Red Deer & County

RED DEER & COUNTY

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02 WELCOME 06 TRAILS 08 PARKS 10 RECREATION 16 CITY ATTRACTIONS PUBLISHER 18 CLOSE BY ATTRACTIONS Tourism Red Deer 22 GETTING HERE Every effort has been made to ensure that information 23 SHOPPING contained herein is correct. 24 FOOD Tourism Red Deer assumes no responsibility for errors or 26 ENTERTAINMENT omissions.

28 EVENTS Editorial & Photography Contributions: 30 WINTER Debbie Olsen, Liz Taylor, Vicky 32 CITY OF RED DEER Loughlin, Kristina Cajipe, Cindy Coubrough, and Red Deer & 34 DOWNTOWN District Archives 36 CLOSE BY COMMUNITIES 42 ACCOMMODATIONS 52 CITY MAP visitreddeer.com 403.346.0180 BE OUR GUEST

With one of the youngest populations in the nation, this region is dynamic and filled with exciting events and attractions. You can test your mettle in Canada’s largest mud obstacle race, ski at the largest non-mountain downhill ski resort in Alberta and enjoy a romantic carriage ride on a 207-acre ranch. A country drive leads to a discovery of agri-tourism attractions in the countryside to events and attractions in area communities. You can explore unique cultural sites, pick your own fruits and veggies, relax on the beach at Sylvan Lake, cowboy up at the Innisfail Pro Rodeo, wander through a corn maze or get up close to a real grizzly bear at Innisfail’s Discovery Wildlife Park. Along the way, we hope you get to meet some of the friendly people who call this part of Canada home. Halfway between Alberta’s two largest cities, people come to the Red Deer region for work, for recreation and for many other reasons. Whatever brings you, we want you to know we are glad you are here.

1 City Hall Park - Red Deer

RED DEER

Today Red Deer is the third largest city in Alberta, but no matter how big we grow we’ve still maintained our small town charm. Whatever your reason for coming to our region, you can rest assured that when you get here, you will be well taken care of.

Young and Active Most Accommodating When you’re in the Red Deer Need a place to stay? Look no region it’s easy to connect with further. Whether you arrive in nature and stay active, because Red Deer tired and rumpled hiking, cycling, boating, jogging, from a long day of travelling or skiing and walking spaces are energized and ready for a new right in your backyard. You’ll adventure, you’re sure to find enjoy our trails and appreciate the ideal accommodations to suit our nature-loving ways. your needs.

A Winning All About Family Combination There are a multitude of Great facilities, a central activities, events and attractions location, enthusiastic volunteers for young families to enjoy and abundant high quality and the best part is that many accommodations makes Red are completely free of charge. Deer an ideal host city for Whatever your family’s interests sporting events of all sizes. are, you’ll find plenty of great ways to make memories Red Deer has much to offer together here in Red Deer. organizers of small and large sporting events, and as we gear up for the Canada Winter Games in 2019, there’s one thing we know for sure: our winning combination is going to get even better.

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RED DEER COUNTY

Red Deer County is an escape from the pace of city life. The best part is that our campgrounds, fishing, ski areas, and golf courses are only a short drive away from Alberta’s two largest cities. In addition to the multitude of outdoor adventures, our museums, galleries, craft shops and festivals make Red Deer County a favourite among travellers. Red Deer County’s rolling scenery provides beautiful views of our many rivers, lakes and valleys. Spend the day on a working farm or cruising down the slopes of Canyon Ski Resort.

Take a Country Drive History Comes Alive Red Deer County has agriculture Did you know that the at its backbone. Visitors are “Shakespeare of Iceland” was welcomed at many area farms an Alberta homesteader? where you can get eggs, Unable to sleep at nights, honey, vegetables, fruits, meat, Stephan G. Stephansson wrote preserves, and cheese right from poetry in his native tongue the farm gate or at a farmers’ and became famous in his market. Great attractions like homeland. Today you can U-pick farms, corn mazes, visit his original homestead sunflower mazes, greenhouses, along the Scandinavian Trail antique shops and museums dot (scandinaviantrail.ca). Other the peaceful countryside. wonderful attractions include the Danish Canadian Museum, the Dickson Store Museum, Love a Lake Historic Markerville and the Whether you enjoy boating, Markerville Creamery. fishing, watersports or swimming, there’s a lake in Red Deer County that perfectly suits Get Your Game On your purpose. The three major Golfers love the many courses recreational lakes in Red Deer in Red Deer County that offer County are Pine Lake, Sylvan everything from beginner to Lake and Gleniffer Reservoir. championship level play.

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4 Biking the trails system

CONNECT WITH NATURE

The Red Deer region is well Exercising outside is easy and known for its remarkable trail enjoyable thanks to an extensive system and its commitment to paved trail system that is preserving nature and wildlife. beloved by joggers, walkers and It was here in Red Deer in 1924 cyclists, much of which is cleared that Alberta’s first federal of snow in the winter. Outdoor migratory bird sanctuary was gym facilities are located at established on almost 118 various places along the trail hectares of protected land system along with benches, within the city limits. Today playgrounds and picnic areas. there are more than 100 Those who want to cycle even kilometres of trails inside the further can hop on the Trans city and almost 3,000 kilometres Canada Trail that connects The more in the region connecting City of Red Deer with The Town communities and people with of Blackfalds and The City of nature. Lacombe. Lakes, wetlands, rivers, meadows, and forests can all be explored right inside the city of Red Deer and you’ll see many species of birds and mammals along the way. If you’re lucky, you might spot an eagle, an owl, beaver or even a moose in your wanderings. Pop into the Kerry Wood Nature Centre to learn more about area’s wildlife, take part in an educational program or go on a guided nature walk. The Centre rents snowshoes in the winter, making nature walks a year- round activity.

5 Imagination Grove - Kerry Wodd Nature Centre Imagination Grove - Kerry Wodd TRAILS Waskasoo Park Trail System Walks, Hikes & Bikes Red Deer’s beautiful parks and natural green spaces are well known throughout Alberta with over 100 km of easily accessible, paved, walking, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails connecting park users to beautiful green areas and park attractions. Pack a picnic lunch and stop at one of the many picnic tables or shelters along the way, sip a coffee while the kids play on one of the playgrounds, or just breathe in the sweet clean air and listen to the birds on a peaceful walk.

