Lakes of the North Tourism

08/29/2026

Feel the Excitement

There’s nothing quite like Indian Relay Racing. 🐎🔥

Speed. Skill. Tradition. And an atmosphere you have to experience in person.

On September 12 & 13, Sucker Creek First Nation hosts the Indian Relay Races at the High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds — bringing two days of incredible competition and much more to the Lakes of the North.

The weekend includes Indian Relay Racing, Broncs & Bulls, Grand Entry, drummers and dancers, cultural presentations, a Tipi Village, food and craft vendors, a Kids Tent and cultural arts & crafts.

📅 September 12–13, 2026
📍 High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds
🚪 Gates open at 10 a.m.
🪶 Grand Entry at 1 p.m. both days
🤠 Broncs & Bulls at 1:30 p.m.
🐎 Relay Races to follow
🎟️ Ages 12+ | $25/day

Come for the races. Stay for the culture, community and experience.

08/29/2026

Experience Cultural Days

Culture isn’t just something we learn about — it’s something we experience. 🧡

From September 16–22, Wabasca Cultural Days returns to the B.C.N. Festival Grounds for a week dedicated to culture, community, learning and connection.

Throughout the week, participants will have opportunities to experience traditional skills, teachings and activities, including:

Moose hide tanning & dry meat making
Treaty teachings & Cree language games
Fire making & traditional skills
Birch bark canoeing
Bannock on a stick & fry bread making
Fish scale art, mini tipi making & other cultural arts
Elders Tipi & Métis District Tent
Kinship ties, rites of passage and knowledge sharing
Plus a Youth Round Dance with SADDLELAKE Singers on September 22

There is so much happening throughout the week, making Cultural Days an opportunity to learn, participate, connect and experience culture firsthand.

📅 September 16–22, 2026
📍 B.C.N. Festival Grounds | Wabasca

Presented by the MD of Opportunity Family & Community Support Services.

Save the dates and watch for more details as Cultural Days gets closer!

08/28/2026

This Weekend in the Lakes of the North | Aug. 28–30

Looking for something to do this weekend? From a full day of Fall Fair fun in Kinuso to birding and a local market, there are a few great reasons to get out and explore the Lakes of the North!

Kinuso Ag Hall C.S.L.A.S. Fall Fair — Saturday, Aug. 29
Make a day of it in Kinuso! Start with a pancake breakfast, check out the Bench Show, and enjoy activities throughout the day including the indoor roller rink, upstairs lounge, 50/50 and more. Stick around into the evening for the steak supper and dance with live music by Blackwater Breakdown.

Kinuso’s 2nd Annual Fall Fair Beach Volleyball Tournament — Saturday, Aug. 29
The action starts at 9 a.m. at the Kinuso Ag Hall grounds! Teams will compete for a $1,000 grand prize in a 4-on-4 co-ed tournament. Registration is $200 per team, ages 14+, with limited spots available.

Bird Observatory Tour — Saturday, Aug. 29 | 9–11 a.m.
Experience fall migration season and get a behind-the-scenes look at bird monitoring with the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory. A unique way to spend a late-summer morning in the region!

Shaw’s Point Market — Saturday, Aug. 29 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Browse local vendors, handmade goods, fresh finds and more at Shaw’s Point Resort.

Whether you’re heading out for breakfast, cheering on the volleyball teams, discovering the world of migrating birds or spending the whole day at the Fall Fair, there’s plenty happening around the region this Saturday.

Explore. Experience. Stay Awhile. 💙

08/27/2026

Save The Date!

🍂🧶 SWEATER WEATHER MARKET 🧶🍂
Get ready for those crisp fall days ahead and join us for the LAST outdoor market of the season! 🛍️☕️

📅 Saturday, Sept.19th
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Main Street, Slave Lake

And don’t worry — there’s still one more market happening before this one on Saturday, Sept. 12th! 🍁So you have TWO more chances to shop local and enjoy the outdoor market season before we wrap things up!

Come soak up those cozy fall vibes, shop local makers & small businesses, discover something new, and spend the afternoon supporting our amazing local community. 🍁✨

This event is happening in collaboration with Slave Lake & District Chamber of Commerce, Creative Goods, & Bworthy Bra Boutique — and we can’t wait to see you there!

🍂 Local vendors
🛍️ Unique finds
☕️ Cozy fall vibes
🤎 Community connection

Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make our final outdoor market of the season one to remember!

08/27/2026

The Smith Fall Fair is Almost Here!

Three days of rodeo, community traditions and good old-fashioned fall fair fun are coming to Smith!

