Families that play together build memories together. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, an afternoon at a splash park or a visit to a wildlife park, your kids will love discovering the Red Deer region. There are a multitude of activities, attractions and recreational opportunities for young families to enjoy.
Attractions Experiences
Bower Ponds
Attractions Experiences
Bower Ponds
From paddle boating and water balls, to board games and grilled cheese sandwiches Bower Ponds offers a wide selection of family fun!
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Attractions Experiences
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Ignite your imagination and turn your visit into an adventure. Here at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, we provide a family friendly interactive experience. Have fun, laugh, play together and discover famous Alberta sports celebrities. Be surprised at what you will discover inside.
Learn More > Events > Venue Rentals >Interactive museums make it fun to explore and discover history. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has a number of interactive games including a multi-sport area with virtual baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer. Master your skills on the Mount Everest climbing wall and view inspiring displays honouring Alberta’s rich sports heritage.
Discovery Canyon in Red Deer is one of the most unique municipal water parks in the province. Admission is free and float tubes can be rented at the concession for $5 (please bring photo ID as a deposit). You are welcome to bring your own float tube. Tubes can also be purchased for $20.
Bower Ponds offers a variety of recreational opportunities and a large playground with a view of the river. Stop by the Pavilion equipped with a café and equipment rentals – paddle boats and water balls (climb inside a large inflatable ball and walk on water!) surrey bikes and kayaks. An outdoor stage attracts many events each year including Canada Day celebrations.
Discovery Wildlife Park near Innisfail offers you and your family a chance to get close and personal with different species – some native to Alberta, others not. The park provides a permanent home for rescued and orphaned animals that cannot be released back into the wild. Daily presentations focus on conservation and the pressures these animals are facing. For a truly memorable experience, book an all day adventure package with behind the scenes access to the big cats and wolves.
Within the Red Deer region and just a short drive from the City, you’ll find great campgrounds and day use areas with sandy beaches and lakes suitable for swimming. Try Aspen Beach, Sylvan Lake or Pine Lake – some of the nicest beaches in Alberta.
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Pursuit Adventures
Information Since 2010 we’ve been offering small group adventures in Central Alberta. Keeping our group smalls makes for a more personal experience and let’s you enjoy the comfort that comes with a professional guide who knows the area well so that you can focus on your adventure while we take care of the rest. Join a small group tour on Saturdays and select dates or book a private tour any day of the week. Summer Adventures Guided day hikes in David Thompson Country (available from Red Dee
#10 5579 47 Street
8779076071
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Canyon Ski Resort
Canyon Ski Resort is Alberta’s Largest Non-Mountain family ski area! With 80 acres of skiable terrain, 22 runs and 6 lifts, Canyon is the best thing to do in Red Deer in the winter! Our resort offers a Terrain Park, Snow Tube Park, a rustic lodge, cafeteria and cozy lounge. A day at Canyon is sure to be fun for everyone. Our two chair lifts, two T-bars and magic carpet can transport over 5,000 people per hour, so you can maximize your runs in the day. Canyon‘s vast snow-making system which c
38433 RGE RD 264A
4033465588
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Bower Ponds Recreation
We are a family friendly recreation centre serving the public park of Bower Ponds. From paddle boating, canoeing, kayaking and water balls, to ice skating, board games and hot chocolate, we offer a wide selection of family fun! For more details visit our website.
4715 Fountain Drive
4033186298
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Skydive Big Sky
Located in Innisfail. Skydive Big Sky is a full service skydive training facility for both newcomers and expert jumpers. Focus is on skydiving safety and providing the ultimate parachuting experience to anyone visiting their facility. Discover the ultimate thrill of skydiving. Your first skydive will be one you will never forget. The professionally trained staff will take care of your every step of the way! Even if you are not jumping come out and enjoy the day spectating from the ground or from
1041 - Hwy 54
4035055867
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Combat Archery Adventures
Combat Archery is a fast paced adventure inside our Combat Arena. It’s a game of anticipation, skill, stamina and luck and combines dodge ball and paintball – but without the mess! Combat archery adventures is also a great option for anyone who wants to burn some calories while having a great time! Nerf Warz is low impact fun designed for ages 4-8. We offer a 55 minute session and provide all safety and rental equipment.
102, 251 Spruce St
4034066200
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Virtual Reality Arcade
Check out Ctrl V at Carnival Cinemas, located inside the current Carnival Cinemas facility right in the centre of Red Deer. Not only are film goers able to see a great show, but they are also, now, able play some outstanding Virtual Reality games. This full arcade brings VR game tech to Red Deer for the first time.
