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Experience Merritt BC Canada adventures and activities while staying in one of our quality Nicola Valley accommodations! Merritt is nestled in the centre of the Nicola Valley where the Nicola and Coldwater rivers meet. The Nicola Valley is decorated with hundreds of wilderness lakes, rolling grassland fields, hills, trails, backcountry roads and ranchlands. This is cowboy country. Home to cowboy hats, western boots, country music and backcountry adventures.

Experience Merritt Summer Things To Do 

Plan a visit and Experience Merritt though our hundreds of lakes in the backcountry of Merritt, BC. Some Nicola Valley lakes are easy access, some require an off road vehicle. Many of the lakes attract adventures like fishing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, birdwatching, off roading, camping, horseback riding, wind surfing, boating, water skiing and swimming during the summer months. Some of the lakes, the more popular ones, include drive-in wilderness campsites and horse riding baddocks. 

Experience Merritt Winter Things To Do 

Come and Experience Merritt in the winter and enjoy cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing. Trails in the Helmer Lake area north of Merritt are designated for snowmobiling while cross country skiers like the Kane Valley XC ski trails south of town. The neighbouring Coquihalla Highway which intersects with Merritt is a top snowmobile destination in the province making Merritt BC an ideal base camp for those backcountry snowmobiling adventures.

Experience Parks and Trails throughout the Nicola Valley 

Some of the more popular Merritt parks and trails to experience include Central Park, Helmer Lake Park, Lily Lake, Lundbom Lake, Marquart Lake, Gwen Lake and Nicola Lake.  Nicola, Marquart and Lundbom Lakes are the easy-access lakes in the region ideal for fishing, camping and mountain biking. The other Merritt parks and trails and places of interest are hidden in the backcountry regions of the valley accessed by gravel roads. 

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Merritt, BC, Canada

Merritt BC Tourism and Nicola Valley Adventures

Merritt Canada Adventure Travel Guide, Planner and Booking Guide

Merritt, BC Canada Tourism and Adventure Travel Guide - Merritt British Columbia is a four season tourism destination with many of the amenities visitors crave to create lasting memories. The community is nestled on the banks of the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers. Consequently, surrounding the community are hundreds of world-class backcountry lakes, wilderness campsites and trails. Every thing we do is country.  Merritt British Columbia provides a different lake and adventure a day while you stay. It is that good! Start planning travels today to Merritt. 

 

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Summer Things To Do In Merritt BC

There are so many summer things to do In Merritt BC Canada. The gravel roads and hiking trails in the region lead deep into the Nicola Valley backcountry connecting with many lakes. Our wilderness lakes provide many camping, wildlife sighting, birdwatching, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. Our 280 kilometres of trails are designated multi use and single use for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding. There is no end to summer things to do In Merritt BC in the Nicola Valley.

 

Winter Things To Do In The Nicola Valley

Winter things to do In Merritt BC includes, you guessed it, our hundreds of lakes. Each winter adventure season our lakes freeze over and our higher elevations are covered in snow. Our winters create a pristime environment for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing.  

Merritt BC Parks and Trails

The City of Merrit maintains our many community parks. And just outside of the city limits we also have a provincial park on Nicola Lake. However, we are best known for our wilderness lakes and recreation areas located In the backcountry of Nicola Valley. To learn more please go to our parks, lakes and trails section

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Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.

Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.

Manitoba Canada Sledding Tours and Rentals

Canada Snowmobiling Attractions and Adventures

Snowmobiling - Now That Is One Great Winter Activity! If you have never gone on a snowmobile tour. All I have to say is, get on it! Snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter activities in Manitoba, Canada. The extended winters, the high volumes of snowfall, the frozen lakes and rivers provide an idealistic environment for snowmobile tours. The snow covered wilderness trails, the backcountry gravel roads and the frozen rivers make for an absolutely amazing winter experience! Adventure Anyone.

