We host year-round programs and events that focus on outdoor recreation and the environment. We want to help you be healthy, happy, and connected with nature.
We offer:
- Recreation Fee Assistance to ensure all residents have access to recreation opportunities.
- Recreation and Culture grants to help community organizations.
- Programs for families, youth, and adults.
Programs and Events
Alberta Day Festival
September 1, 2024 11:00am to 4:00pm @ Bezanson Community Event Centre
The Province of Alberta was established by federal legislation on September 1, 1905. To recognize this important date, Albert’s government established September 1st as Alberta Day in perpetuity. Alberta Day provides municipalities an opportunity to celebrate the history, heritage, and cultural identity of our province.
This Alberta Day, the County of Grande Prairie No.1 wishes to celebrate with you!
Join us for a day of fun including:
- Food Trucks
- Cool Cat Grilled Cheese
- Coco Zone
- Community Group Showcase
- Culture, History, and Art Displays
- Traditional Dance
- Workshops and Story Telling
- Family Corner
- Bouncy Castles
- Face Painting
- Carnival Games
- Free Cotton Candy and Popcorn
- Alberta Market Place
- Featuring local and Alberta made growers, makers, and bakers!
For more information, or how your Community Group can get involved in the day, please connect with the County's Community Group Support Coordinator, Carla McQuaig.
Past Programs
- AdventureSmart Workshop
- Bear Smart Outdoor Safety Course
- Kids Gardening Workshop
- Kids Planting and Pollinators
- Kids Can Catch
- Gardening Workshops
- Outdoor Photography
- Nordic pole Walking
- Recreation and Parks Month - Scavenger Hunt
- Recreation and Parks Month - Teddy Bear Picnic
- Recreation and Parks Month - Fun Day at Pipestone Creek Campground
- Raised Bed Gardening Class
- Snowshoe FUNdamentals
- Winter Family Frostival
- Winter Family Frostival in the Park
- Snow Sculpture Contest