Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre

03/10/2024

Tots and Trees starts up again on October 7!
Register your 3 or 4 year old for nature-based, child-led learning.
October sessions: 7, 21, 28

Group 1: 9:45-11:45
Group 2: 1:15-3:15
Cost: $15/3 sessions

Please call the Tourism and Interpretive Centre to register: 780-827-3300

26/09/2024

The Fall 2024 edition of the Mountains to Meadows Newsletter is now available!

If you signed up to receive your copy by mail, it should arrive in your mailbox soon.

Alternatively, you can find a digital copy athttps://mdgreenview.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mountains-to-Meadows_October-2024_web.pdf

18/09/2024

Tots & Trees - Child-led forest exploration!

AGES: 3 & 4
DATES: Mondays, starting October 7, 21,& 28, 2024 (No program on October 14)
TIME GROUP 1: 9:45 am - 11:45 am
TIME GROUP 2: 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm
COST: $15.00/month
LOCATION: Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre, 9701 100 Street, Grande Cache, AB, Canada

Registration required. Please call the Tourism & Interpretive Centre to register at 780-827-3300.

17/09/2024

October is International Dinosaur month! We are thrilled to have the Philip J. Currie dinosaur museum join us for a day in October filled with dinosaur related activities! More information will be available in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

09/09/2024

Get up close and personal with some fossils from our collection and the Philip J. Currie Museum’s.
Meet a dinosaur on our virtual reality machine, make Dino crafts, hear stories and more!

Stay tuned for more information.

04/09/2024

Sheep Creek Provincial Recreation Area, situated 30 km north of Grande Cache off of Highway 40, provides a tranquil escape. A right turn onto Sheep Creek Road leads you to 6 non-serviced campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis, nestled in serene natural surroundings. With a boat launch into the Smoky River, it's an ideal spot for those looking to unwind and enjoy a peaceful outdoor experience.

For more information, please visit https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/residents/campgrounds-day-use-areas/sheep-creek-provincial-recreation-area/

28/08/2024

Discover Moody’s Crossing: Your Riverside Escape

Moody’s Crossing offers a scenic getaway. From Grande Prairie, travel east on Highway 43 for 41 km, turn right onto Township Road 721A, and keep right at the fork to Township 722A.

Named after the Moody family, who operated a ferry across the Big Smoky River in the early 1900s, this site boasts 16 spacious, non-serviced campsites and three day-use sites. Moody’s Crossing also provides informal river access for fishing and boating, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

For more information on Moody’s Crossing, please visit: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/residents/campgrounds-day-use-areas/moodys-crossing/

26/08/2024

Please be advised of the following Greenview Public Service Buildings, Administration Offices, Landfills and Transfer Stations closures on Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labour Day. Please also note the following Grande Cache Recreation Centre, Greenview Regional Multiplex & Tourism Centre hours on Monday, September 2, 2024.

To view the Greenview Administrative Office closures and facility hours notice, please visit https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/md-of-greenview-labour-day-2024-facility-hours-closure-notice/

21/08/2024

Explore Swan Lake: A Peaceful Nature Retreat

Swan Lake is located southeast of Crooked Creek. From Grande Prairie, travel east on Highway 43. Turn Right onto Range Road 253, right onto Township Road 710, and then left onto Range Road 260.

Swan Lake offers nine charming non-serviced campsites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Enjoy a day out with family and friends at one of the five day-use sites, which also feature picnic tables and fire pits. The gazebo provides an ideal spot for family gatherings.

For fishing enthusiasts, Swan Lake boasts two fishing docks and a boat launch (note: only non-gas-powered boats are allowed). The lake is annually stocked with rainbow trout, ensuring a delightful fishing experience.

For more information on Swan Lake Campground, please visit: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/residents/campgrounds-day-use-areas/swan-lake/

19/08/2024

Please call to register for these programs happening this week! 780-827-3300
Sr. Explorers (Gr. 4-6)
Sprouts (Ages 2-5)
Tots and Trees (Ages 2-5)* FULL
Youth Acrylic Painting (Ages 12-16)

14/08/2024

Tomorrow, August 15th, is the 3rd day of Jr. Adventurers this summer! We still have spots available for this free program sponsored by Grande Cache BEST. Get your child outside and into nature!
Please contact the Tourism Centre to register your child: 780-827-3300

14/08/2024

Looking for the perfect nature getaway? Just 90 km south of Grande Prairie on Highway 40, the Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area has you covered! With seven cozy campsites (no hookups) featuring fire pits and picnic tables, it's all first-come, first-served. A picturesque trail winds its way to the Kakwa River, offering outdoor lovers the perfect setting for fishing, hiking, and fully immersing themselves in the beauty of the wilderness.

For more information on Kakwa River Provincial Recreation Area, please visit: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca//residents/campgrounds-day-use-areas/kakwa-river-provincial-recreation-area/

01/08/2024

01/08/2024

Effective August 1, 2024, the Great Escape Trail is now accessible, with crossing allowed over the Sewage Treatment Plant Road. However, the Sewage Treatment Plant Road and the access from Bucksaw Ridge Trail will stay closed until the completion of the ongoing project. Half of the parking lot at the bottom of jail hill road will be open for parking to access the trails.

The Sewage Treatment Plant Road and Bucksaw Ridge Trail access will continue to be closed until the end of the project in Jnauary 2026 for upgrades to the Grande Cache Wastewater Treatment Facility. This measure ensures public and worker safety in the active construction area. Cooperation in avoiding closed areas is appreciated, with signs and barricades marking access points and closures. To view the trail map, visit https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/sewage-treatment-plant-road-closed-but-great-escape-trail-open/.

Please continue to watch for updates.

