Two men getting ready for a river boat on a beautiful summer day.

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

Image of Christmas lights downtown Red Deer

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Nov 22

Holiday Lights Guide for Central Alberta: Discover the Best Displays and Tours to Brighten Your Festive Season

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Get into the holiday spirit with our comprehensive guide to viewing the fantastic holiday lights in our region.

Ice Sculpture of an Owl wings out at Parkland Garden Centre

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Dec 17

Holiday Fun | December 17-19, 2021

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What is happening this weekend, December 17 - 19, 2021

Looking down onto Red Deer's City of Red Deer lit up for Christmas

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Nov 19

5 Things To Do This Weekend November 19 to 21, 2021

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Red Deer Lights the Night means not just lighting up one night but many.

A teacher helps some children put on their snow shoes ready for a trek in Kerry Wood Nature Centre

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Dec 21

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 4 - Snowshoeing in Red Deer

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There was a time when snow-shoeing skills were a necessity for many people in Canada.

A person in winter gear cross country skiing at Riverbend Recreation Area with trees and blue sky

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Dec 18

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 3 – Cross-country Skiing in Red Deer

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Our 3rd outdoor feature takes us out onto our beautiful trails for a little cross-country skiing.

A person walks their dog on the snowey trail where Christmas ornaments are hung on the trees of Waskasoo Park

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Dec 11

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 2 - Winter Walking in Red Deer

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Take some time for yourself, let those boots do what they were made for and go walkin’.

Figure skater does a split jump on the ice in front of the Bower Ponds pavilion agains a blue sky with whispy clouds

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Dec 4

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 1 – Ice Skating in Red Deer

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Who doesn’t remember their first time on skates or at least the first time staying up on them?

From above we look down on the frozen ice of Sylvan Lake with skiffs of snow and blue skies while people try their luck ice fishing.

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Nov 30

Ice Fishing in and Around Red Deer

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In our world of social distancing, what could be better than getting outdoors for a little ice-fishing?

Winter Activities

Holiday Lights Guide for Central Alberta: Discover the Best Displays and Tours to Brighten Your Festive Season

Holiday Fun | December 17-19, 2021

5 Things To Do This Weekend November 19 to 21, 2021

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 4 - Snowshoeing in Red Deer

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 3 – Cross-country Skiing in Red Deer

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 2 - Winter Walking in Red Deer

Enjoying the Outdoors: Part 1 – Ice Skating in Red Deer

Ice Fishing in and Around Red Deer

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