Lac La Biche County

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The Lac La Biche Region, located north of Vilna on Highway 36, is surrounded by wilderness, consisting of sandy beaches, boreal forest, and lakes. It is a great place for spending time outdoors where Mother Nature is at your doorstep.

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Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park

Start your visit in Lac La Biche as there are 22 km of paved trails around the lake. The lake even has its own Provincial Park right in the middle.

Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site

Visitor Information

Lac La Biche Museum & Visitor Information Centre

9910 - 101 Avenue,
on the edge of downtown just steps from the main beach at McArthur Park.

Open year round. 780-623-1727

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Rich in History...

Spend time at the Lac La Biche Regional Museum, Lac La Biche Mission Historic Site, Museum of Aboriginal Peoples' Art & Artifacts at Portage College and the Plamondon Museum.

Lac La Biche County Attractions & Events

Take a road trip 30 km west of Lac La Biche off of Hwy 55 and you will reach the hamlet of Plamondon—one of four officially bilingual communities in Alberta. Take in their Jamboree in June, and in July enjoy the popular Plamondon Mud Bogs. Dress up in period costumes and head out to the Heritage Days event. You can also visit the Plamondon Museum which honours the first bilingual community that was a mix of French and Métis.

This small community offers accommodations, fuel, and supplies, food and shopping. Ladies can enjoy boutique shopping just south of Plamondon at Straight and Arrow Boutique featuring new women’s clothing and accessories. A visit to this boutique promises to be a great personal shopping experience.

Step back in time! The Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site’s interactive tours provide visitors with a glimpse into what life was like in the area in the early 19th century. Visit the Lac La Biche Museum & Visitor Information Cente just steps from the main beach at McArthur Park. Enjoy interactive displays, wildlife mounts and new exhibits. The Portage College Museum of Aboriginal Peoples’ Arts & Artifacts features the world’s only permanent collection of works by Professional Native Indian Artists Inc., also known as The Indian Group of Seven. The David Thompson Statue, honouring the famous fur trader and map-maker, is located on the shore of Lac la Biche Lake.

Popular events include the Lakeland Country Fair and the Alberta Wife Carrying Championship. Guaranteed to bring some laughs! Visit laclabicheagsociety.com for more details and to register. Alberta Parks is pleased to host monthly “Music in the Forest” events in May, June, July, and August, with the annual Dark Sky Celebration in September. Visit albertaparks.ca for more details. You can also visit laclabicheregion.com for community events.

Outdoors

With over 100 lakes and more than 1000 campsites in the area, the region is a perfect place for outdoor adventure. Start right in Lac La Biche at McArthur Park – enjoy the beach, the spray park, and bikes, canoes and kayak rentals. Check out the 22 km of paved trails around the lake. As Alberta’s only island provincial park, Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park has walking and biking trails through old-growth forests, white sandy beaches, and camping areas. You can also stay in full-service lake-view cabins, or book lake-view tipis complete with raised platform beds and access to full-service bathrooms and a kitchen.

Nearby, play a round of golf at the Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club. Another beautiful area to explore is Lakeland Provincial Park & Provincial Recreation Area. The 38 km world-renowned canoe circuit includes up to seven lakes making it an exceptional experience.

Eat, Shop & Stay

In the hamlet of Lac La Biche, you will find all you need for shopping, dining, sporting goods, and the best rest stop! For unique gifts and locally homemade items, the Lac La Biche Farmers’ Market held every Friday afternoon is an ideal stop. Authentic Indigenous made artwork and gifts are available at the Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre. Get your gear at Lac La Biche Sporting Goods. Always worth a stop is Highpoint Clothing and the Fat Unicorn Brewery Tap & Grill. For a rest stop like-no-other, visit Beaverhill Shell. They are proud to feature an Italian fire stone pizza oven, where they cook flatbread styled pizzas, alongside many other dishes. Did you know? In 2019, Beaverhill Shell won Canada’s Best Washroom – definitely worth the pit-stop! If you’re looking for fun on the water or some off road adventures, Off Road Rentals has you covered. They’re selection of SUP’s, kayaks, paddle boats, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles are sure to create forever lasting memories! Set up camp at the one of the Lac La Biche County Campgrounds - Fork Lake, Owl River, and the Bold Centre. Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay at the Canalta Hotel and Ramada in Lac La Biche, book your stay at CanaltaHotels.com.

Kikino

Drive 30 minutes south of Lac La Biche to reach the Silver Birch Resort and Rodeo Grounds at Kikino. Located on the tranquil shores of Whitefish Lake, there are miles of trails for hiking, biking, quadding, and birdwatching. Rodeo action takes place in August. Enjoy wall tent camping in a pristine forest at Hideaway Adventure Grounds. Book one of the many authentic Indigenous experiences year-round with the seasonal adventure packages - great for individuals or groups.