Grande Prairie Alberta is located on the southern edge of the Peace River Country. The town is a regional cultural centre with a world-class art gallery, conservatory of music, and two modern live theatres. Muskoseepi Park stretches the entire city from north to south. The Grande Prairie area is nesting grounds for Trumpeter Swans, which is the symbol of the town. The waterfowl refuge is located in Crystal Lake. Grande Prairie is the largest city between Edmonton and Fairbanks, Alaska.
Things to do in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Museum
The Grande Prairie Museum features travelling exhibits, a community showcase, and numerous heritage buildings. The museum provides a good overview of the history of Grande Prairie and the Peace River Region. Call 780 532-5482 for more information.
Muskoseepi Park at the 102nd Ave. and 102nd St. entrance., Grand Prairie, AB
Kleskun Hills
At Kleskun Hills, visitors will discover nature’s past. The area is composed of layers of sediments and remains from a pre-historic river. Fossilized dinosaur bones and other materials have been found hear. You can also explore the area’s native plant and bird species on a nature walk.
Just NW of Highway 43, Grand Prairie, AB
Muskoseepi Park
Muskoseepi Park features over 1100 acres of parkland with six distinct areas offering their own special opportunities. Visitors can take a walk through the wilderness setting of Bear Creek Valley, explore the past in the Grande Prairie Museum, or just enjoy a relaxing family picnic.
102nd Avenue and 102nd Street, Grand Prairie, AB