Many of the snowmobile routes in Manitoba are monitored and maintained by local snowmobile clubs. Many sled clubs provide route maps indicating the locations of the warming shelters, accommodations and fueling stations located along each route. Not to mention any sort of sledding tips, and advice about the particular trail. Always good to know all you can about your adventure. 

Snowmobile tours in Manitoba, Canada vary in length and difficulty. There are day trips exploring in the backcountry and there are long haul overnight snowmobile tours connecting to communities and parks. In total, there are over 11,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails in Manitoba, Canada. Wowza! Snowmobile tours and guides are located in many of the communities. For the complete snowmobile vacation package there are Remote Wilderness lodges the operate snowmobile tours right from your cabin! 

Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.

Western Manitoba Snowmobiling

In the western region snowmobiling is enjoyed in the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park located near the community of Brandon, Manitoba. Snowmobile routes measure up to 50 kilometres long. There are shelters acting as warming huts and a cabin for long haul overnight adventures (James Lake Cabin). The Spruce Woods Provincial Heritage Park is situated on the banks of the Assiniboine River located east of the community of Brandon and west of the community of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. The snowmobile trails are divided into four sections - the Spruce, Juniper, Tamarack and Newfoundland. The Epinette Trails range from 1.5 kilometres to 20+ kilometres one-way. The Rossburn Subdivision Trail (RST) measures 176 kilometres (110 miles) and connects to the communities of Neepawa, Russell, Sandy Lake, Elphinstone, Oakburn and Rossburn. The trail is part of the TCT (Trans Canada Trail).

Parkland Region Sledding

There are some great parks for hiking like the Riding Mountain National Park with its 400+ kilometres (250 mi.) of trails located near the community of Swan River. The region boosts over 1000+ kilometres (625 mi.) of snowmobile trails. The 150+ kilometres of snowmobile trails located in the Duck Mountain Park explore far beyond the borders of the park connecting to communities like Roblin, Inglis and Grandview... and ultimately connecting to other parks like the Asessippi Provincial Park and the Porcupine Provincial Forests.

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Lower Mainland, BC

Lower Mainland, British Columbia, Canada

Things To Do in the Lower Mainland

Things To Do in the Lower Mainland, BC, Canada

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Plan your next adventure vacation in British Columbia Canada.

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British Columbia is the most westerly province in Canada. The BC mainland and the islands rest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The British Columbia coastline extends over 27,000 kilometres long and over half of the province has little to no human interaction. 

Capital City of British Columbia Canada

The capital of British Columbia, Canada is the City of Victoria located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria is known as the "Cycling Capital of Canada" and the "City of Gardens". 

British Columbia, Canada Highlights

Cranberries and blueberries (top 3 producer in the world); world’s largest hockey stick (located in Duncan BC); “The Hanging Garden Tree” on Meares Island (oldest red cedar tree on record at a ripe old age of 1500+ years old); Nanaimo Bathtub Racing Capital of the World (Nanaimo); the longest unsupported cable car in the world (Whistler); Kermode Bear ( the white bear "Spirit Bear" only found in BC); black bears (1/4 live in BC); Pacific Flyway (migration route over BC for millions of birds); last spike (the completion of Canada's railway in Craigellachie); and the oldest Chinatown in Canada (Victoria). 

Featured Parks, Trails and Places of Interest in British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia has the 2nd largest parks system in Canada. Some of the highlights in BC include Della Falls in Strathcona Provincial Park (highest waterfall in Canada measuring 440 metres high); Tweedsmuir Park (BC's largest provincial park measuring at 989,000 hectares); Osoyoos Lake (warmest freshwater lake in Canada); longest river in BC (Fraser River measuring 1400 kms); Khutzeymateen Provincial Park (Canada's only Grizzly Bear Reserve); Wineries (there are said to be over 870 vineyards in BC); and the Pacific Crest Trail (northern entrance to one of the worlds longest trails is in Manning Park).

