Local Area Attractions Near Grande Prairie KOA Journey

You'll find plenty of fun things to do in Grande Prairie!  Art and culture meet rugged wilderness in the heart of the Peace Region. Get in touch with your wild side and seek authentic experiences through Grande Prairie’s many hidden gems. With a bustling community and awe-striking landscapes, Grande Prairie has many recreational opportunities enjoy our beautiful parks, outdoor activities, recreational facilities and local businesses.

Muskoseepi Park

Muskoseepi Park

Muskoseepi Park reveals the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of our region. Created by the Heritage Trust Fund, Muskoseepi Park opened to the public in 1986 in order to preserve the land and offer a variety of activities for the community members and tourists of Grande Prairie.Walk through the wilderness setting of Bear Creek Valley, explore the past in the Grande Prairie Museum, enjoy a family picnic or just relax in this all-season park.

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Eastlink Centre

Eastlink Centre

Life is all about movement and we want you to come move with us at the Eastlink Centre.Here you will find easy access to your next workout in Eastlink Centre's fitness centre, you enjoy a family day or leisurely swim in the pool, skate year-round at the Design Works Centre or join instructor-lead drop-in fitness classes including: boot camp, cycle, aquafit, yoga - all while your little one meets new friends in PlayCare! The best part? It's all under one roof!

10 Knowledge Way

Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2V9

780-830-5000

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Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park is the largest full-featured exhibition facility north of Edmonton. The Park, while still staying true to its agriculture roots with an annual Agri-Show, Rodeos, Chuckwagon Races, Live Horse Racing and indoor and outdoor accommodations for horses and other farm-related animals – now offers a huge selection of options, and buildings, for a multitude of events. A variety of halls, convention/conference facilities, paved parking, pavilions, riding trails, a fully licensed restaurant and lounge (open 363 days a week from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.), a family restaurant and other special features. A 2,700-seat grandstand and what is regarded as one of the best race tracks in Canada create a unique, picturesque and versatile setting for any event - all just minutes south of downtown Grande Prairie!

55051 Township Rd 710

County of Grande Prairie, AB T8X 4A3

780-532-4646

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Grovedale Fish Pond

Grovedale Fish Pond

Grovedale Fish Pond is the perfect site for fishing enthusiasts. It includes 10-day use sites that have picnic tables and fire pits.  There is garbage/recycling containments placed throughout.  One handicap-accessible outhouse facility, fish cleaning station, 2 fishing docks, as well as a large parking area. To top off this beautiful location, there is a large cookhouse equipped with grills and picnic tables for your special occasions.

30 kilometeers south of Grande Prairie on Highway 40

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Kleskun Hill Natural Area

Kleskun Hill Natural Area

This unique spot is found 30 km northeast of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43. The Kleskun Hills rise 100 metres above the plains surrounding Grande Prairie. This site contains the most extensive and diverse areas of native prairie remaining in the Peace region. The layers of clay, sandstone and coal exposed here, in Alberta's northernmost badlands, date back to the age of the dinosaurs. Explore the surrounding walking trails and look out for cactus! 

30 km northeast of Grande Prairie on Hwy 43.

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Grande Prairie Museum

Grande Prairie Museum

From early pioneers, Indigenous peoples, dinosaurs, and railways, to minerals, military artifacts, antiques and motorcycles, the Grande Prairie Museum has it all! Located in Muskoseepi Park.

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Art Gallery of Grande Prairie

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is one of the largest Free Admission galleries in Western Canada.  It is one of a number of programmed spaces within the Montrose Cultural Centre and shares communal spaces with the Grande Prairie Public Library and Teresa Sargent Hall. Strict adherence to climate and security controls has earned the Gallery a “Category A” designation by the Movable Cultural Properties Directorate of Canadian Heritage. This designation permits the Gallery to preserve and exhibit artworks to the highest of national standards.

#103, 9839 – 103 Avenue

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6M7

780-532-8111

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Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is an international institute for experiential learning dedicated to Alberta's paleontologist heritage, through research, collection, preservation, exhibition, public programming, publications and innovative outreach. It is a world-class facility featuring exhibit galleries, theatre, classrooms, palaeo-labs, restaurant, gift shop, and outdoor playground.

9301 112 Ave

Wembley, AB T0H 3S0

587-771-0662

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Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Experience the rich history of the Grande Prairie Farmers Market, where local vendors proudly display their locally sourced foods and goods. Join them every Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a delightful experience.

10032 - 101 Avenue

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4Z1

780-814-8224

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Thrill Hill Disc Golf Course

Thrill Hill Disc Golf Course

Thrill Hill Disc Golf Course is an 18 hole course that is a friendly course for new players and families while still providing a level of challenge for experienced players.

