Erik's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great day trip from the lake. Fun for the whole family and very interactive for kids. Well-curated museum of mechanized vehicles.
6 locals recommend
Reynolds-Alberta Museum
6426 40 AveGreat day trip from the lake. Fun for the whole family and very interactive for kids. Well-curated museum of mechanized vehicles.
National Historic Site: location of early Methodist mission to Indigenous groups. Historic cemetery and nature path.
Rundle's Mission Retreat Center
National Historic Site: location of early Methodist mission to Indigenous groups. Historic cemetery and nature path.
Graves Wildlife Sanctuary - North Trailhead
A nice place to walk or cycle through the forest.
If you want a bigger beach than we have at the cottage, deeper water for swimming, or just want to be around more people, give the provincial park a try!
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
If you want a bigger beach than we have at the cottage, deeper water for swimming, or just want to be around more people, give the provincial park a try!
Beautiful gardens including the amazing new Aga Khan Garden.
49 locals recommend
University of Alberta Botanic Garden
51227 AB-60Beautiful gardens including the amazing new Aga Khan Garden.
Food scene
Great local butcher. This is where you can buy meat for your BBQ at the lake, or just fancy sausages for breakfast.
Ranchland Meats
5106 5106 50 AveGreat local butcher. This is where you can buy meat for your BBQ at the lake, or just fancy sausages for breakfast.
Calmar Bakery
4906 50 AveWonderful bakery. A local institution.
Fruit as fresh as it comes! Picking season is usually 2nd week of July into August. Spray-free.
Stevens Strawberries
Alberta 13Fruit as fresh as it comes! Picking season is usually 2nd week of July into August. Spray-free.
Chef N' Pigeon Lake
21 Village DrNicest sit-down restaurant on the lake.
47404 AB-778, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0, Canada
Gas, convenience grocery items, and really good pizza!
Shopping
You’re sure to make your next great find in this hidden gem for the antique enthusiast.
Yesterday's Treasure Market Inc.
4904 50 AveYou’re sure to make your next great find in this hidden gem for the antique enthusiast.
Logan Berry's Antq & Crsts
4732 50 AveWell-curated collection of antiques and silver jewelry.
Well-designed shopping plaza with grocery store, restaurants, gift store and more.
13 locals recommend
The Village At Pigeon Lake
6B Village DrWell-designed shopping plaza with grocery store, restaurants, gift store and more.