City of Cold Lake

Pristine waters, rugged wilderness, majestic wildlife and all the amenities to make your experience unforgettable. The City of Cold Lake gets you away from big city madness within a short drive. Tucked away on the eastern border of the M.D. of Bonnyville, Cold Lake is the transition zone from the Aspen Parkland region to the Boreal mixed wood forest. For more information on the City of Cold Lake visit their web site at www.coldlake.com.

Downtown Cold Lake

You can dress your family from top to bottom, and then take a long relaxing coffee break, when you peruse the streets of downtown Cold Lake.

There is a children’s clothing store that offers all the top brands – along with maternity wear, an accessory shop covering all the price points, a shoe store with an expansive selection and the best lingerie boutique in Alberta. If the clothes closets are full, you can add to your home décor, although taking home just one treasure will be hard.

Hamel’s Meats, just off main street, has a unique claim to fame. Their beef jerky is a “must try item”, as it was taken into space by one of our Canadian astronauts.

Cold Lake Lakeshore

The best view in Cold Lake is from the Marina breakwater. You might catch a glimpse of the “big fish” – the “Legend of the Kinosoo” that the Dene Suline believe lurks in the depths of the lake.

The Cold Lake Marina offers daily, weekly and monthly berth rentals from May 1 to September 30. There is on-site security. Call 780-639-3316 to book your berth. There is fuel, a pump out system, sail boat lifting mast and a fish cleaning station available for boaters. Fishing is allowed on the outside of the breakwater.

There are several restaurants along the lakeshore. Grab an ice cream after your jaunt along the trail, or bring your catch into Clarks General Store and Eatery and they’ll whip up a unique recipe – just give them advance notice. One block from the lakeshore is Marina Mall where you can stock up on all the necessities.

Lakeside Marine & Off Road has accessories, parts and repairs for boats, quads and sleds. They sell Lake Trout fishing tackle, bait, tubes, ropes and outboard engines.

Just a short walk along the lakeshore you’ll find Kinosoo Beach, a three block stretch of fine sand named one of the top 25 beaches in Canada by Canadian Geographic. Beach volleyball courts, a children’s playground, an ice cream stand and the occasional live performance help break up the long summer day.

Indoor Recreation

The Cold Lake Energy Centre boasts a field house, fitness and wellness centre, indoor walking/running track, NHL-sized ice surface, fast food outlet, concession and a children’s play area. The field house is open for a variety of sports. The fitness centre features a Kinesis Circuit and Easy Line System. There are also a variety of fitness classes from Aerobics to Zumba. The Energy Centre hosts sporting leagues, birthday parties, conferences and events. Featured entertainment includes popular recording artists, comediens and children’s shows. For schedules go to www.coldlake.com or 780.639.6400.

The J.J. Parr Sports Centre at 4 Wing Cold Lake contains an aquatic centre featuring a six lane competition pool, a zero entry leisure pool and waterslide. There is also a hot tub, sauna, fully equipped weight and cardio room, large gymnasium, three squash courts, one racquetball court, a smaller gym and two NHL-sized ice surfaces. The Mackenzie Leisure Centre also offers dance, music, art, gymnastics and fitness for youth and adults. For programming details call 780.840.8000 ext 7823. Bilingual service available.

The Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club on 4 Wing houses a six-sheet curling rink and banquet facilities as well as an 18-hole golf course. 780.594.5341 www.coldlakegolfandwinterclub.ca

Bowling - Marina Bowling Centre 904-7 Avenue 780.639.2950