Things to See and Do
Arts and Culture
Galleries and Studios
Alex Janvier Gallery - World-renowned artist Alex Janvier displays his original works in the Janvier Gallery on Cold Lake First Nations 149B. The gallery was designed by globally recognized architect Douglas Cardinal. Viewings by appointment only. Phone: 780.639.4545 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Beantrees Internet Café - The Cold Lake Visual Art Society has a studio/gallery in the downtown Cold Lake café at 5112-50 Ave or call 780.594.4177.
Sugar Belle Café & Antiques - Take a stroll through the past at Sugar Belle Café & Antiques at 5113-50 Ave. in downtown Bonnyville or call 780.826.4111. The Café offers take-out coffees and teas.
Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre – Local artists show their work on a monthly basis in the upstairs hallway of the C2 Centre. 4313-50 Ave. Bonnyville www.centennialcentre.ca
Cold Lake South Library – A rotating group of local artists display their work in the library. There is also an Art Lending Program available. 5513-48 Ave. Cold Lake. Call 780.594.5101 for the list of current artists showing their work.
Murals – Stroll through downtown Cold Lake and along the lakeshore to view a little history and over 20 murals on various city buildings.
Pope’s Cross – The cross blessed by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Edmonton in 1984 has been erected in a field adjacent to Highway 28 between Cold Lake North and South. The cross was sponsored by the local Knights of Columbus and returned to Cold Lake after the Edmonton ceremony.
Casino Dene – Located 7 km south of Cold Lake on Hwy 28. 158 slots, 10 tables and full service poker room. www.casinodene.com
Concerts
Both the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre www.centennialcentre.ca or 780.812.3400 and the Cold Lake Energy Centre www.coldlake.com or 780.639.6400 host a multitude of concerts throughout the year. Please see their websites for schedules.
The Bonnyville Fine Arts Society hosts a variety of performances throughout the year at the Lyle Victor Albert Performing Arts Centre.
The Kinosoo Performing Arts Association in Cold Lake sells out their line-up annually so get your tickets early. All performances are at the Lakeland Inn. Check www.kinosooperformingarts.com for annual lineup.
The Bonnyville Opry hosts concerts monthly from October through to April at the Lyle Victor Albert Centre. See www.bonnyvilleopry.ca for performance listing and tickets.
Planes, Planes, And More Planes
Maple Flag 2013 – This Annual Air Combat Exercise, which runs from May 27 to June 21, attracts participants from around the world. Visitors are able to watch the daily launches and recoveries (excluding weekends and holidays) from the viewing area on the west end of 4 Wing at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A variety of planes are put on display at the Maple Flag Open House on June 15 where visitors have the chance to talk to the pilots and sit in the cockpit.
4 Wing Cold Lake Viewing Area – Located near the back gate of 4 Wing Cold Lake is a picnic and viewing area for public use. Viewers can watch as military aircraft taxi down the runway during take-off and landing. This is a prime spot for Maple Flag viewing.
HQ Air Park and Heritage Park – At HQ Park view the CF-104, CT-33, CF-100 and CF-101. Across from the park you’ll also see the DC-3 Dakota, aka Pinocchio. At Heritage Park at 4 Wing’s front gates view the CF-5 Freedom Fighter, CT-133 Silver Star and CF-18. At the main downtown intersection in Cold Lake there are a CF 104 Starfighter and CT-114 Tutor on pedestals.
Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Visitors can learn how to start up an F-18 engine, view radar equipment that protected North America during the Cold War or sit in the cockpit of a mock Starfighter (CF-104). Open May long weekend to Labour Day Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday: Closed. Open by appointment in the off season. For more information call 780.594.3546. Located on Highway 28 North, east of the Tri-City Mall.
Have Some Fun
Farm Yard Mini Golf – Your ball might disappear at the oddest times playing a course designed from old farm machinery. Book your laughs at Rocky Meadows Country Get-Away 780.826.6053 www.rockymeadows.net
Paintball – Take on the opposition in the Junk Yard or have a Shoot Out at the OK-Corral. The outdoor paintball courses at Rocky Meadows Country Get-Away test the best. Open May to October. Book your fun at 780.826.6053. www.rockymeadows.net
Bowling – For the 5-pin junkies out there, Bonnyville is home to Spare Time Recreation www.sparetimerecreation.ca at 4114-50 Ave. or call to book 780.826.6400. Bilingual Services
Cold Lake has the Marina Bowling Centre at 904-7 Ave. or call 780.639.2950.
Skateboarding – Try out the skate park setup in Bonnyville adjacent to the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre 4313-50 Ave. and on 4 Wing Cold Lake by the J.J. Parr Sports Centre.
Virtual Golf – If golf is your game, but the weather isn’t cooperating, take your clubs inside for a round of virtual excitement at Spare Time Recreation in Bonnyville www.sparetimerecreation.ca at 4114-50 Ave. or call 780.826.6400 to keep your swing in shape year-round. Bilingual Service
Rock Climbing Wall – Located in the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre 4313-50 Avenue. Climb with a certified belayer on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone 780.812.3400 to book your climb.
Grand Square Cinema – Five theatres featuring the latest first run movies. 5112-51 Avenue Cold Lake. 780.594.3434