2024 & 2025

Forest Capital of Canada
The Adventure Continues

Our FCC journey may be complete, but the adventure continues! We're here to inspire forest education and to promote life in Alberta's Mackenzie Region through Boris and our resources.

🎮 Interactive Games 🎓 Teacher Resources 🌲 Free to Use

Explore with Boris Teacher Resources

"Hi! I'm Boris. Ready to explore the boreal forest together?"

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Forest Learning

Learn About The Forest With Boris

Explore the boreal forest in two seasons. Each adventure teaches forest science through interactive storytelling.

Boris in the Boreal Forest - Original Adventure

🧭 Classic

Boris Adventure

Join Boris as he visits a pioneer home, meets an Indigenous Elder, explores with a professional forester, and discovers a real bear den!

🎮 Interactive Learning 🏠 History 🐻 Wildlife 👥 Indigenous Culture

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❄️ Winter

Boris Winter Edition

Strap on your snowshoes! Experience ski hills, dog sledding, ice fishing, and fire hunting as Boris guides you through the winter boreal.

🎿 Winter Activities 🎣 Ice Fishing 🛷 Dog Sledding

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Boris in the Boreal Forest - Winter Edition

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For Educators

Free lesson plans, classroom activities, and downloadable resources to bring the boreal forest to life!

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Celebrating the Mackenzie Region's Forest Capital designation

AFPA

Meet the Mackenzie Region, This Year's Forest Capital of Canada

In this celebration video, local forestry professionals, community members, educational partners, and more share their insights on the region's strong connection to its forests and the impact it has on their lives and livelihoods. Discover the essential role forestry plays in building sustainable communities, creating jobs, and promoting environmental stewardship.

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Events

Our Forest Capital Journey

Throughout our designation, we brought our community together to celebrate our forest heritage.

September 10, 2025

Get to Know You Night

Join us for Get to Know You Night—an evening of connection, discovery, and community spirit! Meet local businesses, home-based services, agencies, and non-profits that make our community thrive. Plus, the Forest Capital of Canada will be there to celebrate with us! Admission: Bring along a non-perishable food item or a $1 donation at the door. All proceeds go directly to support our local Food Bank. Come out, give back, and be part of something special. We can’t wait to see you there!

High Level Arena

May 2, 2025

High Level Trade Show

Find us at the High Level & District Trade Show, on May 2-3, 2025, at the High Level Sports Complex! The High Level & District Chamber of Commerce puts on a fantastic event each year and we are incredibly excited to be partaking in it. See you then! 🙌🏼

High Level

April 26, 2025

Gun and Sportsman Show 2025

Mark your calendars! We will be at the High Prairie Fish and Game Association Gun Club Trade Show April 26 and 27 This event goes from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday at the Sports Palace, Curling Rink and Gordon Buchanan Arena. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello! For more information, please visit https://hpfishandgame.com/gun-sportsman-show/

Sports Palace, High Prairie

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Partners

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Collaborating with leading organizations to advance forest conservation and community development

Forest Capital of Canada The Adventure Continues