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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.
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
This Cold Lake hotel is located in close proximity to the heart of downtown. We offer travelers a modern hotel with exceptional service and comfortable rooms. Complimentary high-speed wifi is available and on-site restaurant. Our media pods make for great working spaces. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, your stay is sure to be more comfortable, productive and enjoyable than ever before.
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Downtown Cold Lake: 16.3km
Our hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. We offer pet-friendly accommodations and free private parking is available on site. You will find business center at the property.
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Downtown Drayton Valley: 2.5km
Our Edmonton suites are located near the Palace Casino. We provide Free Wi-Fi. We have an indoor swimming pool, and fitness centre for our guests to enjoy. Our rooms offer a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a work desk. They also come with an en suite bathroom. We have a business centre that offers photocopying and fax services. BBQ facilities and a launderette are available.
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Airport: 9km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.8km
Our northeast Edmonton hotel offers easy access and suites with complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, fridges, microwaves and much more. Our new amenities include air conditioning in all of our rooms, as well as 50+ TV channels and 10 movie channels to choose from.
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Airport: 36.1km
Downtown Edmonton: 5.4km
Our Edmonton south hotel has an on-site exercise facility featuring treadmills, elliptical, free weights & stationary bike. There is complimentary Daybreak Café Breakfast, featuring yogurt, baked goods, toast, hot & cold cereal, fresh fruit, juice, coffee & tea. Free high-speed Internet access in the entire hotel and 24 hour coffee bar.
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Airport: 26km
Downtown Edmonton: 5km
Our Edmonton North hotel provides unbeatable access to an array of nearby destinations. Our spacious accommodations include plush bedding, LCD-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Power up at our free breakfast buffet. Get in your workout at our fitness center. Visit our indoor pool and take a ride down our waterslide. When you have to focus on work, utilize our event room for hosting business meetings.
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Airport: 5.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 7km
Our Edmonton hotel is near the West Edmonton Mall. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Our rooms offer: cable TV, air-conditioning, a coffee maker, private bathrooms, and ironing facilities. Guests will find a 24- hour reception to welcome guests, and help them with any concerns they have. On-site we have a liquor store for guests to use, and a cash machine.
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Airport: 9.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 6.7km
You can't beat HI-Edmonton's location in Old Strathcona off Whyte Avenue - a safe, serene and historic neighbourhood. Whyte Ave is minutes by foot from the hostel and is where you want to be if you're looking for a new shirt, tattoo, guitar, dance floor to tear up, or that antique miner's lantern you always wanted. The hostel plays host to activities and events in its private garden courtyard.
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Airport: 12.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 4.7km
Our Edmonton West hotel has spacious room that combines comfort and functionality, including high-speed Internet access. Large desk with conveniently placed lighting and outlets and an ergonomic chair for comfort. 32" Flat panel HD TVs. Luxurious white bedding; duvet, crisp linens, fluffy pillows and individual climate control, windows that open.
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Airport: 14.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 19.7km
Our Edmonton hotel offers the comfort you deserve and the location you demand. Our convenient West Edmonton address is ideal for the leisure and business traveler: located only minutes from the West Edmonton Mall and 15 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Our hotel's accommodations include 236 guestroom and suites; some come complete with Steam Showers or Jacuzzis.
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Airport: 11.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.4km
Our Edson hotel is one block off the Trans-Canada Highway with 67 spacious rooms with comfy queen beds. We offer free high-speed Internet and a free deluxe continental breakfast bar. All of our rooms have cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves, and air conditioning, and visitors have access to our lobby computer free of charge. Our guests enjoy an indoor pool, hot tub and steam sauna.
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Downtown Edson: 2.7km
Our Hotel is located 4 minutes from Hinton Golf Club. It features an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre. A microwave, a refrigerator, a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and ironing facilities are included in every room. Barbecue facilities are offered for guest use at this Hinton accommodation. A daily continental breakfast and a 24 hour reception is provided.