Bower Ponds Maskepetoon Park Grab a coffee and head out for Explore over 3 km of interpretive a quiet morning stroll along the trail in an area nested along ponds or head out with the kids the Red Deer River. The park later in the day and combine includes many unique natural your walk with a stop at the features including one of the playground. Take advantage most easterly located tamarack of the trails along the river to fen in the province. extend your walk to Heritage Ranch. Devonian Trail The Devonian Trails connect a Heritage Ranch series of smaller parks along Heritage Ranch is a great Piper and Waskasoo Creek, from starting point if you’re planning the southern edge of the city to to explore the trail system the Red Deer River. Follow the throughout the river valley and entire trail from Bower Woods a destination on its own with a to Gaetz Park or bring the family network of over 20 km of official to Rotary Picnic Park and explore and informal trails. Located along the trails leading to nearby the river, the area was once used Kin Kanyon where another as a quarry and has now been playground awaits. fully reclaimed into an amazing green space with a fishing pond.

6 Finding Your Way With so many trails to explore, figuring out where to start and end will be your most daunting task. To make the most of your trail experience we recommend that you head over to Pursuit Adventures’ website prst.ca/waskasoo to view and even print maps of suggested routes. Pursuit Adventures Explore Central Alberta on a small group or private tour. Head out with our professional guides on a day hike, sightseeing tour or snowshoe adventure. No experience necessary, tours are available for all experience levels. pursuitadventures.ca

Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary The federal Red Deer Migratory Bird Sanctuary, established in 1924, is the oldest of only 4 in Alberta. Follow the Dr. George McKenzie path (wheelchair accessible) for a 1 km loop with a stop at the Trails Recreation Area bird blind on the west lake or Once the site of a gravel pit, head out for a 4 km hike along a landfill and a sawmill, this the edge of the sanctuary. Take riverside park is a reclamation your time to stop and look at the success story now showcasing flowers, birds and wildlife that paved paths along a lake where make their home in this wild Canada Geese nest and through refuge in the middle of the city. a cool spruce forest.

Get creative in the Kiwanis Harmony Garden or learn about local habitats and local environmental heroes in our exhibits. The Kerry Wood Nature Centre is your year-round home for natural history interpretation and environmental education. Exhibits, programs, and interactive public events immerse you in the natural world.

Red Deer’s early history comes alive at Historic Fort Normandeau, birthplace of our city. A re-designed exhibit & new outdoor interpretation provide the backdrop to showcase our fantastic programs. Join us this summer for a whole new Fort experience.

Phone us year-round at 403-346-2010. Phone the Fort (Spring & Summer) at 403-347-7550. www.waskasoopark.ca

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PARKS Blue Grass Sod Farms Great West Adventure Central Spray & Play BMX Park Located in the heart of The site of an 335 metre downtown (47A Avenue and technical track for BMX biking, 48 Street), Red Deer’s outdoor complete with many obstacles water park features spray, splash including triple and double and play equipment with zones jumps, step-ups and more. designed for different ages, Local, regional and national with 35 different interactive championships have been held components that promise to here and it is the home of the deliver cool refreshing family Red Deer BMX Club. fun on hot summer days. Kin Kanyon Discovery Canyon Boasts hiking and biking trails Welcome to Red Deer’s nature that wind along the creek valley. themed play space for family Enjoy a picnic or hot dog roast, water adventure and outdoor cool your feet in the wading exploration. Discovery Canyon pool or enjoy the playground features a unique interactive area. water feature complete with rapids, sandy beaches, viewing decks, picnic areas and more.

Bower Ponds Bower Ponds offers a variety of recreation opportunities and a large playground with Recreation a view of the river. Stop by the Pavilion that is equipped with a cafe, board games room, washrooms and equipment rentals - paddle boats and water balls in summer, and ice skates in winter. An outdoor stage attracts many events each year including Canada Day celebrations and Shakespeare in the Park. bowerponds.ca

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Kiwanis Picnic Park Rotary Park and Playground State-of-the-art playground, A very popular spot, nearby you with more than 50 play activities can play nine holes at the par for children, picnic shelters, fire- 3 pitch and putt golf course or pits and washrooms are available enjoy a game of horseshoes. on site. Climb to the top of Piper There is a boat launch area, Mountain for a spectacular which is also used in winter for view of the city. Nearby is a snowmobilers to access the river. skate park, which is a popular destination for skateboarders.

Mountain Bike Park Three Miles Bend - Created and maintained by mountain bike users, these Off Leash Dog Park trails provide climbs, drops and Head out on a 3 km loop along various features for beginner, the river and the area’s many intermediate and advanced ponds, take in one of the side mountain bikers looking for a trails or extend your adventure challenge! An environmentally along the paths leading to River sensitive wetlands area featuring Bend Golf Course or back into special waterfowl, this natural the city. parkland area is attractive to pedestrians and borders.

Cronquist Come and enjoy the unique ambience of this House beautifully restored 1912 Victorian styled heritage home in its picturesque setting overlooking Bower Ponds in Great Chief Park. The Cronquist Tea House is Open from May to October and December. The House may be rented for meetings, weddings, showers, birthday parties and other private functions all year long. rdchs.com

9 THE CITY OF RED DEER

RECREATION FACILITIES A Collicutt Centre 3031 30 Avenue B G.H. Dawe Community Centre 56 Holt Street C Recreation Centre 4501 47 A Avenue D Michener Aquatic Centre 51 A Street & 38 A Avenue

3o Ave. E Kinex Arena A4725 43 Street F Kinsmen Community Arena 5 McIntosh Avenue G Servus Arena D 4725 43 Street

FACILITY AMENITIES Swimming Pools Gymnasiums Water Parks Field Houses Skating Rinks Weight Rooms Rock Climbing Walls Programming Indoor Walk/Run Track Drop-In Activities

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10 Climbing walls and bouldering room Collicutt Centre

RECREATION

Get active with us and learn about Red Deer’s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and spaces. Register in a program or activity or check out the diverse variety of drop in programs and activities. reddeer.ca

Collicutt Centre Michener There’s tons of fun for the whole Aquatic Centre family at this state-of-the- The facility boasts a lane art 250,000 sq, ft. fitness and pool, therapy/play pool, and a wellness centre, including 290 m separate dive tank. There is a four lane running track, 2 indoor small fitness area along with a soccer pitches, an NHL size ice great sauna to complete your arena, gymnastics facility, field workouts. house as well as 2 climbing walls, bouldering room, and an indoor wave pool with spray park and Recreation Centre waterslide. The downtown Recreation Centre is a great place to go for GH Dawe a swim. The facility boasts an indoor 25 m pool with hot tub, Community Centre whirlpool and sauna, and steam Amazing water features at the room. Once summer arrives Dawe include a hot tub, lane you and your family can bask pool, leisure pool with two in the sunshine and cool off in waterslides and a splash pool. the 50 m outdoor pool which is You can also enjoy working out complete with diving platforms in the fitness centre, skating or and splash pool. Surrounding playing broom ball in the arena the facility is a beautiful park or enjoy a class in the fitness with picnic areas. Next to the studio. Kids love the Dawe too centre is the Blue Grass Sod and will have a blast in the child Farms Central Spray & Play. minding area.