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Dog Sledding, Manitoba, Canada

Dog Sledding, Manitoba, Canada

Manitoba Sledding Tours and Guides

Canada Dog Sledding

Manitoba, Canada dog sledding is a popular winter activity best enjoyed in the far north of the province. It provides an opportunity to sightsee the wilderness backcountry of northern Manitoba during the snow season.

Dog sledding is a traditional form of transportation dating back to the early days of the Inuit First Nation people. There are various types of dog sledding adventures available in Manitoba provided by local tour companies. Dog sledding sightseeing tours can range from a 2 hour sledding adventure to a multi day adventure with winter wilderness camping.

Manitoba Dog Sledding Tours and Guides

There are tours where a trained musher (guide) does the sledding while you bundle up and enjoy the sights... and there are tours where you are the musher, driving the sled and managing the dogs under the supervision of an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Manitoba dog sledding companies provide all that you require for a sledding experience including lessons, equipment and an interpretive guide. On overnight trips often the accommodations and meals are included. Accommodations vary from comfortable backcountry lodges to roughing it in wilderness campsites.

Most of the Manitoba dog sledding companies operate from the community of Churchill, Manitoba in the far north of the province.

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Ice Fishing, Manitoba, Canada

Ice Fishing, Manitoba, Canada

Manitoba Ice Fishing Guides, Tours and Rentals

Canada Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing in Manitoba, Canada is enjoyed during the colder winter months after the temperatures drop, the waterways freeze over and the snow falls. It is during the winter months that most of the lakes and rivers in the province become ice fishing destinations. The winter ice fishing season usually runs from mid December to mid March. Some of the fish located in the lakes and rivers of Manitoba, Canada include walleye, perch, northern pike, small mouth bass, catfish, goldeye, pickeral, arctic char, whitefish and brown, lake, brook and rainbow trout.

 

The backcountry wilderness ice fishing lakes and rivers require transportation to access like snowmobiles, 4x4 vehicles and specially equipped bush planes and floatplanes. Many communities and wilderness resorts become staging areas for accessing the hard to access ice fishing locations.

Some anglers arrive in Manitoba, Canada with their fishing gear in hand ready for some quality time in an ice shack while others prefer the company of a fishing guide or the comforts of a winter fishing lodge. Many guides and lodges provide the gear, transportation and warming huts referred to as ice shacks. All fishing in Manitoba requires a fishing licence.

Ice shacks are portable ice fishing huts erected on the surface of frozen lakes and rivers. Inside each ice shack are some of the comforts of home. Some are basic providing a chair, ice auger and wood stove for heat while others are more deluxe providing sleeping quarters, television and cooking utensils.

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Best Places to View Northern Lights in Manitoba

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) of Manitoba Canada. Come and visit a northern Manitoba community or resort and view the spectacle of the Northern Lights.

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Best Skiing & Snowboarding in Manitoba

Downhill skiing and snowboarding Manitoba Canada ski resorts. Snowboarding and downhill skiing in Manitoba, Canada is a winter activity enjoyed between the months of December and April

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Kayaking Canoeing in Saskatchewan

Canoeing & Kayaking in Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatchewan Things To Do and Attractions Guide

Canada Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking in Saskatchewan is a popular activity for exploring and discovering the waterways located throughout the north and south Saskatchewan regions. In the north we have rugged and remote destinations. In the south, more calm and developed kayak tour destinations.

There are over 100,000+ lakes, rivers, creeks and wetland areas to explore. Your kayak adventure awaits, whether a casual day paddle, or multi day kayaking expedition. 

Kayak & Canoe Touring and Guides

Self guided kayaking adventures for experienced kayakers and there are guided adventures for groups, visitors and beginners. The touring and guiding companies provide the experience and knowledge of the waterways... and more importantly they provide the equipment, lessons, accommodations, meals and a guide.

Popular Saskatchewan Kayaking & Canoeing Destinations 

Northern Saskatchewan region. The northern region of Saskatchewan is a much talked about kayak destination in Canada with long rivers and plenty of whitewater rapids.

