What’s Happening in Fort McMurray? (October 4)
Fort McMurray ushers in the month of October with lots of fun and worthwhile activities for the whole family. From arts to outdoor activities to a variety of entertainment shows, there is always something to everyone. Locals and guests could join in the fun no matter what age bracket you belong to.
Scuba enthusiasts are invited for the Wet and Wild Diving Society Monthly Meeting on October 2, 2019 at MacDonald Island Park/Suncor Community Leisure Centre at Shell Place, Redpoll Centre Conference Room. The meeting will take place from 7:30 PM to 9 PM, Wednesday.
Wet and Wild Diving Society Monthly Meeting
The Wet and Wild Diving Society is a group of scuba divers in Fort McMurray. We encourage training and hold various events in the community such as lake clean-ups and a dive rodeo. Anyone interested in scuba diving can join, attend meetings and participate in activities. - Via Fort McMurray Albert Scuba Divers
If you are into creative stuff and crafting activities, the next one on the list would absolutely make your go out of your way and participant. Back for its third year, the Signature Mosaic Handmade Market invites everyone on the 4th of October.
The event will run until the 6th so you have several days to choose from and go to the MacDonald Island Park/Suncor Community Leisure Centre at Nexen Field House in Fort McMurray. Activities and exhibits will start at 10 AM on the opening day.
Signatures Mosaic Handmade Market
Signatures Mosaic Market is a uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace in Fort McMurray that features the works of over 80 artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast. Since 2017, the show has been a once-a-year opportunity for visitors to meet passionate creatives in person, hear their stories, and feel their works first-hand. Join us at MacDonald Island Park for an unforgettable experience and shop for handmade that lasts a lifetime. - Via signatures.ca
On October 5, 2019, get inspired by Christian illusionist David Laflin as he visit Fort McMurray for a time of entertainment and inspiration. It is a show full of cutting-edge and classic illusions with programs for the whole family. The tour will be on Saturday at 7 PM and will take place at the Northlife Fellowship Baptist Church, 141 Alberta Drive.
Illusionist David Laflin Tour
Illusionist David Laflin has entertained and inspired audiences around the world. More than simply an entertainer, David is also a gifted speaker. He is quick to point out that everything he does is simply an illusion. Only God can do real miracles. David has a desire to bring families together for an experience they will not forget. Don't miss out! Tickets are on sale for $20 for adults Family Ticket package $60 at NorthLife Church 141 Alberta drive. For more information 780-743-3747. - Via davidandteesha.com
Every day is all fun and entertainment at Fort McMurray, making it one of the go-to destinations for the entire month of October. Check out the A-list team next week for more exciting updates!
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Things to Do in Fort McMurray
It’s that time of year again! Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, and as temperatures drop, often so does morale. It is no secret: Fort McMurray winters can be long and harsh, it can often lead to people feeling like they are going to spend their unforeseen future reclused in their home bundled away from -40 and lack of sunlight. A fear of boredom and anti-socialism sets in. The truth is, it doesn’t have to! Fort McMurray is chock full of amazing sports, hobbies, clubs and social gatherings for kids and adults alike. I have lived here collectively for over a decade, and I still find myself learning about awesome new activities all the time!
As a buyer’s specialist on The A-Team, I am often asked by people considering the move to Fort McMurray, and even by those who already live in and love Fort McMurray, this question: “What exactly is there to do around here?!”
So, here is the bad news: there are so many things to do in Fort McMurray that I may have missed some. Now the good news: there are even more things to do in Fort McMurray than I have listed below! :) If YOU know something great, feel free to comment below or let us know! We love to add fun things to our list of recommendations all the time!! I hope you enjoy this list, and you may even pick up a new past time!
SPORTS
I am always in awe of the number of athletic facilities available to our community. See below for some links/resources to get you started if you and/or your kids are the athletic types!