The 46th Annual Smith Fall Fair & Rodeo takes over the Trail Dusters Rodeo Grounds September 4–6, with a full weekend planned from Friday evening right through Sunday.

🐎 Friday kicks things off with the Legion Supper, Junior Gymkhana and Barrel Racing Jackpot.

🎈 Saturday is packed with favourites including the pancake breakfast, parade, vendors, Bench Show, petting zoo, poultry show, rodeo, mini chuckwagons, chainsaw competition and Rodeo Queen Crowning Ceremony — followed by a Family Dance featuring HP Rodeo Drive Saturday night!

🤠 Sunday brings another full day with vendors, petting zoo, rodeo and mini chuckwagons before the Heavy Horse Pull and Top Talent Wrestling wrap up the weekend.

📅 September 4–6, 2026
📍 Trail Dusters Rodeo Grounds | Smith, Alberta

Whether the Smith Fall Fair is an annual tradition for your family or you've never been before, this is a great year to experience it.

Save the schedule, gather your crew and make a weekend of it in the Lakes of the North. 💛 If you would like to register for the parade contact Sheila @ 780-805-1390. Pre registration is appreciated.

👉 Check the poster for the complete schedule, admission prices and event contacts.

08/26/2026

Reminder to all Members:
The Eagle Point Golf Course Club Championship is a little over a week away, Please call the pro shop to register!

08/26/2026

Northern Getaways – Shop • Dine • Explore

What if your next getaway was closer than you think?

This week’s Tuesday Trip Idea is all about slowing down, shopping local and discovering another side of Slave Lake.

Start with a coffee and something delicious before spending the day exploring local shops and finding a few things you didn’t know you needed.

Stop for lunch, keep exploring, enjoy supper in town and turn your shopping day into a getaway by staying the night.

The next morning, trade Main Street for the trail and head up Marten Mountain for some stunning views of Lesser Slave Lake or hike Lily Lake Trail before returning to town for one last meal, coffee or shopping stop.

And while you’re here, be sure to support our Lakes of the North members! 💛

Shop: Distractions, BWorthy Bra Boutiquee, Creative Goods & Co., The Brick Slave Lake, Canadian Tire, Soulshine & Telus.
Eat & Drink: Mr. Mikes & Boston Pizza
Stay: Super 8, Holiday Inn Express, Lakeview Inn, SL Inn & conference Center, or Big Fish Bay Campground & Resort

Whether it’s a girls’ getaway, a mother-daughter trip, a couple of days away with a friend, the whole family or simply an excuse to explore somewhere close to home, this is an easy Northern Getaway to make your own.

👉 Explore the full 2-day Stay & Shop Slave Lake itinerary:
https://lakesofthenorth.ca/trip-idea/northern-getaways-shop-dine-explore/

Shop a little. Stay awhile. Take the trail.

Who would you bring along for this one?

08/25/2026

Fall Camping at Spruce Point Park Campground and Marina!

🍂 FALL CAMPING STARTS SEPTEMBER 8! 🍂

Not ready to put the camper away yet? Come enjoy the quieter side of Spruce Point Park this fall!

🏕️ Non-Power Sites — $20/night
⚡ Power Sites — $25/night

Fall camping is self check-in. When you arrive, stop at the Gatehouse to pick up your registration envelope and instructions from the lock box.

Please remember that we are officially closed for the regular season. The Gatehouse and Marina Store will be closed, and regular park services will not be available.

🚤 The boat launch remains available, so bring the boat and enjoy some fall fishing!

Sites are available in the front portion of the campground only.

🍁 Quiet camping
🔥 Cool fall evenings
🎣 Fall fishing
🚤 Boat launch access
🏕️ Great fall rates

Come enjoy fall at Spruce Point Park!

08/22/2026

There’s nothing quite like Indian Relay Racing. 🐎

Rooted in Indigenous culture, horsemanship and generations of tradition, Indian Relay brings incredible skill, speed and excitement to the track — and this September, it returns to High Prairie.

Hosted by Sucker Creek First Nation, the two-day event is about much more than racing. Spend the weekend experiencing Indigenous culture and community with cultural presentations, drummers and dancers, a tipi village, food and craft vendors, a kids tent and more.

And then there’s the racing. 🔥

Watch talented riders and their teams take to the track as they compete in one of the most exciting equestrian sports you’ll experience.

* September 12 & 13, 2026
* High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds
* Gates open at 10 AM
* Grand Entry at 1 PM both days
* Ages 12+ | $25/day

Come for the racing. Stay for the culture, community and experience.

Mark your calendar and make a weekend of it in the Lakes of the North.