11 Setters Place at Great Chief Park

Servus Arena Setters Place The new Servus Arena opened at Great Chief Park in 2018 in downtown Red Deer. Setters Place at Great Chief Park Located next to the Pidherney features an outdoor synthetic Curling Centre, the Servus Arena regulation sized sports field is fully accessible and features a lined for football and soccer NHL size rink, room-temperature and has ample outdoor seating. seating, a two lane walking Overlooking the field is a three track, a concession, meeting story fully accessible pavilion space, plenty of team spaces and building with views of the Red designated warm up areas. On Deer River and downtown, the first Thursday of every month team change rooms, meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. throughout space and a media/timekeeper the winter season, the entire area. During the winter a 400m community of Red Deer is invited outdoor natural ice speed to take part in free skating at skating oval constructed on top Servus Arena. of the synthetic turf.

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River Bend Golf and Discovery Canyon Recreation Area Discovery Canyon, located in the River Bend Golf and Recreation The River Bend Golf and Area is one of Red Deer’s most Recreation Area is a park node popular outdoor water features. within the forested parkland This free play area features: and nestled next to the natural river-fed bubbling pools winding Red Deer River. Here of water, tube floating visitors will find the River Bend Golf Course, wooded hiking trickling rivulets, a wading pool, and biking trails, a playground accessible beach and boardwalk, and picnic area, canoeing and picnic tables, concession and fishing and a boat launch with tube rentals and accessible access to the Red Deer River. washrooms. Kids can also enjoy a nature themed playground. In the winter, trails within the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area are groomed for both classic and skate skiing, and other multi-use activities including winter biking, snowshoeing and walking. In 2017 trails were widened, a stadium area and media/ timing cabin were constructed, and the biathlon range was renovated.

13 18 HOLE COURSES Alberta Springs Golf Resort albertaspringsgolf.ca 38302 Range Rd 283, Red Deer County Balmoral Golf Course balmoralgolf.ca 27042 Hwy 11, Red Deer County Innisfail Golf Club innisfailgolf.ca 6080 Lakewood Drive, Innisfail Lacombe Golf & Country Club golflacombe.com #1-6000 50 Avenue, Lacombe Meadowlands Golf Club golfsylvanlake.com Corner of Hwy 11 & Hwy 781, Sylvan Lake Nursery Golf and Country Club nurserygolf.com 41101 Range Rd 27, Lacombe County Pine Hills Golf Club pinehillsgolf.ca 75074 TWP RD 39-5, Rocky Mtn House Ponoka Golf Club ponokagolf.com 3519 46 Street, Ponoka River Bend Golf and Recreation Area rbgra.ca 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer Spirit Creek Golf and Country Club reddeergolf.com #10 39156 RR 275, Red Deer County Whispering Pines Golf & Country Club whisperingpines.ab.ca 36203 Range Rd 251, Pine Lake Wolf Creek Golf Resort wolfcreekgolf.com Ponoka 9 HOLE COURSES Bowden Golf Course bowdengolfcourse.com 2313 17 Ave, Bowden Fawn Meadows Golf and Country Club fawnmeadowsgolf.com 1750 18 Ave, Delburne Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club glenifferlakegolf.com 35468 Range Rd 30, Red Deer County Lakewood Golf Resort lakewoodgolfresort.ca 1237 Twp Rd 391, Red Deer County MINI GOLF Summerland Leisure Park summerlandleisurepark.com 40325 Range Road 282, Gull Lake

14 Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club

CENTRAL ALBERTA GOLF SAFARI

You could golf three rounds each day for a week and never see the same hole twice. The Red Deer region has a wide variety of golf courses at very reasonable rates and you can book a weekend or weekday golf package with a single call. Choose from six Central Alberta golf courses and five hotels and they will customize an itinerary – including booking all your tee times. There are plenty of reasons to make Central Alberta your next great golf adventure. golfcentralalberta.com

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Historic Fort Normandeau

CITY ATTRACTIONS Historic Fort Norwegian Laft Hus Normandeau Museum New exhibits and a Housed in a sod-roofed log reconstruction of the original building in downtown’s Heritage Fort at Red Deer Crossing Square, the museum celebrates sets the stage to bring the the contribution of Norwegian early history of Red Deer to immigrants to Central Alberta. life. Join us for programs, View our collection of artifacts exhibits and seasonal special while sampling a Norwegian events. A heritage garden, treat, or ask an interpreter or poultry yard and teepees are volunteer for a tour. Programs set up for public enjoyment are available for all ages from May through to the fall. on topics such as folk art or waskasoopark.ca baking instruction and more. norwegianlafthussociety.ca Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Make the MAG your next stop when exploring Red Deer! Create your own masterpiece at art programs and events, take in an art exhibit, or learn how truly remarkable Red Deer is through our history exhibit. There are a variety of opportunities available year-round to explore your imagination! reddeermuseum.com

Alberta Interactive. Informative. Inspiring. Have fun Sports Hall of exploring the interactive games, exhibits, and Fame & Museum galleries while discovering Alberta’s sport heroes. Visit our feature exhibit ‘The Games We Play,’ a retro experience with video games we played as youth and have grown to love as adults. Be surprised at what you will discover inside. Let us help you plan your birthday parties, special events, or corporate receptions in our unique environment. Open daily! ashfm.ca

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Heritage Ranch Sunnybrook Farm Visitors to Heritage Ranch can In the heart of the city, enjoy carriage rides, trail rides, Sunnybrook Farm Museum walking trails, fishing pond, gives its visitors a chance to kayak rentals and a fully licensed celebrate the early days of mixed restaurant with lunch and farming and possibly find their dinner menus and packages. rural roots as they explore Red heritageranch.ca Deer’s oldest farm and visit. sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca

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17 Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

CLOSE BY ATTRACTIONS Alberta Prairie Railway Danish Canadian Excursions (Stettler) Museum (Spruce View) Discover an exciting adventure Experience 14 acres of traditional on board a real steam or Danish Gardens, featuring the diesel-powered train. Different authentic Freydis Joanna ‘Viking themes are enacted throughout Ship’ and Naust ‘Ship House’, the season, including murder restored buildings, the Children’s mysteries, family, stage shows, Garden of Imagination and train robberies, seniors and teddy museum artifacts. Enjoy guided bear specials. All trips include tours and Danish cuisine served full course buffet-style meal and by costumed interpreters in the on-board entertainment. licensed living history Saga Cafe. absteamtrain.com stepintothesaga.com

