Grande Cache Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
hamlet in Alberta, Canada
About Grande Cache
The New Town of Grande Cache was created by the Alberta Government in 1966 in order to open the area for the development of coal mines. New town status allowed the town to use the Alberta Government as a guarantor for debt. Construction of the town began in 1969. By 1971 a hospital, schools, stores, and the first homes were built. The town suffered a boom-bust cycle due to the dependence on a single employer that depended on a single commodity: coal. In an attempt to diversify the economy, additional industries were encouraged to develop in the area. This included a wood chip plant and a federal prison operated by the Correctional Service of Canada. Wilderness tourism is a growing industry.
Top Attractions in Grande Cache
Explore the best things to see and do in Grande Cache:
- ★Canadian Death Race
- ★Sulphur Gate
Where to Eat in Grande Cache
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Plaza Cafe Bistro
Where to Stay in Grande Cache
- 🏨Acorn Motel
- 🏨Grande Cache Inn & Suites
- 🏨Grande Cache Municipal Campground
Grande Cache Travel Guide Sections
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