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  • Outdoor Explorers
  • Off-the-beaten-path Travellers
  • Adventure Seekers

Escape to a wilder side of the Rockies on a two-day trip from Grande Prairie to Grande Cache, packed with outdoor adventures for all ages.

Trade the crowds for wide-open wilderness in Alberta's Northern Rockies. Drive from Grande Prairie to Grande Cache, where you can raft white-water canyons, tee off with mountain views or lace up for a family-friendly hike. Between adventures, quiet your mind at a meditation park and tuck into home-cooked meals at a beloved local spot.

At a glance

  • 2-day itinerary
  • 400 km (249 mi) total distance
  • 5 hrs 2 mins drive time
  • Your starting point is in Grande Prairie
1 destination
Starts in

Grande Prairie

Day 1 drive time: 2 hr 27 min, 197 km (122 mi)
Day 1

Grande Cache

Enjoy a leisurely drive, some outdoor activities and a fabulous local dinner.

A young woman in a car on a road trip

Grains Bakery

Before setting off on your two-hour drive, be sure to stop by Grains Bakery, a local gem, where you will find a variety of baked goods that will help fuel you for the day ahead.

Whitewater Rafting on Sulphur River in Grande Cache

Wild Blue Yonder 

For the thrill seekers, look up an adrenaline-fueled afternoon adventure at Wild Blue Yonder – they’ll take you white-water rafting through the canyons nearby! If you book the tour, keep in mind it starts at noon, so you will need to leave the city with ample time to get there.

Hand reaching down to ball on golf course

Grande Cache Golf and Country Club

Not the white-water type? No problem! Golfers can opt for dry ground, spectacular mountain views and clear blue skies while enjoying an afternoon round of golf at the Grande Cache Golf and Country Club.

The Ridge Restaurant and Lounge

The Ridge Restaurant and Lounge

Enjoy dinner at a local favourite. The Ridge Restaurant and Lounge offers signature home-cooked meals from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation and are now being shared with the incredible residents and visitors of Grande Cache.

Grande Cache Inn and Suites

Wind down in comfort with a stay at Grande Cache Inn and Suites, the perfect place to rest and relax after a day of fun outdoor activities. You’ll be nestled right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains with endless opportunities for exploration just steps away.

TIP FROM A LOCAL

Visit the Grande Cache Tourism and Interpretive Centre for tips on the area, a map or more local recommendations.

Day 2 drive time: 2 hr 35 min, 203 km (126 mi)
Day 2

Grande Cache

Spend the day hiking for breathtaking mountain views and enjoy a restful drive back to Grande Prairie.

A woman sitting on the grass at Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park near Grande Cache.