
February
June
February 21
Cabane a Sucre
Location: Plamondon
June 6
Venice Picnic
Location: Venice
Tickle your taste buds with
this traditional
French festival.
Chicken & spaghetti with fun &
games
March
March 6 & 7
Winter Festival Of Speed
Location: Lac La Biche
Western Canadian Ice
Racing Championship races.
June 21
National Aboriginal Day
Cultural Celebration
Location: Various
See the culture through art and
dance of Canada’s First Peoples.
July
March 6
Kinsmen ‘On The Pond’
Hockey Tournament
Location: Lac La Biche
July 1
Canada Day Celebrations
Location: Lac La Biche Mission
Activities for all ages including
a traditional fish fry.
Alberta’s largest outdoor
minor hockey tournament.
March 7
Cabane å Sucre
Location: Lac La Biche
July 2-4
Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Competition Pow Wow
Location: Beaver Lake
The sugar shack is at the
ice race track.
Enjoy a weekend of tradition with
native Pow Wow Dancers.
April
April 24
Portage College Sports &
Education Dinner
Location: Lac La Biche
Canada’s sports heroes
raise scholarship funds.
May
May 29 & 30
May Annual Bird Count
Location: Lac La Biche
Hosted by the Lac La Biche
Birding Society
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July 2-4
100th Anniversary Celebrations
of the Lebanese Community
Location: Lac La Biche
July 16-17
Rich Lake Bronc Bustin’
& Bull-A-Rama
Location: Rich Lake
Come watch the exciting action as
some brave cowboys put up with a
lot of bull
July 16-18
Lakeland Country Fair
Location: Lac La Biche
Features a horticultural show and
the Annual Horse Classic.
July 16-18
Buffalo Lake Rodeo and
Chariot & Chuckwagon Races
Location: Buffalo Lake
Professional riders and ropers
complete at this annual event.
July 30-August 1
Lac La Biche Pow Wow &
Fish Derby
Location: Lac La Biche
Something for everyone
including parade, midway, boat
races, classic car show,
and the fish derby that boasts over
$15,000 in prizes.
August
August 12-15
Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo
Location: Kikino
Chuckwagon races, kids
activities, finishing with a huge
fireworks display.
August 20-22
Plamondon Mud Bogs
Location: Plamondon
Check out the action in the mud
pits and enjoy many other activities.
August 27-28
Hylo/Venice Harvest Days
Location: Hylo/Venice
A fun-filled festival to wrap up the
summer.
TBA
Heart Lake Pow Wow
Location: Heart Lake
Traditional Native food, dances and
merchandise fill this
weekend.
*Please note some event dates may
change. For the latest information, visit
www.LacLaBicheRegion.com and click on
Events
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Take A Stroll
If you’re the type who loves to go for a walk in pristine boreal forests or alongside glistening lakes,
you must make the trip to the Lac La Biche
Region! Our trail network will impress any hiking buff!
One of the area’s more popular trails is a
paved 15 kilometre walking path stretching
from a quiet subdivision just east of the Lac
La Biche townsite, along the Lac La Biche
lakeshore, passing beside the golf course
and extending all the way to Sir Winston
Churchill Park.
Plamondon also boasts a similar stretch of
trail around the hamlet. For those looking for
a little bit more of a rustic trek, there’s hundreds of kilometres of mapped back-country
trails within the Lakeland Provincial Park and
Recreation Area. While shorter trails at Sir Winston
Churchill Provincial Park are a treat for a little walking
getaway or a Sunday afternoon stroll.
Great Prices
Great Selection
Lac La Biche
Proudly supporting and supplying
the community’s best moments
780-623-2777
Lumber, Building Materials, Garden
Center, Renovations, Interior Design.
DELIVERIES THROUGHOUT
LAC LA BICHE COUNTY
780-623-3355
Swamp Cats Ltd.
General Contractors
Box 1885, Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0
Ph: 780-623-2891 Fax: 780-623-3848
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24 Hour Service
Great Food!
Cool Drinks!
Fun Times!
10134 101 Ave
Lac La Biche, AB
Ph: 780-623-4458
Call toll free : 1-877-623-9696
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Stay With Us
Interested in the Lac La Biche Region?
Join the club!
COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Phone 780-623-2848
Fax 780-623-3938
WIRELESS MOBILITY
SECURITY
Sales & Service of ALL Telus
Mobility Devices. Cellphones,
PDA’s, Blackberries, Air
Cards, Mike Cellphones,
Pages, Cellphone Boosters
and Tellulars.
Sales & Installation of
Commercial and Residential
Security Systems.
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
2-WAY RADIOS
Sales, Service & Installation of
2-Way Radios.
Sales, Installations & Repair
of Commercial Telephone
Systems. Sales of Residential
Telephones & Data Cabling.
For years, the lakes, beaches, forest, culture and
history of the area have been a destination for
thousands of visitors. And in recent years, many of
those visits have turned into long-term stop-overs.
With so much lakeshore and beauty, people are
bringing their families to the region to set up a
permanent footing. We hope you’ll consider joining
them. Rural subdivisions offering all the amenities
of municipal living are popping up at record rates.
Lakeshore cabins are all the rage, and getaway
retreats hidden deep in the boreal forest are the
pride of many new families.
Local realtors and developers are ready to accommodate new residents, but it is the clean air, unobstructed views and hospitable community which
really do the selling.
COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS
Lac La
Biche
So enjoy city services while living in the beautiful
country. Once you come for a visit, we know you’ll
be back
maybe to stay!
BINGO
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Bonanza Pre-call & Early-Birds
starting at 6:30 p.m.
