Lac La Biche Region
About the Lac La Biche Region
Surrounded by beautiful boreal forests and more than 100 lakes, the Lac La Biche Region is the perfect place to escape to. With hundreds of campsites and dozens of comfort stay options, you're sure to find the perfect place to call home while you explore our natural playground of adventure and culture.
From reeling in the catch of a lifetime, conquering Alberta's only backcountry paddling route, or relaxing at our picturesque 18-hole golf course, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up the summer and make new memories doing so.
For those looking for more of a cultural experience, see history come to life at the Lac La Biche Mission (daily tours available during the summer months) or stop by the Portage College Museum of Aboriginal Peoples’ Art and Artifacts (MOAPAA), home to over 2,000 pieces of Indigenous artworks.
In the winter months, the northern lights grace the sky above. Experience the wonder of winter in Canada with ice fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, and snowshoeing.
Our Communities
We respectfully acknowledge we are located on Treaty 6, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 territories and the homeland of the Métis people.
HAMLET OF LAC LA BICHE
From rugged beginnings, the hamlet of Lac La Biche has grown to become the region’s primary service centre. The settlement is one of the oldest in Alberta. Explorer David Thompson was the first recorded European to come here, leading to a vital fur trade route across “Portage La Biche.”
Amenities:
- Accommodations
- Community centre
- Fuel and supplies
- Food
- Shopping
- Lake access
- Trails
- Parks
- Museums
- Visitor Information Centre
- Equipment rentals
- Local airport
- Bus/taxi services
- Hospital
HAMLET OF PLAMONDON
Plamondon’s francophone vibes, cultural mélange and homegrown fondness for the arts, especially music, give this locale a unique identity. The hamlet is officially recognized as bilingual (English and French) but you may also hear Russian and other languages spoken.
Amenities:
- Accommodations
- Community centre
- Fuel and supplies
- Food
- Shopping
- Trails
- Parks
- Museum
- Equipment rentals
CASLAN, HYLO-VENICE, RICH LAKE, OWL RIVER
Amenities:
- Community centres
- Fuel and supplies
- Lake access
- Parks
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES (BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION, BUFFALO LAKE METIS SETTLEMENT, HEART LAKE FIRST NATION, KIKINO METIS SETTLEMENT)
Amenities:
- Accommodations
- Community centres
- Fuel and supplies
- Food
- Lake access
Driving Directions
From Edmonton (approx. 2 hours, 30 minutes of driving time):
Follow HWY 28 north for 145 km, then turn left onto HWY 36.
Follow HWY 36 north for 70 km, through Kikino Métis Settlement and straight into the hamlet of Lac La Biche.
From Fort McMurray (approx. 3 hours of driving time):
Follow HWY 63 south for 240 km, then turn left onto HWY 55.
Follow HWY 55 east for 40 km into Lac La Biche.