Discovery Discovery Wildlife Park provides “forever” Wildlife Park homes for orphaned and rescued animals. (Innisfail) Many native and exotic species call DWP their home. Tigers, jaguars, lions, wolves and bears all provide an animal experience you will not soon forget! Daily presentations by our professional trainers offer visitors an up close, personal opportunity to meet these animals and learn about the pressures they are facing in the wild. discoverywildlifepark.com

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Kraay Family Farm (Lacombe) The Kraay Family Farm, Home of the Lacombe Corn Maze is an agritainment venue you don’t want to miss! Featuring the world famous 15-acre Lacombe Corn Maze and over 40 different activities and services on the farm. Open from the end of July until mid October. kraayfamilyfarm.com

Historic Experience culture & history in this Markerville traditionally Icelandic hamlet. The Creamery museum offers guided tours of commercial butter production set in 1932. Relax in our courtyard, enjoy Icelandic delights or your favourite ice cream. You’ll agree this is Central Alberta’s hidden gem! Open daily 10 am to 5 pm mid May to Labour Day. historicmarkerville.com

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Ellis Bird Farm (Lacombe) Scandinavian Trail Ellis Bird Farm is an excellent Spend the day or the weekend spot for bird watching. The off the beaten track in Central farm has extensive wetlands Alberta with the Scandinavian and hosts a large purple martin Trail. Enjoy authentic cultural colony, a large collection of experiences, learn about nestboxes and demonstration Alberta’s history, and spend wildlife gardens, all connected some time away from the with wheelchair-accessible hustle and bustle of city life. paths. Nature-based events and scandinaviantrail.ca workshops are held throughout the summer season from Victoria Day to Labour Day. ellisbirdfarm.ca RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre (Innisfail) Public demonstrations are conducted every Wednesday afternoon between Victoria Day and Labour Day, beginning at 2 pm. The demonstration lasts approximately 45 minutes and is free of charge.

RMH National At Rocky Mountain House National Historic Historic Site site you can explore the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, original highway to the west. Follow in the footsteps of Indigenous Peoples, fur traders and legendary explorer David Thompson. Daily Métis programming and camping in RVs, tipis and trappers tents. pc.gc.ca/rockymountainhouse

20 Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site

Stephansson House Lacombe Regional Provincial Historic Site Tourism (Spruce View) With its lovely flatiron building Restored to its 1927 appearance, and Edwardian-style heritage Stephansson House offers a look brick buildings, it’s easy to see at Alberta Icelandic heritage and why this charming community the life of pioneer poet, Stephan was once named one of the G. Stephansson and his family. prettiest towns in Canada. Costumed guides provide inter- Lakes, trails and green spaces are pretive house tours, demonstra- plentiful in and around Lacombe tions, pioneer crafts, curriculum and they’re fun to explore. based education programs and special activities. Open daily Lacombe is surrounded by from mid May through Labour unique attractions that beg Day. stephanssonhouse.org to be explored. Visit Ellis Bird Farm and learn about the birds in your own backyard. Get lost Skydive Big Sky (Innisfail) in a corn maze and enjoy the animals and adventures at Kraay A complete skydive experience Family Farm. Buy farm fresh for both newcomers and expert food and shop for antiques at jumpers alike. Focus is on sky- Brown Eggs and Lamb. Go for a diving safety and providing the hike or cross country ski through ultimate parachuting experience JJ Collett natural area. Spend to anyone visiting their facility. a day building sandcastles at Discover the ultimate thrill of Aspen Beach Provincial Park. skydiving. skydivebigsky.ca There’s no shortage of sites to see in and around Lacombe. lacombetourism.com

21 GETTING HERE AMA Travel Red Deer The Red Deer Airport With over 80 years of experience, The Red Deer Airport (YQF) AMA Travel is Alberta’s largest is a vital transportation link full service vacation travel agency for Central Alberta, offering and offers exclusive savings scheduled passenger and packed with knowledgeable, charter services. YQF offers 3 professional travel counsellors times daily service to Calgary to provide you with the best via Air Canada Express, experience and value. conveniently connecting AMATravel.ca Central Albertans to 191 world-wide destinations. Frontier Bus Lines Ltd. flyreddeer.com Frontier Bus Lines offers charter bus services on modern motor coaches for your group or tour as well as organized casino, concert and adventure tours. You’ll enjoy the luxury, convenience and ecologically smart way to travel aboard one of our motor coaches. With our diverse fleet of charter motor coaches, we can accommodate any size group. frontierbuslines.com

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SHOPPING

From one-of-a-kind downtown boutiques to a huge fashion hub, Red Deer has shopping for every taste. There will be lots of opportunities to stop for a coffee or delicious lunch along the way. You’ll need energy to power-shop your way through our city.

Toys ‘R Us, Sephora, Pandora, Bower Place and Bench. Join the Bower With over 115 stores and Place E-Club or the brand services, Bower Place is new Wild West Club for Kids Central Alberta’s shopping for exclusive giveaways and destination and the best deals! Simplify your gift giving source for national retailers with a Bower Place Gift Card. including Hudson’s Bay, Sears, bowerplace.ca

Parkland Mall Parkland Mall was this city’s first regional shopping centre and has grown to over 100 stores and services including Wal-Mart, Staples, GoodLife Fitness and Fit4Less anchoring the centre. Parkland Mall is a family focused shopping centre with great programs for the whole family, a wide variety of stores to choose from, and fun events to offer our customers. Experience the Style at Parkland Mall! parklandmall.ca Downtown Red Deer Visit downtown to wander through the charming shops and meet the welcoming owners as you go. Here you’ll find gifts, clothing and art that you won’t find anywhere else. There are also lots of great restaurants and delightful coffee shops along the way to rest your feet. downtownreddeer.com

23 Farm with the Good Food The best hand raised food can be found on our farm. Free range animals that lead happy lives are the most LETS GO OUT important goals for us and make food much more delicious. Don’t forget to TONIGhT! bring home some of the amazing farm fresh eggs. It is also a great outing for parents or grandparents with children to see a working farm.

