Top 7 Places to Visit in Grimshaw | Alberta

The page created by Bilal Ahmad | University of Regina | Photo by Google Street View, Jiang WenTian (Vincent)

Region:

Northern Alberta

Known For:

Agricultural hub | Mile Zero Regional Multiplex | Peace River farmland | Rural community | Local festivals | Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village | Northern gateway

Best For:

History Stops | Heritage Sites | Prairie Road Trips | Quiet Escapes

Mile Zero Monument

History

• 5802-55 Avenue, Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0 Canada
• (780) 332-1250
• grimshaw.ca
  If you’re exploring Alberta, make sure to stop and check out the Mile Zero Marker and get a photo with it! This monument marks mile zero of the Mackenzie Highway leading visitors north to Manning, High Level, Hay River, Yellowknife and beyond.

Grimshaw Visitor Information Centre

Outdoor

• 5020 55 Avenue, Grimshaw, AB, T0H 1W0, Canada
• (780) 332-2200
• explorecountyofnorthernlights.com/profile/grimshaw-visitor-info-centre
  This is the first stop when you explore Grimshaw! The information center is located directly off MacKenzie Highway 35, where the MacKenzie Highway Historic Park and the Tom Baldwin Arboretum are.

Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park

Outdoor

• 833A Range Road 242 & Township Road, Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0 Canada
• (780) 624–6125
• albertaparks.ca/parks/north/queen-elizabeth-pp/
  This is a beautiful park found on the shore of Lac Cardinal. If you’ve got a boat, this is the perfect place for a boat launch to enjoy the view of the water. You can go tubing, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, or swimming. Sit back and enjoy the warm sand on a summer day.

Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum

History

• 5209 45 Ave, Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0
• no data
• mightypeace.com/places/lac-cardinal-pioneer-village-museum/
  Experience the day-to-day life of a Peace Country pioneer at the Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village Museum. Stroll through this depiction of a typical 1920s to 1940s pioneer village and experience what life would have been like for these hardy pioneers.

Alberta Pond Hockey Tournament

Outdoor

• Lac Cardinal Provincial Park, Grimshaw
• no data
• albertapondhockey.com/
  February/March Hockey was born and raised on Canada's frozen ponds, lakes, dugouts and rivers. Outdoors in the crisp winter air, no red or blue lines, no face-off circles, in the open and just for fun.

Mighty Peace Golf Club

Outdoor

• 833056 Range Road 231, Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0 Canada
• (780) 332-4653
• mightypeacegolf.com/
  This excellent golf club lies between Grimshaw and Peace River in North West Alberta. This is an 18-hole golf course that has lush grass, spectacular views and novice to expert golfer difficulties.

Norm’s Pizzazz

Food

• 5715 51 Street, Grimshaw, AB, T0H 1W0
• (780) 332-1121
• norms-pizzazz.order-online.ai/#/
  After a full day of exploring, you’ll definitely be hungry. Stop by Norm’s Pizzazz to fill your tummy with all the good food. You can dine in or order takeout. They have a breakfast menu that offers French toast, crepes, pancakes, seniors breakfast and a classic breakfast.