Hockey
[caption id="attachment_27732" align="aligncenter" width="737"] The Casman Center in Thickwood[/caption]
For Kids:
Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association: http://www.fmmha.com/
Fort McMurray Minor Ball Hockey League: http://woodbuffaloballhockeyleague.ca
For Adults:
McMurray Gentleman’s League: http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=MCMURRAYGENTLEMANHOCKEYLEAGUE
Fort McMurray Shift Hockey: http://lsa.carhahockey.ca/fort-mcmurray-shift-hockey
Wood Buffalo Ball Hockey League (includes ladies league): http://woodbuffaloballhockeyleague.ca/
Entertainment:
AJHL - Fort McMurray Oil Barons: http://www.fortmcmurrayoilbarons.ca/
Skating (for kids & adults): http://www.noraltaskatingclub.ca/
Ringette (for kids & adults): http://mcmurrayringette.com/
Soccer
For Kids:
Youth Soccer: http://www.fmyouthsoccer.com/view/fmyouthsoccer
For Adults:
Fort McMurray Women’s Soccer: http://fmwsa.ca/
Fort McMurray Senior Men’s Association: https://www.eteamz.com/fortmcmurrayseniormenssoccerassociation/
Football
For Kids:
Fort McMurray Football: https://www.footballfortmcmurray.com/
For Adults:
Fort McMurray Flag Football (SPONSORED by The A-Team) - CO-ED & FREE: https://www.facebook.com/fmflag
Entertainment:
AFL - Fort McMurray Monarchs: http://aflfootball.ca/fort-mcmurray-monarchs/
Basketball
For Kids & Adults:
Aurora Basketball: https://www.aurorabasketballclub.ca/
Entertainment:
Keyano Huskies: http://www.keyano.ca/Services/SportWellness/HuskiesAthletics/HomeGameSchedule/HuskiesBasketball
Baseball/Softball/Slo-Pitch
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For Kids:
Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association: www.fmmba.ca/
For Adults:
CO-ED Slo Pitch: http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=REMAXFORTMCMURRAYSLO&s=softball&p=home
Men's League Slo Pitch: http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=FORTMCMURRAYMENSSLOP&s=softball
Entertainment:
Fort McMurray Giants: fortmcmurraygiants.ca
Curling
Fort McMurray Oil Sands Curling Club: www.fmoilsandscurlingclub.com/
Yoga
For Kids:
Shine Kids Fitness: https://www.shinekidsfitness.com/
For Adults:
Oranj Fitness: www.oranjfitness.com/
Higher Health: www.higherhealth.ca
Oxygen Yoga Fort McMurray: oxygenfortmcmurray.com/
Yoga Temple - www.yogatemple.ca/
Dance
For Kids:
Generation Dance: http://www.gdsdance.com/
Mi Dance: www.macdonaldisland.ca/activities/dance
Uptown Dance: http://suncor.fmcschools.ca/uptown/
The McIntyre Academy of Irish Dance https://www.facebook.com/McIntyreIrishDance/
YMM Dance Company - June 2018: https://www.instagram.com/ymmdancecompany/?hl=en
For Adults:
Fort McMurray Social Dance Club: http://fmsocialdanceclub.com/
Gymnastics
Norfort Gymnastics: http://www.fortmcmurraygymnastics.com/
Badminton
Friends Badminton Club: https://www.facebook.com/McIBClub/
Tennis
Fort McMurray Tennis Club: https://fortmactennisclub.com/
Martial Arts & Boxing
Bowmans Tae Kwon Do Academy: http://www.bowmansmma.com/
Total Taekwondo: https://www.totaltaekwondo.net/
Ni-Ten Judo Club: http://www.ni-tenjudoclub.ca/
Sweet Science Boxing Club: https://sweetscienceboxing.ca/
Roller Derby
For Adults:
Tar Sand Betties: www.tarsandbetties.com/
Shooting, Archery, Biathlon
Fort McMurray Fish & Game Association: http://www.fmfg.ca/
Golf
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Miskanaw Golf Club: www.miskanaw.ca/
Fort McMurray Golf Club: https://www.fortmcmurraygolfclub.com/
Mini Golf: http://vistaridge.ab.ca/summer/mini-putt/
Indoor Virtual Golf Simulator: http://www.miskanaw.ca/indoor-golf-simulator
Swimming
Fort McMurray Mantas Swim Club: https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=canfmmsc
Macdonald Island Park Aquatics: http://www.macdonaldisland.ca/activities/aquatics
YMCA Swimming Lessons: http://ymca.ca/What-We-Offer/Aquatics/YMCA-Swimming-Lessons
Rock Climbing
Macdonald Island Climbing Wall: http://www.macdonaldisland.ca/activities/climbing
Triathlon
Northern Light Triathlon Club: https://www.nltc.ca/
Running
Wood Buffalo Trail Running Series: http://www.wbtrailrunning.com/
Hiking
Fort McMurray Hikers & Walkers: https://goo.gl/edYmZ6
Mountain Biking
https://www.trailforks.com/region/fort-mcmurray/
Equestrian
Clear Water Horse Club: https://www.facebook.com/cwhcpublic/
Cricket
Fort McMurray Cricket League: http://fortmcmurraycricket.com/
