Grande Prairie Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Saskatoon Island Provincial Park

Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, Grande Prairie

 kymbanm Says:  My theme for this trip was nature .... so of course, I wandered into another park with the assistance of my hostess!Saskatoon Island Provincial Park was established in 1973 and covers an area over 100 hectares. Many years ago, the Cree First Nations people picked saskatoon... 

Grande Prairie Parks

Grande Prairie Parks, Grande Prairie

 kymbanm Says:  Grande Prairie is proud of it's location, and the surrounding natural resources. There are 8 county parks with camping, hiking, and other services - and this is in addition to nearby provincial parks!Day use is free, camping is a reasonable $15 - $20 / night. So take the... 

Cowboys and.... well, what more do you want?

Cowboys and....  well, what more do you want?, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Welcome to the first rodeo of the pro tour. Thats right, the first one is here in Grande Praire, and we love it! Chuck wagons, bull riding, barrel racing and cowboys - we got it all. The stompede also brings into town the fair grounds so the kids can play on the rides while... 

A way to see another side of the city

A way to see another side of the city, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  If you want to walk through the city of Grande Prairie, there is no better way to do it than down the trails, Muskoseepi Trails that is. These paved trails run across the whole town, mostly along Bear Creek. They are kept in good shape - you can walk, rollerblade, skate or... 

Learn something while your touring around!

Learn something while your touring around!, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Grande Prairie Museum Grouping of some of Grande Prairie and Region history with restored buildings on site. The prehistoric and pioneer life of the region is illustrated through displays of rocks, fossils, photographs, artifacts relating to early settlement, and a large... 

Something to do every day!

Something to do every day!, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Evergreen Park Fairgrounds facility includes a Class "A" race track, logger bowl, picnic facilities, two exhibit halls and an outdoor grandstand. Live Pari-mutuel races during month of July/August, usually every Thursday, and weekends.Numerous trade shows, fairs, rodeos,... 

Hotels  

Pomeroy Inn & Suites

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Restaurants  

Crown and Anchor Pub: Great Specials all week long!

Crown and Anchor Pub: Great Specials all week long!, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  This place is great for relaxing, hanging out after work, that sort of thing. Its an old world type pub, barrels for tables, stools, pool tables, live entertainment, dancing, some of everything. Most people go after work to eat, so you get all types. Dirty, clean, bikers,... 

Tim Horton's: Mmmmmmmmmm

Tim Horton's: Mmmmmmmmmm, Grande Prairie

 kymbanm Says:  I found Tim Horton's all over Alberta ... since I'd heard about this chain on VT, and had never been ..... I, of course, had to check it out for myself!! Today I tried a BLT and tea .... I love their bread ....... little loaves that are just yummy! And you can choose from... 

Transportation  

Full service gas stations????
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Wow!

Canadians may find my surprise at finding full service gas stations..... an oddity. But in my area, full service gas stations are a thing of the past - and I haven't driven into one in over 20 years!!!

This young man humored me as I snapped his picture - he thought I was odd too!!

In addition to full service stations being the norm, the gas prices were quite steep during this visit ..... over $1 a litre, averaging about $50 or more a tank!!

Written Aug 26, 2005

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Local Customs  

Everything other than country

Everything other than country, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Grande Prairie has two radio stations, one country, one everything but country. 97.7 SunFM is everything but country, except the backstreet boys, which they just won't play. They have contests, request hours (during lunch time), all sorts of fun things. My favorite time to... 

Everything Country

Everything Country, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Grande Prairie has two radio stations, one country, one everything but country.93.1FM Big Country is everything country. They have lots of contests, and several request hours, including lunch time and then 9:00pm to 11:00pm. My favorite time to listen to this station is at... 

What do you want to learn today?

What do you want to learn today?, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  The Grande Prairie College, apart from being the post secondary school in town, is renowned for its architecture. It has no square corners, inside or out! Its crazy to walk inside, down long hallways you feel disorientated almost curving around. I remember in grade 6 opening... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Speed Traps .......
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speed traps in disquise

I have to say, I never, ever saw a law enforcement vehicle my entire journey through Alberta! For this urban American, I found that eirie ...... but pretty cool too!

I did find out one moderatly high tech means they do use to keep an eye on folks on the road ... these construction zone signs that clock your speed - some of them also have cameras that snap a picture of your car so they can send you a ticket later! So be cautious and watch your speed ... even when you think no one is looking :0

Written Sep 2, 2005

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What to Pack  

Extreme Winter Weather conditions!
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Depending on the season in which you come to visit, be prepared for changing weather conditions. In Jan, we've changed from -40 to +5 in five days! Make sure when you are outside, you layer your clothes. The windchill up here is wild, so wear warm and windproof.

Written Jan 17, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

A day to relax

A day to relax, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  O'Brian Park is just outside of Grande Prairie, and is a great day use area. There is a park for kids, campfire areas, free wood to use, and outhouses. The park is alongside the Wapiti River. Most summers it is low enough to swim in, or take the dogs swimming in! You can... 

A taste of local talent

A taste of local talent, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  The Grande Prairie Live Theatre is always holding plays, musicals, and concerts in town in two locations. These plays are all done by local talent, directed locally, the sets built locally, and all by volunteers. Its amazing what these people can do with a little wood and... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Roller Blading in GP

Roller Blading in GP, Grande Prairie

 kymbanm Says:  I watched others kayak, canoe, backpack, and horseback ride ....... I did none of these things! But, with the assistance and insistence of my hostess, I did attempt rollerblading for the very first time!!!Okay, scarey for me, but not so bad that I'll never do it again :)... 

Fun for the whole family!!!

Fun for the whole family!!!, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Mini Links Miniature Golf 18 hole miniature golf course, fun for the whole family. Tourists welcome, no reservations required. Adults $4.50; Children 14 and under $3.50. Family and group rates available. Mini Links also has the best ice cream place in Grande Prairie in the... 

Favorites  

Local News

Local News, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  Grande Prairie has one local paper everyday, called the Daily Herald Tribune. Their website is:www.dailyheraldtribune.comYou can also get the Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun here daily. Just stop in at any gas station to pick yours up! 

Another "only one" in Grande Prairie

Another "only one" in Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie

 jojocan Says:  As you are driving into Grande Prairie from any direction but north, you will see our only over (or under) pass, built last year. It is actually not completed yet, but will be hopefully this summer. 

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