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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 Camrose hotel has 22 rooms that can accommodate large groups, business travelers and families. Our guests can enjoy all the finest comforts of home in our newly renovated rooms with our many modern amenities, including kitchenettes, air-conditioning, wireless Internet, free parking with plug-ins, laundry service and an LCD TV with cable, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in every room.
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Airport: 102km
Downtown Camrose: 2.3km
Downtown Edmonton: 94.3km
Our Camrose inn and suites have rooms designed with comfort in mind, from our single rooms and junior suites to the executive suites. Located minutes from downtown. 45 Spacious Rooms & Suites. Main floor Drive-Up Access. Handicap Room. Business Service. Wifi Internet access. Guest Laundry. 6 Movie Channels. Deluxe continental Breakfast with seasonal Fruits. Huge parking at rear for Big Rigs & RVs.
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Airport: 99.9km
Downtown Camrose: 1.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 92.6km
Centrally located, our hotel is minutes from West Edmonton Mall. Settle into a contemporary guest room, equipped with amenities including complimentary WiFi, a spacious workstation, a mini-refrigerator and a 42-inch HDTV. Dine at Stages Kitchen & Bar or discover a unique experience at the Mayfield Dinner Theater. Work out in the 24-hour fitness center and refresh with a dip in the indoor pool.
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Airport: 38.2km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.3km
Enjoy our new state-of-the-art lobby at our downtown Edmonton hotel. There are 177 tastefully appointed guestrooms with free WiFi and a mini-fridge for your convenience. Panoramic views of the river valley and our downtown business district add to the enjoyment. Our Riverside Bistro serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Airport: 30.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 0.4km
Our Edmonton hotel has spacious suites that offer cable satellite television with complimentary high-speed Internet access. Take in a quick bite to eat or relax with a refreshing beverage or just enjoy the excitement of our VLTS. Splash around our saltwater swimming pool, work up a sweat in our exercise facility or play a game in the game room.
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Airport: 38.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 9.5km
We are located on Argyll Road and 75th Street, minutes from Northland Park, Sherwood Park, downtown Edmonton, Edmonton's major sports venues, Casino Edmonton, West Edmonton Mall, and Old Strathcona's unique shopping area. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in our 139 elegant guest rooms and over 11,000 square feet of meeting space.
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Airport: 14.2km
Downtown Edmonton: 6.7km
Our northeast Edmonton hotel offers easy access and suites with complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, fridges, microwaves and much more. Our new amenities include air conditioning in all of our rooms, as well as 50+ TV channels and 10 movie channels to choose from.
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Airport: 36.1km
Downtown Edmonton: 5.4km
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 Edmonton hotel offers free wireless internet, local calls, daily newspaper delivery, and parking. Enjoy our fitness centre or relax in the hot tub or the pool. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our two on-site restaurants featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner or in-room dining. Relax in the family-friendly atmosphere at ABC Country or take in the authentic Celtic fare at Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub.
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Airport: 30.7km
Downtown Edmonton: 6.1km
Our Edson hotel provides breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A 24-hour fitness centre is on site and a fridge is included in rooms. A TV is in each guest room. A microwave and coffee maker are provided. 24-hour reception. Fax and photocopying facilities are available. Vending machines provide snacks and drinks.
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Downtown Edson: 2.9km
Welcome to Edson's newest hotel. Perfect for business or leisure, our hotel hosts 69 beautifully appointed guest rooms, guest laundry facilities and ample free parking. Every morning our guests are offered a continental breakfast buffet, absolutely free. We also have a fitness centre and free wireless Internet.
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Downtown Edson: 5km
Our Edson motel has 63 rooms plus 1 large kitchen suite. Smoking and Non Smoking Rooms. 40 standard rooms and 21 kitchenette units with 1 or 2 beds plus 2 rooms with 3 beds. 1 large kitchen suite. We offer either Double or Queen beds. All rooms are pet friendly (dogs only). All units have an arm chair, desk and chair, phone, plus wireless Satellite TV (movie channels), a fridge and a microwave.
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Downtown Edson: 0.85km
Our Innisfail Alberta motel has hotel accommodations for those passing through or visiting the Innisfail area. Whether you want a hot shower after a long day’s work or a place to rest your head after exploring the local sights and sounds, our 50 rooms including 23 Kitchenette can give you a relaxing hideaway with clean bathrooms, wireless internet and air conditioning in the summer.
Lodging in our Lloydminster, Albera hotel has rooms with 32 inch flat screen HDTVs. We have a full-service Smitty's restaurant and a lounge. You can enjoy a dip in the pool or relax in the hot tub after a workout in the fitness centre. Free wireless Internet.
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Downtown Lloydminster: 0.6km
Welcome to this Red Deer hotel. Centrally located to Highway 2. Our Complimentary Breakfast Bar provides an assortment of tasty and healthy. Soak in the indoor pool, or enjoy the waterslide, use our 24-hour Fitness Center. The Business Center provides more than adequate space, and our banquet space and meeting rooms can accommodate all of your meeting and event needs.
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Downtown Red Deer: 3.1km
Our recently renovated Red Deer hotel has the best rates in the area. You can enjoy our clean and comfortable rooms in a convenient location, located on the east side of Gasoline Alley. Easily accessible from Highway 2 and also only one block south from the Westerner grounds and Centrium. Enjoy our Free Continental Breakfast! Free Wi-fi and an extensive TV channel list is also included.
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Downtown Red Deer: 7.7km
Our Red Deer hotel features a variety of restaurants and lounge bars. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all our rooms. A flat-screen TV with cable is provided in all rooms. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also available in each air-conditioned room. You can relax at the Garden Terrace Lounge which features a summer patio. Late night food options available through 24-hour room service.
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Downtown Red Deer: 4.4km
Sherwood Park's newest all suite hotel is ideal for the business, leisure or extended stay traveller. 119 beautiful suites with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary Internet, daily continental breakfast, daily newspaper, inroom coffee and tea, free parking, 37" flatscreen televisions, iPod docking stations and unlimited local calls. Fitness Room and Business Center. Meeting Room onsite.
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Airport: 18.9km
Downtown Edmonton: 16km
Downtown Sherwood Park: 3.8km
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 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
Our Stony Plain hotel has 110 rooms and suites. Suites available with fireplace or whirlpool. All rooms come with fridge, microwave, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, in-room coffee maker and high speed Internet access. Boardroom and banquet room available for all meeting needs. Deluxe continental breakfast included. Indoor pool with three-story waterslide, whirlpool, steam room and fitness room.
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Airport: 34km
Downtown Edmonton: 35.5km
This Sundre lodge has a large indoor pool and hot tub located in a cedar building. Guestrooms are spacious at the lodge. The rooms have rustic decor and a shared bathroom. The inn serves breakfast to guests on the terrace or poolside. The lodge is located directly across from the Sundre Golf Course.
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Downtown Three Hills: 108km
This Bed and Breakfast is close to the town of Sundre. It serves breakfast every morning. Guests can relax in the lounge and watch TV or play a game of billiards. There is also a private guest patio, barbeque facilities, and a playground area. The guest rooms have an en-suite sink and a dressing table. Some rooms have an en-suite bathroom, a seating area and a private entrance.
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Downtown Three Hills: 109km
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
Our Westerose hotel provides rooms with a microwave and a fridge. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all areas. A satellite TV and a desk are featured in all of our rooms. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included. A fireplace offers added comfort. BBQ facilities are provided for your use. An on-site launderette is available. The guest lobby offers a 24 hour reception and complimentary coffee.
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