Grande Prairie Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alberta, Canada
About Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie was named for the large prairie which lies to the north, east, and west of it. In the 18th century, the prairie was occupied by bands of the Dane-zaa (Beaver) peoples, who began trading with the North West Company at Dunvegan in the early 19th century. In 1880, a Hudson's Bay Company post called La Grande Prairie was established 15 miles (24 km) northwest of the present city. In the late 19th century, the prairie was settled by Cree and Iroquois from around Jasper and Lac Ste. Anne. When 17 townships were surveyed for homesteading in 1909, a land rush soon followed, with many settlers arriving over the Edson Trail. The trail from Edson to Grande Prairie was opened in 1911 as a means for settlers to reach the Grande Prairie area. It was nothing more than a tract of clear cut
Top Attractions in Grande Prairie
Explore the best things to see and do in Grande Prairie:
- ★Art Gallery of Grande Prairie
- ★Eastlink Centre
- ★Grande Prairie Museum & Heritage Village
- ★Grant Berg Gallery
- ★Great Northern Casino
- ★Muskoseepi Park
- ★Northwestern Polytechnic
- ★Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Where to Eat in Grande Prairie
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Browns Socialhouse
- 🍴Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual
- 🍴Soto Teppanyaki and Fusion Sushi
- 🍴The Office
Where to Stay in Grande Prairie
- 🏨Best Western
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie Conference Centre
- 🏨Paradise Inn & Conference Centre
- 🏨Podollan Inn & Spa
- 🏨Quality Inn & Suites
Grande Prairie Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: