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About the Region
The Athabasca Region is situated about half-way between Edmonton and Fort McMurray.
It’s main landscape is the Mixed-Wood Boreal Forest, with agricultural and acreages mixed throughout. The region is intersected by the Athabasca River, who’s headwaters are in Jasper and is one of the only free flowing major rivers in the province.
The Region has a historical importance in the settlement of Northern Alberta, with Athabasca serving as a trade settlement at the turn of the 20th century.
Athabasca is the main town, with the Village of Boyle and multiple hamlets and summer villages serving additional residents.
The main industries are forestry, agriculture, oil & gas and education.
Weather
The weather is created by a humid continental climate that borders on the subarctic.
Summers are variable, with some high-heat days and good moisture. The moist warm weather is great for mosquitos, so be sure to bring repellant when recreating outdoors!
Winters are variable as well, but expect average temperatures to be -10 C or more. When recreating outdoors in the winter, always plan accordingly with appropriate gear, emergency equipment and common sense.
How to Get Here
Driving
From Edmonton to Athabasca: North to St Albert on Highway 2, approximately 150km.
From Edmonton to Boyle: North on Highway 28/28A, at Waskatenau follow Highway 831 North, approximately 150 km.
From Edmonton Airport: North on Highway 2, follow the Anthony Henday North, exit to St. Albert and follow Hwy 2.
From Fort McMurray: Follow Highway 63 South. Turn west on Highway 55 to get to Athabasca and follow 63 South to Boyle.
Flying
Athabasca has a regional airport where private passenger planes and helicopters can land.
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Sani-Dumps
Blueberry Hill, Forfar, Long Lake Provincial Park and Cross Lake Provincial Park have sani-dumps. Most private and provincial sites are for guest use only. Contact your host for details.
Public access sani-dumps:
Fishing Licences
Fire Bans
Please check here for current fire ban alerts.
Purchase Firewood
You can purchase firewood in multiple places in the County or Athabasca. Click here for listings. Many local gas stations and hardware stores sell bundled firewood.
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