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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.

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Ramada Inn Camrose
Ramada Inn Camrose
4702 73rd Street Highway 21 at Highway 13
Camrose
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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.
Best Western Cold Lake Inn
Best Western Cold Lake Inn
4814-52 St.
Cold Lake
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We provide comfortable accommodations for business and leisure travelers to the Cold Lake Alberta area. This hotel offers easy access to Cold Lake Canadian Air Force Base, Cold Lake Provincial Park, Cold Lake Marina, Imperial Oil, and Medley Airport. Hotel guests can enjoy hiking, biking and rollerblading along the nearby Millennium Trail.
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Downtown Cold Lake:  7km
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Drayton Valley
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Drayton Valley
5001 Brougham Drive
Drayton Valley
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Our Drayton Valley hotel boasts large comfortable guest rooms and suites with up-to-date decor and amenities. These include complimentary breakfast and complimentary high speed Internet.
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Downtown Drayton Valley:  1.4km
Quality Inn West Harvest Edmonton
Quality Inn West Harvest Edmonton
17803 Stony Plain Road NW
Edmonton
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Our 159 rooms and executive rooms in West Edmonton, the Quality Inn West Harvest is large enough to offer a full range of personal and business amenities, yet small enough to provide you with personalized service. Our three-story concrete facility has a quiet and relaxing environment, ensuring our guests and their pets a comfortable stay. We are a two minutes drive from the West Edmonton Mall.
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Airport:  42km
Downtown Edmonton:  9.8km
Radisson Hotel Edmonton South
Radisson Hotel Edmonton South
4440 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton
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The Radisson Hotel Edmonton South is ideally located in South Edmonton, just minutes from the International Airport, West Edmonton Mall and the city center.
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Airport:  23km
Downtown Edmonton:  8.3km
Canterra Suites Executive Hotel
Canterra Suites Executive Hotel
11010 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton
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Savour the privacy and comfort of a spacious apartment at Canterra Suites, a handsome and secure Edmonton Hotel. Conduct your business from an office within your apartment suite or enjoy a family stay where everyone can have the privacy of a separate bedroom. At Canterra you may book daily stays or a long term stay customized to your particular needs.
Sandman Hotel West Edmonton
Sandman Hotel West Edmonton
17635 Stoney Plain Rd.
Edmonton
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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.
Days Inn Edmonton South
Days Inn Edmonton South
10333 University Ave
Edmonton
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The Days Inn Edmonton South is conveniently located only 10 minutes from downtown Edmonton. The hotel is also within close proximity of the Edmonton International Airport.
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Airport:  26km
Downtown Edmonton:  5km
The Westin Edmonton
The Westin Edmonton
10135 100th Street
Edmonton
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We are only a few steps from the best shopping, dining, arts and entertainment Edmonton has to offer. Each of our 416 smoke-free guest rooms and suites offers a generous workspace, High Speed Internet Access. Ours is a Canada Select 4.5-star rated Edmonton hotel.
Chateau Motel
Chateau Motel
1414 Calgary Trail SW
Edmonton
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This Edmonton motel is just off Highway 2, within a 25-minute drive of downtown. The pet-friendly motel offers free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and free coffee. Chateau Motel features satellite TV and free local calls in every guest room. Non-smoking rooms are available. Free on-site parking is available. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the next door restaurant.
Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Edmonton South
Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Edmonton South
10111 Ellerslie Road SW
Edmonton
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This Edmonton hotel is 13.6 km from the University of Alberta. It features an indoor pool and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV. Each room provides coffee facilities and is furnished with a microwave and refrigerator. Guests can use the business center and the gym at the hotel. Edmonton South Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites also includes on-site dining options.
HI-Edmonton
HI-Edmonton
10647 81st Avenue
Edmonton
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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.
Travelodge Edmonton South
Travelodge Edmonton South
10320 45th Avenue S
Edmonton
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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.
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
10155 105th Street
Edmonton
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The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel offers premium hotel services, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and impressive meeting facilities for events or weddings in our downtown Edmonton hotel.