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The talented chefs at Las Palmeras will treat you to the authentic and exotic flavours of Mexico. Food items are daily Dragon City prepared and are fresh, made with the finest ingredients and spices. With a Dragon City Cafe is a cornerstone casual atmosphere, friendly staff, and in the Red Deer community and wonderful Mexican cuisine, they provide has been recognized for its modern the perfect setting for lunch or dinner. interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality laspalmeras.ca fresh ingredients. dragoncityreddeer.com

Order online at bostonpizza.com join MyBP and get EXCLUSIVE Troubled Monk OFFERS! The Troubled Monk Brewery is located in the Riverlands District of Red Deer. Our microbrewery produces multiple varieties of craft beer on site in our 15 barrel brew house. The brewery has a tap room and retail outlet so you can enjoy a fresh pint after the tour! We also fill growlers and have cans and kegs available for off sales. Check us out for a tour, and learn about the beer brewing process. troubledmonk.com

24 The Market @ Red Deer As one of the largest outdoor markets LETS GO OUT in Western Canada. The Market @ Red Deer has proven to be one of ! the heartbeats of the community. TONIGhT Every Saturday morning from 8:00am to 12:30pm, May Long weekend to Thanksgiving weekend, the market shows off it’s wares from diverse vendors that customers just can’t get enough of. Las Palmeras reddeermarket.com

The talented chefs at Las Palmeras will treat you to the authentic and exotic flavours of Mexico. Food items are daily prepared and are fresh, made with the finest ingredients and spices. With a Edgar Farms casual atmosphere, friendly staff, and wonderful Mexican cuisine, they provide Visit our Country Store for delicious the perfect setting for lunch or dinner. seasonal freshly picked local produce, laspalmeras.ca homemade preserves & pies plus all natural Angus beef. Store open mid May to end of Sept, off season by appointment. edgarfarms.com

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25 Red Deer Royals

MUSIC IS LIFE

We celebrate music in all its forms. Red Deer has an enthusiastic community band society and there are five adult community concert bands that are active from September through May playing everything from classical to jazz-rock, funk, and Latin music.

Red Deer Royals Red Deer In the summer months, the Red Symphony Orchestra Deer Royals perform traditional Nationally recognized quality and contemporary music in symphonic music has been concert, parade and field show at the core of a vibrant arts settings. This award-winning and culture scene in Central marching band is made up Alberta thanks to the talents of young band members and efforts of the Red Deer representing more than 20 Symphony Orchestra (RDSO). schools throughout the region Regular performances team and an adult band that have the professional orchestra delighted crowds locally and with featured guest internationally. performers and choirs for a reddeerroyals.com thrilling and diverse season of professional concert music. rdso.ca Performing Arts Against the Wall Theatre – Bull Skit – bullskitcomedy.com Bard on Bower - primestocktheatre.com Cornerstone Youth Theatre - cornerstoneyouththeatre.org Central Alberta Theatre – centralalbertatheatre.net Ignition Theatre – ignitiontheatre.ca Red Deer Players - reddeerplayers.com Tree House Youth Theatre - treehouseyouththeatre.ca

26 Live Entertainment Blarney Stone Pub: 6320 50 Ave Bo’s Bar & Grill: 2310 50 Ave Cheers Riverside Meadows: 6017 54 Ave East 40th Pub: 3811 40 Avenue Fionn MacCool’s: 1935 Gaetz Avenue Hideout Eats & Beats: 411 Lantern Street International Beer Haus & Stage: 5008 48 St LBG’s: 6315 Horn St Murph’s Pub & Grill: 5020 47 A Ave One Eleven Grill: 5301 43 St The Hub On Ross: 4936 Ross St The Lux: 4928 Ross St The Vat Pub: 5301 43 St

Art Galleries Corridor Gallery: Recreation Centre, 4501 47 A Avenue Kiwanis Gallery: Red Deer Public Library, 4818 49 Street Marjorie Wood Gallery: Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery: 4525 47 A Avenue Sunworks: 4924 Ross Street The Hub on Ross: 4936 Ross Street Viewpoint Gallery: 3827 39 Street Wall2Wall: 4711 49 Avenue

Artists’ Studio Tour This free self-guided tour that invites the public into the home studio spaces of 16 local artists in 12 studios to experience their creative process, view their artwork or purchase art available for sale. Hosted by Red Deer Arts Council. reddeerartscouncil.wordpress.com

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summer celebration, For more events go to visitreddeer Westerner Days Fair at & Exposition is celebrated Westerner Park in July. Enjoy five days of top quality, truly Canadian Finals Rodeo

authentic, action-packed rdchs.com The CFR is making its first appearance entertainment! This event has in Red Deer where the very best everything that people rodeo athletes and fans across the are looking for in country will come together to witness summer festivities – champions competing for the top prize. TICKET live entertainment, CFR 45 happens in the fall with 7 TO good food and great company. performances taking place inside the RIDE westernerdays.ca ENMAX Centrium at Westerner Park. CFRreddeer.ca

Test Your Toughness Red Deer is the ideal place to test your mettle and see what you’re really made of. In the process, you’ll find true adventure, have a fun time and feel a sense of accomplishment for stepping outside your comfort zone and challenging yourself. There’s something for nearly every age and fitness level with SUPER SPARTAN in July and MUD HERO in August. Westerner Days CentreFest CentreFest is Central Alberta’s largest street performer’s festival and takes place in downtown Red Deer in July. Parkland Nurseries Contortionists, jugglers, comedians, & Garden Centre musicians, street market vendors, face painters and Kids’ World. Expect the As the largest retail garden centre in unexpected, prepare to be amazed! Fun Central Alberta, Parkland Nurseries for the whole family. offers so much more than premium

plants, seeds and bulbs. They offer centrefest.ca gardening and design courses throughout the year, host bus tours and actively participate in community events. parklandgarden.ca

28 Canada Day AND The community celebrates its heritage FUN and commemorate Canada’s Birthday. ALL THINGS This gathering of Central Alberta’s .com diverse cultural groups allows people of ENTERTAINING all ages to enjoy food, dance and music For more events go to visitreddeer from around the world. Bower Ponds provides a perfect setting for varied and colorful entertainment, and ending with an exciting fireworks display. This Canadian Finals Rodeo event is free. rdchs.com The CFR is making its first appearance in Red Deer where the very best rodeo athletes and fans across the country will come together to witness champions competing for the top prize. Canada’s TICKET CFR 45 happens in the fall with 7 Gospel Music Celebration TO performances taking place inside the RIDE The Showcase Spectacular in July will ENMAX Centrium at Westerner Park. CFRreddeer.ca feature a selection of the great hymns of the church. The stories of how these pillars of faith were made into songs will be joined by guesthymn of artists choice. performing a

gospelmusic.ca Test Your Toughness Red Deer is the ideal place to test your mettle and see what you’re really Woody’s RV World Marathon made of. In the process, you’ll find The Woody’s RV World Marathon, true adventure, have a fun time and Half Marathon and 10k takes place feel a sense of accomplishment for through Red Deer’s famous park stepping outside your comfort zone and and trail system in May. Experience challenging yourself. There’s something scenic winding paths following along the for nearly every age and fitness level majestic Red Deer River. With small with SUPER SPARTAN race charm and big race benefits, our in July and MUD HERO event has repeatedly been ranked in August. among Alberta’s best races.

