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Population
“Lac La Biche” is a French translation of a Cree phrase that means “Lake of the Elk.” Our community’s namesake is one of Alberta’s largest bodies of water. The County contains more than 150 other lakes, as well as many rivers and vast stretches of forest.
The region has one of the largest Muslim populations per capita in all of Canada. When the local Al-Kareem Mosque was built in the 1950s, it was only the second one in the country.
Of interest…
David Thompson Monument
18 Hole Golf Course
Lac la Biche Mission Heritage Site – Once known as the Warehouse of the North, the Lac La Biche Mission was a focal point of the frontier. In its heyday, the Mission had price of place in a vast transportation network that stretched across the Prairies and into the Northwest Territories. Today the Mission is a National Historic Site of Canada, offering guided and self-guided tours of its heritage buildings and historical exhibits. The Mission is located 11 kilometres northwest of the hamlet of Lac La Biche and is open seasonally.
Lac la Biche Museum – The Lac La Biche Region has a long and colourful backstory, spanning hundreds of years and more than a dozen cultures. Explore the Lac La Biche Museum in its new location and learn about the people and events that shaped our community. Meet the wildlife of the boreal forest, revisit the fur trade and the pioneer age, and take an up-close look at unique local treasures – like a giant, 14-foot model ship – that have stories all their own.
Winston Churchill Prov Park – Alberta’s only park of islands protects a unique environment, beloved by nature enthusiasts. The park is renowned for old-growth forests and birdwatching opportunities. The main island features a variety of camping options, multiple beaches and year-round hiking trails.
Lakeland Canoe Circuit – Here’s your chance to experience the boreal backcountry like never before. Alberta’s only backcountry canoe circuit takes ambitious paddlers on a three-day, 40-kilometre journey through the interior of Lakeland Provincial Park. The adventure begins at Jackson Lake Staging Area, a 30-minute drive east of Lac La Biche on Highway 663. The entire circuit includes Jackson, Kinnaird, Blackett and McGuffin Lakes.
Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area – Located on the northeast shore of Beaver Lake, only 6km southeast from the community of Lac La Biche, Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area campground and group camping area offer a variety of camping experiences with easy access to this popular recreational lake.
Fishing
Beach
Calendar of Events
Alberta Parks – Music in the Forest monthly event
Canada Day at the Mission
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