Grande Prairie

Regional Tourism Association

Discover a region where big landscapes meet big ambition. From major events, sport, and culture to dinosaur discoveries, trails, rivers, and true wilderness, this place is made for explorers.

Positioned on the route north, we invite travellers to stop, stay, and go further—off the beaten path and into a year-round destination fueled by adventure, curiosity, and discovery.

Places to Stay

Wherever your day takes you, find a place that feels like home. From cozy stays to full-service hotels, enjoy comfortable accommodations rooted in hometown hospitality, easy travel, and the welcoming spirit of our region.

Canola field with oil derrik in the background

Things to Do

Northwest Alberta is full of seasonal adventures and experiences waiting to be discovered. Our region invites you to explore, relax, and connect with nature on your own terms.

discover what's on in the region

From signature festivals to local gatherings, discover events happening across the region throughout the year. You might just find yourself staying a little longer to explore a little more.

Easy to Find. Hard to leave.

However you choose to travel, getting here is easy. With multiple road routes and convenient air access, planning your trip is simple and exploring comes naturally.

Featured Stories

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🦉 Fun Fact: Snowy Owls Love Northwest Alberta!

If you’ve spotted a flash of white wings across the winter landscape, you’re not imagining things. Snowy owls regularly visit our region.

Here's why our northern prairies are perfect for these stunning Arctic birds:

❄️ Born for the cold: Snowy owls thrive in wide-open, snowy environments, and our northern prairies match their Arctic habitat.

🐭 Plenty of prey: With abundant voles, mice, and small mammals, our area provides plenty of food for these snowy visitors.

🌬️ Open landscapes: Fields and farmland give them the perfect hunting grounds to spot prey from far away.

🧭 Irruption visitors: Some winters, snowy owls travel farther south when Arctic food supplies are low, bringing more of them to our region.

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🎶✨ December is filled with live music and festive performances across Grande Prairie!

Here's several upcoming shows that you don't want to miss!

🎺 Grande Prairie Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert (gpmusicsociety)
📅 Dec 6 | 7:30–9:30pm
📍 Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre

🎄 gpct_childrenstheatre Christmas Spectacular
📅 Dec 6 | 6:00–8:00pm
📍 KMSC Law Performing Arts Theatre

🎤 torrancemusik – Live at latitude55gp
📅 Dec 18 | 7:00–8:00pm
📍 Latitude 55 Distillery & Lounge

🎸 Six String Sergeant at betterthanfreds
📅 Dec 19–20 | 8pm
📍 Better Than Fred’s

Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or looking for seasonal entertainment, Grande Prairie’s live arts scene has you covered all month long.

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🌞 HELLO, SUNSHINE! 🌼
This weekend is bringing serious spring vibes to the Grande Prairie region — and we’re here for it! With warm temps in the forecast and blue skies overhead, it's the perfect time to shake off winter and explore.

Whether you’re looking for outdoor fun, live music, arts, or sports — we’ve rounded up everything you need to make the most of the season 👇

🌿 Top Things To Do This Spring – From hiking and birdwatching to patio season and local road trips, our latest blog has your spring bucket list:
👉 www.gptourism.ca/regions/top-things-to-do-spring

📅 April Events Are ON!
🎭 Live performances
🎨 New art exhibits
🏒 Curling championships & Storm playoff hockey
🎶 Concerts + recitals
👉 Full lineup: www.gptourism.ca/events

✨ So whether you're soaking up sunshine on your favourite trail or planning a fun night out — this weekend is yours to get out and explore.

📸 Tag us in your adventures using #GPTourism!

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❄️ Check out Kakwa Falls this winter!

Surrounded by epic backcountry scenery, the area is home to incredible snowmobiling routes through Kakwa Provincial Park and the Golden Triangle, which offers over 350 km of connected trails linking Saddle Hills County, Whitecourt, and Fox Creek.

The ride in is part of the adventure, with remote terrain, forest corridors, and wide-open winter landscapes at every turn. A short 1.2 km hike from the day-use area leads to Kakwa Falls, frozen into a stunning wall of ice and mist. The view is definitely worth the trip.

💡 Know before you go:
• Be self-sufficient! This is a remote location with no cell service.
• Bear safety still matters, even in the winter.
• Steep, rugged terrain. Ice cleats are recommended if you’re hiking in!

Visit our blog for more information on Kakwa Falls ➡️ https://gptourism.ca/2023/06/waterfalls-in-the-grande-prairie-region/ (link in bio)

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❄️🌲 Winter in Grande Prairie is made for adventure. Snowshoeing through frosty trails is just one of many ways to enjoy the outdoors this season. From peaceful walks under snow-covered trees to skating or skiing, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of winter. Grab your shades, breathe in the crisp air, and explore our northern backyard.

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