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Table of ContentsWelcome to Fort McMurray ............................................2Conference Facilities .........................................................3Conference Facility Information ....................................8Accommodations ............................................................13 Experience Fort McMurray ...........................................15Enjoy the Outdoors ........................................................18Recreation Facilities ........................................................22Medical & Emergency Services ...................................25Media Services .................................................................27

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Home to the Athabasca Oil Sands, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in all of Canada. Made up of eleven unique and vibrant communities it is evident that there is so much to see and do in the region. Located 435 kilometers north of the capital region of Edmonton, our area has a population of 104,338 people. That number is continuing to grow as the region is becoming more popular and is beginning to attract new residents.

Being the largest unincorporated “city” in Alberta, Fort McMurray is equipped with many state of the art facilities as well as modern infrastructure all while being located in the heart of the Boreal Forest. This rare combination of true urban and rural settings provides residents and visitors (both domestic and international) a huge variety of opportunities in recreation and culture.

A diverse cosmopolitan population has found a “home away from home” here in The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It is this global representation that contributes to the cultural richness of the region. While an indigenous population of Chipewyan and Beaver are native to the Athabasca region, by the 1870s the Cree, Metis and Euro-Canadians also made their homes here. Today the diversity of culture in the region is both recognized and celebrated.


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Conference Facilities





Ace Inn9913 Biggs Ave 780.715.2219 | 1.866.745.2219 www.aceinnhotel.comBoardroom - Seats 10Ace Conference Room - Seats 25Rental Cost - Please contact

Anzac Community Hall105B Christina Drive780.334.2424 Main Hall - Seats 500Multi-Purpose Room Meeting Room

Archie Simpson Arena132 Cardinal Avenue780.697.3600 | 780.697.3724Conference Room $30/hr or $100/half day, $200/full day ( includes use of AV equipment )Meeting Room$25/hr or $75/half day, $150/full day

Casman Centre110 Eymundson Road780.799.5856www.fortmcmurrayoilbarons.caIce Surface - 196x83ft, Seats 1533Multi-Purpose Room Amphitheatre - Seats 147

Chateau NovaFort McMurray Airport780.791.6682 | 1.866.924.6682www.novahotels.caEquine Room - 544sqft, Seats 50$300/half day, $500/ full dayBison Room - 2900sqft, Seats 225$500/half day, $800 full day

LEGENDChez Dube Country Inn10102 Fraser Avenue780.790.2367 | 1.800.565.0757www.chezdube.comConference Room - Seats 40

Clearwater Suite Hotel4 Haineault Street780.799.7676 | 1.866.650.3678www.clearwaterfortmcmurray.comMcMurray Room - 750sqft, Seats 40, Rental Cost $351Mackay Room - 500sqft, Seats 25, Rental Cost $300Saprea Room - 350sqft, Seats 10, Rental Cost $285Christina Room - 350sqft, Seats 10, Rental Cost $285Sky Room - 350sqft, Seats 10, Rental Cost $285

Conklin Nakewin Centre245 Northland Drive780.559.2235Meeting Room/Gym - Seats 300$400/daily

Doug Barnes Cabin245 Northland Drive780.559.2235Cabin - 900sqft, Seats 45Group and Families $10/hr min 3hrsCorporate Groups $30/hr min 3hrs

Fort McMurray Library151 MacDonald Drive780.743.7800 | www.fmpl.caMultipurpose Room - 840sqft, Seats 75No Rental Cost

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Frank Lacroix Minor Hockey Arena155 Beaconwood Road 780.791.7358 Ext.2. | www.fmmha.com Ice Surface - 190x85ft$170/hr GST included - Adult Groups$100/hr GST included - Youth GroupsMulti-Purpose Room

Franklin Suite Hotel10300 Franklin Ave780.788.2199 | 1.866.650.3678www.franklinfortmcmurray.comBorealis Room - 220sqft, Seats 10$185/half day, $285/full day

Heritage Park132 Cardinal Avenue780.791.7575 | www.fortmcmurrayhistory.comConference Room - 800sqft, Seats 40$325/full day

Janvier Community Room110 Janvier Drive780.559.2230Community Room - Seats 106$75/hr to a max day rate of $350 plus GST

Lion's Park Club House3 Tolen Drive587.275.1000 | 780.215.8984http://eclubhouse.org/sites/tarsandsHall - Seats 60Rental Cost - Please contact

