The Central Alberta Gambit
Unusual attractions found outside the big centres
Unusual attractions found outside the big centres
Welcome to Central Alberta, a region as prosperous as it is beautiful. Residents of Central Alberta enjoy a wonderful quality of life and extend their warm hospitality to visitors. Rolling foothills, a collection of lakes, and the open prairie make for memorable outdoor adventures. The abundance of wildlife and birds provide for some unique up-close encounters. Photographers get your cameras ready! Plan a stay in Central Alberta and see why this region is considered one of the best in the world to live. Communities to check out include:
If you are a birdwatcher, flock to the Ellis Bird Farm where you can stroll through a collection of gardens and observe a variety of bird species.
Located just north of Red Deer in the heart of Alberta's parkland, Lacombe is a beautifully kept town with a main street that has recently been authentically restored. The town is committed to bridging the past and the present, and the historical society operates a blacksmith shop downtown, which is open to visitors. Nearby Aspen Beach Provincial Park was the first provincial park declared in Alberta, and there is plenty of opportunity for swimming, hiking, and bird watching.
This community between the cities of Edmonton and Calgary is known for its friendly hospitality.
Situated in the gently rolling parkland of Central Alberta, Red Deer is a prosperous city with plenty to offer visitors. Red Deer is situated on the 'Boomtown Trail', a connected collection of communities with the distinct architecture of the Boomtown period still maintained. Set off on a self-guided tour of these communities or take part in a guided tour aboard an authentic steam-train. Red Deer took its name from Scottish settlers who mistook the elk in the area for the red deer of their homeland. The city is close to the Lake Country's Sylvan and Gull Lakes.
Delve into the rich history of the fur trade at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Park where marked trails take you through four original fur trading posts.
What is now a timber, agriculture, oil and gas resource center was once the site of four fur trading posts in the early nineteenth century. The National Historic Park site features a walking trail system where audio guides and illustrated signs take visitors from post to post. For the nature enthusiast, there are several signs depicting the plants of the region as well as other natural points of interest. Wildlife near Rocky Mountain House includes elk, deer, mountain goats, bears, and bighorn sheep. Outdoor activities such as golf, white water rafting, canoeing and trail riding are among the most popular things to do while visiting.
Visit the world's largest painted Ukrainian Easter egg!
The first settlers in Vegreville were of Ukrainian heritage, and today the town boasts its heritage with its humungous Easter egg (the world's largest, in fact, standing 9 m/30 ft high.) In July, the Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg) festival showcases Ukrainian culture and features the country's best Ukrainian dancers.
Whitecourt is built at the fork of four rivers, so water sports such as fishing and boating are always popular here.
A water sport lover's paradise, Whitecourt is the meeting point of the McLeod, Athabasca, and Eagle Rivers, as well as the Beaver Creek. The town hosts family riverboat races and rallies each year. In the winter, Whitecourt is the snowmobile capital of Alberta.
Our Bonnyville bed and breakfast is situated in downtown, right where you want to be, yet across the road from beautiful Jesse Lake. High value at low cost! Six bedrooms, five of which are en suite, high speed Internet, complimentary beverages, continental breakfast. A small conference room is available. Easy access to walking trails and bird-watching.
This Camrose hotel offers mountains views and is within walking distance of Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge. The Inn features a three-story water slide, indoor pool and rooms with cable TV. Guest rooms provide seating areas and desks. They are furnished with safety deposit boxes, microwaves and refrigerators. They also include coffee makers and hairdryers.
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Downtown Camrose: 3.4km
Downtown Three Hills: 173km
Our Drayton Valley hotel is one of the newest hotels along the Cowboy Trail, 139 km from Edmonton. You can enjoy several choice amenities including high-speed, wireless Internet access, a 24-hour Business Center, a spa and our free hot breakfast bar with our signature cinnamon rolls. One of the city's trademark locations, the Ominplex, is only one kilometer away.
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Downtown Drayton Valley: 1.4km
Our Edmonton hotel is ideally located close to many local points of interests: the University of Alberta, the Royal Alberta Museum and Northlands Spectrum horse racing park. We are also minutes from the Shaw Conference Center, the Commonwealth Stadium, featuring the Edmonton Eskimos football team. This pet-friendly hotel offers guests free local calls, free coffee and free parking.
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Airport: 22.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 11km
Our hotel in Edmonton is located in the posh West End of the city, which is almost a city unto itself. Within just kilometers of our property, you'll find gorgeous neighborhoods, plenty of outdoor activities and shopping like you won't believe. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotel in Edmonton West is conveniently located only minutes from the West Edmonton Mall.
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Airport: 12km
Downtown Edmonton: 10.5km
Conveniently located only a short distance from popular area attractions, including downtown Edmonton, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations along with a number of modern and thoughtful amenities. Area attractions, including the West Edmonton Mall and the University of Alberta can be found moments from the Travelodge Edmonton South.
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Airport: 16.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 7.9km
Just one km from the Trans-Canadian Highway, this Edmonton hotel has rooms with cable TV, microwave and refrigerators. There's free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. There are seating areas with sofas in some of the rooms. Smoking and non-smoking accommodations are offered. Along with an on-site restaurant and lounge, guests can use the hotel's business center and game room. Breakfast is offered.
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Airport: 11.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 8.4km
Our Edmonton hotel is on the University of Alberta Campus. We offer guests free Internet access. There is a restaurant located on site. Each guest room comes with a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, and a private bathroom that includes free toiletries and a hair-dryer. Guests can find a mini-market and snack bar located on-site. Guests can relax in the beautiful garden.
