Group of mountain bikers hitting the jumps on a beautiful blue sky summer day.

Summer Activities

Check out all our exciting stories that will inspire you to visit Red Deer!

Recently I had the good fortune to head down to DNA Gardens outside of Elnora for their Saskatoon Festival along with three of my girlfriend

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Jul 30

Celebrating Saskatoons at DNA Gardens with ColleenOnTheScene

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Recently I had the good fortune to head down to DNA Gardens outside of Elnora for their Saskatoon Festival with three of my girlfriends.

Youth playing in the water fountain at Kin Kanyon, he's being sprayed in the face with a big grin

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Jul 2

How to Cool Off This Summer

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It is supposed to be a hot dry summer this year in Central Alberta, although it might sound lovely to some, not everyone air conditioning

Two orange kyaks rest on shore of the Red Deer River on a bright sunny day.

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Jun 16

Water Access for Your Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards

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Outdoor Activities

Looking for more places to use your kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board?

Metal Ghost statue of Micky the Beaver being held by a kneeling Doris Forbes in a green glen of trees in Cornation Park

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May 14

Fun Activities To Do Outdoors

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Outdoor Activities

Here are a few ways we can enjoy the outdoors this weekend as we navigate through our socially distanced world.

Person wearing a red coat and bike helmet pointing at a directional sign for The Great Trail

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Sep 1

Cycling The Great Trail From Red Deer To Lacombe

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If you are ever looking for a great cycling trip, the Red Deer to Lacombe experience would be a favourite.

Kerry Wood Nature Centre staff showing children how to dip nets into the pond to explore plants and bugs

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Jul 17

Pond Dipping With Kat - Kerry Wood Nature Centre

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Kerry Wood Nature Centre is a priceless asset to the City of Red Deer

Three people riding bikes next to the water along a paved trail.

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May 14

Bike Safety

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Outdoor Activities

With “Bike to Work Day” coming up in May, it is time to get those bikes out of storage, tuned up and ready to hit the trails.

Three paddle boarders are on the pond at 3 Mile Bend in Waskasoo Park, their reflections in the water with the blue sky

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May 21

Get out of the grey, experience the colours

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As we celebrate Tourism Week, we take the time to reflect on how much we appreciate the local faces and places

Rustic wooden play area at Ellis Bird Farm

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May 21

Ten Things To Do this Victoria Day Long Weekend

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Summer Activities

It's May long weekend and time for us to explore the fun things we can do here in #RedDeersBackyard

Summer Activities

Celebrating Saskatoons at DNA Gardens with ColleenOnTheScene

How to Cool Off This Summer

Water Access for Your Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards

Fun Activities To Do Outdoors

Cycling The Great Trail From Red Deer To Lacombe

Pond Dipping With Kat - Kerry Wood Nature Centre

Bike Safety

Get out of the grey, experience the colours

Ten Things To Do this Victoria Day Long Weekend

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