MacDonald Island Park10102 Fraser Avenue780.791.0070 | www.macdonaldisland.caMiskanaw Ballroom - 5500sqft, Seats 650$1240/day/evening, $1560/full dayMiskanaw South - 2600sqft, Seats 198$690/day/evening, $980/full dayMiskanaw North - 2500sqft, Seats 191$690/day/evening, $980/full dayFire Side - 2800sqft, Seats 240$690/day/evening, $980/full dayRed Fox Boardroom - 576sqft, Seats 18$690/day/evening, $980/full day Nexen Field House - 14000sqft, Seats 1418$1450 set-up day, $2900 event dayFox Den Lounge - 960sqft, Seats 85$560/day/eveningCurling Arena - 30000sqft, Seats 1050$2000 set-up day, $3800 event day

Mamawi Community Hall128 Cardinal Avenue780.697.3600 | 780.697.3724Hall - Seats 250Public meetings - $100/half day, $200/full dayBanquets - $300Dances - $300 w/o alcohol, $400 w/alcoholClean-up fee - $250Kitchen Use - $50 w/appliance securityDeposit - $200 ( exception of public meetings )

Merit Hotel and Suites8200 Franklin Ave780.714.9444 | 1.866.650.3678www.meritfortmcmurray.comAurora Boardroom - 300sqft, Seats 12$285/full dayEmerald A - 1378sqft, Seats 50$350/full dayEmerald B - 1197sqft, Seats 50$350/full dayBallroom - 2565sqft, Seats 150$700/full day




Nomad Hotel 10006 MacDonald Ave780.790.1773 | 1.866.650.3678www.nomadfortmcmurray.comBoardroom A - 430sqft, Seats 20$200/half day, $350/full dayBoardroom B - 360sqft, Seats 12$200/half day, $350/full day

Oil Sands Discover Centre10300 Franklin Ave780.743.7167 | www.history.alberta.caMulti-Purpose Room - 1280sqft, Seats 140$290/full dayBoardoom - 675sqft, Seats 14$235/full dayTheatre - Seats 146$450/full day

Podollan Inn 10131 Franklin Ave780.715.0544 | 1.888.448.2080www.podollanhotels.com/fort-mcmurray/Meeting Room - Seats 40Meeting room free to guests 11am-5pm$200 after 5pm, $300 weekend

Quality Hotel 424 Gregoire Drive 780.713.3348 | 1.800.582.3273www.qualityinn.comBallroom A - 3229sqft, Seats 350Ballroom B - 3229sqft, Seats 350Gregoire Ballroom (a&b) - 6781sqft, Seats 750Poplar Creek - 1421sqft, Seats 150Celtic Room - 689sqft, Seats 75Harbour Room - 689sqft, Seats 75Crystal Ballroom - 2325sqft, Seats 250Rental Cost - Negotiable

Radisson Hotel435 Gregoire Drive 780.713.3306 | 1.800.967.9033www.radisson.comRavenscrest - 960sqft, Seats 75Wentworth - 1104sqft, Seats 75Charlesgate - 960sqft, Seats 75Savoy Boardroom - 364sqft, Seats 12Woodbridge - 988sqft, Seats 75Pemberton A - 650sqft, Seats 50Pemberton B - 650sqft, Seats 50Pemberton C - 650sqft, Seats 50Pemberton ABC - 1950sqft, Seats 150Boardroom $285Banquet Rooms $350Ballroom $600, Event/Christmas Ballroom $1000

Ramada Conklin 104 Northland Drive780.559.0040 | 1.800.854.9517http://www.ramada.com/hotels/alberta/conklin/search-results?perpage=200Meeting Room - Seats 50$150 per 6 hours, $30/hr after 6

Salle Communautaire Scolaire Boreal 312 Abasand Drive780.791.0200 | www.bo.centrenord.ab.ca

Seniors Activity Centre10111 Main Street780.743.4088 www.fortmcmurraygoldenyearssociety.caMain Hall - Seats 100$325 per 4 hours, $400 per 8 hoursMeeting Room - Seats 25$300/ full day




