Directions: From the intersection of the Old Island Highway and the new Laburnum Road drive south to Claymore Road and turn right. Follow Claymore Road to the entrance to the Little Qualicum River Fish Hatchery (2.4 Km from the Old Island Hwy. to the entrance just after crossing the bridge over Whiskey Creek). Turn right
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This is one of the nicest walks in or around Grande Prairie. The views across the Bear Creek Reservoir to various landmark buildings give the park a picturesque quality reminiscent of great English parks or New York’s Central Park. Start the walk at the Visitor Centre just off the Hwy 2 Bypass. Follow the paved
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This walk is made up of waterfront and park trails and residential roads with viewpoint accesses to the lake. Start at the main pavilion off 94th Street then make your way around the lake on residential roads staying as close to the lake as possible without walking through someone’s backyard.
The site of 12 Foot Davis’ s Grave is far removed from his statue. It is way up the hill just about out of the river valley and affords spectacular views of Peace River and its junction with the Smoky. On the day I visited the area lived up to its name, the sky and
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This park is one of the principal attractions of the Peace River Country. It is historically and culturally significant, scenically spectacular and has a great campground and visitor centre. The trail can be divided into two short 40 minute loops both starting at the visitor centre or do all 4.86 km at once in an
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