Recreation Events and Programs

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

Bear Smart Workshop

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Cost: $5 plus G.S.T.
Ages: Open to the public (all ages welcome)

Note: While this workshop is open to the public, it is designed for a teen and adult audience. Content will focus on real‑world bear encounters, safety considerations, and proper bear spray use. Young children may find the material less engaging.

The Bear Smart Workshop is an educational session designed to help residents safely coexist with bears by increasing awareness, knowledge, and preparedness.

Hosted in collaboration with Alberta Fish and Wildlife, this workshop will be led by a Fish and Wildlife Officer and will cover bear awareness, bear safety practices, and how to reduce human–bear conflicts. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how to properly and safely use bear spray.

This workshop is ideal for residents who spend time outdoors, live near natural areas, or want to better understand bear behaviour and safety strategies.

Register here: REGISTRATION FORM: Bear Smart Workshop – County of Grande Prairie – Fill out form

For more information, contact the Recreation & Culture Team at:
recreationandculture@countygp.ab.ca

Upcoming Programs

AdventureSmart: Survive Outside
Saturday, June 13, 2026

Kids Can Catch
Saturday, July 18, 2026

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

Contact Us

Recreation and Culture
10001 - 84 Ave
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2

Phone: 780-532-9727
Email: recreationandculture@countygp.ab.ca

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