Sawridge Inn530 MacKenzie Blvd780.791.7410 | 1.877.743.8080www.sawridgefortmcmurray.comPatio - 990sqft, Seats 50$300 day/evening, $500 full dayPrivate Dining 1 or 2 - 440sqft, Seats 30$300 day/evening, $500 full dayRidgewood -510sqft, Seats 30$300 day, $200 evening, $370 full dayJackpine - 360sqft, Seats 30$300 day, $200 evening, $370 full dayTimberline A or B - 870sqft, Seats 60$350 day, $200 evening, $450 full dayTimberline D or C - 720sqft, Seats 30$350 day, $200 evening, $450 full dayTamarack - 2280sqft, Seats 180$750 day, $500 evening, $1000 full dayBalsam - 3830sqft, Seats 280$900 day, $600 evening, $1200 full dayTimberline AB - 1740sqft, Seats 120$700 day, $450 evening, $950 full dayTimberline AD or DC - 1590sqft, Seats 110$700 day, $450 evening, $950 full dayTimberline CD - 1440sqft, Seats 110$700 day, $450 evening, $950 full dayTimberline ABCD - 3180sqft, Seats 220$1400 day, $1000 evening, $2000 full dayTamarack CD - 3720sqft, Seats 350$1400 day, $1000 evening, $2000 full dayTamarack ABCD - 5460sqft, Seats 500$2120 day, $1500 evening, $3000 full dayTamarack Balsam - 6110sqft, Seats 600$1650 day, $1200 evening, $2500 full dayTimberline Ballroom - 10170sqft, Seats1200$3050 day, $2400 evening, $4200 full dayConference Foyer - 2890sqft, Seats 100$300 day, $300 evening, $500 full day

Stonebridge Hotel9713 Hardin Street780.743.3301 | 1.855.243.3301www.stonebridgefortmcmurray.comClearwater Room - 1120sqft, Seats 120$595/full dayAthabasca Room - 2650sqft, Seats 210$595/full dayBallroom - 3770sqft, Seats 300$795/full day

Super 8321 Sakitawaw Trail780.799.8450 | 1.800.454.3213www.super8fortmcmurray.comVenue 1 - 405sqft, Seats 10$250/full dayVenue 1 - 828sqft, Seats 50$250/full day

Syncrude Athletic Park Clubhouse 101 Cartier Road780.799.5865 Meeting Room - Seats 50 - 60$40/hrMain Hall - Seats 100$40/hr

Vantage Inn and Suites200 Parent Way780.713.8059 | 1.866.650.3678www.vantagefortmcmurray.comClearwater Room - 352sqft, Seats 30$185/half day, $285/full dayAthabasca Room - 390sqft, Seats 30$185/half day, $285/full day

Waterways Community Hall7302 Bulyea Ave780.880.4522 Room - Seats 50Contact for more info.


Accommodations


Facility Total # Rooms

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Parking Restaurant Breakfast Fitness Room

Pool/Spa

Ace Inn 48 Yes No Yes No Yes No No

Chateau Nova 170 Yes Fee Yes Yes No Yes Steam Room

Chez Dube Country Inn

15 Yes No Yes No Yes No No

Clearwater Suite Hotel

150 Yes Yes Fee Lounge Yes Yes Spa/Whirlpool

Franklin Suite Hotel

75 Yes No Yes Coffee Shop Yes Yes No

Merit Hotel and Suites

160 Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Pool

Nomad Hotel and Suites

165 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Podollan Inn 101 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No

Quality Hotel 153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Radisson Hotel 134 Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Pool

Ramada Conklin 71 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Whirlpool/Sauna

Sawridge Inn 185 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pool

Stonebridge Hotel 135 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No

Super 8 140 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Whirlpool

Vantage Inn and Suites

83 Yes Yes Yes Sports Bar Yes Yes No


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Experience Fort McMurray

Located at the sound end of the of the city, just off of highway 63 on the corner of MacKenzie Boulevard, this multi-million dollar facility give you the opportunity to learn about the oil sands: its history, geology, technology, and the future. You can walk though the industrial garden, visit the 580 tonne bucketwheel name “Cyrus,” or sit in the seat of a 150 tonne haulage truck.Phone: (780) 743-7167Web: www.oilsandsdiscovery.com

This state of the art theatre presents a full slate of productions throughout the year. Dramas, comedies, and musicals featured during the season are designed to thrill, entertain and challenge audiences of all ages. For more information on upcoming events and performances please call the Keyano Box office.Phone: (780) 791-4990Web: www.keyano.ca/theatre

Oil Sands Discovery Center

Keyano Theatre


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Open since 1972, the park and the museum enables you to look at Fort McMurray and Waterways long before the discovery of the oil sands. This historical village offers a variety of displays relating to the history of Fort McMurray and the surrounding communities. Phone: (780) 791-7575Web: www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com

Experience the energy of Fort McMurray with a tour of Suncor Energy mine. The tour of Suncor includes stops at the Giants of Mining Park and Wood Bison Gateway, which is one of the reclamation sites of Syncrude Canada. The tours run during the summer from May to September. For more information please contact Fort McMurray Tourism.Phone: (780) 791-4336

The Bicentennial Museum is a replica of the Hudson's Bay Store. Opened by the Fort Chipewyan Historical Society in 1990, it was built to commemorate Fort Chipewyan's 200th birthday in 1988. The museum's displays and exhibits depict Fort Chipewyan's past. Along with a growing collection of artifacts, the museum houses archives for papers, photos and slides and a small reference library. The museum offers cultural classes and participates in community events. Phone: (780) 697-3844.

