COME PLAY IN WOODLANDS COUNTY

Woodlands County is a very diversified area. Agriculture, gas, oil, and lumber are the major industries. Located 1.5 hours northwest of Edmonton, Woodlands County incorporates approximately 7500 square km of land and a rural population of over 4158. The geographical Center of Alberta is located in the County. Also within its boundaries are the Town of Whitecourt and the Hamlets of Blue Ridge, Goose Lake and Fort Assiniboine.

Fort Assiniboine, the second oldest Fort remaining in Alberta, is home to the "World's Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick". The 7-meter high roadside attraction was constructed to honor the travelers who journeyed through the area on their way to Dawson City during the gold rush. While you're there, be sure to travel back in time by visiting the Fort Assiniboine Museum.

Take a short 5 kilometer jaunt off of Highway #43 to visit the hamlet of Blue Ridge. A brand new playground was built in 2006 or take in the view overlooking the Athabasca River - a great place for a picnic and to let the kids out for a stretch. Blue Ridge also boasts a skate board park for the more adventurous at heart. Look for the development of a spectacular splash park in late 2007/ 2008.

Within the hamlet of Fort Assiniboine, the school goes from kindergarten to grade twelve. There is a catholic and united church, garage, carwash, fire protection, liquor store, restaurant, general store laundry mat, video store, post office, hair dresser, legion and home based business.

Whatever seasons you may visit Woodlands County; you will find the outdoors to be unbelievably beautiful and the communities warm. For the outdoor enthusiast, there is something to do all year long. There is an abundance of hiking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds and many rivers and lakes for fishing or boating that will keep you busy. Big game hunting is excellent in the fall. As well the 220 mile groomed Golden Triangle trail wends it way through forested lands and uncut terrain for snowmobiles and quadders of all ages.

Box 60
Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N3
Phone: (780) 778-8400
Fax: (780) 778-8402

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