5402 47 St
4033416565
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Trailhead Climbing & Fitness
The wait is over for Red Deer to have its very own climbing gym. Lessons for all ages as well as week long half-day camps throughout the summer for both 6-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds will get your climbing. On Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 we offer a Belay Buddy Night. This is the night that we have volunteer belayers in the facility to help get you up the wall if you don’t have a partner or don’t know how to belay. No experience necessary, this is a great night to check out cli
108 33 McKenzie Crescent
4033023273
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Lockdown Escape Rooms
Real-life themed gaming, a type of light physical adventure game in which people are in a themed room with other participants and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, locks, find clues, and complete the objective of the room within a set time limit. Escape Rooms are also sometimes known as Room Escapes, or Puzzle Rooms. We also have a second location on the south side at 2085 Gaetz Ave.
4836 51 St
4039864836
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Bowden Pioneer Museum
The Bowden Pioneer Museum opens for the season the last Saturday in May. The Museum is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday during June, July and August. Admission is By Donation, under six free. Free Entrance for Museum Members. Displays include photographs and artifacts from the Bob Hoare Photography Studio, Bowden Hardware Store, Irene Wood Avon Collection, a recreated school room from Bowden’s old Schoolhouse, the Creamery, Railway, Military Memorial and more. Th
2201 19 Avenue
4032242122
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Danish Canadian Museum and Saga Cafe
The Danish Canadian Museum is located just south of the hamlet of Dickson, in a building that originally served as a dormitory for students attending high school in Dickson. Explore and experience the stories of Danish immigration to Canada, the Danish immigrant experience, and the contributions Danes have made to Canadian culture from Viking times through to the modern era. And don’t forget to stop in our Saga Cafe to sample authentic Danish Canadian Cuisine!
35544 Range Road 31
4037280019
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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Ignite your imagination and turn your visit into an adventure. Here at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, we provide a family friendly interactive experience. Have fun, laugh, play together and discover famous Alberta sports celebrities. Be surprised at what you will discover inside. Have an interactive experience on our virtual system playing basketball, baseball. soccer, football and hockey. Test your upper body strength on the 200m wheelchair race or master your skills on the Mount
102 4200 HWY 2
4033418614
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Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Sunnybrook Farm is a place where people experience and learn about the evolution of rural life in Central Alberta at our 10-acre site. Visit us for either a guided or self guided tour that promotes learning about rural life in Central Alberta, circa 1880 – 1950, through historical stories and a living farm community. Mission Statement: A place where people can experience and learn about the evolution of rural life in Alberta.
2879 Botterill Crescent
4033403511
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Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Red Deer’s year-round home for natural history and environmental education. Exhibits, demonstrations, events, programs and Alberta’s first nature playground, the Nova Chemicals Imagination Grove ensures something for everyone. Since 1924, the Sanctuary has been protected as a federal migratory bird sanctuary. 5 km of trails, a bird blind and viewing decks leads you to a variety of habitats.
6330 45 Ave
4033462010
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Discovery Wildlife Park
Located in Innisfail. Discovery Wildlife Park is a refuge for orphaned and unwanted wildlife. We provide “forever” homes for animals who are not able to be returned to the wild. Located on 90 acres of parkland and offering educational opportunities for schools and the general public about wildlife, conservation and our role as animal caretakers. Daily animal presentations are included with your admission, so everyone can take part and learn more about these issues. Many amenities are
5400 42 Ave
4032273211
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Ellis Bird Farm and Ellis Cafe
Located in Lacombe County, Ellis Bird Farm is both a working farm as well as a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Mountain Bluebirds, Tree Swallows and other native cavity-nesting birds. Drop-in visitors and tour groups are welcome at Ellis Bird Farm during the summer months, when we are open to the public. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, see the world’s largest outdoor collection of bluebird nest boxes, take a tour out to our bluebird trail, visit the Visitor Centre and lin
39502 RR260
4038854477
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Medicine River Wildlife Centre
Visitors can enjoy a walk on our nature trail to a tower overlooking the wetland. Nature lovers, both big and small, can “play like an animal” in our Co-op Community Wildlife Homes Playground. Please be aware that we do not have a public building at this time and therefore no public washrooms. MRWC is involved in the following activities to help wildlife: Providing care for injured, orphaned or compromised wildlife with the aim of returning them to appropriate wild habitats Promotin
41014 Township 360
4037283467
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Red Lodge Guest Ranch
Working guest ranch offering working ranch package any length of stay. Package includes accommodation, meals and all ranch related activities. Airport transfer possible. Facility also includes meeting hall, 17 rustic sleeping cabins, dry camping for RV’s, and restaurant open for Sunday brunch only. Indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena. Offering trailrides, hayrides, ponyrides and sleigh rides. We cater to personal ranch getaways, family reunions, weddings, retreats.