Locates along the Clearwater River, this four acre site is the original location of the shipyards where, after spring break up passenger and freight destined for the north were transferred from rail to ship. It is the only remaining shipyard in all of Alberta. Its significance in Alberta’s history waits unveiling for the enjoyment of residents and tourists. Phone: (780) 791-7575Web: www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com .

Heritage Park Experience the Energy Bus Tours

Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum Fort McMurray

Marine Park


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Enjoy theOutdoors

These trails are located in the Con Creek valley between the subdivision of Thickwood and Timberlea, and offer great opportunities for walking, running, and cross country skiing during the winter months. This trails system offers over 20km of well-developed trails for all sorts of people whether experienced or not. Feeling fit? The outdoor green gym includes air walkers, elliptical, tai-chi spinners and chest presses.

Located off Highway 63, approximately 30km north of Fort McMurray, the nature trail is a 0.4km path, which allows you to walk through one of the reclaimed areas on the Suncor site. Crane Lake covers 19.2 hectares and allows individuals to observe firsthand the results of the reclamation, which followed Suncor’s mining activities.

Come and experience some great golf during the summer months. Choose one of the three courses that Fort McMurray has to offer and a great time is sure to be had by all.

This park is located to the right at the bottom of Beaconhill when headed northbound on Highway 63. It includes picnic facilities, playgrounds and a leisurely walking trail along the Hangingstone River. Amenities such as washrooms and parking are available.

For information on lodges open year round for ice fishing or snow mobile trips, call Fort McMurray Tourism at (780) 791-4336.

Experience hours of exhilarating family fun at one of the best non mountain hills in Alberta, have fun boarding, snowblading, skiing or tubing. You can view the Aurora Borealis during most cool clear evenings during equinox from October to March. Few sights equal the magic and mystery of these luminous bands of colour waltzing in the frigid air.

Birchwood Trails & Outdoor Green Gym

The Crane Lake Nature Trail

Golf

Lion’s Park

Fishing Lodges/Fly InFishing Destinations

Vista Ridge All Season Park and Northern Lights Viewing


Enjoy the Outdoors

This rustic park (horse pasture) is located in Waterways at the far end of Railway Avenue. It consists of a large picnic shelter with fire pits and wood available for barbeques and contained campfires. For winter enthusiasts, there is a staging area for snowmobiling. Washrooms (outhouses) facilities and gravel parking are available at this site.

Located approximately 38km south east of Fort McMurray, the lake is accessible from both Gregoire Lake Provincial Park and the communities of Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates. There are camping facilities available at the lake as well as a public boat launch. In the winter you can cross country ski, snowmobile and ice-fish. Phone: (780) 334-2244.

This exhibit features a dragline and bucketwheel reclaimer, once mighty machines which now sit in dignified retirement in a public park just north of Suncor. This exhibit offers a viewing vantage to observe Syncrude’s reclamation effort.

Located off of Tolen Drive in Waterways, this is one of many of the spray parks located in Fort McMurray. Amenities that are also offered by this facility are a park where the kids can play, two baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a big open grassy area and hiking, biking or walking trails. Also there are public washrooms, concession and paved parking at this location.

Located at the end of Morrison Street, the park features a recreation lake, amphitheatre, boardwalk walking trails and picnic areas. This is also the location of Fort McMurray’s biggest spray park; there is a park for the kids to play at as well as basketball courts and a beach volleyball court. Available to the public are washroom facilities and a full service café.

Sir Alexander Bicentennial Park

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

Giants of Mining

J. Howard Pew Memorial Park

Borealis Park and theDugout Café


Enjoy the Outdoors


Also known as Alberta’s Sahara the Athabasca Sand Dunes are some of the largest in the world. Accessible only by a quad or ATV during the summer months these dunes are surely a site to behold. Guided tours are offered to the inexperienced outdoorsmen and are an adventurer’s paradise.

