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Lac La Biche County is located in the
scenic Lac La Biche area of northeast Alberta. With a mix of oil
and gas, forestry, and agriculture as well as an abundance of
recreational and cultural amenities, the region provides opportunities
and a lot of fun for the whole family in an area rich in cultural
diversity and heritage.
There have been significant improvements
to the 950 km local road and the 247 km secondary highway
transportation network throughout Lac La Biche County. Secondary
Highway 881 between Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray continues to be
paved, thereby providing a second major transportation route for
industry and tourism
For the outdoor adventurist,
Lakeland Provincial Park and
Lakeland Recreational Area provide everything from serviced
campgrounds to a rugged wilderness experience in an area abounding with
birds and wildlife.
Lac La Biche County contains 152 lakes, and
70% of Albert’s best white sand beaches, within a 40 minute drive from
the Town of Lac La Biche, many of which have campgrounds or cabin
facilities for your stay.
Sir Winston Churchill Park, located 11 kilometers east of Lac La
Biche, is Alberta’s only island park - joined to the mainland by
a 2 kilometer causeway. The island offers camping, beaches,
walking trails, and is also a birdwatchers delight with over 200 species
of birds.
The Lac La Biche Mission, established
in 1853, is located 11 kilometers northwest from Lac La Biche and is a
National Historic Site and Provincial Historic Resource. The
Mission is the site of Alberta’s first recorded sawmill, printing press,
and commercially grown wheat operation. Restoration to the Mission
site is ongoing.
Lac La Biche County is host to a diverse
range of industrial, commercial, and recreational opportunities.
And, it’s a great place to visit!
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