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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 Bonnyville hotel has many room types. Each guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, and HD TVs with in-room movies. Amenities include an indoor hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry, 24 hour business center. Our complimentary hot breakfast has waffles, French toast, cheese omelets, bacon and freshly baked muffins.
Situated in the east-central part of Alberta, this hotel in Bonnyville offers easy access to the Lyle Victor Albert Performing Arts Centre. This pet-friendly hotel is surrounded by nature with the advantage of camping, fishing and hunting. Deluxe hot breakfast, business center, hot tub, steam room or exercise room are available. Free WiFi, coffee and parking.
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
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
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
This modern Edmonton hotel has on-site dining, a fitness centre and a flat-screen satellite TV in every room. Matrix Hotel serves a continental breakfast and offers evening wine and cheese tastings. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Wildflower Grill and cocktails at MZ Lounge. Starbucks is also on site. A minibar, MP3-compatible CD player and free Wi-Fi are provided in the spacious, modern rooms.
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Airport: 6.1km
Downtown Edmonton: 1.2km
A short drive from downtown, and located near the West Edmonton Business Park, this Edmonton hotel features many free amenities, including high-speed internet, along with modern on-site facilities. Contemporary guestrooms at the Hilton Garden Inn West Edmonton are furnished with microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers. Guests can also enjoy dining, working out, or the 24-hour business center.
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Airport: 11km
Downtown Edmonton: 11.5km
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
Our Edmonton hotel is in the heart of downtown. We have free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. There's a 24-hour Business Centre and meeting rooms that can seat up to 200 people and we'll even handle your catering needs. Each room has a superb pillowtop mattress. The 25-inch TV has expanded cable and digital movies, games and music.
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Airport: 30.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.6km
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
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.
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Airport: 16.8km
Downtown Edmonton: 7.9km
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
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Downtown Hinton: 4.7km
This modern Nisku hotel boasts a standout location. In addition to being just minutes away from the airport, it’s also close to all the key area attractions and tourist sites. We offer an indoor heated swimming pool with a whirlpool and exercise room. 24-hour business centre. Free hot breakfast, Free WiFi , free airport transportation and parking.
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Airport: 33.5km
Downtown Edmonton: 24.9km
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 is in the south end of the city in "Gasoline Alley, a popular stop, loaded with restaurants, cafés and pubs. We're also within walking distance to the Galaxy Cinemas, Westerner Grounds and less than ten minutes from the downtown. Wireless Internet in Standard rooms and public areas. Indoor Pool. Fitness equipment includes treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike and smith machine.
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Downtown Red Deer: 8.6km
Our Red Deer hotel has our free Express Start hot breakfast bar, saltwater pool with a water slide, sauna, hot tub, private courtyard, car plug-ins and a 24-hour fitness centre. Rooms feature a work area with free high-speed, wireless Internet access, triple-sheeted beds, a microwave and a fridge. Minutes from shopping at Bower Place Shopping Centre.
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Downtown Red Deer: 3.3km
Our St. Albert hotel is a brand new smoke free hotel located in the centre of St. Albert's best shopping! This 90 room elegant property is 1 km from the Sturgeon General Hospital. Complimentary full breakfast. Indoor pool, heated. Exercise facility. Guest laundry. Laundromat. High Speed Internet.
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Airport: 11.6km
Downtown Edmonton: 16.8km
Downtown St. Albert: 1.4km
We are at the gateway of St. Albert on Highway #2 - only 15 minutes from West Edmonton Mall, while still offering a small community charm. We offer meeting rooms and banquet facilities for gatherings of up to 400 people. Our hotel features 148 guest rooms; 9 are Access Alberta Level 2 approved. Each guest room boasts modern furnishings and amenities with cable TV, high-speed Internet and more.
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Airport: 8.7km
Downtown St. Albert: 2.2km
Our hotel is located 3 km from Stettler Town and Country Museum and offers a continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is included in all our rooms. Cable TV is included in all our rooms. Also comfortably furnished, each room is equipped with a fridge and microwave. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. A 24-hour reception is offered to you. A business centre service is available.
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Downtown Stettler: 1.7km
Originally built in 1916, our home has been beautifully restored and updated. We offer three rooms, each with their own bathroom. Our full breakfasts are also everything you could desire. You can eat inside or on our veranda if weather permits. Look out over our beautiful flower gardens. We won 'Yard of the Year' in 2009!
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Downtown Stettler: 1.4km
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
Our full service Whitecourt hotel includes large, clean and comfortable rooms ranging from single to double queen rooms; queen and king 1 bedroom suites with jet tubs to the King Executive Jacuzzi Suites. We also have OT's Local Lounge where you can relax, enjoy a beverage, live music, karaoke and VLTs. The family restaurant, Olive Tres Mediterranean Grill is a perfect venue for any celebration.
This hotel is right next door to all the amenities Whitecourt has to offer. Within minutes of all local attractions and business parks. Our amenities include HD movie channels and TV On Demand, enhanced WiFi. During your stay at our hotel enjoy a work out in our fitness center followed by a relaxing dip in our hot tub, and of course start your day off by enjoying our hot buffet breakfast.
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Downtown Whitecourt: 1.6km
Our Vegreville motel is walking distance to all amenities such as Wal-Mart, Workware Store, the grocery store, dinning, etc. All rooms have fridge, cable TV, wireless internet. The rooms are renovated and have new firm beds. Continental Breakfast. 51 Rooms. Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms. Handicap. Front in park and parking plug.
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