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

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  • August 2026

  • Sat 8

    Discover Rhine

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

    Wanting a European getaway? Sign up today and take flight to Rhine!   For more information or wanting to sign up please contact Jackie Shank

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sat 22

    Putts for Mutts

    August 22

    The 2nd Annual Putts for Mutts Charity Golf Tournament at the Athabasca Golf and Country Club, Saturday August 22nd! The most fun you’ll have at

  • Mon 24

    Neighbors Pub – Sip & Paint Nights

    August 24 @ 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 |

  • Fri 28

    3rd Annual Community & Protective Services BBQ – Celebrating Alberta Day!

    August 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Join in August 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Athabasca County/FCSS parking lot. Enjoy a free BBQ, frozen treats, and family-friendly

  • September 2026

  • Tue 1

    Athabasca Legion Calendar

    September 1 - September 30

    September Calendar

  • Thu 3

    Athabasca Legion Calendar – September

    September 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 6

    Athabasca Native Friendship Centre

    September 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • Tue 8

    Puzzle Pals

    September 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Puzzle Pals
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Every Tuesday The Alice. B Library has puzzle waiting for you! Grab your friends, challenge your family, and see who can piece it all together!

  • Tue 8

    Yoga & Play

    September 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Yoga & Play

    Need a good Stretch? Join the Athabasca Family centre for Yoga & Play EVERY TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER— a fun-filled time to get active, try some yoga,

  • Thu 10

    Annual Road to Hope

    Featured September 10

    Come play 18 holes of Texas Scramble at the gorgeous Athabasca Golf Club! The Autumn Fundraiser for the group and the money goes to offsetting

  • Sat 12

    Children’s Business Fair

    September 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Calling all young entrepreneurs ages 6-14! We’re excited to bring a Children’s Business Fair to Athabasca, a chance for kids to create their own small

  • Tue 15

    Puzzle Pals

    September 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Puzzle Pals
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Every Tuesday The Alice. B Library has puzzle waiting for you! Grab your friends, challenge your family, and see who can piece it all together!

  • Tue 15

    Yoga & Play

    September 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Yoga & Play

    Need a good Stretch? Join the Athabasca Family centre for Yoga & Play EVERY TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER— a fun-filled time to get active, try some yoga,

  • Fri 18

    Fall Equinox Women’s Retreat

    September 18 - September 20

    Join The Cherry on the Lake for the Fall Equinox Women’s Retreat, September 18–20! Enjoy yoga, meditation, nature walks, delicious homemade meals, fireside music and

  • Sun 20

    Jam Sessions

    September 20 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jam Sessions
    Perryvale Community Hall, 4905 50 Ave, Perryvale, AB T0G 1Z0 4905 50 Ave, Perryvale, Alberta

    Every Third Saturday of the month at the Perryvale Community Hall. Join other musicians for an aweome evening of strings, drums and much more!  

  • Tue 22

    Puzzle Pals

    September 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Puzzle Pals
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Every Tuesday The Alice. B Library has puzzle waiting for you! Grab your friends, challenge your family, and see who can piece it all together! Whether you're a puzzle pro

  • Tue 22

    Yoga & Play

    September 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Yoga & Play

    Need a good Stretch? Join the Athabasca Family centre for Yoga & Play EVERY TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER— a fun-filled time to get active, try some yoga, and enjoy plenty of play!

  • Tue 22

    Grassland Community Library Scholastic Book Fair

    September 22 @ 3:30 pm - September 25 @ 6:30 pm

    The Grassland Community Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Families, Community Members, and book lovers of all ages are welcome! We have extended Public hours for this event, come

    Free
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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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