34502 Rge Rd 22
4032243082
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Heritage Ranch
Heritage Ranch is a locally owned and operated business. Our fully licensed restaurant, the Westlake Grill, combined with the central location (easily accessible from both the QE2 and the city of Red Deer) makes us the ideal meeting place. PACKAGES Try some romance at the Ranch. We’ve created intimate Date Packages designed to help you reconnect with that someone special. Our Chef’s Table Package offers the ultimate dining experience for you and your special someone, complete with w
6300 Cronquist Drive
4033474977
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Sylvan Star Cheese
From pasture to plate, Sylvan Star Cheese is renowned for it’s farm made Gouda. We have won numerous Canadian awards as #1 Gouda, Extra Aged Gouda and smoked Gouda. Our extra aged gouda, also known as “Grizzly” because of it’s bite and power, is ranked #4 in the world. My wife and I are devoted to making great cheese. Besides Gouda, plain and flavoured, we also make Cougar (a swiss style cheese) and Edam. Today our son runs the dairy farm with a herd of about 240 Holste
39008 Range Rd 10
4033401560
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Edgar Farms
Our country store is all about home grown goodness. Open 8 AM – 8 PM daily May 15 to September 30. We offer farm-direct seasonal farm gate sales of our home grown sweet and tender asparagus Mid May until the end of June, freshly picked garden peas July & August and many other veggies. In the freezer, you can pick up Edgar Farms home raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free, grass fed Angus beef. Also there are natural fermented veggies, asparagus and other homemade soups and ready-to-bake home
1465 Twp Rd 352
4032272443
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Pearson’s Berry Farm & Bakery
Pearson’s Berry Farm is a full operating production facility and is recognized as the first commercial orchard of Saskatoon Berries in the world. All our products are manufactured and baked fresh at our location where the bakers enjoy the sweet aromas of fresh baked pies, tarts and muffins each and every day throughout the entire year. Our doors are always open to the public to come in and visit our farm and purchase our delectables. The “Farm” includes a Saskatoon Berry Orchard U-pick and
34463 Range Road 40
4032243011
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Eagle Creek Farms & Bowden Sun Maze
U-Pick: Throughout the summer we have a selection of Strawberries, Vegetables & Flowers to pick. There is no admission to enter the Upick Gardens, you are only charged for what you pick. Be sure to check our Availability List to know what is in season. U-pick Open August 7th – Mid September Sun Mazes: There is nothing quite like the unique experience of navigating a field grown from 100,000 Smiling Sunflowers! The Sunflower Maze is open from early August until mid October, however, if yo
34530 Range Rd #14
4032243995
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Kraay Family Farm, Lacombe Corn Maze
Located in Lacombe County. Settled in the heart of Alberta, with over 40 amenities and attractions, is the Kraay Family Farm: your destination for world famous adventure and FARMtastic fun all season long! Get lost in the 15 acre corn maze, test your ninja skills on the obstacle course, jump your sillies out on the jumping pillows and pumpkin pad, battle with family and friends at the OK Corral, shoot the pumpkin cannon, visit with the animals, watch the pig races and MUCH more. Make your way to
Site 6, Box 9, RR 1
4033021709
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Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Sunnybrook Farm is a place where people experience and learn about the evolution of rural life in Central Alberta at our 10-acre site. Visit us for either a guided or self guided tour that promotes learning about rural life in Central Alberta, circa 1880 – 1950, through historical stories and a living farm community. Mission Statement: A place where people can experience and learn about the evolution of rural life in Alberta.
