History

• Late 1800s: The first visitors to the area arrived, seeking natives to exchange goods for furs. The trading was good and a Hudson’s Bay post was established on Sturgeon Lake. ‘Peace River Jim’ Cornwall established the Bredin and Cornwall Trading Post nearby.
• 1900: The area was surveyed for a possible settlement, but little developed of it.
• 1901: The area was surveyed again by Fred Young who was particularly impressed with a piece of land on the northwest shore of Sturgeon Lake.
• 1916: The first pioneers settled in the area nearby as its soil was rich for farming.
• 1929: The first post office was opened in the community.

Attractions

Valleyview's main recreational activity is found at the ice rink, named Polar Palace. This is where the Valleyview's hockey team (the Valleyview Jets) plays regular games in the Peace Region league. Also located in the ice rink is a curling rink which has regular bonspiels. Next door to the Polar Palace is the local pool, which is on the same grounds as the lovely Legion picnic area and water park.

The nearby Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake (Alberta)

Sturgeon Lake is a lake in north-western Alberta, Canada. It has a total area of and a maximum depth of . It is located in the hydrographic basin of the Little Smoky River at an elevation of 685 m, 20 km west of the town of Valleyview, along Highway 43....

 provides setting for outdoor activities. Two provincial parks are established on its shores: Young's Point Provincial Park

Young's Point Provincial Park

Young's Point Provincial Park is a provincial park located in north western Alberta, CanadaIt is located on the north shore of Sturgeon Lake, 23 km west of Valleyview, a short distance from Highway 43.-Activities:...

 (beach, boating, fishing, camping) and Williamson Provincial Park

Williamson Provincial Park

Williamson Provincial Park is a small provincial park in north-western Alberta, Canada.The park is situated on the southern shore of Sturgeon Lake, 19km west of Valleyview on Highway 43....

 (beach, boating, fishing).

External links

• Town of Valleyview
• Discover the Peace Country. Valleyview