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Peace River is a town in the Peace Country of northwestern Alberta, Canada. It was founded by the Canadian Pacific Railway around 1908 and is known as "the breadbasket of Western Canada" for its fertile ranch lands and central location within a large area mostly used for farming.

 

The railroad arrived in 1906 and a station was built in Peace River that year. A community quickly developed, first called Ranche Grande but eventually named after the nearby river. By 1910, population growth had resulted in an office building, general store, and post office being constructed as well as many houses surrounding them.

 

RV Park and Campground in Peace River, Alberta

 

Northwest of Edmonton and approximately 250 km (155 mi) north of Grande Prairie, Peace River is a town located in the Peace Country of northwestern Alberta. This is a place you'll find the very best in RV Camping in Western Canada! For those who want an RV vacation where nature is just a short drive from the campground - no need for a long flight to get off the beaten path. It's just 20 km (12 mi) from Highway 2A to Highway 2. The city itself is divided into two portions: 10 km (6 mi) south of town on Highway 2A it's known as "North Peace" and further south it's called "South Peace".

 

Art and culture in Peace River, Alberta

 

The Peace River Regional Museum is a regional museum for the Peace River area in Alberta, Canada. It has several permanent exhibitions including farm equipment and machinery, and Athabasca Chipewyan tent with dioramas, a house from C.J. Berry's home movie collection, antique cars, and a small exhibit showcasing the culture of the First Nations tribes of the area. The River Trail interpretive center is linked via an enclosed skywalk. This interpretive center focuses on the local birdlife and has displays showing their migration patterns.

 

Food in Peace River, Alberta

 

The Peace River region is famous for its great steak, wild game, and local produce. Although it is a bit of a trek from Edmonton, it is well worth the trip. For example, at the Black Cat Café, you can order a steak that has a side of fresh fish or wild boar or elk sausage! If you'd like to get really adventurous, try some locally-raised Rocky Mountain oysters. The Black Cat Café also has world-renowned whitefish and walleye dishes.

 

Shopping  in Peace River, Alberta

 

There are many good shopping areas in Peace River to get all of your necessities. Right downtown on Bridge Avenue is a Home Hardware, store that has every tool and gadget you could need. A little further up, there is a variety of stores and boutiques, including the very popular 2nd Story Clothing Mall.

 

Transportation in Peace River, Alberta

 

Peace River Airport is located south of the city. It is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers. The airport terminal building was completed in 2003.

 

The Peace River Airport has direct daily flights to Edmonton and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). It also provides service to Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray via Alberta Airlines Connector routes.

 

For rail transportation, the Peace River railway station serves both eastbound and westbound VIA Rail passenger trains for the Alberta–British Columbia border at Dunmore Road and Beechy, respectively.

 

Natural Attractions in Peace River, Alberta

 

The Peace Country has over 200 lakes, many of which offer great fishing. Lake Wabamun, located between Edmonton and Peace River, is the world's largest lake contained entirely within Alberta. With over 200 kilometers (120 miles) of shoreline and over 1,000 islands, it's a great place for picnics, hikes, and boating.

The Peace Country area is also famous for its wild game. The local restaurants are proud to serve wild game dishes such as moose burgers, caribou steak, elk medallions, and elk sausage.

 

The most popular beaches in Peace River are found on over 130 km (80 mi) of shoreline. There is a very easy five-mile loop trail around the Pembina River, with several swimming and paddling areas.