Discover the history behind one of the first oil sands plants in the Athabasca region. View the geological profiles of the oil sands around the Horse River Valley.

The Wood Bison Trails are located off of Highway 63, approximately 35km north of the city at the entrance to Syncrude. The self-guided interpretive trails are located on Syncrude’s reclaimed land and features trees, plants, and wildlife in the area. Huge stone carvings of Wood Bison mark the entrance and parking area.

The Athabasca Sand Dunes

Historic Abasand Hikes

Matcheetawin Discovery Trails


Enjoy the Outdoors



Recreation Facilities

The Suncor Community Leisure Center offers such amenities as:

Indoor Fields-Two large indoor facilities

The Fort McMurray Public Library-Book a librarian-Multi-purpose and study rooms

Aquatic Center-54-meter 10 lane Olympic-sized swimming pool-25-meter 4-lane warm-up/cool down pool with ramp access-family and adult hot tubs-Two diving boards-Two large waterslides-spray park-inner tube river-sauna and steam room-aquatic special event room

Events and Catering -banquet facilities -event planning and catering

Miskanaw Golf Club

Outdoors

Child-mind/Indoor Playground-drop-in childcare-Wheelchair-accessible interactive play structure

Ice Arenas-Two NHL sized hockey arenas-leisure pond, good for family skates-Eight sheets of curling ice

Fitness Center-state of the art fitness equipment-drop-In and registered fitness classes-personal training services-squash, racquetball course and golf simulator-240m running track

-18 hole golf course -CPGA certified golf instructor-Sly Fox Pro Shop -Fox Den Lounge

-Hiking trails -Cross-country skiing-Four baseball diamonds-Six tennis courts -Rugby field

MacDonald Island Park



The Syncrude Sport and Wellness Center is a state of the art facility that promotes health and wellness within the community of Fort McMurray. They are committed to providing programs and services that promote individual and community development while doing it in a safe and welcoming environment. For more information please contact the Sport and Wellness Center.Phone: (780) 791-7792

Casman centre is the home of the Fort McMurray Oil Barrons, the local Alberta Junior League hockey team. This building features 1,533-seat arena and a 147-seat amphitheater. Phone: (780) 743 5509

This Aquatic and Fitness Center features a 25 meter pool, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, indoor running track, step machines, life cycles, fitness classes, free weights, rock climbing, squash and racquetball courts. There is a child’s indoor playground open year round, a drop in day care is also available.Phone: (780) 790-9622

This facility is located downtown, on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Father Mercredi Street. Contact MacDonald Island Park for more information.Phone: (780) 799-5854

Syncrude Sport & Wellness Center

Casman Centre

YMCA Recreation and Indoor Playground

Centennial Pool




Medical & Emergency Services

Emergency(Fire, Ambulance and RCMP) ............................................ 911

PoliceRCMP Complaints ................................................................. (780) 788-4000RCMP ADMIN ......................................................................... (780) 788-4040

Bylaw ........................................................................................ (780) 788-4200

Animal Control ................................................................... (780) 743-8997

Northern Lights Regional Health AuthorityPhone ........................................................................................ (780) 791-6161Emergency .............................................................................. (780) 791-6121Dental Emergency ............................................................... (780) 791-6121Web: .......................................................................................... http://www.nlhr.ca

Drug StoresShoppers Drug Mart (Downtown) ................................. (780) 743- 1251Shoppers Drug Mart (Thickwood Signal Rd) .............. (780) 743-4662Shoppers Drug Mart (Thickwood Wolverine Dr)....... (780) 790-1441Dave Hill Pharmacy ............................................................. (780) 750-1111

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Media Services

RadioRock 97.9 9912 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Ab T9K 2K5780-743-2246

Country 93.39912 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Ab T9H 2K5 780-743-2246

Kaos 91.19803 King Street Fort McMurray, AbT9H 1L3780-791-5911

Harvard Broadcasting 9904 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AbT9H 2K5 780-791-0103

NewspaperFort McMurray Today8550 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Ab T9h 2J4780-743-8186

Connect- Fort McMurray 23-9914 Morrison Street Fort McMurray, Ab T9H 4A4780-790-6627

Snap’D Wood Buffalo 108-8530 Manning Avenue Fort McMurray, Ab T9H 5G2780-370-7627

Harvard Broadcasting 9904 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AbT9H 2K5 780-791-0103

TelevisionShaw Cable Channel 10 200-208 Beacon Hill Drive Fort McMurray, Ab Y9H 2R1780-714-5364

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