Great North Adventures
This amazing route promises outdoor enthusiasts a full range of emotions and unlimited adventures. An excellent antidote to the blues of routine, it will take you to little-explored horizons and introduce you to original, fun activities. Reconnect with your inner adventurer in the grandiose Northwest!
Inspired by Deh Cho Trail
Whitecourt Trailblazers
The Whitecourt Traiblazers is a non-profit group donating their time to promote the sport of organized snowmobiling in Alberta. They currently maintain 485 kms of trail system in the Snowbile Capital of Canada, including portions of the The Great Trail (formerly Trans-Canada Trail System) and the Golden Triangle Trail System. On the trails, you’ll also find staging areas, warm-up shelters and look-outs.
Wild Blue Yonder Grande Cache Rafting
A premier provider of rafting trips, paintball and packages, Wild Blue Yonder specializes in youth and family programs and events. Thrilling white water or gentle scenic floats, there’s a trip for everyone! Packages can include just one other activity, several activities, meals and accommodations.
Grande Cache Labyrinth Park
Grande Cache Labyrinth Park has a unique 11-circuit 70′ medieval-style labyrinth made of rock, located in a breathtaking setting. Come enjoy the 360 degree mountain view, quiet your mind, and take on a serene walking meditation.
Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park
The Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park is is a delight for outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages, including a campground. Nitehawk’s scenic surroundings make it a popular destination for weddings, and its expanded chalet and rental shop are one of the reasons they were chosen to host the 2010 Arctic Winter Games.
Eastlink Centre
The Eastlink Centre is one of the biggest and most modern sport and recreation facility. Olympic size swimming pool, surf simulator, water park, diving tower, sport courts and skate park, there is something for everyone in the family.
Sundance Balloons
It’s not a surprise that Grande Prairie is one of the 12 special locations where the Sundance Balloons have establised their adventures. Take a hot air balloon ride high above the tree tops to see the Swan City in the most spectacular way. You’ll be left speechless seeing the cliffs and valleys of Northern Alberta and a very specail peek at the Canadian Rockies.
Elevation Sled Dogs
Elevation Sled Dogs is home to some of the most talented sled dogs in Canada and truly magical experiences. Come meet Aaron and his four-legged athletes, as they hope to encourage people to embrace an active lifestyle by demonstrating to everyone the miracle of man and dog working together.
Little Smoky Ski Area
Little Smoky Ski Area is an affordable and family oriented environment, for any age of skill level. They offer a range of rentals, as well as a full ski and snowboarding school. Located centrally on the Little Smoky River close to Falher, High Prairie and Valleyview, this is also a great place to enjoy homecooked meals in the Hilltop Cafe.
Horse Trekking Adventures
Whether it is into the rural boreal forests, the open Peace Country or the back country wilderness in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Horse Trekking Adventures offers guided trail riding, horse familiarization sessions & group sleigh/wagon rides for as short as 2-3 hours to 5-days adventures.
Misery Mountain Ski Area
Located right in the majestic valley of Peace River, Misery Mountain offers the most fun skiing & snowboarding runs both beginning riders to the most advanced skiers and snowboarders. They also maintain a terrain park for the freestyle enthusiasts! Make sure to check out their special activities, such as night rides and come experience winter fun like never before.