Peace River (Alberta) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Alberta, Canada
About Peace River (Alberta)
The city sits on the banks of the Peace River, at its confluence with the Smoky River, the Heart River and Pat's Creek. The Peace River townsite is nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) below the relatively flat terrain surrounding it. There are various First Nations (Aboriginal) communities to the northeast, French-Canadian farming communities to the south and to the east, and Mennonite and Hutterite German-Canadian farming communities to the north and northwest of the town. The Government of Alberta is the largest employer in the town, with over 15 government departments within its municipal boundaries. It is followed in close second by resource extraction, principally forestry, agriculture, oil and gas and their support services. The Town of Peace River is close to the Peace River Oil Sands, Alber
Top Attractions in Peace River (Alberta)
Explore the best things to see and do in Peace River (Alberta):
- ★12 Foot Davis grave site
- ★Aboriginal Gathering & Pow Wow
- ★Alberta Pond Hockey tournament
- ★Catholic St. Augustine Mission
- ★Fort Fork
- ★Multi-use trail system
- ★Normand Boucher Community Aboretum
- ★Northern Alberta Railway (NAR) station
Where to Eat in Peace River (Alberta)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alexander's Restaurant
- 🍴Java Domain
- 🍴Peace Garden Restaurant
Where to Stay in Peace River (Alberta)
- 🏨Chateau Nova
- 🏨Nova Inn
- 🏨Sawridge Inn
- 🏨Third Mission Heritage Suites
Peace River (Alberta) Travel Guide Sections
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