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Downtown Hinton: 5.5km
Our Lac La Biche hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub. A microwave and refrigerator are offered in each of our room. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all areas. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in all our rooms. Each air-conditioned room includes a seating area and a desk. A fitness centre and a sauna are available as well as a business centre and a mini grocery store.
Our Lloydminster hotel has free WiFi, free parking, free continental breakfast, an onsite restaurant and lounge, plus an onsite liquor store. Guest rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator, and coffee maker. Suites with fully equipped kitchens and extra living space are ideal for an extended stay.
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Downtown Lloydminster: 1.8km
Our Red Deer hotel has our free Express Start hot breakfast bar, saltwater pool with a water slide, sauna, hot tub, private courtyard, car plug-ins and a 24-hour fitness centre. Rooms feature a work area with free high-speed, wireless Internet access, triple-sheeted beds, a microwave and a fridge. Minutes from shopping at Bower Place Shopping Centre.
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Downtown Red Deer: 3.3km
Our Red Deer hotel is in the south end of the city in "Gasoline Alley, a popular stop, loaded with restaurants, cafés and pubs. We're also within walking distance to the Galaxy Cinemas, Westerner Grounds and less than ten minutes from the downtown. Wireless Internet in Standard rooms and public areas. Indoor Pool. Fitness equipment includes treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike and smith machine.
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Downtown Red Deer: 8.6km
Our Rocky Mountain House motor inn has 63 rooms with 1 Business suite, with fireplace and seperate bedroom, and jetted tub, plus 2 Handicapped rooms, with roll in showers. We have an on-site Restaurant & Snack Bar with a Bar & Wine Bar. We have some of the most spectacular mountain and foothills scenery on North America.
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Rocky Mountain House: 1.1km
Sherwood Park's newest all suite hotel is ideal for the business, leisure or extended stay traveller. 119 beautiful suites with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary Internet, daily continental breakfast, daily newspaper, inroom coffee and tea, free parking, 37" flatscreen televisions, iPod docking stations and unlimited local calls. Fitness Room and Business Center. Meeting Room onsite.
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Airport: 18.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 16km
Downtown Sherwood Park: 3.8km
Our guest rooms and suites were professionally designed with our guests' comfort, convenience and enjoyment in mind. Sundre's newest hotel features mini fridges, microwaves, coffee makers and 42-inch flat panel televisions in every room. We offer complimentary hot breakfast that includes bakery items, juices, fresh fruits, waffles, yogurt, cereals, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc.
Located off Highway 22/27, this Sundre bed and breakfast offers a full breakfast each morning. It features an on-site fitness studio, concierge services and free Wi-Fi. The cottages offer a satellite TV, microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Also included is a private patio or terrace. Guests can enjoy massage services upon request. Free bike rentals are also available.
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Downtown Three Hills: 107km
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 Provost motel complex has a 41 guest rooms, an 80 seat restaurant and a 100 seat sports lounge. All guest rooms have wireless internet access, fridge, microwave oven, in-room coffee, satellite TV and air conditioning. Complimentary hot breakfast in our restaurant or a packed lunch to take-out. The Trophy Room Sports Lounge features a relaxed atmosphere with 2 pool tables and multi-TV screens.
Our Three Hills hotel has spacious rooms with free high-speed Internet access, free local calling, an iron, ironing board, coffee/tea maker and hairdryer. King size beds and other upgraded amenities are also available. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a fitness center and a hot tub. Pets welcome. A one-hour drive from Drumheller, Red Deer, Hanna, Olds and Settler.
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Downtown Three Hills: 1.9km
Our Westerose bed and breakfast features free WiFi and a BBQ and offers a pet-friendly accommodation with prior approval. Free off-street parking is available. Each of our room features one queen-size bed and a private ensuite bathroom with a shower. Both rooms share a living area with amenities (TV/DVD, Fridge, Microwave etc.) and patio with BBQ and fire pit.
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