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South Bear Creek Disc Golf Course

South Bear Creek Disc Golf Course

The course winds up and down hills and in and out of the woods finishing on hole 18's island rock circle. It was designed to be a tournament-level course to give the disc golfers a more challenging track on which to develop their competitive skills.

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South Bear Creek Bike Skills Park

South Bear Creek Bike Skills Park

The Bike Skills Park is a space for mountain bikers to develop their skills in a consistently maintained and controlled environment. Activities within the skills park range from simple ladder bridges to skinnies, small beams, and whoop-de-doos. These features offer the opportunity to work on skills like bike handling, balancing, jumping and turning.  This park can be accessed on your bike via multi-use trails nearby.

67 Ave and 100 Street

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3

780-357-8700

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Wapiti Nordic Ski Club

Wapiti Nordic Ski Club

Located just east of the park, across Highway 40, is an outdoor wilderness treasure. With 35km of forest trails, this destination is perfect for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and forest walks during the spring, summer, and fall months. No matter your fitness level or skill, there is an outdoor experience waiting for you here. Day passes are available online.

62009 Township Road 704

County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB T8V 4B6

780-539-9050

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Centre 2000

Centre 2000

Visitors to the Peace Country will find a wealth of information about the region at Centre 2000. In fact, any person looking for ‘what do to' will find all the info they need courtesy of the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association. From finding a relaxing place to unwind all the way to finding a unique adventure, the GPRTA staff will provide valuable insights, and visitors can browse through hundreds of books, brochures and maps to take along on their travels. During Grande Prairie's long summer days, Centre 2000 provides longer opening hours to accommodate tourists and locals alike. Twice weekly, visitors to Grande Prairie - along with curious locals - can catch the Rotary Bus Tour, which takes interested passengers around the city on a circuit around the city. The Bus Tour combined with a visit to the tourism centre to grab a fistful of brochures is the perfect way to become acquainted with all the Peace Country has to offer.

11330 106 Street

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7X9

780-539-7688

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Rock Valley Raceway

Rock Valley Raceway

If motocross is for you, so is Rock Valley Race Way. Just minutes from Grande Prairie KOA Journey the track awaits you. Buy a day pass and ride or join them for one of the exciting circut races!

The track is located south on Highway 40, 10 kms from Grande Prairie

County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB T8V 2Z9

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Aquatera Outdoor Pool

Aquatera Outdoor Pool

Situated within Muskoseepi Park, the Aquatera Outdoor Pool offers a range of amenities including a tots pool, waterslide, zero beach, Spanish steps, lily islands, greenspace, and a picnic area. What a great way to spend a summer day!

102 Ave and 102 St

Within Muskoseepi Park

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3

780-538-0300

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Tamarack Recreation Area

Tamarack Recreation Area

Located right next to rRande Prairie KOA Journey, Tamarack Recreation Area is a Non-Motorized Day Use area suitable for year-round recreation activities including hiking, cycling, and dog walking . Visitors to the Tamarack Recreation Area will enjoy the approximately 170 acres of boreal forest with gentle rolling topography and many large wetlands. There are natural surface trails running throughout the area with links to the Dunes and Tamarack Paved trails.

704081 Range Road 62

Highway 668 / Range Road 61

County of Grande Prairie 1, AB T8X 5B2

780-532-9727

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Hornbrook Hollow Funhouse

Hornbrook Hollow Funhouse

Experience the excitement of 18-hole UV glow mini golf suitable for all ages at Hornbrook Hollow's Funhouse. Thier unique 3D UV light reactive props and artwork create a dazzling display where everything glows. Make sure to wear your brightest colors for this amazing experience! In addition, test your skills with the Cannon Balladium Blaster, where you can defend yourself against opponents while aiming for targets to secure a sweet victory. Get ready for an epic 3-minute battle.  Hornbrook Hollow's Funhouse is dedicated to providing magical and mystical entertainment for the whole family.

9818-105 St

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4K3

780-539-5054

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Grant Berg Gallery

Grant Berg Gallery

OVER 45 ARTISTS FROM GRANDE PRAIRIE AND ACROSS WESTERN CANADA.An amazing collection of original paintings, sculptures, carvings, pottery, jewelry, photography and more including Aboriginal and Indigenous artworks.A selection of landscape, contemporary, abstract, figure and still life works always available. As Grande Prairie's only commercial art gallery, the focus is on original artwork, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, stone, bronze and steel sculpture and limited edition photographs.

#102, 9909 102 Street

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2V4

587-259-6333

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