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    The Athabasca Region offers a varied selection of places to stay while visiting. From comfy hotel rooms to luxurious lakeside cabins to in-the-bush campsites, you find a place where you’ll want to stay for a while!

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    If you’re hungry after your adventures, the Athabasca Region serves up a great selection of foodie favourites, healthy (and  “cheat day”) snacks and “aprés” beverages.

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    If you love the outdoors, the Athabasca Region has a wide range of activities to do outside, set in the lush Boreal Forest or one of our quaint towns!

    You’ll even experience much of our history, arts and culture outside!

    Hanging out in our Region is literally a breath of fresh air! 

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    Let's Celebrate!

    There is always something going on in the Athabasca Region! From pancake breakfasts to multiday music festivals, you’ll find something entertaining to do! 

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    Learn how to get to the Athabasca Region and what weather to expect. 

    Not sure what you’d like to do when you get here? Check out some of our suggested itineraries for ideas!

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  • June 2026

  • Tue 30

    Athabasca Native Friendship Center Calendar

    June 30

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  • Tue 30

    Magnificent River Rats

    June 30 @ 12:00 pm - July 1 @ 11:00 pm

    The 30th Annual River Rats Festival will be held on the Banks of the historic Athabasca River at the Town of Athabasca Riverfront Stage. https://www.riverratsfestival.ca/

  • Tue 30

    Toonie Tuesdays

    June 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Toonie Tuesdays
    Athabasca Regional Muliplex #2 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Dive in for just $2.00! Pool access only, 6pm to 8pm.

  • July 2026

  • Wed 1

    July Calendar

    July 1 - July 31 July Calendar

    Athabasca Friendship Center July Calendar

  • Sat 4

    Fly in BBQ

    July 4

    Join us for the Annual Fly-In BBQ in Athabasca County on July 4th. Enjoy a summer day filled with great food, friendly faces, and the

  • Wed 8

    July Calendar

    July 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Athabasca Native Friendship Center July Calendar

  • Wed 8

    Boyle Legion 100 Anniversary

    July 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Lets party hard and celebrate 100 years of the Boyle Legion, make sure to stop by and show your support!

  • Wed 8

    Rochester Fair

    July 8 @ 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Got a vehicle you’d love to show off? July 18, Rochester Fair Grounds. Contact Ken 780-307-2998

  • Wed 8

    Warrior Wednesday

    July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Athabasca Regional Muliplex #2 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Unleash your inner warrior! Join us every second Wednesday of each month for a high-energy midweek session at half the price. Enjoy full access to

  • Sat 11

    Road Hammers

    July 11

    Boyle, get ready!!! CFCW presents The Road Hammers July 11th at the Millview Recreation Complex in Boyle, with Special Guest and local favourite, Kory Wlos

  • Fri 17

    Boyle Legion 100 Years

    July 17 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Come on down to the Boyle Legion and help celebrate 100 years

  • Mon 20

    Neighbors Pub – Sip & Paint Nights

    July 20 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Neighbors Pub – Sip & Paint Nights

    SIP ‘N’ PAINT NIGHTS at Neighbours Pub! Join us and Creative Cats Art Studio for a fun night of painting, drinks, and good company!June 18 | Watermelon July 20 | Beachy Scene August

  • Thu 23

    Athabasca Midway Fair

    July 23 - July 25

    Midway is coming back to Athabasca! Please email athabascachamberofcommerce@gmail.com for any questions.

  • Sat 25

    Dog Days of the Summer

    July 25

    North Corridor Co-op Boyle Home Centre is having a summer day filled with: Adoptable dogs, BBQ, Face painting & a Dog photo contest and so much more! From July 20-25,

  • Sat 25

    Hell on Hooves

    July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Boyle is excited to announce they are proud to be organizing their annual Hell on Hooves Added Money Jackpot and Dance in 2026!! This will be a one-day event, held

  • Tue 28

    Toonie Tuesdays

    July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Toonie Tuesdays
    Athabasca Regional Muliplex #2 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Dive in for just $2.00! Pool access only, 6pm to 8pm.

  • Thu 30

    Allan Lindoe Wood Turning Demonstration

    July 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Join us to welcome Allan Lindoe as he shares his skill of wood turning with us! This is free for people to come drop in a watch.

    Free
  • August 2026

  • Fri 7

    Wildberry Festival

    August 7 - August 8

    Its berry season! Come celebrate with some sweet treats, small-town charm, and plenty of wildberry fun!

  • Sat 8

    Gifts of the Forest

    August 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Gifts from the Forest: Mushroom Edition. Please register to join Dr. Roland Treu in a foraging walk, identification and information session on mushrooms. This will take place from 10:00 AM

  • Fri 14

    Boyle Lions Club

    August 14

    Come on out and support our Local Lions Club by having a great time Golfing, eating a nice steak meal and spending time with awesome people at the Skeleton Lake

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The Athabasca Region spans parts of Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 lands, the traditional territories of the Cree, Beaver Cree, Salteaux and Métis peoples, the original stewards of these lands.

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