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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.
Welcome to Drayton Valley's premier hotel! We offer Jacuzzi suites, business suites and family suites in addition to our regular guest rooms. Business travelers will enjoy the full size work desk, free high speed internet access, voicemail, refrigerator, microwave and 27" televisions. Dine in at our full service family restaurant; enjoy our sports lounge, fitness centre, hot tub and steam sauna.
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Downtown Drayton Valley: 1.5km
This downtown Edmonton hotel is conveniently located, close to the areas you want for work and play. We are fully equipped for extended stays, a full hot breakfast daily, a 24/7 gallery menu and gym, a bring-your-pet policy and free Wi-Fi. Ideal meeting space: Our more than 11000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space can accommodate any intimate to grand business or social gathering.
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Airport: 7.3km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.9km
Our Edmonton hotel near West Edmonton Mall is just minutes from attractions like Royal Alberta Museum. Each non-smoking guest room at our newly-renovated Edmonton hotel includes a microwave, refrigerator and 32-inch flat-panel LCD TV. Enjoy a free continental breakfast and our fitness center and our indoor heated pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi Internet.
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Airport: 14.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 11.6km
Our spacious Edmonton hotel has a convenient South Edmonton location with indoor saltwater pool, free parking and free Wi-Fi Internet. Fitness center, pool, pets allowed, meeting room, restaurant onsite, room service, high speed internet, and eco-friendly.
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Airport: 23.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 7.4km
Our Edmonton hotel is ideally located close to many local points of interests: the University of Alberta, the Royal Alberta Museum and Northlands Spectrum horse racing park. We are also minutes from the Shaw Conference Center, the Commonwealth Stadium, featuring the Edmonton Eskimos football team. This pet-friendly hotel offers guests free local calls, free coffee and free parking.
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Airport: 22.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 11km
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
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.
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Airport: 20.1km
Downtown Edmonton: 8.2km
Our hotel is located near the Edmonton Municipal Airport. Our hotel is attached to an on-site casino, which features Yuk Yuk Comedy Club and gaming. Our rooms offer traditional décor. Select rooms include a spa bath. Our hotel features a number of entertainment options, including an on-site concert venue. Guests can play in the games room or dine at the restaurant.
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Airport: 7.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 7.9km
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
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Downtown Hinton: 4.7km
Our Innisfail Retreat Bed & Breakfast Vacation Home offers three rooms on the lower level of the Ranch house and one room on the main level. From all rooms you have access to the main floor common sitting area with sofas and fireplace, big screen Satellite TV with DVD/VCR, breakfast area and main kitchen. We offer FREE Wi-Fi and access to a PC.
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Downtown Three Hills: 106km
The Tropical Inn Hotel and Conference Centre is Lloydminster's largest full services hotel. Included in your stay is a full deluxe hot breakfast. To relax, we have 2 giant waterslides, Jacuzzi, sauna, and exercise room. To cool off we have a Cold Beer Store on site. To end your evening we have fine dining in Tony Roma's and to socialize, visit Bennigan's Irish Pub. 7 meeting rooms for any event.
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Downtown Lloydminster: 1.2km
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 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 Rocky Mountain House resort offers a well stocked general store, deluxe ranch bungalows, restaurant, liquor store, gas and propane, even ice cream cones. Enjoy nearby fishing, hiking, quadding, hunting or boating, swimming at or near Cow Lake. We specialize in hosting wedding receptions, family reunions, corporate retreats and other various events!
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Rocky Mountain House: 1.4km
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
An exclusive year round boutique B&B country inn featuring a private two-bedroom executive guest cottage and two luxury suites with fireplaces, double soaker tubs, private entrances and exquisite décor, all within steps of Prairie Creek. The Inn also features the Heartstone Room, a common room where delicious hot breakfasts are served each morning and where intimate gatherings are held.
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Rocky Mountain House: 7.6km
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 Stony Plain hotel has free WiFi with a reception desk available 24-hours a day. Our rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators. We offer free parking and have spaces and outdoor electrical outlets for a truck, bus, or RV. Unwind in our heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna. Accessible and non-smoking rooms are available at our pet-friendly hotel.
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Airport: 34.4km
Downtown Edmonton: 35.9km
Our Sundre inn is located in downtown Sundre, close to golfing, camping, fantastic scenery, wildlife, museum, retail outlets, indoor pool with complete exercise/fitness center, and many other fine recreational facilities offered by the friendly Town of Sundre. Our double kitchenette, premium standard room and single kitchenette are ready to meet your travel needs.
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.
Our Sylvan Lake resort boasts evening campfires, and is just 4 blocks from Wild Rapids Waterside Park. Large picnic areas complete with BBQ facilities are located on site. All our rooms include free Wi-Fi. Cable TV is featured in all our rooms. VCRs and free movies offer in room entertainment options. All our suites include tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge and microwave.
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Downtown Sylvan Lake: 0.4km
This Wetaskiwin hotel is less than 1 km from Reynolds Aviation Museum. It features a continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV is offered in every room. The simple rooms also include a mini-fridge and a coffee maker. Pet-friendly rooms available. Laundromats and free parking is also available.
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Downtown Wetaskiwin: 3.6km
This Whitecourt hotel is off Highway 43, less than a 5-minute drive from Twin Arenas. It offers a daily continental breakfast, on-site gym and 24-hour front desk. A refrigerator, coffee maker with in-room coffee and cable TV are provided in every room. Select rooms offer a seating area. Whitecourt Super 8 features in-room movie and game rentals. The laundry facilities are available 24 hours.
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Downtown Whitecourt: 0.55km
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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