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Grande Cache

Alberta

...in the Canadian Rockies

Camrose Grain Elevator
photo by:
Wilson Hui

religious organizations. The beautifully refurbished Thorhild County
historic Palace Theatre provides regularly scheduled Location: One hour northeast of Edmonton via
entertainment in cinema, theatre, musicals and visual
arts. Enjoy grand Canada Day celebrations, Farmer’s Hwy 28. Population: 3417. Visitor Information:
Day fun, partake in the weekly summertime barbeque Thorhild County Office Phone: (877) 398-3777;
at Gazebo Park or Christmas Market and Parade of Website: www.thorhildcounty.com; Facebook
Lights. Offering most travel amenities, the town also and Twitter.
has a variety of pleasant camping facilities.
If you want to relax and recharge your batteries,
Thorhild County awaits your discovery. A drive
JCT. YELLOWHEAD HWY 16 FROM through the County will reveal seven unique hamlets,
EDMONTON WEST TO BC BORDER old churches, homesteads, natural areas, historic sites,
EAST TO SASKATCHEWAN & diversified farms and unique businesses.
HWY 2 SOUTH TO CALGARY Be sure to visit the Thorhild and District Museum
NORTH TO PEACE RIVER in the Hamlet of Thorhild, which displays fine
antiques and mementos from the past depicting the
many ethnic backgrounds who settled in the area. The
Yellowhead County town also offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis
Location: 100 km (60 miles) west of Edmonton courts and ball diamonds right next to the Thorhild
Centennial Park Campground.
along Highway 16. Population: 10,500. Visitor
Information: Galloway Station Museum and The Hamlet of Newbrook is known for the
Travel Centre in Edson; Phone: 780-723-5696; former Newbrook Observatory, which captured
Website: www.northernrockiesarecalling.ca. the first North American photograph of the world’s
first satellite, Sputnik No.1 on October 9, 1957. The
Yellowhead County abounds in open wilderness, Observatory is open for tours.
mountain terrain, rivers, streams and lush agricultural The Krause Grain Elevator located in Radway
areas. Visitors can stay in one of many campgrounds, has been restored to its 1929 glory. Book a tour and
guest ranches, lodges or country bed and breakfasts as also see the 1928 International one-ton truck and
they explore all the region has to offer. The towns of antique Hart-Parr tractor, both in working order. To
Edson and Hinton can also be used as a base to stage enjoy fishing for stocked trout or take the family for
day-long adventures into the County. a picnic, you are welcome at the Radway Fish Pond
where tables, benches and facilities are available.
Halfmoon Lake Campground is a scenic area Tucked away high on a mountain
where you can boat, swim, fish, relax on the beach plateau, Grande Cache, Alberta
and explore rustic trails. Seasonal sites are available. has a variety of unique
Check out Long Lake Provincial Park for a variety attractions & outdoor adventures.
of wildlife habitats, popular swimming beach, boat
rentals and family camping destination. Down
the road, a nine-hole golf course features antique CAMPING • HIKING • GOLFING
machinery, while a nearby RV park, trail rides and a WHITE WATER RAFTING
paintball park are open all summer. HORSEBACK RIDING
Long Lake Ski Area is open for snowboarding & MORE!
and downhill skiing on 12 runs, cross country skiing,
tobogganing and much more. You will also find a For more information, please visit:
rental and repair shop, private or group lessons and Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre
a cozy cafeteria. Directly south of Long Lake, White 1-888-827-3790 or 780-827-3300
Earth Valley Natural Area is a 5000-acre gem for Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre
hiking, mountain biking and trail riding in summer, or
snowmobiling and Nordic skiing in winter.
If it is a scenic drive you are seeking, the Historic
Victoria Trail along the North Saskatchewan River
will take you on a journey that replicates the same one
fur traders and settlers experienced along the North
Saskatchewan River.
Community groups hold many events throughout
the year including rodeos, fairs, parades, music and
suppers. www.grandecache.ca | www.expandyourvision.ca

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