Description
From Lac La Biche, you may choose to return to Edmonton by heading south 74 km (44.5 mi) on Hwy 36 and west 30 km (18 mi) on Hwy 28 to Smoky Lake. Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Site southeast of town takes you back to the late 1800s and life among the Plains and Woodland Indians, missionaries, fur traders and settlers. Costumed interpreters provide guided tours. May 15 to Sept 7, daily 10 am - 6 pm, call 645-6256. Smoky Lake Museum is in an old country school and features pioneer artifacts, mounted animals and birds, and early machinery. Year round, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 pm - 5 pm; by donation. 656-3503.
Complete the journey from Smoky Lake to Edmonton via Hwy 28. See Edmonton and Area for towns of interest on or near the homeward route, including Gibbons, Bruderheim and Fort Saskatchewan.
Location Information
Horse Backing Riding Summer Camps
May 25 to Sep 30
All Summer - Youth and Adult work with horses, learning how to ride, care and balance.
Also learn about horses in all aspects, this is great for buying a horse or leasing horses. Even if you think your Child knows quite a bit then this is the Camp for those as well. We work with all levels of learning, all areas of interest and ages. We have three day clinics, Day Camps up to 5 days and will take your horse on board as well, if you care to learn with your own horse. Meet the owner on Face Book - Lynn E. Danyluk
Pumpkin Fair & Weigh Off
TBA
This annual fair celebrates the pumpkin harvest. The weekend-long event is jam-packed with festivities and celebrations. Nightly entertainment, an art show, golf tournament, farmer's market and country dance are just a few fun events. The festivals' highlight is the giant pumpkin weigh-off, auction and pumpkin drop.
