Why go
- City in Alberta, Canada.
- Served by Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).
History
Grande Prairie is a city in northwestern Alberta, Canada, within the southern portion of an area known as Peace River Country. It is located at the intersection of Highway 43 and Highway 40, approximately 456 kilometres (283Â mi) northwest of the provincial capital, Edmonton. The city is surrounded by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Calgary*, Edmonton*
- WestJet WS (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Calgary, Edmonton
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grande Prairie Airport (YQU); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQU has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Calgary, Edmonton).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grande Prairie, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.