01/08/2024

Welcome racers, visitors, support and organizing crews to Grande Cache for the 2024 Canadian Death Race!

With the August Long Weekend approaching, there are numerous regions in the province that are under fire advisories, restrictions, and bans. Please ensure that you verify the fire status of your destination and be prepared for any restrictions.

Grande Cache is in the Edson Fire Area, where a FIRE RESTRICTION is in effect. This restriction allows safe campfires in designated campgrounds and on private land but prohibits wood campfires on public lands. Therefore, under this FIRE RESTRICTION, no campfires will be allowed at Tent City. Only approved gas or propane cooking appliances, portable BBQ’s—propane or briquettes, and portable propane fire pits will be allowed at Tent City.

Please refer to the Wildfire Forest Area Updates at https://srd.web.alberta.ca/edson-area-update and Alberta Fire Bans at https://www.albertafirebans.ca/App.

Please note that the road to Tent City has recently been under construction and 97 Street, 98 Street, and 104 Avenue are now open, providing access to the Grande Cache Campground, the Grande Cache Golf & Country Club and the Ball Diamond area (Tent City). Please use caution and drive carefully and have a safe and wonderful long weekend.

31/07/2024

Please be advised of the following Greenview Public Service Buildings, Administration Offices, Landfills and Transfer Stations closures on Monday, August 5, 2024, for Heritage Day. Please also note the following Recreation Facility & Tourism Centre hours on Monday, August 5, 2024.

■ Landfills & Transfer Station site information:
• Sat. Aug. 3: Grande Cache Landfill closed (regular hours resume on Tuesday, Aug. 6)

■ Grande Cache commercial & residential pickup
• Mon. Aug. 5: No commercial pick-up (moved to Tues. Aug. 6)
• Tues. Aug. 6: Residential & commercial waste collection

Grande Cache Recreation Centre (GCRC) HOURS: (Canadian Death Race Weekend facility hours)

■ Saturday, August 3, 2024
• Facility Hours: Open for 24 hours for the Canadian Death Race: Open Sat. Aug. 3 at 6:00 am until Sun., Aug. 4 at 9:00 pm
• Fitness Centre: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Public Swim: 1:00 – 7:00 pm

■ Sunday, August 4, 2024
• Facility Hours: Open Sat. Aug. 3 at 6:00 am until Sun. Aug. 4 at 9:00 pm
• Fitness Centre: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Public Swim: 1:00 -6:00 pm

■ Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 (Heritage Day)
• Facility & Fitness Centre: 12:00 – 8:00 pm
• Public Swim: 1:00 – 7:00 pm

Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre Hours:
■ Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily

To view or download the Greenview Administrative Office closures and facility hours notice, please visit the following link: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/md-of-greenview-heritage-day-2024-facility-hours-closure-notice/

30/07/2024

Located in our upstairs gallery, come and enjoy this exhibit of Alberta photographers from the Professional Photographers of Canada's annual competition.
The Tourism Centre is open daily from 9am-5pm and admission is free!

29/07/2024

Call the Tourism and Interpretive Centre to register for these free interpretive hikes being offered this week! 780-827-3300

July 30 1-4pm: Strawberry Hill (Trailhead at Sheldon Coates Elementary School) - Easy Difficulty
August 1 1-4pm: Eaton Falls (Trailhead at Sulphur Gates PRA) - Moderate Difficulty

29/07/2024

Youth entering grades 3-6 in September are invited to spend a night at the Tourism and Interpretive Centre!

A night at our museum includes all activities and food for $30+tax. Next week's activities will be based off of some of our exhibits as well as a special interpretive program learning about our flying mammalian friends.

Call to register your child today! 780-827-3300

28/07/2024

Our family interpretive hike on July 29 at 9am is at Pierre Grey's Lakes Provincial Park. We will be meeting at the Desjarlais Boat Launch parking area. Bring your kids and learn about local plant life, wildlife, history and geology!
Please arrive early to fill out the registration/waiver form.

27/07/2024

We are looking forward to the 2024 Canadian Death Race and can't wait to welcome all racers, support crews, and visitors to Grande Cache for an unforgettable August long weekend!

For details on Tent City, its location, the Grande Cache Recreation Centre facilities and shower hours, and aquatic centre hours, please visit, please visithttps://mdgreenview.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tent-City-2024_july-31-2024.pdf

Tent City will be located at the Ball Diamonds again, and is available for RVs and tents. Please note that there are no designated sites, and placement will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

26/07/2024

Please be advised of the following Greenview Public Service Buildings, Administration Offices, Landfills and Transfer Stations closures on Monday, August 5, 2024, for Heritage Day. Please also note the following Recreation Facility & Tourism Centre hours on Monday, August 5, 2024.

To view or download the Greenview Administrative Office closures and facility hours notice, please visit the following link: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/md-of-greenview-heritage-day-2024-facility-hours-closure-notice/

26/07/2024

Thankful for the rain we received yesterday! With the much cooler temperatures and the abundance of rain there was no keeping dry in the forest with our Jr. Adventurers. We ended up moving inside and adapting many of the activities. The kids tried being ants and making scent trails, learned about how owls feed their young, hunted for "worms" as flocks of birds, practiced nature journaling and more!

The next Jr. Adventurers will take place August 15 from 9am-3pm. Call the Tourism Centre to register your child (Grades K-3).

24/07/2024

Smoky Sunset Landing is located just northeast of Valleyview. Head north on Highway 49, turn right onto Highway 669, and drive 7.5 km.

Smoky Sunset Landing is an excellent spot for a riverside picnic, featuring four day-use sites equipped with picnic tables. The area also includes horseshoe pits (bring your own horseshoes). This scenic recreation area, situated beside the Little Smoky River, is perfect for relaxation!