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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:
Lacombe
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.
Red Deer
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.
Rocky Mountain House
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.
Vegreville
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
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 Edmonton bed and breakfast is located in the Gibbard Black of Edmonton's Historic Highlands. Our suites offer beautifully decorated rooms with a minibar, cable TV and a fridge. We provide free Wi-Fi. Select rooms come have a patio. Guests can enjoy on-site dining. French cuisine is offered at the La Boheme restaurant. A bar is also included providing an area for guests to sit back and relax.
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Airport: 8.3km
Downtown Edmonton: 5.2km
Located across from City Centre Airport, the Chateau Louis is a 140 room full service Edmonton hotel with free-standing Conference Centre. Specialty rooms include: Family, Jacuzzi and Fully Accessible rooms. All rooms feature opening windows, individual temperature control and air conditioning, remote control colour television with cable and on-demand movies.
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Airport: 2.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 3.8km
Each of our suites at our Edmonton hotel is well-appointed with modern, residential styling, full or limited kitchenettes, comfortable sleeping, living and dining areas and many other amenities. Dining Options are located at the lobby level include Good Earth Coffee House, The Greenhouse Salad, Booster Juice and Earls Kitchen and Bar. Ideally located adjacent to the University of Alberta campus.
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Airport: 28.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 3.3km
We are located on Argyll Road and 75th Street, minutes from Northland Park, Sherwood Park, downtown Edmonton, Edmonton's major sports venues, Casino Edmonton, West Edmonton Mall, and Old Strathcona's unique shopping area. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in our 139 elegant guest rooms and over 11,000 square feet of meeting space.
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Airport: 14.2km
Downtown Edmonton: 6.7km
Our cozy Edmonton bed and breakfast is located near West Edmonton Mall. Everyday, we serve our guests a continental breakfast. Guest rooms come with a Flat-screen TV and offer either a private bathroom or shared. All rooms are equipped with a work desk. Free Wi-Fi is provided. In the common area guests can use a shared microwave, fridge, and toaster. Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee are available.
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Airport: 13.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 10.8km
Our Edmonton hotel is located near the Mill Woods Golf Course. Our hotel features a spa and restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Our guest rooms offer a refrigerator, Flat-Screen cable TV, a work desk, air-conditioning, and a sitting area. There is a fitness center and indoor pool available for guests to enjoy. A guest Laundromat is located as well on this non-smoking property.
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Airport: 22.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 14.2km
Our Edmonton hotel rooms have one Queen or King bed or a room with two beds, some with kitchenettes. We also have larger 1 & 2 bedroom suites with kitchenettes that sleep up to six people. Free wireless internet access, free movies and sports channels and free local calls. All rooms have A/C, fridge, microwave, wireless internet & cable TV. There is also on-site restaurant and coin-op laundry.
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Airport: 14.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 10.8km
This Edmonton hotel is across the street from the West Edmonton Mall and Galaxyland indoor amusement park. The hotel offers free on-site parking and guest rooms with coffee makers. West Edmonton Mall Inn features a fireplace in the lobby. A 24-hour front desk is also available.
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Airport: 12.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 11.2km
This Edmonton hotel features thoughtful amenities in a comfortable setting. We are minutes from Edmonton International Airport. Our suites include free high-speed Wi-Fi and spacious work desks. Make home-cooked meals in our kitchens. Savor complimentary breakfast buffet with a wide selection of healthy and hearty favorites. Use our fitness center and pool/hot tub to help you relax.
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Airport: 22.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 14.2km
This Edmonton hotel features an indoor pool, jacuzzi and guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is 5 miles from Valley Zoo. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and desks. They also provide coffee makers and ironing facilities. Guests have access to a gym and business center. The hotel offers an on-site CHOP restaurant, which serves steaks, fresh seafood and cocktails.
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Airport: 11.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.9km
Our Edson hotel features 79 guest rooms with a wide variety of suites. Each room is equipped with 32" televisions, high speed internet, pay per view movies, complimentary newspaper and local calls. Hotel amenities include business centre, indoor pool with waterslide, indoor pool with waterslide, hot tub, exercise room and guest laundry.
