Yes, we work hard in Northern Alberta. All the more reason that we play hard.

The predictability of our seasons makes outdoor recreation a breeze to plan and enjoy. Take a dip at Hilliards Bay, ski the hills of the Smoky River or take to the powder at the Whispering Pines Ski Hill in Worsley. Golf overlooking the Athabasca River, canoe the waterways to Fort Chipewyan, spend the day at the Marina in Cold Lake, snowmobile on the trails around Whitecourt, or photograph dozens of bird species at Jessie Lake in Bonnyville.

There are many ways to spend a fun-filled relaxing day in Northern Alberta.

We're well organized when it comes to sports! From baseball to hockey, basketball to swimming, we have it all for the taking. For marathon runners, Fort McMurray has the largest Geoff Gallaway training program in the world.

Northern Alberta is a living testament of the Aboriginal wisdom Kahkiyaw Atoskitan- "Lets all work together". Partnerships between government, business, non-profit groups, and enthusiastic volunteers have created a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities in our communities.

With such commitments, the residents of Northern Alberta have built a diversity of recreational options. All you have to do is to go to the soccer fields, arenas and skating rinks, swimming pools, bicycle trails, boat launches, and ski hills and you will see people enjoying themselves.

That's Northern Alberta!