Mackenzie Frontier Tourist Association

10/09/2024

Happening TONIGHT from 6pm to 8pm at the High Level Curling Pad! 🎉

Come check out the Town of High Level Get to Know You Night and mingle with local businesses, home-based businesses, and non-profits from the region.

This is a great opportunity to network, connect, and get to know others! 👏🏼

10/09/2024

Happening tonight! 🎉

Come see us at the GTKYN and learn about all the ways you can explore the 🙌🏼

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/09/2024

Our incredible county comprises 12 percent of Alberta’s entire landmass!

At just over 80,000 square kilometers it is larger than the province of New Brunswick. 😯

There are so many things to see and do here! Plan your trip today by visiting our website:

🔗 www.mackenziefrontier.com

07/09/2024

MFTA will be at the High Level GTKYK! It's awesome to be a 'tourist' in your own region, did you know that Travel Alberta defines a tourist as travelling more than 40 km! Lots of us do that just to get groceries... who knew we were 'Tourists!'
The has lots of things to do and places to visit,
stop by and say Hi and find a place to 'tour' to next!

All the tables have been sold for Get to Know You Night.
See you on Sept. 10 at the High Level Curling Pad for Get to Know You Night beginning at 6 p.m.!

07/09/2024

Happening TODAY! 🌾

A $5 admission gets you into the La Crete Pioneer Day, an annual family event which includes a variety of activities to celebrate the community and the early settlers’ way of life.

🥞 It kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 am, then is followed by an antique parade; bring your antique tractors and classic vehicles and participate!

🚜 There will be a cultural foods, music, and demonstrations such as the flour mill, shingle making, soap making, saw mill, ploughing, binding, threshing, & more. There’s also kids’ activities, fun contests, an old-fashioned photo shoot, petting zoo, etc.

Don’t miss out on the many activities happening today around La Crete, including the skatepark fundraiser, Penner Speedway, and fireworks! 🎇

06/09/2024

Did you know?

This is a display of the experimental farm from the 1938 Fall Fair organized by the Fort Vermilion Agricultural Society. The fair is now operated by a committee of the county and is called Mackenzie County Ag Fair and Trade Show.

🔗 Source: Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre

05/09/2024

Now that the MackenzieCrossroads MuseumandVisitors Centre is closed for the 2024 season, we want to know what you loved the most about it!

Share your favourite parts in the comments below. 👇🏼👇🏼

04/09/2024

The Town of High Level has secured a NEW DATE for their 5th Annual Colour Run!

It will now be on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, in Jubilee Park behind the Town Hall. 🎉

➡️ Registration and check-in starts at 2PM and at 2:30PM there will be a shotgun start.

This is the perfect way to get outdoors and say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. 🍂

30/08/2024

Check out the skate park at 105 Ave, baseball diamonds & disc golf at 100 Ave, and over 7km of walking trails starting at Canfor Park on 103rd Street. 🥏⚾️

28/08/2024

The Mackenzie Region is home to three museums, all of which highlight the history in their area through many artifacts and exhibits.

These include:
• Mackenzie Crossroads Museum & Visitor Centre in High Level (pictured).
• Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre
• La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village

🔗Learn more by visiting the Day Trips page on our website.

28/08/2024

26/08/2024

The Mackenzie Frontier is home to over 20 restaurants! 🍔🍕

They offer diverse experiences from
juicy burgers or cheesy pizza to Chinese food or steak and lobster.

Enjoy drive thru, patio dining or dine-in options throughout our region!

🔗Learn more by using our Foodies in the Frontier Guide here:
https://mackenziefrontier.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Foodie_MFTA_Daytrips_V2.pdf

21/08/2024

Harvest is quickly approaching the Mackenzie region! 🌾

As the fields come alive with the golden hues of harvest, please remember to share the roads with our hardworking farmers. Slow down, give space, and be patient when encountering farming equipment.

It’s always an exciting and beautiful time of year!

📸 Photo creds: Meghan Fehr

20/08/2024

Raise your hand if your camera roll is full of pretty pictures of the sky! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️

The sunsets this time of year are GORGEOUS and we can’t get enough of them.

📸 We want to see your best (or favourite) Frontier sky photos! Upload them in the comments below and let us know where they were taken.

19/08/2024

It’s easy to look on the bright side when we’re surrounded by beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes. ☀️🌲

Happy Monday everyone!

