The City of Red Deer is named after the Red Deer River, which runs through the city. Oddly, the "red deer" in question were actually elk and British fur traders mistook the elk for a European red deer. Red Deer became a city in 1913 based on the strength of agriculture and its history as a trading post.

Red Deer is almost equidistant - about 145 km (90 mi.) - between Calgary and Edmonton. It is located off Highway 2.

One of the newer attractions of Red Deer is The Ghost Project. The ghost project was started by Red Deer Downtown Business Association in 1994. Bronze statues or "ghosts" created via the project must represent a significant person or event in Red Deer's history.

Sports fans should visit The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, which was established in 1957 to honour Alberta's contributions to the world of sports.

Red Deer is noted for its parks, including Jarvis Bay Provincial Park. Kerry Wood Nature Centre offers programs that help understand Central Alberta natural habitat.

Red Deer accommodations include chain hotels, independent motels, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.

The Capri is central Alberta’s only all-inclusive Canada Select Four Star Hotel property. Our Red Deer hotel is located between Edmonton and Calgary and offers a luxurious and comfortable setting for both business and pleasure.
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Our Red Deer Bed and Breakfast is a 1906 built heritage home with antique furnishings. Our smoke-free B&B is located in downtown Red Deer close to all amenities and walking paths. There are three beautiful guestrooms with private bath, guest living room with cable TV and beverage station.
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Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer
Hotel
6846 - 66 street
Country Mouse Inn
B&B
RR #2
Dutchess Manor
B&B
4813 -54 Street
Hidden Valley Garden B&B
B&B
Box 12 Site 17 RR1
Holiday Inn Express Red Deer
Hotel
2803 50th Avenue
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Red Deer South
Hotel
37471 Hwy 2 South
Quality Inn & Conference Centre Red Deer
Hotel
7150 - 50th Avenue
Ramada Red Deer
Hotel
6853 - 66 STREET
Red Deer Lions Campground
RV/Camping
4723 Riverside Drive
Springbett Bed & Breakfast
B&B
4445 Springbett Drive
Western Budget Motel - Red Deer - #1
Hotel
171 Leva Avenue
Western Budget Motel - Red Deer - #2
Hotel
57 Gasoline Alley East
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