Town of Bonnyville

IT'S MULTI-NATURAL

Located just over two hours northeast of Edmonton, Bonnyville is a bustling community with over 6,000 residents.

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Bonnyville & District Museum

Travel back in time and experience the inspiring stories and diverse history of the Bonnyville District as you explore 13 buildings and picturesque 3-acre grounds. Open May through August.

Statue of Angus Shaw

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Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce Shaw House Visitor Centre

Located on Hwy 28, Vezeau Beach Park. 780-826-3252.

Open year round.

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Jessie Lake

Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre

The Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre (C2) is a sports, fitness, recreation and entertainment complex, and the hub of the community.

BONNYVILLE Attractions & Events

Be sure to stop at the Shaw House Visitor Centre where the Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce (Bonnyville’s Accredited Visitor Information Provider) will support your discovery journey in exploring the Lakeland area. Plus provide great tips on local events and activities.

A statue of Angus Shaw, a late 1700s fur trader and explorer, stands guard at the Bonnyville & District Museum, where you can relive the adventures and witness the hardships of life in the fur trade. It also features the pioneering families of the area. Join them for their Canada Day Opening Ceremony event July 1 from 11-2 pm. Nearby, the Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre is a year-round hub for recreation, fitness, events and entertainment, including a 32-foot indoor climbing wall - designed to portray real rock surfaces with an overhang and maneuverable rocks for the added challenge! Scheduled events taking place throughout the year at the C2 Centre are Bounce House Fun Day, Indoor Community Garage Sales, and Yuk Yuk’s Annual Comedy Night.

In June take in all of the action of the Bonnyville Pro Rodeo and the CPCA Chuckwagon Races. Enjoy the annual Gear Grabbers Classic Car Show in July. ‘It's all about mud and music’ in Bonnyville in August with the four-day Extreme Mudfest - a mix of mud-racing and music. Don’t miss the awesome Drag Races in summer.

Outdoors

Nearby Jessie Lake is home to hundreds of shore and songbirds (including Great Blue Herons, cranes, ducks and eagles). Viewing platforms and a 10 km interpretive trail enrich your experience. Swing your clubs at the Bonnyville Golf & Country Club. Camp across the road at the Vezeau Beach M.D. Campground.

#Takeittothelake in natures playground. Did you know the M.D. of Bonnyville operates 11 campgrounds in the Bonnyville and Cold Lake Region including Chicken Hill Lake, Moose Lake and Muriel Lake - all within 20 minutes of town, so bring your toys and enjoy some family fun.

In winter go ice fishing or snowmobile along Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail or the Bonnyville Snowdusters snowmobile trails.

Eat, Shop & Stay

A must stop is at Jennie’s Diner & Bakery, a Classic 1950s restaurant. Put on the tunes and enjoy Breakfast Poutine, Rockabilly Burger, Hound Dog, or Presley Platter to name a few. Jennie’s also has a full service bakery for your sweet tooth. Stock up on some farm fresh jams, jellies, pies, fudge and more from Rocky Meadows Country-Getaway. Drop into their farm or check out the Saturday Farmers’ Market at the Centennial Centre. Check out some of the works of art for sale at the Bonnyville & District Museum from the Aurora Visual Arts Association. Moe’s Garden & Greenhouse is a full service garden centre just off Highway 41 near Bonnyville. The lush oasis has a great variety of annuals, perennials and hanging baskets to choose from. If you’re needing a tune up on your marine engine including Sea-Doo repairs, give L & D Marine a call to book your appointment. Franchere Sporting Goods located on Highway 660 west of Bonnyville is your local source for all things hunting and fishing!