Outdoor Range
The outdoor range sits on approx. 80 acres of beautifully wooded leased land. There is a clubhouse, picnic tables, fire pits, playground equipment, and room for RV parking. Outdoor shooting on the static range and 3D loops is available year round. In summer, three 3D loops are open that vary in size from 3.5-5 km in length, and in the winter one 3D loop is maintained. Traditional and Compound Bows only – No Crossbows or Broadheads.
News and Announcements
Tournament Directors
Parkland Bowbenders is pleased to welcome two new Tournament Directors to our Board! Clayton Fleet and Naython Fleet have years of archery experience and expertise and we are very excited to see what 2023 has in store for the club!! To read their introduction – click on our Events page.
New Membership Fees 2023
Parkland Bowbenders has decided to purchase our club/member liability insurance directly from the provider so members will not be required to purchase an ABA (Alberta Bowhunters Association) membership through the club this year. All membership fees have been adjusted to reflect this change for 2023. See Memberships Page for details.
Lac La Biche welcomes the world in 2024
Lac La Biche has been awarded the 2024 World Archery Field Championships, and are expecting approx. 250 athletes from 40 different countries to attend September 16-22, 2024. Read the article here….(click on ‘Read More’ and the link will work!) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/lac-la-biche-archery-championship-archery-1.6691698
Annual General Meeting
Parkland Bowbenders AGM will be held on Thursday January 19, 2023 @ 7 p.m. via Zoom. Any 2023 members interested in joining the meeting are invited to contact Adryan Slaght by email at info@parklandbowbenders.ca and he will provide the Zoom link.
Winter 3D Loops
On Sunday October 2nd the summer loops were removed, and two winter 3D loops were installed. Signs are posted!
3D World Championships – Turni, Italy
Attached are links for those interested in reading a couple of articles and seeing photos about our 3D Team Canada who are going to Turin Italy to compete at the World Championships on September 4th, 2022. The first is from Lakeland Today in Lac La Biche featuring an interview with coach Rene Schaub, and lists
2019 Youth 3D Archers with Kris Skelly from ABA!
Below Photos:
Kevin Guimond winner of the 2019 Grand Prix!
Frank Dostaler winner of the 2019 "Long Bomb" shot competition - Lion at 94 yards!
Club History
Parkland Bowbenders was founded in the early 1970’s after the previous club known as the Glory Hills Archery Club folded.Over the years, Parkland Bowbenders Archery Club has gained the reputation of being one of the strongest and most progressive clubs in the greater Edmonton area. We host many events and provide options for young and old alike to experience traditional archery, archery as a sport, practice for bow hunting and recreation for the whole family. If you would like further information, please feel free to email us at info@parklandbowbenders.ca or you can contact any of the directors listed on our Contacts page.