2013 Fairview & Area Tourism Guide

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Events and Activities Guide and area Fairview

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Tourism Guide for Fairview Alberta and Area

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Events and 

Activities Guide

and areaFairview

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We are happy to extend our well-known hospitality to visitors travelling in North-western Alberta. Take time to enjoy the beautiful Cummings Lake Trail, Camp-ground and Recreation Area. Our retail and service centres will meet all of your travel needs.

Noteworthy summer events include numerous golf tournaments, the Lions Old Time Country Music Festival, Canada Day Celebrations and our annual Summer’s End Festival.

�anks for visiting; come again soon; bring your friends.

Gordon MacLeod, Mayor

Photo: Fran Wylie

Welcome to Fairview

Town of Fairview10209-109 Street

P.O.Box 7301-780-835-5461www.fairview.ca/townoffairview

“Heart of the Peace”

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Fairview RCMP Museum10813-103 Avenue780-835-2592Open May - SeptemberTuesday to Saturday; 1:30 pm - 5:00 pmno admission - donations accepted

Fairview Pioneer MuseumCummings Lake

780-835-4815Open May - September

Tuesday to Saturday; 1:30 pm - 5:00 pmno admission - donations accepted

Costumed interpreters bring history alive as they guide you through 19th century log buildings which have been restored and furnished with meticulous detail. 

Historic Dunvegan ParkHistorical Buildings, Interpretive Centre26 Km south of Fairview on Hwy 2May 15 - Labour DayOpen daily: 10am - 5pm780-835-7150 historicdunvegan.org

JULY & AUGUST“Tea Leaves & Bannock Sticks”

Most Saturdays - 2pm-4pmLearn to bake bannock and enjoy a cup of tea.

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Dunvegan Provincial ParkRiver-side walking trails and spectacular views of the Peace River Valley.- cook shelters - firepits - firewood- flush toilets - horseshoe pits - pay phone- pit/vault toilets - dump station - water/tap- canoeing/kayaking - power boating- wildlife viewing - fishing

$30/night 1-877-537-2757http://www.albertaparks.ca/dunvegan.aspx($12 non-refundable reservation fee)**Reservations may be made up to ninety days in advance starting Feb. 19.

Maples Day Use AreaThe Maples Day Use area is located on the west side of the Dunvegan Bridge approximately 26 km south and west of the Town of Fairview. Visitors may investi-gate numerous stories about the fascinating history of this area by touring both the Maples and Historic Dunvegan. Explore great camping and picnic facilities, commercial greenhouses and gardens, mini-golf, a gift store and enjoy ice cream.

- Large day use area equipped with fire pits and picnic tables- Horseshoe pits - Stocked Fire Wood- Walking trails and lookout areas nearby- Fishing - Outdoor toilet facilities

Pratt’s LandingLocated on the shores of the Peace River, 26 river km, about 4hours of paddling, upstream from Historic Dunvegan. Developed and maintained by the Municipal District of Fairview and committed community groups, Pratt’s Landing provides an exceptional camping experience. (West on Hwy 682 for approx. 32km)

- 15 overnight sites equipped with fire pits & picnic tables- Overnight Group use area & Day use areas available- Stocked Fire Wood- Boat Launch - Kitchen Shelter with stove- Children’s playground - Outdoor toilet facilties- Fishing - Horse shoe pits - non-potable water

Call 780-835-4903for more informationregarding Pratts Landingand the Maples Day Use Area

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- 28 Overnight Camping stalls with electrical hookups- Self Registration- Washroom & Shower Facilities (wheelchair accessible)- Groups Camping Area- Day use area with shelter- Drinking water available from hand pump- Regulation slow pitch and baseball diamonds- Free Firewood- Boating (electric only) and boat launch

Campground Amenities

RatesElectric hook-up stalls......$20/day or $100/weekGroup use camping (9 stalls)............$100/nightDay group use...................................$35/dayConcession Booth.............................$50/day

Campground Activies- fishing & fish cleaning station- horseshoe pits - bird watching- hiking on Cummings Lake Trail- children’s playground

Cummings Lake CampgroundTo book group use areas Call: 780-835-5461.(Individual stalls are first come first served)

Season: May to October

Photo: Fran Wylie

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Visitor Listings

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Freson IGA100 Avenue & 109 StreetOpen 24/7 Super A Foods10828 - 101 Avenue9 am - 8 pm (M-F) 9 am - 6 pm (Saturday)10 am - 5 pm (Sunday)

Dunvegan Inn & SuitesCafe, Pub, Sports Lounge, Dining RoomKaraoke every Friday nightHotel & Suites Located on Highway 2780-835-5100

Pizza Haven11025-102 Avenue780-835-4991

Groceries:

Sleep:

Eat:Grandma Pizza11124-101 Avenue780-835-3323Hong Kong Restaurant10101-101 Avenue780-835-2404

KFC10215-110 Street780-835-4060

Midtowner Motel New Grande HotelMotel Hotel10413-110 Street 10105-110 Street780-835-2282 780-835-2495

Hillview Inn Railside MotelMotel MotelHighway 2 Highway 2780-835-2466 780-835-4921

Fairview Liquor Store, 11020-101 Avenue, Open: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm

Railside Liquor Store, 11018-101 Avenue, Open: S/M 10am - 10pm; T/W10am-11pm; T/Sat 10am - 12amDunvegan Inn Liquor Store, 9812-113 Street, Open: 10am-2am daily

A&W10015-110 Street780-835-3438

A&W10015-110 Street780-835-3438

Bailey’s Bar & Grill11017-104 Avenue780-835-4606Dunvegan Inn & Suites9812-113 Street780-835-5100

Subway1109-101 Avenue780-835-2700

Fenties UFACardlock & ConvenienceHwy 2EssoGas & ConvenienceHwy 43 & 100 Avenue

Railside ShellGas, Convenience & CarwashHwy 43 & 101 Avenue

Husky UFAGas & Convenience100 Street & 100 Avenue

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Fairview Regional Aquatic CentRe

located on the GPRC campus East of  Hwy 2

www.fairview.ca780-835-2812

climbing wal l - tarzan rope - sky walkerzero depth wading pool - hot tub - slidefriend ly, family atmospherebeautiful murals