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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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We are located on the east end of Hinton. Whether you are here for work or leisure let us show you how we stand apart from the rest. Our 104 room facility offers a full line of amenities, among our most popular the deluxe continental breakfast, pool with waterslide and hot tub. Relax in one of our most elegant and spacious guest rooms or pull up your RV into one of our stalls for the evening.
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Downtown Hinton: 2.2km
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Our Lac LaBiche hotel is located on the west end of town on Highway 55. This 100 room facility offers many user friendly features from kitchen units, exterior access rooms, and all the upgrades you would expect in a new facility. Once on site you will be treated to a complimentary hot continental breakfast. Lac LaBiche boasts a unique blend of culture, industry, history, and nature.
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Our Whitecourt Alberta hotel has a variety of rooms and suites that can satisfy your hospitality needs. Located on Hwy 43, our spacious and comfortable rooms are equipped with dedicated Internet in every room, 46" Telus HD TVs. Guest laundry and fitness facilities are complimentary and a hot breakfast is always included.
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Downtown Whitecourt: 2.1km
Our Ponoka hotel is just over 1.6 km from the Aquaplex and Central Ponoka. We have an indoor pool with water slide and a hot tub. Our rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. They also have a tea/coffee-making facilities. You are served a daily continental breakfast and hot tea or coffee. We also have an on-site restaurant. The Agriculture Event Centre is a 5-minute drive away.
Our Bonnyville hotel is off Highway 28. Our hotel is the largest and newest offering the most amenities! Start your day off right with our complimentary full breakfast. Take a dip in the pool, work out in our exercise room then soak in the Hot tub or steam away in the sauna. In room features a microwave, refrigerator, wireless high speed internet, plasma T.V., and coffee.
This Bonnyville Manor is located across from the Centennial Centre, offers one- and two-bedroom suites with a daily hot breakfast. Free WiFi is available. These suites provide a full kitchen, separate dining and living areas, flat screen TV's and premier bedding. A seating area, bathroom, sun terrace and BBQ facilities are included. Daily housekeeping and laundry facilities are also available.
This Bonnyville hotel is conveniently located off Highway 41. Each room comes with special touches like antique furniture, microwave, and refrigerator. A fitness center, free breakfast, free WiFi. guest laundry facilities and meeting space. Jacuzzi suites as well as accessible and non-smoking rooms are available.
This Cold Lake hotel is located in close proximity to the heart of downtown. We offer travelers a modern hotel with exceptional service and comfortable rooms. Complimentary high-speed wifi is available and on-site restaurant. Our media pods make for great working spaces. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, your stay is sure to be more comfortable, productive and enjoyable than ever before.
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Downtown Cold Lake: 16.3km
You can rest easy at our Drayton Valley motor inn. Enjoy a delicious meal in our licensed restaurant or stop in at our lounge, The Pub, and play a game of pool or darts. We offer wireless, high-speed internet access in each room and direct dial telephones with free local calls. When you want to wind down for the evening, you can enjoy cable TV in your room. Lay back, relax and enjoy your stay!
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Downtown Drayton Valley: 1.3km
Our Edmonton hotel is located near the Mill Woods Golf Course. Our hotel features a spa and restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Our guest rooms offer a refrigerator, Flat-Screen cable TV, a work desk, air-conditioning, and a sitting area. There is a fitness center and indoor pool available for guests to enjoy. A guest Laundromat is located as well on this non-smoking property.
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Airport: 22.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 14.2km
Our Edmonton hotel offers the comfort you deserve and the location you demand. Our convenient West Edmonton address is ideal for the leisure and business traveler: located only minutes from the West Edmonton Mall and 15 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Our hotel's accommodations include 236 guestroom and suites; some come complete with Steam Showers or Jacuzzis.
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Airport: 11.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.4km
Attached to 5 major office towers and the Edmonton City Centre Mall, which offers over 400 stores and services, this Edmonton hotel features convenient services and contemporary facilities. The hotel is connected by underground walkway to the Churchill LRT Station for easy travel around the city. Guests enjoy the indoor pool and helpful concierge services.
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Airport: 5.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.45km
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
Our Edmonton South hotel is designed to delight with our inviting atmosphere, warm hospitality and top-notch services. Stay in touch with family and friends with free high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms, suites, and public areas. The business center is always open. All guest rooms and suites feature a 37-inch flat-screen HDTV and the clean and fresh Sanctuary Bed.
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Airport: 23km
Downtown Edmonton: 8.2km
Overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley, near the Shaw Conference Centre, this Edmonton hotel offers a state-of-the-art health facility, an on-site restaurant and a full-service spa. The hotel features a 24-hour business center and well-equipped fitness center. Guests can go for a swim in the indoor saltwater pool then relax with a massage in the spa.a
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Airport: 6.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.4km
We are located in the east end of Hinton, 45 minutes Jasper. We are the gateway to the Canadian Rockies. We welcome both the corporate and leisure travelers with complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, in room coffee makers, hairdryer, refrigerator, iron and ironing boards, working desk, voice mail and pay movies.
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Downtown Hinton: 2.3km
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
This features 5-stories with 97 spacious, modernly designed guest rooms and suites conveniently located in the heart of Nisku. We offer meeting and events space, shopping and cultural favorites. Business travelers will enjoy our complimentary 24-hour business centre, free Wi-Fi, and a free 24-hour shuttle bus to and from Edmonton International Airport. Our hotel is smoke and pet free.
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Airport: 36.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 28.1km
Located in North Red Deer, we offer 72 rooms including single and double occupancy and kitchenette suites with cozy sitting areas and comfortable hide-a-beds as well as pay-per-view movies - non-smoking rooms - interior corridors and pet-friendly accommodations. In addition, a popular on-site restaurant offers both Western and Chinese dishes to delight your taste buds.
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Downtown Red Deer: 3.8km
Our Red Deer hotel has a kitchen or a kitchenette in each room. A fitness centre is located on site. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. A cable TV and a seating area are provided in all our rooms. A desk is included. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are offered in our private bathroom. Laundry facilities are provided on site. Daily continental breakfast is included. Free parking is available.
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Downtown Red Deer: 3.3km
Our Rocky Mountain House motel has 23 air conditioned rooms. Ground floor, Cedar cabin, free In-Room WI-FI, 40" LCD TV, Microwaves, Fridges, Shower and Bath in each room. Kitchenettes and family suites available. Parking lot available for larger vehicles & winter plug-ins.
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Rocky Mountain House: 2.5km
Welcome to this Edmonton/Sherwood Park. Each guest room features a microwave, mini-refrigerator, free WiFi access and 40-inch HDTV. A large workspace with multiple power outlets makes it easy to stay productive. Free hot breakfast and stay fit with a swim in our indoor saltwater pool or a workout in the 24-hour fitness center.
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Airport: 17.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 17.7km
Downtown Sherwood Park: 4.8km
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
Our Vegreville hotel features 80 Deluxe Suites with unique layouts from Standard and Triple Suites to Full Kitchen and Family Suites. Pool, Hot Tub and Waterslide. Deluxe Continental Breakfast. State of the art Business and Fitness Centre. Banquet / Meeting space. 100% Pet Friendly Accommodations.
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