Fairview | Alberta - 1000 Towns of Canada
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Fairview | Alberta
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Region:
Northern Alberta
Known For:
Fairview Pioneer Museum | Agricultural college | Peace River farmland | Rural heritage | Community festivals | Northern gateway
Best For:
Rural Alberta | Local History | Quiet Getaways | Northern Road Trips
Historic Dunvegan
Outdoor
- Historic Dunvegan
- 780-835-7150
- https://historicdunvegan.ca/
The Historic Dunvegan is a beautiful site with one of Alberta's greatest bridges. The bridge itself is a fantastic structure that overlooks the Peace River. A day camp area offers space for families to have picnics and enjoy some leisure activities.
Figure Eight Lake
Outdoor
- Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- 780-624-6486
- https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/northwest/figure-eight-lake-pra/information-facilities/camping/figure-eight-lake/
Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located in the nearby County of Northern Lights. Figure Eight Lake takes its name from the shape it had before 1970 when the water level was low; in these earlier days, the lake had two basins and resembled a figure eight.
Pizza Haven
Food
- 11025-102 Ave
- 780-835-4991
- https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-Haven-264164306954108/
Pizza Haven is an authentic pizza parlour that has been a staple in the Fairview community for over thirty years.
Ski Hill & Snowboard Club
Outdoor
- Fairview Ski Hill
- 780-835-4725
- https://skifairview.com/
The Fairview Ski Hill is located 20km southwest of Fairview. The park offers 15 runs from beginner to advanced, serviced by four ski lifts. With 20,000 feet of groomed runs on 100% natural snow, there is skiing and snowboarding for everyone.
Fairview Golf Club
Outdoor
- 113 St
- 780-835-2844
- https://fairviewmountain.com/
Fairview Golf Club is a beautiful 9-hole golf course located at the north entrance of the Town of Fairview on Highway 732. The golf course has tree-lined fairways, is kept immaculately and is considered a must-play in the Mighty Peace.
Fairview RCMP Centennial Museum
History
- 10813 103 Ave
- 780-835-2392
- https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/listings/rcmp-centennial-museum-5724/
Located in downtown Fairview and originally an RCMP residence, the Fairview RCMP Centennial Museum depicts a typical home from the 1920s, with displays on the main and upper floor, basement and porch.
Cummings Lake
Outdoor
- SW 10-82-3-W6M
- 250-774-3400
- https://www.cummingslake.ca/
Within Fairview is the Cummings Lake Trail, which allows visitors to explore the area's natural beauty with direct access points to the paved trail within the town of Fairview.
The Butter Chicken Co. Fairview
Food
- 11213 101 Ave
- 780-835-5555
- https://www.facebook.com/thebutterchickencofairview/
The Butter Chicken Co. Fairview is a favourite among locals but is also a favourite for many in the province. On the outside, appearances are simply but tidy. However, once inside, you will find an excellent quiet soundtrack and a cool, calm atmosphere.