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Downtown Edson: 1.6km
Welcome to Edson's newest hotel. Perfect for business or leisure, our hotel hosts 69 beautifully appointed guest rooms, guest laundry facilities and ample free parking. Every morning our guests are offered a continental breakfast buffet, absolutely free. We also have a fitness centre and free wireless Internet.
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Downtown Edson: 5km
Our Innisfail hotel is located 30 km south of Red Deer, Alberta, on the Queen Elizabeth Highway. Free Wi-Fi access is included in every room. They are also equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and tea and coffee-making facilities. A business centre, cash machine, and guest launderette are also on site. Both the Century Theatre and Discovery Wildlife Park are 1 km from the hotel.
Located on Highway 16, our Lloydminster hotel is easily accessible with ample free parking. All of our spacious well appointed rooms offer large working desk with ergonomic business chair, free high speed wireless internet access, coffee/tea makers, iron and board, 32" flat screen televisons, microwave, mini-refrigerator and 100% non-smoking.
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Downtown Lloydminster: 0.9km
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
The Holiday Inn Express - Edmonton International Airport is conveniently located three KM from the Edmonton International Airport. We look forward to having you as our guest and are here to offer you superior customer service. We would also like to invite you to enjoy the following complimentary services: deluxe continental breakfast, Stay and Park Package (one night stay provides 7 nights free
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Airport: 3.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 29.6km
All rooms at our Olds Alberta hotel are ready for your convenience with 44 rooms. We have double rooms, single rooms with lounges and rooms with Kitchenettes. Our rooms can accommodate families as well as lounge rooms that are good for more long term visitors. Internet, Cable TV, pet-friendly rooms and more.
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Downtown Olds: 0.4km
Our downtown Red Deer hotel allows you to escape to our indoor tropical Courtyard, where you will forget the wind, rain, snow or heat from the outdoors. Enjoy spacious guest rooms and suites, meeting and banquet space and convenient hotel packages. We are proud to be a Pet Friendly. Take a dip in our indoor heated pool or hot tub or relax with a professional massage in our on-site salon and spa.
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Downtown Red Deer: 1.8km
Merging contemporary style with livable comfort, each of our 38 Sherwood Park hotel rooms and two suites offers a retreat of sophistication and warmth. Our hotel includes complimentary wireless internet, pet-friendly rooms, microwave, mini refrigerator, pillowtop bed, plush bedding, hairdryer, room service, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, cable channels, work desk and chair and blackout blinds.
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Airport: 21km
Downtown Edmonton: 17.1km
Downtown Sherwood Park: 1km
Our Stony Plain motel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and expanded cable TVs. This Alberta motel offers laundry facilities and is less than one mile from NorQuest College. Guest rooms provide refrigerators and desks. They also have alarm clock radios. Motel 6 is one mile from Stony Plain Golf Course and Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum. It is 16 miles from Palace Casino and West Edmonton Mall.
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Airport: 36.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 41.8km
Our year-round Sundre Alberta campground has 62 full service level sites (30 amp power, water, sewer), water & sani dump, seasonal rental area with exclusive privileges, full season discounts, group camping / special events, tenting, RV storage, extra parking, group camping with RV's & tents together. Enjoy a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere that's safe & secure for your children & pets.
This Westlock hotel boasts an indoor heated swimming pool with a waterslide. It offers a deluxe continental breakfast each morning and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. A TV and a work desk are provided in each room. The rooms also include a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel provides a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre.
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Downtown Westlock: 1.9km
Our Wildwood bed and breakfast offers barn or paddock access to you if travelling with stock. A hot breakfast is included and a patio is featured in all our cottages. A refrigerator and a microwave are included in our rooms. A seating area and a coffee maker are also provided. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the business centre. A guest terrace offers relaxation.
Our Vegreville motel is walking distance to all amenities such as Wal-Mart, Workware Store, the grocery store, dinning, etc. All rooms have fridge, cable TV, wireless internet. The rooms are renovated and have new firm beds. Continental Breakfast. 51 Rooms. Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms. Handicap. Front in park and parking plug.
Our Provost hotel offers a fitness centre, a hot tub, breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in all our rooms. Provost city centre is 4 minutes' drive away. A flat-screen cable TV is also provided in each room. A coffee maker is included. Our ensuite bathroom offers free toiletries for added convenience. A guest launderette and a business centre are available to you.
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