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Airport:  30.8km
Downtown Edmonton:  0.6km
Best Western City Centre Inn
Best Western City Centre Inn
11310-109th Street
Edmonton
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We are just 5 minutes from downtown and within 15 minutes from any major Edmonton attraction. We are across the street from Northern Alberta Institute for Technology and Kingsway Garden Mall. Just one block away is R.C.M.P. Headquarters and Edmonton Mall is just 10 minutes away.
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Airport:  32.6km
Downtown Edmonton:  3.4km
Courtyard Edmonton West
Courtyard Edmonton West
10011 184th Street NW
Edmonton
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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.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Edmonton-At The Mall
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Edmonton-At The Mall
10017 179 A Street
Edmonton
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'Stay Smart' at the award winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - West Edmonton. Our 3 1/2 star property is ideally located in the heart of commercial west Edmonton, just 3 minutes away from the 'greatest indoor show on earth' - West Edmonton Mall! Every room in this bright & tastefully decorated hotel features amenities travelers have come to appreciate such as comfortable bedding and funct
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Airport:  39.9km
Downtown Edmonton:  9.3km
Sawridge Inn Edmonton South
Sawridge Inn Edmonton South
4235 Gateway Blvd
Edmonton
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Located in the Business District of south Edmonton, this Edmonton hotel offers free shuttle service to and from Edmonton International Airport and the nearby West Edmonton Mall. Sawridge Inn Edmonton South features a 24-hour fitness center. After an intense workout, guests can enjoy a meal in the on-site restaurant and lounge.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites West Edmonton
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites West Edmonton
11330 170th St. NW
Edmonton
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Our Edmonton Hotel rooms are carefully designed to create an environment that is welcoming for both relaxation and productivity. Our incredibly indulgent Dream Royale Therapedic beds provide exquisite comfort and much-deserved rest. Whether choosing to stay in one of our executive king, deluxe double queen, executive king suites or Jacuzzi suites; you will be delighted with the size.
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Airport:  38.4km
Downtown Edmonton:  11.1km
Super 8 Motel - West Edmonton
Super 8 Motel - West Edmonton
16818-118 Ave.,
Edmonton
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Valley Zoo is 11.9 km away and Highway 2 is minutes from this Edmonton hotel. The hotel features a 24-hour restaurant and guest rooms include cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Every room provides bright rooms with free local telephone calls. This Edmonton hotel includes a gym and on-site laundry facilities. Telus World of Science is 6.1 km away. Super 8 Edmonton is 14.7 km from John Jantzen Nature Center.
West Edmonton Mall Inn
West Edmonton Mall Inn
17504 - 90 Avenue NW
Edmonton
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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.
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Edmonton
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Edmonton
10425 100th Avenue
Edmonton
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Ideally located in the heart of the downtown area, within walking distance from the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and the University of Alberta. This Edmonton hotel is minutes from the Shaw Conference Centre, Commonwealth Stadium, the Royal Alberta Museum and Rexall Place stadium, home of the NHL Edmonton Oilers.
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Airport:  30.3km
Downtown Edmonton:  0.7km
Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton West
Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton West
18304 100 Avenue
Edmonton
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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.
Ramada Limited - Sherwood Park
Ramada Limited - Sherwood Park
30 Broadway Blvd
Sherwood Park
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Ramada Limited Edmonton East/Sherwood Park is conveniently located in Sherwood Park, Alberta close to Broadmoor and Baseline and 12 miles from Downtown Edmonton. This Edmonton hotel provides free continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, computer desk and coin laundry facility. A newly renovated fitness room has treadmills, stationery bikes, elliptical and universal gym.
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Airport:  18.2km
Downtown Edmonton:  13km
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sherwood Park-Edmonton Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sherwood Park-Edmonton Area
11 Portage Lane
Sherwood Park
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The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located in Sherwood Park the heart of Strathcona County; and an Edmonton suburban getaway on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway. The hotel is situated within minutes of Millennium Place Recreation Centre and local attractions such as Elk Island National Park, Ukraininan Cultural Heritage Park, West Edmonton Mall, Rexall Place, Edmonton City Cent
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Airport:  43.8km
Downtown Sherwood Park:  6.1km

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