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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.
At this Bonnyville hotel, business travelers will find it convenient to the area, while pleasure travelers will enjoy many outdoor activities. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, fitness centre, business centre, and meeting space, as well as rooms with free WiFi, iPod ports, HDMI-compatible flat-screen TVs, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and tea and coffee maker.
Our Bonnyville bed and breakfast is situated in downtown, right where you want to be, yet across the road from beautiful Jesse Lake. High value at low cost! Six bedrooms, five of which are en suite, high speed Internet, complimentary beverages, continental breakfast. A small conference room is available. Easy access to walking trails and bird-watching.
At this Cold Lake hotel, you will experience the best of both worlds - big city charm with warm rural roots. All guests start the day with a delicious complimentary hot breakfast. Free WiFi, high-speed Internet access and a 24-hr Business Center so you can keep in touch with friends, families, and business colleagues. Stay refreshed in our well-equipped Fitness Centre and indoor pool and hot tub.
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Downtown Cold Lake: 8km
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
This West Edmonton- Mall Area hotel conveniently located in close proximity business and industrial areas. Start your day with a delicious complimentary hot breakfast. Stay connected with our free wireless internet and 24 hour business centre. 49" flat screen televisions with HD programming come standard. Wind down in our pool and hot tub or get in a work out in our spacious fitness facility.
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Airport: 12.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 10.4km
The Union Bank Inn is located in the Heart of Downtown Edmonton's Business and Arts District. We are located just one block from the Shaw Conference Center, the Winspear Center for the Performing Arts, as well as the Citadel Theatre. The City Centre Shopping Mall and numerous designer shops are also within walking distance, including Holt Renfrew, Escada, and Rolex.
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Airport: 7km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.7km
Our Edmonton hotel is walking distance from an array of arts, dining, and entertainment venues. Our full-service hotel begins with well-appointed rooms and extends to impressive meeting and event facilities, one great restaurant, and exceptional room service. Our luxurious day spa, fitness facility with Jacuzzi, steam room, and a salt-water pool awaits.
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Airport: 30.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.6km
Our Edmonton hotel features 95 well appointed guest rooms and suites, a smoke free environment, passes to World Health fitness facility, high-speed Internet, plug in parking, swimming pool and hot tub, lobby ATM, individually controlled heating and cooling unit, complimentary Express Start hot breakfast.
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Airport: 9.2km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.5km
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
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 bed and breakfast is located in the Gibbard Black of Edmonton's Historic Highlands. Our suites offer beautifully decorated rooms with a minibar, cable TV and a fridge. We provide free Wi-Fi. Select rooms come have a patio. Guests can enjoy on-site dining. French cuisine is offered at the La Boheme restaurant. A bar is also included providing an area for guests to sit back and relax.
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Airport: 8.3km
Downtown Edmonton: 5.2km
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
Our Hinton hotel is just off Highway 16. Our hotel features beautiful mountain views. We provide free Wi-Fi to all guests. Each morning we serve a delicious continental breakfast. We also have The Tokyo Sushi restaurant located on-site for guests to enjoy. Each of our guest rooms comes with a refrigerator and a coffee maker. We also provide free parking for our guests' convenience.
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Downtown Hinton: 3.6km
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Downtown Hinton: 4.7km
Our Lacombe bed and breakfast offers a daily breakfast, which includes homemade jam and farm honey. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Bikes are also at your disposal. Our suite includes a microwave, a fridge, and a toaster. A seating area offers a flat-screen satellite TV. A balcony provides garden views. A complimentary bottle of homemade fruit wine is offered to you upon your arrival.
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Downtown Lacombe: 10.9km
Our centrally located Lloydminster hotel has air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. A sofa seating area and a work desk are provided the guest rooms. A microwave and mini refrigerator are available. A private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. The front desk is available 24 hours a day and offers access to dry cleaning services.
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Downtown Lloydminster: 0.8km
This Red Deer hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV. It features an indoor pool and waterslide. A refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker are provided in all rooms at the hotel. Free access to the fitness room and relaxing jacuzzi is offered to all guests. A meeting room and laundry facilities are both on site. The hotel serves a continental breakfast each morning.
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Downtown Red Deer: 6.5km
Downtown Three Hills: 98.4km
Our Red Deer motel features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen expanded cable TVs. This Red Deer motel offers laundry facilities and is one mile from Red Deer College. Rooms provide alarm clock radios and telephones. Rooms with microwaves and refrigerators are available.
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Downtown Red Deer: 6.3km
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
Downtown Sherwood Park: 3.7km
Our St. Paul motel features a restaurant. A microwave and refrigerator are provided in all our rooms. Free Wi-Fi is included. A flat-screen TV with cable is offered in all our rooms. Each of our air-conditioned room features a desk for added convenience. Barbecue facilities are provided for your use. A 24-hour reception is offered. Fax and photocopying services are available.
Our Stony Plain motel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and expanded cable TVs. This Alberta motel offers laundry facilities and is less than one mile from NorQuest College. Guest rooms provide refrigerators and desks. They also have alarm clock radios. Motel 6 is one mile from Stony Plain Golf Course and Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum. It is 16 miles from Palace Casino and West Edmonton Mall.
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Airport: 36.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 41.8km
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
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
We are conveniently located on Wetaskiwin's Auto Mile. We are just 1 kilometer east of the Reynolds Alberta Museum and Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Enjoy challenging golf at one of two scenic golf courses just 3 kilometers north. In the city center revisit the past at Wetaskiwin & District Museum.
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Downtown Wetaskiwin: 2.8km
Our Whitecourt hotel offers clean and comfortable accommodation at a very affordable rate. Clean renovated rooms, units with kitchenettes, comfortable queen-size beds, complimentary breakfast, cable TV, free high speed internet, 24 hour front desk, huge parking space.
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Downtown Whitecourt: 1.2km
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