Guidebook for Pigeon Lake, AB
Food scene
Ice cream, burgers, coffee, oh my! Local grocery store for all your needs. A new bakery, a new local brewery for taste testing, liquor store, general store.
13 locals recommend
The Village At Pigeon Lake
6B Village DrIce cream, burgers, coffee, oh my! Local grocery store for all your needs. A new bakery, a new local brewery for taste testing, liquor store, general store.
Sandholm Corner Store
New pizza place located about 25 minutes from the air bnb.
Chef N' Pigeon Lake
21 Village DrPub-style food with a patio. It’s own smoker for meat!
ECO Cafe
10 Village DrCozy atmosphere with tasty options!
Daisy Mc Bean's
22 Village DrSuper charming eatery with great breakfast and lunch options!
Holey Grail Donuts & Bakery
46 Village DriveLots of tasty treats to choose from for a brunch or decadent brekkie.
Awesome place to visit for a bevvy and pub food; a tour of the distillery is available, and they are the start to a community scavenger hunt! Find a coupon in our welcome binder!
Longshot Distilling Company
32023 HWY 13Awesome place to visit for a bevvy and pub food; a tour of the distillery is available, and they are the start to a community scavenger hunt! Find a coupon in our welcome binder!
Activities!
Black Bull Golf Resort
9 AB-13Beautiful golf course with 9-hole and 18-hole options!
Dorchester Ranch Golf Course
Range Road 11Beautiful golf course with 9-Hole or 18-Hole options!
Beautiful walking trails, a playground and large field to play games on, a beach with kayak and paddle rentals. The beach is a bit more "stony" than Mameo, but still a great place to spend the day.
13 locals recommend
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
Township Road 470Beautiful walking trails, a playground and large field to play games on, a beach with kayak and paddle rentals. The beach is a bit more "stony" than Mameo, but still a great place to spend the day.
Blackstone Mini Golf and Family Park - Pigeon Lake, AB
Fun for all ages!
Non-motorized boating craft activity lake. Can rent paddleboards here to go for a peaceful activity.
Twin Lake
Non-motorized boating craft activity lake. Can rent paddleboards here to go for a peaceful activity.
Willow Greens Golf Resort
Alberta 771A lovely rural golf course.
Lovely sandy beach on the east side of the lake. Shallow water allows for kids to build confidence with lake swimming and playing. Street parking is free. Two ice cream places!
13 locals recommend
Ma-me-o beach
610 1 AveLovely sandy beach on the east side of the lake. Shallow water allows for kids to build confidence with lake swimming and playing. Street parking is free. Two ice cream places!
This is a low-medium type hike that will overlook the Battle Lake valley. You might have to touch base with us in regards to where to park. It is on crown land with a fork in the path about midway; one is easier than the other.
Mount Butte Natural Area
This is a low-medium type hike that will overlook the Battle Lake valley. You might have to touch base with us in regards to where to park. It is on crown land with a fork in the path about midway; one is easier than the other.
There is a lovely little used book store called Mulhurst Bay Books and Gifts. It can be fun to peruse the books, and they sell ice cream too!
Mulhurst
There is a lovely little used book store called Mulhurst Bay Books and Gifts. It can be fun to peruse the books, and they sell ice cream too!
This family-owned operation has paddle-boards available for renting. See more information at their website. Search "Mellow Out Rentals Westerose" for their website, or contact me for a link. I can't seem to post one here.
Mellow Out Rentals
This family-owned operation has paddle-boards available for renting. See more information at their website. Search "Mellow Out Rentals Westerose" for their website, or contact me for a link. I can't seem to post one here.
Lovely local greenhouse filled with an amazing selection of plants. The owner also runs "weddings in the woods". Sometimes there is morning yoga there; please touch base if you'd like to know if there is a class happening while you are visiting.
Westerose Greenhouse
Lovely local greenhouse filled with an amazing selection of plants. The owner also runs "weddings in the woods". Sometimes there is morning yoga there; please touch base if you'd like to know if there is a class happening while you are visiting.
Another lovely greenhouse local to the lake. A mix of plants and some produce for sale. Amazing hot sauce sold here, along with eggs too!
Cross Roads Farm & Greenhouse
Another lovely greenhouse local to the lake. A mix of plants and some produce for sale. Amazing hot sauce sold here, along with eggs too!
A charming wee thrift store located in our area. Lots of treasures to find, and if you're looking for something particular, chat to the owner; she might have it in the back!
The Thrifty Laker
A charming wee thrift store located in our area. Lots of treasures to find, and if you're looking for something particular, chat to the owner; she might have it in the back!
Sightseeing
For the car, farm equipment, airplane enthusiasts in the family. 45 minutes from the air bnb location.
6 locals recommend
Reynolds-Alberta Museum
6426 40 AveFor the car, farm equipment, airplane enthusiasts in the family. 45 minutes from the air bnb location.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Farmer's Markets to hit up!
On Fridays, Lakedell Agricultural Society has a farmers market that runs from 4PM to 7PM. May Long Weekend to beginning of September.
On Saturdays, Mulhurst Bay Community Hall has a farmers market that runs from 11AM to 3PM. Year Round.
Don't miss
KAYAKOMAT Available! Search KAYAKOMAT online.
At the Pigeon Lake Provincial Park there is a KAYAKOMAT kayak/paddleboard rental available. Please visit their website to book to ensure you have one available when you arrive!
This also applies to Twin Lakes, a quiet small deep lake about twenty-five minutes from our place.