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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 motel is located near the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition grounds. Free Wi-Fi is provided. We serve our guests a delicious continental breakfast every morning. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a work desk, microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a shared lounge for guests to enjoy. Our motel is a non-smoking environment for the convenience of our guests. We also have air-conditioning.
Our Drayton Valley hotel is near Max Center. We have an indoor swimming pool with a waterslide and a hot tub for our guests to enjoy. Each of the rooms at our hotel, have a modern style to them and comes with a flat-screen TV & DVD Player. The rooms also come with a microwave and fridge. Free Wi-Fi is provided. We offer an on-site fitness centre and business center as well.
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Downtown Drayton Valley: 3.5km
Our Edmonton inn is near Mayfield Common Shopping Centre. There is a restaurant and bar featured at our Inn. The restaurant offers all day dining options. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Each guest room offers a refrigerator, flat-screen Cable TV, coffee maker, and a desk. There is air-conditioning provided as well. Our hotel provides a Fitness Center and Business center for our guests to use and enjoy.
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Airport: 10.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 8km
Our South Side Edmonton hotel includes our free deluxe breakfast. Enjoy our indoor heated pool and whirlpool or book a meeting in one of two well appointed meeting rooms. Keep up your fitness routine in our Fitness Centre. All rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, wireless high-speed Internet and two phones with separate lines! Perfect for the business traveller.
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Airport: 16.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 10.6km
Our Edmonton hotel is near the West Edmonton Mall, Telus World of Science and the Edmonton Valley Zoo. We offer a fitness center and free parking for vehicles of all types. Make a splash at our indoor waterpark, featuring a water slide, pool and whirlpool. Our guestrooms have flatscreen TV with HD cable package, mini-refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, microwave and free Wi-Fi Internet.
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Airport: 39.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.8km
This Edmonton hotel is the place for those that want something completely different, less traditional. This is a hotel for people with a 24/7 lifestyle. CRASH is an energized hip hotel that would love to see you stay connected through technology, through social interaction in the lobby, through our vintage bar & café.
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Airport: 6.3km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.65km
The Metterra is a boutique hotel in the heart of Edmonton's historic Old Strathcona district. Once through our doors you will find a balance, an oasis of cool, a haven of warmth, refined luxury and stylish simplicity. We are five minutes from downtown Edmonton and five minutes from the University of Alberta. We are amidst the action of Whyte Avenue's shops, pubs, restaurants and clubs.
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Airport: 12.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 4.2km
Downtown Three Hills: 0.25km
Nestled along the North Saskatchewan River in a place known as "The Festival City," the area surrounding the Hampton Inn by Hilton Edmonton/South is abundant in natural beauty, exciting annual events, like the International Fringe Festival, and top attractions. Enjoy our complimentary On the House hot breakfast. Free Wireless and Wired In-Room Internet.
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Airport: 38.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 27.2km
Our Edmonton hotel affordable rates, award-winning housekeeping services, and comprehensive room packages, which include meal deals and room service. Pet-Friendly Atmosphere. Non-Smoking Facility. Choose from our hotel suites or standard rooms. Complimentary Continental Breakfast. Wi-Fi access in guestrooms and meeting rooms. Free parking.
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Airport: 5km
Downtown Edmonton: 6.6km
Our Edmonton hotel is in the heart of downtown and is an iconic landmark hotel offering spectacular views of the North Saskatchewan River valley. We are walking distance to the Shaw Conference Centre, Arts District, shopping and nightlife. The hotel has 307 guest rooms on 24 floors and offers complimentary high speed Internet. Home to Edmonton's only rooftop revolving restaurant, La Ronde.
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Airport: 30.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.2km
This new Edmonton hotel is located just off of Highway 2 and offers spacious well-appointed guest rooms with upgraded amenities - like comfortable pillow top mattresses, an in-room microwave, personal refrigerator, flat screen televisions with cable satellite and free high-speed Internet access. Start each morning with a complimentary full breakfast. Enjoy a swim in our indoor saltwater pool.
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Airport: 35.2km
Downtown Edmonton: 14.7km
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
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
This Hinton bed & breakfast features painting workshops, spa weekends, and murder mysteries. The rooms at the ranch are furnished with wood paneling and a work desk. Each has a private bathroom. The games room has a small bar with soft drinks. Horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and guided hiking tours are available. Free Wi-fi Available.
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Downtown Hinton: 2.1km
At our Hinton hotel we provide an affordable room and creature comforts and amenities. That's why we've outfitted all our rooms with modern luxuries like flat screen TVs, free high speed wireless internet, microwaves, and refrigerators. This means you can stay with us, and the only thing you won't get here that you'd find in Jasper is an oversized bill at checkout time.
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Downtown Hinton: 3.6km
Our Hinton Alberta hotel is down the road from the city of Jasper and Jasper National Park. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, our hotel is the perfect starting point for a Rocky Mountain adventure and provides a great affordable alternative to staying in Jasper. Our many amenities include high speed Internet and a free hot breakfast.
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Downtown Hinton: 4.4km
We are in the heart of Hinton's Valley District, only 15 minutes from the gates of Jasper National Park. We have suites, large double rooms and affordable studio rooms. Our suites feature living room, bedroom, 2 TVs, kitchenette, leather sofa and armchair, hardwood floors, and many with full cooking facilities.
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Downtown Hinton: 3km
Our Rimbey motor inn is in the center of town on the main street, walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores, laundry mat and hospital. Our room types includes singles, queens, doubles and kitchenettes. We offer free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms come with a coffee maker, micro wave and a small fridge. There is ample free parking with plug-ins for cold weather.
This Rocky Mountain House hotel offers a hot tub and steam room for guest use and a full hot breakfast daily. Cable TV is offered in the. A microwave, small fridge and coffee-making facilities are also included. Free Wi-Fi is available. A business centre is also available. The hotel is within 10 minutes of Crimson Lake Provincial Park and Cow Lake.
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Rocky Mountain House: 1.5km
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
Our Stettler bed and breakfast is nestled in the Pines Cottage and offers you pet-friendly accommodation. We provide you with free private parking. At our B&B we have a seating area and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. Our rooms also feature a private bathroom with a shower.
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Downtown Stettler: 4.3km
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
This Wetaskiwin hotel features retail outlets on its main floor, an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with flat-screen cable TVs. Each room contains a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The rooms include free Wi-Fi along with a desk and seating area. The hotel serves continental breakfast and offers guests a coffee shop and bistro.
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Downtown Wetaskiwin: 2.7km
Nordegg is a favourite four-season spot for climbers, hikers and adventure seekers who want a quieter outdoor paradise. Cozy and quiet, private rooms have a double bed and two single (non-bunk) beds. Sleeps 4. Shared washrooms nearby. A 5-Person Private Room is great for small groups and families, this comfortable room comes with a double bed and single bunk above and another bunk beds.
At our Vegreville motel, all rooms have a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom. Superior rooms feature a spa bath or a hot tub. A TV with cable channels is offered. There is a shared lounge at the property.
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