Ultimate Frisbee
https://www.facebook.com/groups/6212798237/
Skiing/Snowboarding/Tubing
Vista Ridge: http://vistaridge.ab.ca/
Snow Mobile Club
McMurray Sno-Drifters: http://altasnowmobile.ab.ca/trailsclubs/mcmurray-sno-drifters/
Outdoor Aeriel Adventure Park
http://vistaridge.ab.ca/summer/aerial-adventure-park/
THE ARTS:
Photography
Wood Buffalo Photography Club: www.facebook.com/woodbuffalophotographyclub/
Art Classes
The Art Foundry: http://www.artfoundrywoodbuffalo.com
Absolute Serendipity: www.AbsoluteSerendipity.com
Color Me Mine: http://fortmcmurray.colormemine.com/
Fort McMurray Potters’ Guild: http://www.fmpg.com/classes.html
Theatre
Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre: http://www.keyano.ca/StudentLife/TheatreArtsCentre
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts: suncor.fmcschools.ca/
Multi-Cultural Society
http://www.multiculturefm.org/programs
Escape Rooms
Mr. E’s Solve-it-torium: https://www.solve-it-torium.com/
Trapped: https://trapped.ca/locations/fort-mcmurray.html
Geocaching
https://goo.gl/uQzqGM
FAMILY FRIENDLY (Including Kids Under 3)
Trampoline Park **BRAND NEW**
Aim High Trampoline Park: https://www.facebook.com/AimHighParkFM/
Oil Sands Discovery Center
http://history.alberta.ca/oilsands/
Heritage Parks
Fort McMurray Heritage Society - Heritage Village/Heritage Shipyard: https://fortmcmurrayheritage.com/
Dog Parks/Splash Parks/Play Parks, Etc.
http://www.rmwb.ca/Municipal-Government/municipal_departments/Public-Operations/Parks---Trails/Parks_OutdoorRecreation.htm
Toddler Groups/Activities
Wood Buffalo Regional Library: http://wbrl.ca/programs-resources/kids
The Hub Family Resource Centre: https://www.thehubfrc.ca/
Dunvegan Garden
Corn Maze/Seasonal Fun/Gift Shoppe/Winter Wonderland: http://www.dunvegangardensfm.com/
SOCIAL:
Gala & Major Events
RE/MAX® Annual Charity Golf Tournament (May): http://www.remax-fortmcmurray-ab.com/
Diner En Blanc (June): https://fortmcmurray.dinerenblanc.com/
East Coast Garden Party (August): http://eastcoastgardenparty.com/pages/fort_mcmurray2/
Fort McMurray BBBS Wine Auction (September): www.fortmcmurraywineauction.ca/
Keyano College Gala (November): www.keyano.ca/AboutUs/AdvancementServices/Events/Gala
Northern Lights Health Foundation Festival of Trees (November): http://www.northernlightshealthfoundation.ca/festival-of-trees.htm
CRAZE (Family Friendly - NEW YEARS EVE @ Mac Island): Sponsored by Fort McMurray REALTORS®
Winterplay: http://www.rmwb.ca/Municipal-Government/municipal_departments/Community-Services-Department/Arts_Culture/WinterPlay.htm
Fort McMurray Trade Shows: http://fortmcmurraytradeshows.com/
Youth Organizations
Girl Guides - https://www.girlguides.ca/web/
9th Fort McMurray Scouts: www2.scouts.ca/9thfortmcmurray/
Girls Inc.: https://girlsinc.org/
Boys & Girls Club: fmbgc.ca/
868 Rotary Northstar Squadron - Royal Canadian Air Cadets: https://www.868rcacs.ca/
Justin Slade Youth Foundation: jsyf.ca/
Stepping Stones Youth Services: www.woodshomes.ca/site/PageNavigator/programs/.../programs_ft_mcmurray.html
Big Brothers Big Sisters: https://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/woodbuffalo/en/Home/default.aspx
Places of Worship
McMurray Gospel Assembly: mgachurch.com
Northlife Baptist Church: https://www.northlifechurch.ca
Fort City Church: www.fortcitychurch.ca/
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish: https://www.stjohnthebaptistparish.ca/
All Saints Anglican Church: allsaintsanglican.ca/
Christ the King Lutheran Church: 780-743-5055
7th Day Adventist: https://fortmcmurrayab.adventistchurch.org/
Redeemed Life Church: redeemedlifechurch.org
Evergreen Community Church (Christian Reform): www.eccrc.ca/
Markaz-Ul-Islam (Mosque): markazulislam.com/
The Salvation Army: (780) 791-3234
Family Christian Centre (PAOC): familychristiancentre.org/
Okay, so as you can see, there are A LOT of clubs, organizations & activities in Fort McMurray. As you can also see, I ran with this list and also decided to include some year-round activities for the warmer months - it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead! Be sure to share this blog with your friends and family - we do not want to see anyone getting a case of the winter boredom blues!! Have fun, Fort McMurray!
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