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Peace River offers unlimited activities and adventures for visitors year round. Depending on the season, explore the beautiful river valley, golf at one of the area golf courses, spend a morning or afternoon fishing in the abundant river, ski or snowboard at Misery Mountain Ski Hill, take a tour of the historic landmarks, visit the museum, and much, much more.
The Sawridge Inn Peace River provides guests with complementary passes for swimming, and the fitness centre. Just inquire at the front desk for your passes.
The Peace River Valley is characterized by a rich history, beautiful landscape, and warm genuine hospitality. Residents and visitors agree that Peace River's abundant forests, wildlife, rivers and streams make it one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Alberta.
In the fall of 1792 Alexander MacKenzie is considered to have founded Peace River when he had a fort built near the junction of the Peace & Smoky Rivers. As development progressed, Peace River attracted settlers interested in agriculture, mining, timber and oil opportunities. The river itself came to be known as "the highway of the north," as canoes, boats, and steam ships populated its waterways, including the famous D.A. Thomas steamboat that sank in 1929 after 15 years of service.
One of Peace River's most famous figures is Henry Fuller Davis, otherwise known as 12 Foot Davis due to his twelve foot land claim registered during the Cariboo Country gold rush in British Columbia. Davis' claim netted him almost $30,000.00 worth of gold, which he staked on a trading post close to where the Town of Peace River stands today.
For comprehensive historical and tourism information on Peace River and surroundings, visit Mighty Peace Tourism Association.
Known as the Biggest Little Hill in the North, Misery Mountain, offers great skiing and snowboarding for the whole family.
Alberta Anglers - be sure to visit Land of Big Fish to locate the best fishing holes in Peace Valley.
Peace Island Tours, specialises in exploring the magnificent Peace River valley in a 32' cabin cruiser. Wildlife viewing, photography, rock hounding, birding, hiking, catered camping, and good times make this a truly unique and enjoyable experience for all.
The Peace River Centennial Museum and Archives has more than 200 years of history on display. Exhibits explore topics including the early fur trade, the importance of river transportation, and settlement of the Peace.
To get to Peace River, one has a number of alternatives. Highway # 2 connects both Edmonton (4.5 hours) and Grande Prairie (2 hours) to Peace River.
Grande Prairie is served by daily bus service from Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Peace River is also serviced by private charter flights.
The Sawridge Inn Fort McMurray
530 MacKenzie Boulevard
Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 4C8
Toll Free 1-888-729-7343
Phone 1-780-791-7900 Fax 1-780-743-4653
Email fortmcmurray@sawridge.com | The Sawridge Inn Slave Lake
1200 Main Street, P.O. Box 879
Slave Lake, Alberta, T0G 2A0
Toll Free 1-888-729-7343
Phone 1-780-849-4101 Fax 1-780-849-3426
Email slavelake@sawridge.com |
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The Sawridge Inn Jasper
82 Connaught Drive - PO Box 2080
Jasper, Alberta, TOE 1E0
Toll Free 1-888-729-7343
Phone 1-780-852-5111 Fax 1-780-852-5942
Email jasper@sawridge.com |
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