Kayaking routes in the northern region of Saskatchewan, Canada explore the Precambrian Canadian Shield and a Boreal Forest environment. The landscape is very remote and rugged and contains the most challenging kayaking routes with whitewater rapids, waterfalls, portages and wilderness camping. Some northern kayak routes are accessed by vehicle and some via bush planes and floatplanes.

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Horseback Riding in Saskatchewan

Horseback Riding Tours in Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan Horseback Riding Tours & Guides

Horseback Riding in Saskatchewan, Canada is the preferred way to explore the backcountry wilderness in the province of Saskatchewan for many wannabe cowboys. Horseback riding provides an opportunity to explore grassland prairies, wetlands, sand hills, lakes, river valleys, Boreal Forest and the Precambrian Canadian Shield.

Selecting A Saskatchewan Horseback Riding Tour

Guides and tour companies provide various types of horseback riding adventures. Some of the adventures include pack trips, wilderness trail rides, cattle drives and wagon rides.

Most of the Saskatchewan horseback riding tours and trails are located in the central and southern regions of the province. The riding outfitters provide a bevy of services like accommodations, meals, horses, gear, lessons and boarding for horses.

Horseback riding adventures operate from Saskatchewan guest ranches and working ranches. The accommodations may be in the form of a lodge, rustic backcountry cabins or a bed and bale (bed & breakfast with horse boarding).

Guest ranches and working ranches are located throughout the province. Some of the horseback riding ranch destinations include Prince Albert, Swift Current, Carlyle, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Regina, Wawota, Southey, Kindersley, Debden, Duck Lake, and Lloydminster.

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Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Canada, otherwise called Wild Rose Country, is a beautiful western province consisting of mountains, grasslands, and hoodoos. In the west are the Rocky Mountains. Down south in the Badlands are the hoodoos and coulees. In the middle are the golden rolling grasslands of Alberta better known as Cowboy Country.

Alberta Canada

The capital of Alberta is the City of Edmonton. It is located in the geographic centre of the province. Calgary, located north of Edmonton, is a head quarters for corporations in the province. Other major urban centres in the province include Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. However, the popular tourism destinations are Drumheller, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Waterton Lakes

Provincial Facts

12.5% of Alberta is designated as national or provincial parks. 60 per cent of the province, the northern half, is covered by Boreal Forest. Central Alberta are foothills and grasslands. Southern Alberta is where you will find the Canadian Badlands. Western Alberta is home to the Rocky Mountains.

Alberta Firsts

Original to Alberta are some one of kind attractions. Therefore, it is only fitting we point some of them out. Vulcan Alberta celebrates the space odyssey of Star Trek. Then there is the UFO Landing Pad in the community of St. Paul. Lloydminster falls on both sides of the Alberta and Saskatchewan border.  The Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest outdoor festival.  The largest Mall In North America is in Edmonton. And lastly, the World's Largest Dinosaur is walking the earth in Drumheller. 

Featured Parks, Trails and Places of Interest 

World’s largest easily accessible Dark Sky Preserve is in Jasper National Park. The largest urban parkland in North America is located in the Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley. Elk Island National Park  is home to a buffalo herd. First International Peace Park resides in Waterton Lakes Park. However, the oldest national park in Canada is Banff National Park. Lastly, Alberta is home to some of the world’s most important paleontological digs in Dinosaur Provincial Park. (Link to Parks)

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North Alberta

Northern Alberta, Canada Adventure Travel

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Peace Country, Grande Prairie County, Athabasca Country, Big Lake Country and the Fort McMurray Region

Northern Alberta, Canada is a prairie landscape consisting of a series of diverse eco systems divided into geographical regions - Peace Country, Grande Prairie County, Athabasca Country, Big Lake Country and the Fort McMurray Region. The geography of the region includes wetlands, prairie grass, muskegs, wildflower meadows, river valleys, boreal forest, sand dunes, rolling hills, lakes, wildlife and prairie lowlands.

