Paradise Hill Community Attractions

Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church

Decorated by Count Berthold Von Imhoff.

Paradise Hill is proud to boast as the home of one of the many churches decorated by, the renowned artist, Count Berthold Von Imhoff.  

Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, originally situated 10 miles south of Paradise Hill, was decorated by Imhoff in 1929.  The bordering decorations were painted by his son, Carl.  It was moved to Paradise Hill in 1973.

For anyone wishing to view these remarkable paintings, a notice at the church will provide a contact and tours can be arranged at any time.  Imhoff's farm and original studio, located just east of Paradise Hill, is open throughout the summer, or by appointment at any other time.

Giant Ox & Cart at the entrance to the Village

Commemorating the Carlton Trail, which passed over the spot where the ox now stands.

The entrance to the Village is guarded by a twice life sized ox and red river cart, erected in 1993 to commemorate the famous Carlton Trail.  The trail was the first overland route between Fort Garry and Fort Edmonton, best described as the forerunner of the present Yellowhead Highway.  It passed directly though Paradise Hill, over the spot where the ox and cart is now situated.

Deep ruts left from the passage of carts many years ago can still be seen heading west from town.  This is rather unique as in most areas the marks have been long hidden by cultivation or regrowth of bush and trees.

The Marsh

Located just north and west of the village provides an excellent opportunity for viewing birds of many species.

Paradise Hill offers the bird watcher boreal forest, meadows, aspen woodland and wetlands.  Together these areas provide homes for a great variety of birds.

Many species of waterfowl and shorebirds may be seen at the marsh and lake during spring and fall migration.  Both herons, rails & other shore birds may be viewed.  Hawks, eagles and vultures ride the thermals on top of the hill, while pileated woodpeckers and thrushes search for food in the mature aspen gallery forest on the hillside.  The hawk watch begins the first week of September.

Hunting & Fishing

Paradise Hill is located within 30 minutes of an abundance of northern lakes and resorts. Experience the beauty of nature and the great outdoors with a vacation in Paradise! Fish off the banks, of the North Saskatchewan River, just 10 kms away.

Hiking Trails

 Hike, bike, or ride the trails around Paradise Hill !

Paradise Hill CampGround

Our campground is first come first serve & has a NO reservation policy.

Camping Fees 

Non-electric Sites -$20.00 per night

Electric Sites - $25.00 per night. 

Discount Rates are not available

Camping fees can be made at the Village Office located on Main St or at the registration stand in the camping area

There are 6 campsites with electric coverage & the rest is open space without this access. 

The campgrounds have washrooms and shower facilities, from May Long -September Long Weekend

Picnic shelter available for public use. Hiking trails, bird watching stand, ball diamonds and tennis courts are located nearby.

***Payment is required all summer season, especially during our Summer Bash weekend (1st Saturday after August long weekend) with the Ball tournament, live entertainment and cabaret Friday & Saturday we still do require a payment for our campground and facilities uses.******

Frenchman Butte Museum

(15 minutes from Paradise Hill)

Open weekends May 17 - June 22

Daily June 23 - September 1     10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The museum was opened in 1980 with the restoration of the CNR Station.  It has since expanded to an entire block featuring the Log Cabin Tea House, Library, Blacksmith shop, Big Hill School, Mini golf and playground, restored Leer house and the Lloyd Furman Building which houses the extensive collection of artifacts belonging to the late Lloyd Furman.

Battle of Frenchman Butte National Historic Site

(15 minutes from Paradise Hill)  North of Frenchman Butte on Provincial Grid #191.  Walk the paths of battle sites and see the rifle pits where Wandering Spirit's Warriors fought the Alberta Field Force to a stalemate in the Riel Rebellion of 1885.

Fort Pitt Historic Park

(30 minutes from Paradise Hill)  15 km west of Frenchman Butte on Provincial Grid #797 and 5 km south.  Once a bustling fur trading post, Fort Pitt was the site of the signing of Treaty #6 in 1876.  Fort Pitt was burned and hostages taken during the 1885 Northwest Rebellion.  A picnic area lies under giant trees and descriptive plaques outline the fort's features and history.