CentreFest reddeermarathon.ca CentreFest is Central Alberta’s largest street performer’s festival and takes place in downtown Red Deer in July. Contortionists, jugglers, comedians, Rock’ n Red Deer musicians, street market vendors, face painters and Kids’ World. Expect the Over 850 hot rods, customs and classic unexpected, prepare to be amazed! Fun 50’s, 60’s & 70’s cruisers are on display to the public. Event highlights include for the whole family. day cruises, Friday night “Cruise In” in downtown Red Deer plus an outdoor centrefest.ca stage with continuous live music all day Saturday and Sunday. rocknreddeer.com

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WINTER

Let’s face it, when the mercury plunges and nature wraps itself in a thick, snowy blanket, there is some temptation to stay inside and slip into hibernation mode. Fortunately, there are also plenty of tempting reasons to get outside and embrace the season – snow and all. Grab your toque and try some of these cool ways to make friends with Old Man Winter. Canyon Ski Resort Pursuit Adventures Alberta’s largest non-mountain Winter is never boring. Play in resort with 20 runs & 6 lifts. the snow, catch up with friends Offering night skiing, snow and make the most out of this tubing, ski/snowboard lessons amazing season. Ride the ski bus & rentals during the winter and head out to the mountain season. During the summer resorts for a day of skiing. Join season book Canyon as a unique us on a snowshoe adventure as venue to host your next event. we explore the trails of the Red canyonski.ca Deer area or head out a little further to David Thompson Country. Enjoy an evening of Kerry Wood snowshoeing under the stars Nature Centre and experience the quietness of the night, right here in the city. provides visitors an opportunity pursuitadventures.ca to learn about area wildlife, take part in an educational program or go on a guided nature walk. The centre rents snowshoes in the winter, making nature walks a year-round activity. waskasoopark.ca

30 Canyon Ski Resort - Snow Tubing

RED DEER REBELS

Red Deer Rebels Heritage Ranch If you want to see how we really All winter long, Heritage Ranch feel about sports, come to a Red offers magical sleigh rides Deer Rebels game. Our WHL through a winter wonderland team draws big crowds of loyal decorated with more than fans to the ENMAX Centrium to 20,000 sparkling lights. Hot proudly show off their burgundy chocolate and blankets are and black, eat hot dogs, and provided. heritageranch.ca cheer on the Rebels… loudly! RedDeerRebels.com

Canada Winter Games In 2019, we’re gearing up to host our biggest sporting event ever –the largest multisport event in the nation. We’re preparing by upgrading our facilities and mobilizing a host of enthusiastic volunteers to ensure the 3600 athletes, their coaches, their families and their fans experience the best games ever. 2019canadagames.ca

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32 Sound the Alarm

SILENT LEGACY

The City of Red Deer is home 1. Choices to one of the largest public South-west corner, collections of life-sized bronze 48 St. & 49 Ave sculptures (ghosts) in Canada. . 2 Waiting for Gordon There are currently ten South-east corner, ghosts scattered throughout 49 St & 49 Ave downtown. One of the most . 3 Let the Music Play dramatic is “Sound the Alarm,” South-west corner, located at 49 Street and 48 City Hall Park Avenue. This bronze, which . 4 Doris and Mickey depicts firefighters and their Coronation Park horses surging into action, is a vibrant historical representation. . 5 Francis Wright Galbraith North-east entry to When you visit this ghost, you City Hall Park can also see many more pieces of Red Deer’s history – all within a . 6 Reaching Out short walking distance. “Sound Recreation Centre, the Alarm” is located next to 4501 - 47 A Ave the former Armoury/Fire Hall, . 7 Sorensen Station - one of the oldest buildings in Julietta Sorensen Red Deer, which now houses North-east corner, a portion of Red Deer Public 48 St & 49 Ave Library. The building can also . 8 Sorensen Station - be your starting place for Gordon Sorensen heritage walking tours, and a North-east corner, map located on the second floor 48 St & 49 Ave inside will point you in the right direction. . 9 Hazel Braithwaite Ross St. & 50 Ave 10. Reverend Leonard Gaetz Gaetz Ave & Ross Street 11. Francis the Pig Rotary Recreation Park 12. Sound the Alarm North-west corner, 49 St & 48 Ave

33 Corner of Gaetz Ave and Ross St Corner of Gaetz Ave The John Howard Society Building -

DOWNTOWN

Explore the culture of the heart of our city with a stroll along the pedestrian-friendly downtown streets. With outdoor patio dining, murals, festivals, art galleries, boutique shopping and an array of dining options, Red Deer’s downtown area has become a thriving neighbourhood that is a vibrant and dynamic part of the city.

Art Alley Food Truck Fridays A collaborative project Lunchtime is special on Fridays transforms the walls of when the food truck vendors Downtown Red Deer into a converge between 11 am vibrant, positive space for the and 2 pm on 50th Street. community with eight original Try a gourmet grilled cheese murals already completed and sandwich from Chedda Heads three more to the alleys of our Grilled Cheese Truck, sample city by the end of the summer some homemade ice cream season. In each location, from Peppermint Andy’s Ice original, hand-painted murals Cream Wagon, sip gourmet by local artists are on display. coffee from the Cool Beans Coffee Bus and much more. ATB Financial Downtown Market The farmers’ market comes to Little Gaetz Avenue in Downtown Red Deer every Wednesday from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., May to October. Local vendors offer fresh food from nearby farms including meat, vegetables, fruit and baked goods. You’ll also find fresh juice, kombucha and craft beer at this accredited Alberta Farmers’ Market. downtownmarket.ca

34 The Old CPR Station - Downtown

First Friday Red Deer Ross Street Patio Red Deer is a vibrant community Come out and enjoy the relaxed that celebrates the arts, and on atmosphere, delicious food the first Friday of every month is and great music happening on a chance to see local art, enjoy the city’s largest patio right in live music and refreshments at the heart of Downtown Red our downtown art galleries. First Deer. Ross Street Patio is open Friday Red Deer is an ongoing from June through August partnership with the Red Deer and features free, live music Arts Council supported by the performances all summer long. Downtown Business Association. downtownreddeer.com LIVE play shop

www.downtownreddeer.com

35 Consider yourself

We Sylvan Lakers love to share our little slice of heaven. And since our backyard is the premier Lakefront property in Alberta, we’d like to see you anytime.