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Airport: 9.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 3.9km
This Edmonton hotel is connected to the West Edmonton Mall, which offers over 800 stores, Galaxyland Amusement Park and a mini golf course. It offers 2 full-service restaurants and free parking Every room at Fantasyland Hotel features a 42-inch flat-screen TV and small refrigerator. A coffee maker and safety deposit box are also included.
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Airport: 18.2km
Downtown Edmonton: 12.5km
Downtown Three Hills: 0.26km
Our Edson hotel provides amenities such as free continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper, free local calls and free coffee in the lobby. In addition to standard amenities, all guest rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, work desks and cable television. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. This is a pet-friendly hotel.
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Downtown Edson: 3.4km
The West Harvest Inn is conveniently located in the heart of Lloydminster, Canada's Border City.Travelling through Western Canada on pleasure or business, the West Harvest Inn offers value in its ninety-seven well-appointed rooms. Our meeting rooms are ideal for social and business gatherings of up to 100 people. Our Steam Baths are perfect to soothe and rejuvenate you.
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Downtown Lloydminster: 0.7km
Our hotel is located near the Edmonton International Airport. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a work desk, coffee maker, and air-conditioning. An indoor pool and a hot tube are on-site for guests convenience. There is also a fitness center and a business center. We provide a non-smoking environment for all of guests to enjoy.
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Airport: 36.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 28.3km
Our Olds hotel provides a deluxe complimentary hot breakfast, fitness facility, pool, hot tub, waterslide, and fully equipped business centre. In all rooms you can relax with premium features like flat screen TVs, Eden Indulgence linens, Keurig coffee makers, ergonomic work desks, no-charge high-speed Wi-Fi and more. Our full kitchen suites has this plus the freedom to prepare your own meals.
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Downtown Olds: 1.9km
Our Red Deer hotel is a few blocks from The Centrium and The Westerner Park in Red Deer as well as a few minutes from fine and casual dinning and great shopping. Affordable and competitive hotel rates. Free Continental breakfast. Free local calls. Free Wifi- Wireless high-speed Internet access. Excellent amenities such as in room coffee, iron/ironing boards, hair dryer etc.
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Downtown Red Deer: 7.8km
Each guest room in our Rocky Mountain House hotel features cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker and high-speed Internet. Start each morning with a complimentary free breakfast. Use our indoor hot tub or take a dip in our indoor pool with waterslide. Exercise facility, business center, free parking and meeting facilities. Located right off of Highway 11.
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Rocky Mountain House: 1.9km
Located in Sherwood Park in Alberta's Industrial Heartland and near the best things to do in Sherwood Park. Take advantage of our convenient location and enjoy comfortable accommodations during your stay with us, featuring fast & free WiFi, free bottled water, and more. Plus, sip on a local craft brew straight from the tap with our Best Brews program.
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Airport: 18km
Downtown Edmonton: 17.9km
Downtown Sherwood Park: 4.9km
Our Sherwood Park hotel near Edmonton has spacious guestrooms and 22,000 sq. ft. of conference space. We have an inviting lobby and warm dining atmosphere. We offer complimentary full hot buffet breakfast with most of the room rates. We offer a fitness centre with multiple cardio machines and weights to meet almost every work out, as well as an indoor pool.
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Airport: 16.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 15.2km
Downtown Sherwood Park: 5.3km
Our Spruce Grove hotel have rooms and suites are designed with added extras for the convenience and comfort, including 25" TV's with remote control, on-demand movies, ironing board & iron, free parking with plug-ins, fitness room and Corporate Fit Kits and more. Spruce Grove is centrally located on Highway 16A and is only 15 minutes from Edmonton and the West Edmonton Mall.
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Airport: 55.3km
Downtown Spruce Grove: 2.6km
This St. Paul motel offers on-site dining and spacious rooms with a microwave and mini-fridge. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are provided in each room. Each room has a coffee maker along with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast during their stay. They can also use the barbecue grills.
Our Stony Plain hotel has free WiFi with a reception desk available 24-hours a day. Our rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators. We offer free parking and have spaces and outdoor electrical outlets for a truck, bus, or RV. Unwind in our heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna. Accessible and non-smoking rooms are available at our pet-friendly hotel.
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Airport: 34.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 35.9km
The Sundre Motor Inn has a shared lounge, a bar and on-site dining. This 3-star hotel offers a cash machine, room service and free WiFi. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room comes with a desk, a private bathroom and a seating area. Some rooms come with a kitchenette.
This hotel is right next door to all the amenities Whitecourt has to offer. Within minutes of all local attractions and business parks. Our amenities include HD movie channels and TV On Demand, enhanced WiFi. During your stay at our hotel enjoy a work out in our fitness center followed by a relaxing dip in our hot tub, and of course start your day off by enjoying our hot buffet breakfast.
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Downtown Whitecourt: 1.6km
Our inn is located in Blackfalds shopping district. Our hotel includes a hot tub and sauna. We provide a hot breakfast daily for our guests. Free WiFi is available. Flat screen TV's are provided in the rooms along with a desk, coffee maker, and an en suite bathroom that comes with free toiletries. We have a shared lounge, a fitness centre, and a business centre on site.
Our Three Hills bed and breakfast has Free WiFi access. There is also a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, our private bathroom also comes with a bath and bathrobes. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include bed linen and a fan.You will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site.
Our Three Hills hotel offers comfortable guestrooms and enjoyable amenities such as an indoor pool with a water slide. The hotel serves a free hot breakfast every morning. After breakfast, guests can workout in the fitness room or relax in the sauna. Guestrooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and free wireless high-speed internet access.
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Downtown Three Hills: 1.8km
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