Attractions, Adventures, Things To Do in Northern Alberta

Activities and attractions most enjoyed in and around Northern Alberta includes golfing, birding (birdwatching), river kayaking, canoeing, fly fishing, hunting, rock climbing, boating, horseback riding, flightseeing, zip lining, mountain biking, hiking, biking, cycling, off roading and xc skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.

Parks, Trails, & Places to Explore in Northern Alberta, Canada

A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations located in and around Northern Alberta includes the Wood Buffalo National Park, Egg Island Ecological Reserve, and the Gregoire Lake Provincial Park (Fort McMurray); Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, Kleskun Hill Park and the Wapiti River Trails (Grande Prairie); Footner Lake and Hutch Lake (High Level) and the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory.

Accommodations, Services and Transportation in Northern Alberta

Travel services vary per region, please refer to individual communities for available services. Travel services and amenities important to travelers in Northern Alberta includes accommodations (fishing lodges, outfitter camps, wilderness resorts, backcountry cabins, bed and breakfast, motel, inn), campgrounds, tours, guides, gift stores, gas station, laundromat, retail shops, bank, liquor store, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and transportation services including bus, charter floatplanes, airlines, and water taxi.

Northern Alberta Natural Attractions, Art, Historical Sites, & Culture

There are over 30 museums and historic sites in the north of Alberta celebrating the history of the First Nations, Metis, European settlers and fur traders. The most visited natural sightseeing attractions, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Northern Alberta includes the Athabasca Sand Dunes (Fort McMurray); Heritage Discovery Centre and the Currie Dinosaur Museum (Grande Prairie); and the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis),

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Communities of Northern Alberta

South Alberta

Southern Alberta, Canada Adventure Travel

Alberta Travel & Adventure Guide

Canadian Badlands and Grasslands

Southern Alberta, Canada communities are surrounded by a vast and diverse eco system, a good selection of historic sites, provincial and national parks and a network of lakes, reservoirs, canals, wetlands and rivers. There are high mountain peaks, lush forests and alpine lakes to the west. Prairie grasslands, red rock cliffs, river valleys and the coulees and hoodoos of the Canadian Badlands to the east.

Attractions, Adventures, Things To Do in Southern Alberta

Activities and attractions most enjoyed in and around Southern Alberta includes fishing, golfing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching (birding), dirt biking, off roading, boating, sailing, picnicking, sightsee touring, water skiing, river rafting, tubing, rock climbing, horseback riding, SUP, spa experiences, camping and xc skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, bob sledding, and luge.

Parks, Trails, & Places to Explore in Southern Alberta, Canada

A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations located in and around Southern Alberta includes Dinosaur Provincial Park (Brooks); Ghost Reservoir Lake (Cochrane); Bow River Pathway and the Prince's Island Park (Calgary); Crowsnest Provincial Park (Crowsnest Pass); River Valley Wilderness Park (Fort MacLoed); Horsethief Canyon (Drumheller); Frank Lake Conservation Area (High River); Writing on Stone Provincial Park (Lethbridge); Strathcona Island Park (Medicine Hat); and the Waterton Lakes National Park.

Accommodations, Services and Transportation in Southern Alberta

Travel services vary per region, please refer to individual communities for available services. Travel services and amenities important to travelers in Southern Alberta includes accommodations (hotels, resorts, inns, bed and breakfast, motel, cottages, vacation homes, hostels), campgrounds, tours, guides, gift stores, gas station, laundromat, retail shops, bank, liquor store, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and transportation services including bus, charter floatplanes, airlines, and water taxi.

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Rocky Mountains Alberta

Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada

Alberta Travel & Adventure Guide

Resort Communities, Attractions, Accommodations, Parks and more in the Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rocky Mountains form the eastern section of the Canadian Cordillera of the North American Rocky Mountain Range. It is a series of mountain ranges stretching west to the Rocky Mountain Trench in British Columbia, east to the Interior Plains of Alberta, north to the Liard River Valley in Northern B.C. and south to the USA Border.