Every season brings new events and reasons to visit.

visitsylvanlake.ca Water skiing on Sylvvan Lake

TOWN of SYLVAN LAKE

Consider Yourself Invited to our lakeside town that has become one of Alberta’s most popular beach and boating destinations. With a beautiful lakefront park, water sports rentals, golf courses, restaurants and many other amenities, Sylvan Lake has long been one of the top summer destinations in the province. But visitors shouldn’t restrict themselves to summer when it comes to this beachfront town. Sylvan Lake offers four full seasons of fun.

Festivals and Events Recreation There’s always something going Our new NexSource Centre on in Sylvan Lake and visitors boasts 155,000+ square foot can enjoy a host of wonderful recreation and senior centre is festivals and events in every where community is built- in season. Enjoy outstanding fact, the centre is the result of live Jazz music during Jazz at our community coming together the Lake. Hit up a small town to support and fundraise. parade and street festival at 1913 Days in June or bundle up and enjoy the Santa Claus Winter Fun Parade and Yuletide Festival in In winter, the lake has one of late November. The list goes on the longest outdoor skating and on. tracks in North America and regularly hosts the winter speed skating marathon. Ice fishing is Fun in the Sun also popular and anglers vie for Explore the 42.8 square km Northern Pike, Whitefish, Yellow lake by renting a paddleboard, Perch and Walleye. kayak, canoe or a motorboat. You can also try the new Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash, the Camping ultimate aquatic playground! Jarvis Bay Provincial Park is Sylvan Lake Park includes located 7 km north of the town picnic tables, change houses, and has fully serviced campsites, playgrounds and a pier, as hiking trails and track set trails well as picnic shelters, which for cross country skiing in winter. are available for rent. Nearby you’ll find scooter rentals, bumper cars and mini-golf.

37 Blackfalds Central Alberta’s Playground Stay up to date on what’s happening at blackfalds.com or on Facebook or Twitter.

Start planning your visit now! Tayles Water Spray Park

TOWN of BLACKFALDS

Central Alberta’s youngest and fastest growing community welcomes you! Only minutes north of Red Deer, Blackfalds offers many family friendly activities, events, and award winning recreational amenities. Totally Connected Play Some Sports Hop on your bike and ride the The All-Star Park and Multi- TransCanada Trail (TCT) from Plex facilities offer baseball Blackfalds to the neighbouring diamonds, soccer fields, indoor cities of Red Deer or Lacombe. and outdoor hockey arenas Along the way, you can pass right and skating rinks cultivating an through the only indoor section active lifestyle for residents and of the TCT in Canada at the visitors alike. Camping, picnic Abbey Centre. areas, a playground, showers, and concession are right at hand. Recreation The Abbey Centre and adjacent Summer Fun Skateboard Plaza and Bike Skills There’s no better place to be Park are Central Alberta’s hub on a hot summer day than at for family leisure and play. In the Tayles Water Spray Park with its summer, youth and adults alike interactive water spray features, will enjoy the outdoor aquatic a gazebo, picnic tables and centre’s pools, waterslides, splash attached playground. Take in one park and hot tub. Spring and of the family friendly cultural Fall are great times to bring your performances at the amphitheatre skateboards, scooters and bicycles at the Abbey Centre. out to the new park complete with bridges, logs, jumps and more! During the winter Inside, Family Fun Festivals the little ones can climb, jump Whether you are enjoying the and slide on the 3-story indoor Canada Day celebrations and play space. fireworks, watching the Blackfalds Days Parade, listening to live music, or participating in the cool outdoor events at Winterfest, you’ll love the family-friendly events and celebrations in Blackfalds. blackfalds.com/events

39 Village of Delburne Spray Park Village

VILLAGE of DELBURNE

Located just 40-km east of Red Deer in Alberta’s beautiful Parkland region, Delburne is a quaint agricultural community located in the centre of Alberta’s scenic Parkland region. Here you will be able to explore Delburne’s pioneer past while touring a replica homesteader’s cabin, a one room school, a coal mine exhibit, a CN train station and caboose, extensive displays of local businesses and a variety of farming implements in a machine shed. Or head on over to Fawn Meadows Golf and Country Club for a round of golf or enjoy a meal at their fully licensed restaurant. Delburne provides a peaceful rural retreat with plenty of country charm. The village is proud to announce the addition of their new medical centre opening late fall 2018!

delburne.ca

40 Dodd’s Lake

TOWN of INNISFAIL

This active and vibrant community is a great place to live and create a future. Innisfail is a thriving mid-sized community in what some may say is the perfect location – 15 minutes south of Red Deer and just an hour north of Calgary. There hasn’t been a better time to add Innisfail to your must-see destinations. Whether you’re interested in farm-fresh produce, local history, Vikings or unique art, Innisfail has several local and area hotspots for galleries, events and museum displays. Looking for something more physical? Enjoy one of the many golf courses in and around Innisfail, from annual tournaments to getting out on the fairway yourself. From swimming or bowling to skydiving or even getting up-close-and-personal with a bear, we’ve got you covered.

Begin your adventure here

www.Innisfail.ca

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ACCOMMODATION

Need a place to stay? Look no further. Whether you arrive in Meeting in the Middle Red Deer tired and rumpled Red Deer’s central location is from a long day of travelling or convenient for organizations energized and ready for a new whose membership is spread adventure, you’re sure to find out across the province, but the ideal accommodations to suit that is just one of several factors your needs. that make the region a good destination for tradeshows, Most Accommodating meetings and conventions. Great meeting facilities at There are a wide variety of competitive rates, an abundant accommodation styles ranging supply of reasonably priced from quaint and historic inns, to accommodations and friendly country B&Bs to modern large western hospitality have been scale hotels with ballrooms and vital to the city’s success as a conference facilities. Whether host destination. you are looking for a place to host a convention, a suite with Whatever your reason for a kitchenette for a prolonged coming, you can rest assured work stopover, or a hotel that when you get here, you will suitable for hosting your sports be well taken care of. team on their big road trip, you will find it here.

