Fairview and area

2015 Summer/Fall 2016 Winter/Spring

We are happy to extend our well-known hospitality to visitors travelling in Northwestern Alberta. Take time to

enjoy the beautiful Cummings Lake Trail, Campground and Recreation Area. Our retail and service centres will meet all of your travel needs.

Noteworthy summer events include numerous golf tournaments, the Lions Old Time Country Music Festival, Canada Day Celebrations and our annual Summer’s End Festival. Thanks for visiting; come again soon and bring your friends!

Gordon MacLeod, Mayor

Welcome from Fairview “Heart of the Peace”

Town of Fairview 10209-109 Street

P.O. Box 730 780-835-5461

www.fairview.ca

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On behalf of our residents, I am pleased to welcome visitors to our picturesque area of Northern Alberta. We are fortunate to experience the beauty of our surroundings every day. The scenery and the warm and welcoming people of the Fairview area, make our community a great place to visit. Scenic camping and picnic areas on the banks of the beautiful Peace River are favorite gathering spots for residents and visitors alike. Be sure to visit Pratt’s Landing and The Maples to take in the splendor of the Peace River and its valley. We are very proud of our agricultural heritage and the progressive nature of our people, past and present. We look forward to sharing the richness of our community with you. The M.D. of Fairview No. 136 is a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to live!

- Reeve Ernie Newman

Welcome from the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136

Municipal District of Fairview

10957-91 Avenue P.O. Box 189 780-835-4903

www.mdfairview.com

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Travel

Map images from Google Maps

How Far is Fairview?How Far is Fairview? Calgary ............ ................ 855 km Edmonton ... ................ 560 km Grande Prairie ......... 115 km Grimshaw..... ................ 58 km

Jasper ............... ................. 509 km Peace River ................. 84 km Dawson Creek ......... 151 km Fort St. John .............. 194 km

Where is Fairview?Where is Fairview?

Recreation

Fairview Golf CourseFairview Golf Course North on 113 StNorth on 113 St 9 hole, multi9 hole, multi--teed, par 36 frontteed, par 36 front--nine, par 35 backnine, par 35 back--ninenine Golf course, club house & proGolf course, club house & pro--shopshop

780780--835835--2844 www.fairviewgolfclub.com2844 www.fairviewgolfclub.com

Community Community ParksParks

For a list and For a list and addresses, see addresses, see

www.fairview.ca/www.fairview.ca/communitycommunity--parksparks

Cummings Lake TrailCummings Lake Trail Open all year!Open all year!

Over 10km of paved trail and Over 10km of paved trail and 2km of nature trail2km of nature trail

Heart of the Peace Heart of the Peace Splash ParkSplash Park

Corner of 108 St & 105 AveCorner of 108 St & 105 Ave Open: MayOpen: May——SeptemberSeptember

Picnic Tables & Skateboard Picnic Tables & Skateboard ParkPark Fairview Ski Hill Fairview Ski Hill

& Terrain Park& Terrain Park South on Hwy 2South on Hwy 2 780780--835835--47254725

www.skifairview.comwww.skifairview.com

Costumed interpreters bring history alive as they guide you through

19th century log buildings which have been restored and furnished with meticulous detail.

Visit www.historicdunvegan.org

for information on special events

throughout the summer.

Studios and gift shop selling local-ly produced art including fibre,

paintings, jewellery, pottery and

more

Information on regional art, craft and cultural events

Excellent art courses for children

and adults

Full gallery featuring local, region-

al and provincial art

www.fairviewfinearts.com

Historic Dunvegan Park 26 km south of Fairview on Hwy 2

780-835-7150

Open May 15—Labour Day

Daily:10:00 AM—5:00 PM

Fairview Fine Arts Centre 10801-103 Ave

780-835-2697

Open Tues to Sat: 12 PM—5 PM

Arts & Culture

Fairview Pioneer MuseumFairview Pioneer Museum Cummings LakeCummings Lake

780780--835835--48154815

Open MayOpen May——SeptemberSeptember

Tues to Sat; 9:00 AMTues to Sat; 9:00 AM——5:00 PM5:00 PM

No admission feeNo admission fee——donations accepteddonations accepted

Fairview RCMP Museum 10813-103 Ave

780-835-2592 Open May—September

Tues to Sat; 1:30 PM—5:00 PM

No admission fee—donations accepted

Events

Also check us out online for the most up-to-date event information:

@Fairview_AB

www.fairview.ca

www.facebook.com/townoffairview

www.mdfairview.com

goo.gl/hjXggy

Apr 24 NW Alberta Regional Skills Competition @ GPRC Fairview Campus / Fairview High School /

St Thomas More School

Apr 29 Employer Showcase & Job Fair @ Dunvegan Inn & Suites

May 9 Community Clean Up @ Fairview

May 9 Free Stuff Giveaway @ Fairview

May 23 Olympians Swim Meet @ Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre

May 30, 31 Fairview Spring Opener Horse Show @GPRC Fairview Pavilion

June Senior’s BBQ @ M.D. of Fairview yard

June Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of 100th Anniversary Legacy

Picnic Shelter @ The Maples, Dunvegan Provincial Park

June 19-21 Fairview Lions Club Old Time Country Music Festival @ Cummings Lake

June 20 Ladies Open @ Fairview Golf Club

June 25 Farmers & Merchants Golf Tournament @ Fairview Golf Club

July 1 Canada Day Celebrations

July 4 Couples Open @ Fairview Golf Club

July 17-19 Fairview Amateur Rodeo Weekend

July 18 S.T.A.R.S. Golf Tournament @ Fairview Golf Club

Aug 8, 9 Men’s Open @ Fairview Golf Club

Aug 22 Summer’s End Festival @ Fairview

Aug 22 Peace Classic Wheels Street Spectacular @ Fairview, Main Street

Oct 3, 4 Fairview Fall Finale Horse Show @ GPRC Fairview Pavilion

Oct 21 Small Business Week

Oct 22 Small Business Trade Show @ Legion Hall

Oct 23 Small Business Banquet Awards

Festival August 22, 2015August 22, 2015August 22, 2015

Summer’s End Summer’s End FestivalFestival

summer’s leaving but the fun never ends!