18/08/2024

How lucky are we to live in this beautiful area?! 😍

This is your sign to get outdoors, appreciate your surroundings, and soak in every second of the sunset this evening. ❤️‍🔥

🎥 Steven Underhay

17/08/2024

There’s still plenty of time to go camping in the Frontier! 🏕️

This beautiful facility is the pride and joy of the Zama community. Located on Aspen Drive in the heart of the residential area, visitors and locals can enjoy the many recreational opportunities at the campground.

Here you will find a swimming pond with a beach area, large grassy spaces, a stocked fish pond, horseshoe pits, fire pits, picnic areas, and a large shelter with a deck. 🎣

There's tons to do for people of all ages…and if you're lucky you might even spot a couple of wild bison! 🦬

🔗 Learn more and book your stay by visiting the “Camp” page on our website.

16/08/2024

16/08/2024

Have you been to the Fort Vermilion Agricultural Society’s Corn Maze before?! 🌽

Located at 5901 River Road, this maze is always a great time. Fun for the whole family, this is the perfect activity to enjoy as summer slowly transitions into fall. 🍂

15/08/2024

Mackenzie Frontier History - Fort Vermilion 🌟

Despite the -47°C temperature, runners relayed the 1988 Winter Olympic Torch from the airport to Community & Cultural Complex were hundreds gathered to witness the lighting of this campfire. Local artisan, Kevin Randle welded the campfire sculpture as a tribute to the warmth and unity of the region's people.

🔗 Learn more & plan your walking and driving tour by accessing our Fort Vermilion Historical Guide on our website.

14/08/2024

Looking for something to do in the evenings? Pack up your favourite snacks, grab your family or friends and head out for a picnic!

Luckily for you, we have so many places to choose from! Whether you’re wanting to be near a lake, or deep in the forest, the Mackenzie Frontier is the perfect place for you to unwind and enjoy some quiet moments outdoors.

Plan your picnic by visiting our website today. 🧺☀️

13/08/2024

We host the most northern Little Free Libraries in Alberta! These libraries are a collaboration between the Mackenzie County Library Board and the Fort Vermilion School Division's BLAST program. 🚀

📚 Take a book and/or leave a book today!

More information and the world map of Little Free Libraries can be found at www.littlefreelibrary.org or by visiting our website.

09/08/2024

Mackenzie County Ag Fair and Trade Show happening this weekend in Fort Vermillion!
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09/08/2024

Mackenzie County Ag Fair and Trade Show happening THIS weekend! 🐴🚜🌾🧑‍🌾

Visit us at the Mackenzie County Ag Fair and Trade Show at the MARA Experimental Farm in Fort Vermilion today and tomorrow (August 9 & 10). 🌳🐄🌲

With no admission fee, locals and tourists alike enjoy this 2-day family friendly event packed with shows, competitions and entertainment for all ages. The trade show and market vendors are a mixture of both local and out of town businesses who keep coming back each year - not only for networking, but to enjoy a fabulous time in Northern Alberta.

01/08/2024

Are you looking for a fun challenge? For the fifth year the Canadian War Museum and Canadian Museum of History have partnered with 58 cultural institutions in making a Canadian crossword puzzle! Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre is proud to be one of those institutions and encourage you to learn more about Canadian history by solving the puzzle. Though many of the questions are very specific - you can play online where links to websites with relevant information are provided. Challenge your friends and family to see who can complete the puzzle the quickest! Printable PDF version is also available.
Get it all here - https://www.historymuseum.ca/learn/activities/canadian-museum-crossword-2024/

Canadian Museum of History

18/07/2024

🌞🎉 End of Summer Party! 🎉🌞

📅 Date: Saturday, August 24th, 2024
📍 Location: Jubilee Park (behind the Town Hall)

Join us for a day of fun at our Outdoor Market featuring live music by Soul Smash! 🎶 Enjoy a vibrant Colour Run, exciting Bouncy Houses, delicious Food Trucks, and so much more!

For more details, contact us at 📞 780-821-4026 or 📧 [email protected].

A big thank you to our amazing sponsors: Tim Horton's, Canadian Tire, Erica Harder Fitness, and The Brick!

Don't miss out on this fantastic community event—see you there! 🌟

13/07/2024

On location at the annual Trappers Rendezvous in Barrhead! Where else can your shoot a dinosaur 🦖 with an arrow or throw an awe at a target or see how dangerous the women are with a cast iron skillet! 
Partnering in our booth with other amazing Northwest organizations

08/07/2024

⛳️ Are you looking for a fun activity this summer? Check out Fort Vermilion Mini Golf!