Around Town
Getting to know your new community is an exciting part of settling in. Here are some helpful tips about everyday life in Grande Prairie.
Free Wi-Fi is a great way to stay connected while you're out and about, and is available in many public places around Grande Prairie, including:
- Grande Prairie Public Library.
- Eastlink Centre.
- Coffee shops and fast food restaurants.
- Shopping centres.
Grande Prairie has many grocery stores, including ones that offer international foods for various cultural traditions.
During the summer, you can also visit the Grande Prairie Farmer’s Market to buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.If you're having trouble affording food, help is available. Visit cityofgp.com/foodsecurity for support programs and to find food stores near you.
There are several local faith-based organizations in Grande Prairie to practice your religion if you have one. Below is a list of the more well-known faith-based organizations in Grande Prairie. If you are part of a faith-based organization that is not highlighted and would like to add it to the list, please contact the City of Grande Prairie at info@cityofgp.com.
Well-known faith-based organizations in Grande Prairie:
BELIEF/RELIGION/FAITH ORGANIZATION NAME Baha'i Faith Baha'i faith Baptist Catholic Christian Abundant Life Church of Grande Prairie
Believers Full Gospel Assembly
Grande Prairie Alliance Church
Redeemed Christian Church of God
Evangelical Lutheran Mennonite Hillcrest Mennonite Church Mormonism Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Muslim Islamic Association of Grande Prairie Pentecostal Presbyterian Forbes Presbyterian Church Protestant Seventh-Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Church Sikhism Gurudwara Sikh Temple Search online and social media to connect with these organizations or visit cityofgp.com/gplip to find more details.
COUNTRY/ BELIEFS NAME Afghanistan Afghan Group Cameroun Camerounese Associaton Caribbean Caribbean Association of Grande Prairie - CAGP China Chinese Association of Grande Prairie Netherlands Dutch Group Philippines Filipino Association of Grande Prairie and area French-Canadian ACFA (The Association canadienne-française de l'Alberta) Germany Grande Prairie Society of German Canadians Hindu Grande Prairie Hindu Association Indigenous Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Islamic Islamic Association of Grande Prairie and District Jamaica Jamaican Association Korean Grande Prairie Korean Association Latino Latinos in Grande Prairie GP Regional Latin Association Nepal Nepalese Association Nigeria Nigerians in Grande Prairie, Alberta Norway Viking Cultural Centre Pakistan Pakistani Community in Grande Prairie Sikh Gurdwara Sahib Grande Prairie Ukraine Ukrainians of Grande Prairie Vietnam Vietnamese community Grande Prairie Canada’s main postal service is called Canada Post. It’s the most affordable way to send mail across the country and around the world.
Most people receive mail at their home address. If you don’t have a permanent address yet, you can still get mail by:
- Using the FlexDelivery program to pick up your mail at a Canada Post location.
- Renting a community mailbox or P.O. box as your personal mailing address.
To learn more, visit canadapost-postescanada.ca
The Community Compass is a directory of free social supports and programs for residents in Grande Prairie. Find support for healthcare, employment, housing, food and more by visiting cityofgp.com/communitycompass