Wabasca-Desmarais
Located on the narrows between the North and South Wabasca Lakes, Wabasca-Desmarais serves as the governance headquarters for both the Municipal District of Opportunity and Bigstone Cree Nation, as well as for various provincial government area-offices.
As the largest hamlet in the MD of Opportunity, with a population of 3,300 split between MD residents and Bigstone Cree Nation members, Wabasca is a full-service community offering:
- Hotels
- Gas
- RV and Tent Camping
- Restaurants
- Groceries
- Emergency Services
- Community Hall
- Recreation Centre
- Pool
- Fitness Centre
- 17,500 sq. ft. Gymnasium and Indoor Track
- Arena
- Library
- Scenic Walking and Bike Paths
- Horseback Riding
- ATV and 4x4ing
- Snowmobiling
- Boat Launches
- Lake and river activities such as swimming, kayaking, and tubing
- Fishing (summer and winter)
- Wildlife viewing and birding
- World-class golf at the Eagle Point Golf Course
Numerous outdoor attractions, including:
- Playgrounds
- Ball Diamonds
- Tennis Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Spray Park
- Skate Park
- Outdoor Rinks
In Wabasca, Opportunity to do more is mapped and found here.
The Lake Lodge Wabasca
Phone: 780-891-1040
Number of units: 4
Services
- 600 sq. ft. furnished units
- Full size kitchen
- Dining area
- Living area
- 55″ Satellite tv
- View and walking access to lake
- Laundry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Patio or balcony
Riverside Inn
Corner of Highways 813 & 754
Phone: 780-891-2020
Number of rooms: 60
Services
- Continental breakfast
- Microwave/mini fridge
- Free Wi-Fi
The Nova Inn 961 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780- 891-2266
Number of rooms: 73
Services
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- Coffee machine
- Free WiFi
- Dishwashers
- Restaurant with bar/lounge
- Smoke-free environment
- 24-hour Front desk
- 24-hour Fitness centre
- Free self parking
Wabasca Inn
1090 Highway 813
Phone: 780-891-2572
Fax: 780-891-2574
Email: wabascainn@gmail.com
Member of Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association
Crews welcome!
Number of rooms: 52
Services
- Bathtub with shower
- Coffee machine
- Free WiFi
- Hairdryers
- 42″ Satellite TV
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- Voicemail
- Air conditioning
- ATM
- Business Centre
- Continental breakfast
- Coin laundry
- Fitness room
- Free high speed Internet
- Kitchenette units
- Licensed restaurant on site
- Meeting room
- Pets welcome (at manager’s discretion)
- Smoke-free environment
Parking: Coach, trucks, plug-ins available
Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard
Fillmore Village Apartments 150 First Street
Phone: 780-235-6029
Email: info@fillmorewabascavillage.com
https://fillmorewabascavillage.com
Monthly rentals available for one, two, and three bedroom apartments: Top notch alternative to work camps!
The Wabasca-Desmarais Lions Club Camp Ground
Open seasonally May-October
Phone: 780-891-8268
Located on North Wabasca Lake. Travel north on Mistassiniy Road from the 4-way stop that connects Highway 754 (from Slave Lake) and Highway 813 (from Athabasca). Follow until you reach the 3-way stop, and turn north onto Lakeview Drive for 13kms.
20 Power sites $40/night
15 Non-Power sites $30/night
Large Group Camp Area
Group Site 1 $150/night
Small Group Camp Area
Group Site 2 $150/night
Fees must be paid to the attendant as you arrive (located at the log house beside the entrance gates. The attendants live on site throughout the summer, however, if an attendant is not on site, please choose an empty site and they will visit at a later time to collect fees.
For more information, and for booking inquiries, please visit their website.
Angie’z Bakery & Cafe
Mistassiniy Rd
Phone: 780-891-2997
Broadway Sports Bar
2007 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2028
Burger Baron
979 Mistassiniy Road South
Phone: 780-891-2200
Chixking
911 Stony Point Road
Phone: 780-891-2294
Melea’s Kitchen & Bar
101 Opportunity Drive
Phone: 780-891-2040
Old Town Bistro
2001 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2080
Old Town Restaurant & Bar
2007 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2028
On The Way Restaurant
102 Opportunity Drive
Phone: 780-273-0355
Pizza House & Donair
2551 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2251
Wabasca Steak & Pizza
2165 Mistassiniy Road North
Phone: 780-891-3334
Wood Buffalo Bar & Grill
1090 Highway 813
Phone: 780-891-2375
BhellasFashion
2330 Pelican Road
Phone: 780-773-5576
Canna Bliss
960 East Noel Drive
Phone: 780-891-2440
Centex – Bigstone Store
24 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2627
Esso Truck Stop & Chester’s Chicken
Highway 813 & Gulf Road
Phone: 780-891-2125
Home Hardware
1021 Highway 813
Phone: 780-891-3344
Jesse’s Liquor Shack
960 Noel Drive
Phone: 780-891-4044
Jesse Mart
960 Noel Drive
Phone: 780-891-2684
Jesse Mart Mistassiniy
2551 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2131
Joe Cannabis Wabasca
Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2244
Northern Food Store
991 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-3739
On The Way Convenience store
2135 Mistassiniy Road North
Pelican Automotive/NAPA
2330 Pelican Business Park, Airport Road
Phone: 780-891-3600
Rathbones Tire Service
2055 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-9913
Riverside Convenience Store
2001 Mistassiniy Road North
Phone: 780-891-3002
Riverside Liquor
2001 Mistassiniy Road
Phone: 780-891-2199