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Peaceful Valley Provincial Recreation Area and Day Use Lodge

Project History

In 1991, siblings Kay and Robert Wark, donated this land and funding to initiate construction of the Peaceful Valley Lodge for elderly and disabled groups. Their generous donation was made in memory of their parents Joseph Henry and Louise Rodger Wark. Kay and Robert Wark

Driving Directions From Edmonton

Head South on Highway 2 toward Calgary. At Highway 13 turn West (right) toward Pigeon Lake. At Secondary Highway 771 turn South (left) and continue for approximately 5 km (3 miles) where you will see the sign for Peaceful Valley. Turn West (right) and follow the gravel road around until you see the entry to the Peaceful Valley Provincial Recreation Area and Day Use Lodge.

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Parks and Protected Areas, Red Deer, Alberta

Property Guidelines

  • Use of the facility is by reservation only at (780) 422-1097. The facility is open from May long weekend to September 30 and is closed on weekends and holidays.
  • There are no fees or rental costs, however, the site is supported by donations.
  • There are wheelchair accessible trails and the Lodge can hold a maximum of 56 visitors.
  • There are 3 washrooms, a large indoor seating and viewing area, a fireplace and a full kitchen. Outside there are picnic tables, a fire pit, a BBQ, several benches and a viewing area over the pond.
  • Visitors provide their own transportation and meals.
  • Volunteer hosts are at the site to provide general assistance.

Fire Pits SignHorseshoes SignPicnic Area SignViewpoint Sign

Legal Description

Lots 2, 3, and 4 Block 1 Plan 8021134
SE 4-46-1-W5
12.53 acres/5.07 hectares
Peaceful Valley Lodge

Visitor’s Guide
Planned Giving Brochure
Friends of the Peaceful Valley Donor Form

No ATV Use SignNo Camping SignNo Hunting Sign

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Other Land Holdings

A.L. Berry Family Park
Anderson Wildlife Refuge
Birch Coulee
Crystal Lake
Graves Wildlife Sanctuary
Imrie House
Imrie Park
Imrie Prospector's Point
Joy Eisert Habitat Lands
Lac Emelien
Lower Mann Lake
Miquelon Lake Wildlands
Mothersole Park
Musidora
Park Lake
Peaceful Valley PRA and Day Use Lodge
Perrenoud Wildlife Habitat Area
Silverberry
Wilson Wildlife Habitat



Parks & Conservation Links

Alberta Community Development, Parks and Protected Areas
Alberta Conservation Association
Alberta Fish and Game Association
Canada Wildlife Service (Ecological Gifts Program)
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Land Stewardship Centre of Canada

Municipal Recreation & Tourism Areas
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Park and Wildlife Ventures
This Living World® Nature Trust


For Park and Wildlife information, contact:
Bernie MacDonald,
Recreation Services Section
905 Standard Life Centre,
10405 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7
Phone: (780) 415-0268
Fax: (780) 427-5140
e-mail: Bernie.MacDonald@gov.ab.ca