Rocky Mountains Parks and Trails

Much of the Canadian Rockies are protected as national and provincial parklands. Together, the network of parks including Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park and the Kootenay National Park National Park form the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. View each of our Rocky Mountain community "Parks, Trails and Places" section for listings, photos and descriptions.

Rocky Mountains Things To Do, Activities, and Adventures

All Rocky Mountain communities and parks in the  Canadian Rockies are popular four season adventure destinations. Some of the activities most enjoyed in the Rocky Mountains, Canada include mountaineering, river rafting, golfing, boating, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, wilderness camping, canoeing, fishing, flightseeing, wildlife touring, horseback riding, rock climbing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, cat skiing, nordic skiing,  snowshoeing, heli skiing, dog sledding, ice climbing and spa experiences.

Accommodations, Services and Transportation in the Rocky Mountains

There is a network of resort mountain villages including Banff, CanmoreJasperLake Louise and Waterton which act as gateways into the vast surrounding Rocky Mountain backcountry. Travel services important to travelers in and around each of these communities varies. View each Rocky Mountain community for a detailed list of services including accommodations (cottages, cabins, hostels, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation homes, resorts), campgrounds, tours, guides, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, pubs, liquor stores, banks, gas stations, gift stores, cell service, internet and transportation services including bus, shuttle, rail and taxi.

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Communities in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta

Central Alberta

Central Alberta, Canada Adventure Travel

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Environment of Adventure, Culture and History

Central Alberta, Canada geography varies from community to community in Central Alberta and so do the activities. To the east are boreal forests, wilderness lakes and high rocky slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Centrally and to the west are rolling foothills, river valleys, grassland prairies and farmer's fields. There are hundreds of kilometres of lakes and rivers - some left in a wilderness state untouched by the human hands while others have been developed into recreational parks, ecological reserves and wildlife reserves.

Attractions, Adventures, Things To Do in Central Alberta

Activities and attractions most enjoyed in and around Central Alberta includes hiking, horseback riding, birdwatching (birding), cycling, golfing, canoeing, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, swimming, water skiing, camping, walking touring, camping and cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, tobogganing, snowshoeing, ice skating and dog sledding.

Parks, Trails, & Places to Explore in Central Alberta, Canada

A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations located in and around Central Alberta includes Mirror Lake (Camrose); Elk Island National Park and the North Saskatchewan River Valley (Edmonton); Willmore Wilderness Park (Grande Cache); Athabasca Riverfront Park (Hinton); Messum Park (Lloydminster); Twin Lakes (Red Deer); Twin Lakes (Rocky Mountain House); Siffleur Falls (Nordegg); Sylvan Lake Provincial Park; and Glennifer Lake (Innisfail).

Accommodations, Services and Transportation in Central Alberta

Travel services vary per region, please refer to individual communities for available services. Travel services and amenities important to travelers in Central Alberta includes accommodations (hotels, resorts, hostels, vacation homes, bed and breakfast ( B&B ), motel, inn, cottgaes, cabins), campgrounds, tours, guides, gift stores, gas station, laundromat, retail shops, bank, liquor store, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and transportation services including bus, charter floatplanes, airlines, and water taxi.

Central Alberta Natural Attractions, Art, Historical Sites, & Culture

There are Icelandic, Danish, Italian, French and First Nation attractions and communities detailing their traditions, language and history. Many are home to special events, festivals and cultures. The most visited natural sightseeing attractions, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Central Alberta includes the Leanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre (Camrose); Fort Edmonton Park and the Muttart Conservatory (Edmonton); Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage (Hinton); Western Development Museum (North Battleford); Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site (Red Deer); Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site; and the Danish Canadian National Museum & Gardens (Innisfail).

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