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Bonnyville is a town in east-central Alberta between Cold Lake and St. Paul. The surrounding Municipal District (MD) of Bonnyville No. 87's municipal office is located in Bonnyville. The community was named after Father Bonnin, a Roman Catholic priest.
Bonnyville's economy is based on nearby oil reserves and agricultural resources, and benefits from its location between the markets of St. Paul and Cold Lake
Get in
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Map of Bonnyville
By car
[edit]- Bonnyville is about 2½ hours northeast of Edmonton on Highway 28.
By bus
[edit]- Cold Shot, ☏ +1 587-557-7719, [email protected]. Operates bus services primarily in Alberta with some service reaching British Columbia. Operates a bus route several days per week between Cold Lake and Edmonton including stops in Bonnyville and St. Paul.
- Northern Express service has been suspended (as of Jan 2021).
By plane
[edit]- 1 Bonnyville Airport (YBY IATA). Northern Air provides charter air service from Calgary.
Get around
[edit]- Bonnyville Taxi, ☏ +1 780-813-7777.
- Aristocrat Taxi Line, ☏ +1 780-826-7999.
See
[edit]- 1 Bonnyville & District Museum, 4401 54 Ave, ☏ +1 780-826-4925, [email protected]. Showcases the history of the Bonnyville district as you explore 13 buildings and picturesque 3-acre grounds. Adult $5, senior $3, child $2.
Do
[edit]- 1 Moose Lake Provincial Park (15 km (9 mi) west of Bonnyville on Hwy 660), ☏ +1 780-594-7856. On the shores of Moose Lake, activities include power boating, sailing, swimming, water-skiing, windsurfing, camping, canoeing/kayaking, and fishing.
- 2 Bonnyville Golf & Country Club (5 km SW of Bonnyville on Highway 28), ☏ +1 780-826-4886, [email protected]. 18-hole championship golf course that provides views of Moose Lake and Chatwin Lake; also sits adjacent to camping facilities on Moose Lake
- 3 R.J. Lalonde Arena (Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre). Home to the Bonnyville Pontiacs ice hockey team.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Happy Valley Restaurant, 6026 50 Avenue (Co-located with Western Budget Motel), ☏ +1 780-826-6698. W-M 10:30AM-9PM (closed Tu). Chinese restaurant.
- 2 Express Pizza Plus, 4813 50 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-826-8929. Su-Th 10AM-10PM; F Sa 10AM-11PM. Pizza, subs, donairs, pasta, salads.
- 3 Jennies Diner & Bakery, 5105 51 Street, ☏ +1-780-826-1956. M-Sa 8AM-8PM. 1950s-themed diner.
Drink
[edit]- 1 The Crown & Derby Pub, 5011 66 St, ☏ +1 780-826-3300.
- 2 The Players Lounge, 5426 50 Ave, ☏ +1 780-826-2225, [email protected].
- 3 Ruth's VLT Lounge, 5024 51 Ave, ☏ +1 780-687-8899. 9AM-3AM daily.
Sleep
[edit]Campgrounds
[edit]- Bonnyville RV Park, 46305 Township Road 610 (west & south along Hwy 28/41 to Twp Rd 610, west 250 km to the entrance), ☏ +1 780-201-2929, [email protected].
- Muriel Lake - 4 separate campgrounds on the shores of Muriel Lake, 11 km (7 mi) south of Bonnyville
- Moose Lake - 4 separate campgrounds on the shores of Moose Lake, 5–20 km (3–12 mi) west of Bonnyville
Hotels & motels
[edit]- 1 Best Western Bonnyville Inn & Suites, 101-5401 43 Street, ☏ +1 780-826-6226, toll-free: +1-800-780-7234. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM.
- 2 Bonnyville Hotel, 5002 50 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-687-2227, fax: +1-780-687-2226. $65-$75.
- 3 Comfort Inn & Suites, 5404 Lakeland Road, ☏ +1 780-826-2020, fax: +1 780-826-2063, [email protected].
- 4 Days Inn, 5810 50 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-815-4843, toll-free: +1-800-225-3297. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
- 5 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 4404 52 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-987-8888, toll-free: +1 877 660-8550, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
- 6 Microtel Inn & Suites, 5409 Lakeland Road, ☏ +1 780-687-2120, toll-free: +1-800-337-0050. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
- 7 The Neighbourhood Inn, 5011 66 Street, ☏ +1 780-826-3300, toll-free: +1-800-229-5390, fax: +1 780-826-7541, [email protected].
- 8 Neighbourhood Inn Express, 6407 50 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-826-3300, toll-free: +1-800-229-5390, [email protected].
- 9 Western Budget Motel, 6026 50 Avenue, ☏ +1 780-812-2131, fax: +1 780-812-2136, [email protected]. Complimentary breakfast and WiFi.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Drive 51 km northeast to Cold Lake
| Routes through Bonnyville |
| Edmonton ← Kalyna Country ← | W  E
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→ Cold Lake → END |
Ends at W  E ←
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N  S
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→ Elk Point → Medicine Hat |