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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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    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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  • May 2026

  • Mon 4

    Youth LTIS

    May 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Get crafting with a side of rolling the dice! Sign up today for these fun activities, the little ones are sure to have a blast!

  • Fri 8

    Green House Work Shop Series – DIY Garden Stakes

    May 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Mystic Meadows Rochester Athabasca Alberta is having a wondering Garden Series. Design & paint your own custom wooden plant markers + big decorative signs (Basil, Parsley, Oregano, “Welcome to My

    $75
  • Sat 9

    Abee Community Hall Pig Roast

    May 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Get your tickets for the annual Abee Pig Roast!! For more information please contact the phone number provided

  • Tue 12

    25th Anniversary Celebration of Science Outreach – Athabasca

    May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    The Science Outreach is celebrating 25 years at Baptiste Lake Supper is at 6pm - please bring something to share! For more information please visit https://scienceoutreach.ab.ca/events/upcoming/

  • Sat 23

    Green House Workshop Series – Garden Crate

    May 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Mystic Meadows Rochester Athabasca Alberta is having a greenhouse workshop series! Build a rustic wooden crate (just like our popular “Wild Flower Seeds” & “Locally Grown Herbs” ones) and fill

    $150
  • June 2026

  • Thu 4

    Grill & Gather for Newcomers

    June 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Riverfront Park 50 Ave, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    The Tri-River North Zone Health Neighbourhood would like to invite newcomers to the region for a BBQ, and an opportunity to learn more about resources and services in the Athabasca

    Free
  • Sat 6

    Shelter Appreciation BBQ

    June 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Athabasca Cares Community Housing Society is hosting a heart warming and bbq roasting event! Come and connect with the community.     For more information please visit their facebook page

  • Sat 6

    Herbologist Class: Greenhouse Herbs

    June 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Unlock Nature’s Pharmacy Right Here in Rochester. We’re excited to host herbalist for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn the powerful benefits of fresh herbs — and exactly how to

    $200
  • Mon 8

    Summer Kick Off

    June 8 - June 11
    Athabasca Agri-plex Highway 813 & RR224, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Join us from June 8-11 for the Summer Kick Off event! We will kick off summer 2026 with fun, glow and many activities! All details are on this website: https://www.athabascaagsociety.com/summer-kickoff-2026

  • Tue 9

    Cake Night

    June 9

    Cake Night  back! Choose your cake to decorate. Ticket sales end June 4 at 9pm. In support of Flips and Athabasca Ag Society Each date they like to do a buttercream cake and

  • Sat 13

    Feed Your Soul Retreat

    June 13

    Set in nature under 100 year old Spruce Trees overlooking North Skeleton Lake.For more information please visit the website! Tickets are $149.00 each - etransfer terry.mudryk@gmail.com( this is an unplugged

  • Sat 13

    Scott Woods

    June 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Scott Wood is back again for another musical night! Make sure to buy your tickets soon. For more information please contact the numbers provided.

  • Sat 20

    Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

    June 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Grow gourmet & medicinal mushrooms at home! Inoculate 4 logs with Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake & Turkey Tail. Everything you need to start your own mushroom garden included. Bring a

    $200
  • Sat 20

    Sip & Paint

    June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Elscott Community Hall is having a creative night just for you! Pull out your creativity and get painting away, make sure you reserve your spot today!

    $40
  • Tue 30

    River Rats

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

    Join us June 30th and July 1st for the River Rats Festival’s 30th anniversary! Let’s party like it’s 1996!  

  • July 2026

  • 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 excitement of planes flying in

  • 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

  • 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 The show is part of

  • 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

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