Peace Classic Wheels Street Spectacular

Dunvegan Fish & Game Trade Show

Markets, beer gardens

Contests, food booths, games

Bouncy castles, street dance, face painting

Variety of demonstration events

Many local & professional entertainers on two stages!

The M.D. of Fairview #136 and committed volunteers are

very pleased to have recognized the M.D.’s 100th

Anniversary in 2014 by creating and placing

commemorative signs at 22 historical rural school sites, 6

rural community halls and 5 cemeteries. Check out the

self-tour map included near the end of this booklet or

stop by the municipal office at 10957-91 Avenue to pick

up a larger copy of the map or just to say hello. Enjoy the

sites (and sights) as you explore the history of our

beautiful region!

MD of Fairview

Bluesky

Outdoor skating rink

Outdoor performance stage

RV Sani-dump

Water fill station

Whitelaw Outdoor skating rink

Curling rink

Active agricultural society

Community Hall

Another anniversary legacy project was the

construction of a picnic shelter at the

Maples Day Use area at Dunvegan,

completed in the summer of 2014.

Dedicated volunteers contractors and M.D.

staff worked very hard to create a very

aesthetic, useful shelter that fits beautifully

in the park. Summer of 2015 will see the

grand opening and ribbon cutting of this

wonderful facility. M.D. Staff and Council are

very proud of this new building and invites

everyone to join in the celebration of our

community’s heritage.

Pratt’s Landing Located on the shores of the Peace River, 26 km upstream from Historic Dunvegan (about 4 hours of paddling). If you’re driving, go west from the Town of Fairview on Hwy 682 for approx. 32 km. Developed and maintained by committed community groups and the Municipal District of Fairview #136, Pratt’s Landing provides an exceptional camping experience.

15 overnight sites equipped with fire pits & picnic tables

overnight group use area & day use areas available

stocked fire wood children’s playground

large day use area equipped with fire pits, picnic tables and beauti-ful NEW group picnic shelter

walking trails and lookout areas nearby

beautiful wedding setting

Dunvegan Provincial Park (see Arts & Culture section for more information) Riverside walking trails and spectacular views of the Peace River Valley.

cook shelters

flush toilets

fishing

canoeing/kayaking

wildlife viewing

fire pits

horseshoe pits

dump station

firewood

pay phone

water/tap

power boating

pit/vault toilets

Outdoors

$30/night 1-877-537-2757

www.albertaparks.ca/dunvegan.aspx

horseshoe pits fishing stocked fire wood outdoor toilet facilities

boat launch fishing kitchen shelter with

stove outdoor toilet facili-

ties non-potable water horse shoe pits

Maples Day Use The Maples Day Use area is located on the west side of the Dunvegan Bridge approx. 26 km south and west of the Town of Fairview. Visitors may investigate numerous stories about the fascinating history of this area by touring both the Maples and Historic Dunvegan. Explore great camping and picnic facilities, commercial greenhouses and gardens, mini-golf, a gift store and have some ice cream.

Camping

Cummings Lake CampgroundCummings Lake Campground Amenities / Activities 28 overnight camping stalls with electrical hookups

self registration washroom & free shower facilities (wheelchair accessible) group camping areas

day use area with shelter drinking water available from shower building

free firewood regulation slow pitch & baseball diamonds

boating (electric motor only) & boat launch fishing & fish cleaning station horseshoe pits

bird watching hiking on Cummings Lake Trail

children’s playground

Rates Electric hook-up stalls .. ............ $25/day or $125/week Group use camping (9 stalls) ..... ............ $125/night Day group use .. ............ ............ ............ $35/day Concession booth .......... ............ ............ $50/day

Cummings Lake has an extensive walking trail system. Access points to the trail are at the campground as well as in the town of Fairview. The southern loop is cleared during the winter to allow for beautiful

walks throughout the winter.

Amenities

Dunvegan Inn & Suites Café, Pub, Sports Lounge, Dining Room Karaoke every Friday night 9812-113 St

780-835-5100 Hillview Inn 10704-113 St 780-835-2466 Midtowner Motel 10413-110 St

780-835-2282 Railside Motel 11232-101 Ave 780-835-4921 New Grande Hotel 10105-110 St

780-835-2495

Freson IGA 10905-101 Ave 780-835-2716

Open 24/7

A&W 10015-100 St

780-835-3438

Grandma Pizza

11124-101 Ave 780-835-3323

Café Vlad

10209-110 St 780-835-1104

KFC 10215-110 St

780-835-4060

Pizza Haven

11025-102 Ave 780-835-4991

Subway

11109-101 Ave 780-835-2700

Taste of Home Mall on Main 780-835-2511

DJ’s

11017-104 Ave 780-835-4606

Fenties UFA Cardlock & Convenience 9209-113 St (Hwy 2) Esso Gas & Convenience 10008-113 St

Husky Gas & Convenience 10010-110 St Railside Shell Gas, Convenience, Carwash 11232-101 Ave

Fairview Co-op Petroleum Cardlock Hwy 2 south of Fairview

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