Regular Go-Go games
SATELLITE
BINGO
Every Night!
starting at 7:15 p.m.
780-623-1910
Paddle into your own Paradise
Looking to escape from the hustle
and bustle of every day life? Then
look no further than the back-country canoe circuit in the Lakeland
Provincial Park and Recreation Area.
Just imagine: three days on the
open water with just you, your canoe
partners and the unspoiled beauty
of Alberta’s only canoe circuit.
“You canoe through the day, perhaps stop for lunch on one the of the
many beaches after a morning of
fishing - it’s so natural!” says
District Conservation Officer Luc
Nowicki.
“It’s a great way to see the area’s
natural beauty.”
The canoe circuit is well mapped,
offering several short portage sections and many one-of-a-kind spots
to set up a camp for the night.
Kikino Silver Birch Resort & Campground
New Seasonal Lots
We are expanding our Seasonal Sites
for the enjoyment of our guests.
We are offering unique opportunities
for individuals who are wanting to
create your recreational get-away.
Call: Dave Thompson
1-888-330-8833
We are offering our guests a new facility designed to
accommodate meetings and small gatherings. Host
your meeting or workshop in this new building and
your attendees can stay in the newly added Deluxe
Cabins and enjoy the peace of nature.
Our Resort Offers:
New cabins and log cabins for rent, over
100 campsites (powered and non-powered),
seasonal sites, sandy beach, playground,
and lot of great outdoor trails!
Located on the west side of Whitefish Lake, 30 minutes south of Lac La Biche, AB on Highway 36
For more information or to book your reservation call: 1-888--330-8833 or 780-623-3252
Check out our website www.laclabicheregion.com for a listing of events and activities.
Call toll free : 1-877-623-9696
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The Great Indoors
If you grow weary of outdoor
adventure, you’ll find plenty of
things to do indoors in Lac La
Biche. Among many other attractions, the town has a bingo hall,
bowling alley, indoor aquatic centre, and four taverns. There are
also more than a dozen restaurants, offering a variety of food for
every taste, and merchants selling quality wares to fulfill your
every desire.
Another great place to check out
is Portage College. The facility
has a weight room, indoor pool,
and the General Store gift shop.
You can also take a self-guided
tour of some amazing Aboriginal
artwork.
Lac La
Biche
Serving the community for 44 years
*Prescription Service *Giftware
*Health and Beauty
*Passport Photos
*Kodak Picture Center *Cosmetics
*Seasonal Items
Main Street, Lac La Biche
Phone:780-623-4370
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Phone: 780-623-4234
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Drive A Round On Our Course
Playing at the Lac La Biche Golf and Country
Club, one of northern Alberta’s most pristine golf
courses, is a true marriage of recreation and the
environment. Situated on the shores of Lac La
Biche Lake, the course features 18 challenging
holes carved from the poplar forest with scenic
views of the lake from many of the holes.
The well appointed pro shop is a great place to
stock up on the latest golf gear and book your
cart and club rentals. Golf lessons are also
available through our resident golf professional.
Grab a delicious snack or meal and a cool
beverage from the licenced restaurant after your
round to enjoy on the clubhouse deck and gaze
out at one of the most spectacular vistas in
Northern Alberta.
Out-of-town golfers are encouraged to
participate in the weekly men’s and women’s
night tournaments. Play‘n’Stay
packages are available through the Ramada
Hotel, BCMI Inns, the La Biche Inn, and
Parkland Motor Inns.
Lac La Biche
Golf &
Country Club
• 18 Hole Course • Pro Shop •
• Driving Range •
Licensed Food &
Concessions Facility
Golf Pro - Lance Palamaruk
Greens Superintendent - Steven Levesque
Phone: (780) 623-4288
www.golflaclabiche.com
Play 18 holes for the price of 9
only with the rental of a power cart.
Coupon Valid: May - Sept., 2010 - Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
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W i n t e r Wo n d e r l a n d
Summer
isn’t the only
season in the
Lac La Biche
Region that offers a
great time for recreation enthusiasts. We
assure you that there’s just as much fun to be
had by playing “on” our lakes in the winter as
there is playing “in” our lakes in the summer.
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. A
little line, a few hooks and some bait are all
you need to catch a keeper! It’s a great way to
spend the day with the family, without packing
life jackets or worrying about anyone falling
overboard!
For the land-lovers, the snow covered trails
of the Shaw Lake Cross Country Ski circuit
offer kilometre after kilometre of natural
beauty. If a little more speed is to your liking,
the area’s lakes and back country offer
snowmobile trails for every type of rider.
More structured events during the winter
months include the popular Winter Festival of
Speed and the Lac La Biche Kinsmen On The
Pond minor hockey tournament. Both events
take place in early March and turn the frozen
surface of Lac La Biche lake into a true winter
wonderland.
As you can tell, having fun in the Lac La
Biche Region during the winter is “snow”
problem!
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Visit us at www.LacLaBicheRegion.com
Serving your area for over 35 years.
Contact our
Sales Professionals
Alcide Ulliac
798-2361 (res.)
689-7923 (cell)
Mike McArthur
623-7543 (res.)
623-0339 (cell)
Brian Heffner
623-3660 (res.)
404-7900 (cell)
Tanya Duchnych
689-2100 (res.)
623-1117 (cell)
Ron Moore
623-7806 (res.)
623-0064 (cell)
Waseem Bary
623-3688 (res.)
935-7800 (cell)
10123-101 Ave. Box 1500 Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0
Tel: (780) 623-2100
Fax: (780) 623-2145
Toll Free: 1-888-623-1910
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