43 Baymont Inn & Suites and Conference Centre 4311 49th Avenue 403-346-8841 baymontinns.com

Best Western PLUS Red Deer Inn & Suites 6839 66th Street 403-346-3555, 1-866-366-3555 bestwesternreddeer.com

Black Knight Inn 2929 50th (Gaetz) Avenue 403-343-6666, 1-800-661-8793 blackknightinn.ca

Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer 6846 66th Street 403-348-0025, 1-866-348-0025 comfortinnreddeer.com

Days Inn Red Deer #1000, 5001 19th Street 403-340-3297 daysinnreddeer.ca

Empire Inn & Suites 23 Gasoline Alley East, Red Deer County 403-346-4188 empirereddeer.ca

Hampton Inn & Suites Red Deer 128 Leva Ave., Red Deer County 403-346-6688 reddeersuites.hamptoninnbyhilton com

Holiday Inn Express Red Deer South 2803 50th (Gaetz) Avenue 403-343-2112 holidayinnexpress.com

Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South 33 Petrolia Drive, Red Deer County 403-348-8485 holidayinn.com

Holiday Inn Express Red Deer North 6433 Orr Drive 587-457-7829 holidayinnexpress.com

44 Howard Johnson Inn 71 Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County 403-3343-8444, 1-800-424-9454 hojoreddeer.com

Microtel Inn & Suites Red Deer 126 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County Red Deer County microtelinn.com

Motel 6 Red Deer #900, 5001 19th Street 403-340-1749, 1-800-466-8356 motel6.com

Quality Inn & Conference Centre Red Deer 7150 50th (Gaetz) Avenue 403-343-8800, 1-800-662-7152 qualityinnnorthhill.com

Radisson Hotel Red Deer 6500 67th Street 403-342-6567, 1-800-661-4961 radisson.com

Ramada Red Deer Hotel & Suites 6853 66th Street 403-342-4445, 1-866-927-8483 ramadareddeer.com

Sandman Hotel Red Deer 2818 50th (Gaetz) Avenue 403-343-7400, 1-800-726-3626 sandmanhotels.com

Sheraton Red Deer Hotel 3310 50th (Gaetz) Avenue 403-346-2091, 1-800-662-7197 sheratonhotelreddeer.com

Super 8 Red Deer City Centre 4217 50th (Gaetz) Avenue 403-358-7722, 1-800-454-3213 super8.com

TownePlace Suites by Marriott 6822-66th Street 403-341-3589 towneplacesuitesreddeer.com

45 BE OUR GUEST Red Deerians know why Central Alberta is such a beautiful and vibrant place, let’s share that knowledge with the rest of Canada. Invite friends and families from across the country to visit our community - go to VisitRedDeer.com/BeOurGuest to send out a digital invitation postcard.

With every entry we’ll give someone the chance to show off Red Deer. Win up to 4 Air Canada flight tickets to Red Deer Airport from anywhere in Canada. Visit the website for official rules.

46 98 Deluxe Guest Rooms A Great Place to Meet Executive and Jacuzzi Suites for groups of 4 to 900. Black Knight Inn Wireless Internet Conferences, Meetings, 2929-50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 1H1 Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Banquets, Weddings & Socials 1.800.661.8793 403.343.6666 Central Alberta Golf Packages [email protected] JB’s Lounge Remington’s Grill www.blackknightinn.ca

you do your thing

leave the rest to usSM After you’ve hit all the sites and snapped all of those memorable photos, you’ll find a stay at the Ramada Red Deer Hotel & Suites is just what you need to unwind. With rooms as inviting as our service, free continental breakfast with HOT items, and a dedicated high speed modem to stay in touch with your loved ones. Ramada Red Deer is waiting to make you feel right at home.

Ramada Red Deer Hotel & Suites 6853 - 66th Street, Red Deer Phone: 403-342-4445 Fax: 403-342-4433 Toll Free: 1-866-927-8483 or 1-800-2 RAMADA [email protected] www.RamadaRedDeer.com

47 Destination... Comfort.

• Spacious Guest Rooms, Executive & Jacuzzi Suites • Restaurant • Lounge • Room Service • Swimming Pool • Hot Tub • Steam Room • Fitness Centre • High Speed Internet • Hot Buffet Breakfast

Radisson Red Deer 6500 - 67 Street, Red Deer, AB Tel: 403-342-6567 Toll Free: 1-800-661-4961 radissonreddeer.com

48 GRILLEDSummer TO PERFECTION

IT’S PATIO SEASON AT THE SHERATON RED DEER HOTEL Join us at the Garden Terrace Lounge for drinks on our courtyard patio or plan your pool-side BBQ today.

CALL 403.755.1150 TO BOOK YOUR PATIO PARTY

49 Cedarpark Cottage (Sylvan Lake)

BED & BREAKFAST Cedarpark Cottage Red Lodge Guest (Sylvan Lake) Ranch (Bowden) 2 bedroom fully equipped The Red Lodge Guest Ranch, cottage with cozy wood a historic family owned and burning stove and the fire pit operated ranch, has been in the beautiful backyard is welcoming guests from around sure to please, whether you the world, to experience their are here for a vacation or a working cattle and horse business trip. The cottage is ranch, for over 25 years. The within walking distance to the Ranch was homesteaded beach, playgrounds, restaurants in 1905 and now, into the and many ice cream parlors. fourth generation, has been cedarparkcottage.com in the family for over 85 years. redlodgeoutfitters.com

Dutchess At Duchess Manor in Red Deer, you will relax Manor Retreat and reduce your stress in a beautiful house with hardwood floors that is more than one hundred years old that combines comfort and a on site spa. To learn more about our manicures or spa packages or book an appointment, give the spa a call today. dmanorretreat.ca

50 Summerland RV Leisure Park

CAMPGROUNDS Summerland RV Leisure Discovery Wildlife Park Park (Gull Lake) (Innisfail) Located near Gull Lake, this park Located within the zoo, campers has large back in sites with power, can experience the sights water and sewer. Sites are well and sounds of the animals spaced with gravel pad and large during the night with personal grass area and each contain a encounters and programming. firepit and picnic table. Season The new campground has mid April – mid October (weather 65 powered sites that are permitting). Daily, weekly and wrapped around a new stocked monthly rates (May, June and fishing pond! Packages are September only) are available. available for camping and Reservations are recommended. admission to the Park, plus the summerlandleisurepark.com Evening Animal Experiences can be added to make your (Elnora) stay even more memorable! Trenville Park discoverywildlifepark.com Conveniently located on the banks of the Red Deer River, just Lions Campground 45 mins north-east of Elnora (Red Deer) with secluded tree sites. Trenville Park is a great family oriented Located in the heart of Red campground and day-use area. Deer, this campground combines visitreddeer.com the beauty of a park with the convenience of the City. WesternerCampground The Red Deer River provides (Red Deer) a striking backdrop to the campground, and campers are Our 98 large gravel sites offer 15, welcome to enjoy the expansive 30 or 50 Amp electrical services, trail system that winds its way sewer hookup and water depend- along the scenic waterway. ing on season and site location. reddeerlionscampground.com 41 pull through sites to accommodate large RVs. There are a total of 38 all year round full hook up sites available for short or long term rental. westernercampground.com

51 Welcome to Red Deer & Red Deer County A hub for tourism, culture, entertainment, heritage and business. We invite you to discover and experience all the amenities and hospitality that our community has to offer. Plan your next holiday, weekend getaway, convention or family reunion in Red Deer. Contact Tourism Red Deer 403.346.0180

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