2879 Botterill Crescent
4033403511
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DNA Gardens
We specialize in farm fresh gelato, pie, kombucha, vegetables and cultured foods. Grown, made and baked right here! A foodies paradise. Farm Store filled with our creations. Chocolate covered fresh picked strawberries! Come relax and enjoy! UPIK strawberry, raspberry, cherry, black currant , apples, plums, chokecherries. Artisan fruit tree nursery. 2 commercial fruit combines on site. Bring your surplus apples to juice at DNA Gardens for a great family project. Way too many cherries? Never! LO
35344 RR 230
4037732489
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Market at Red Deer
Every Saturday morning, from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving, one of Red Deer’s most popular public events springs to life. It is the weekly Red Deer Public (Farmers’) Market, celebrating its 48 year. The Market is a commercial venue for fresh produce and a great array of other goods, services and entertainments. However, it is much more than that. It is a true community cultural and social event. Hours: 8 am to 12:30 pm.
4214 58 St
4033466443
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The Farm with the Good Food
If you are looking for the best hand raised food, visit HolmeHus Antiques and Farm with the Good Food located just west of Red Deer. Free range animals that lead happy lives are the most important goals for us and make food much more delicious. Unlike supermarket labels that can only promise a healthy animal and happy environment, we can actually show it to you. We sell fresh free-range farm eggs, home grown pasture-raised and inspected Alberta beef, Danish rye prairie breads, homemade Danish pr
4033470516
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Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre
Parkland is the largest retail garden centre in Central Alberta! Open year round, Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre has greenhouse production, a retail tree lot, perennial production, landscape design services as well as garden centre shop filled with a vast array of garden supplies and giftware for all ages, including an extensive Christmas shop. Throughout the year, Parkland offers gardening and design courses, hosts bus tours, group tours, weddings and distributes a gardening newsletter.
26554 Hwy 11
4033465613
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The Jungle Farm
The Jungle Farm is a 3 season destination for fresh, high quality, locally grown produce, family fun, and entertaining events. Spring We are always excited to feel the spring sun shine down on us and we get busy on the farm. Planting begins!! The heat of summer is around the bend and our gorgeous selection of greenhouse grown flowers and plants are ready for planting! Pop into the greenhouse for quality plants that will add beauty and life to your yard! Take advantage of our farmer tended option
28120 Township Rd 362
4032274231
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Central Alberta Golf Safari
You could golf three rounds each day for a week in Central Alberta and never see the same hole twice. Red Deer Region has a wide variety of golf coursed 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 (listed below) Hotels: Sheraton Red Deer, Quality Inn North Hill, Baymont, Ramada Red Deer Hotel & Suites, and Black Knight Inn Courses: Alberta Springs Golf Resort, Innisfail Golf Club,
8886572616
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Spirit Creek Golf & Country Club
Spirit Creek Golf & Country Club Spirit Creek is a public facility located in the Blindman River Valley, only 5 minutes from Red Deer. Our 18 hole golf course is nestled among hundreds of mature spruce where you’ll be sure to find deer, moose, elk, fox, eagles and even the odd golf ball. The front Valley 9 offers a wider fairway and a nice leisurely stroll thru the river valley. In contrast, the …back Creek 9 sees your elevation change on 6 of the 9 holes.
#10, 39156 RR 275
4033422830
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Whispering Pines Golf and Country Club
Welcome to Whispering Pines, a leisure resort that makes perfect sense for every one in the family, including the family pet. A resort that’s both a superb recreational lake resort and a true golfer’s paradise. A fully developed resort that offers you the most recreational amenities of any resort development in Alberta. Enjoy a great day of golf on one of the province’s finest 18-hole courses. Carved into the rolling hills on the banks of Pine Lake, our 18-hole, par-72 go
25054 S Pine Lake Rd
4038865111
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Gleniffer Lake Golf Course & Resort
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Beginner or pro, you’ll enjoy over 3300 yards of challenging golf on our Par 36, professionally designed course. The layout features wide fairways, manicured greens and water features along eight of the nine holes, all shaped to perfection along sparkling Gleniffer Lake. After your morning round of golf, relax and enjoy lunch with a lake view in our 13,000 sq. ft. clubhouse. Club rentals, pull carts and power carts also available. Escape the crowded city greens and organize
35468 Rge Rd 30
4037283010
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Meadowlands Golf Club
Situated half way between Calgary and Edmonton, Meadowlands Golf Club is just a stone’s throw from Sylvan Lake and is the perfect location for any golf outing, be it work related, a family reunion or an afternoon with friends. Established in 1992 as a 9 hole course, Meadowlands Golf Club has come a long way from its adolescent beginnings. Today, the course offers 18 beautiful holes, with open fairways, tricky sand traps, water hazards and small, tough greens, and if you’re lucky, a g
3101 50 St
4038875100
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Alberta Springs Golf Course
Par 72 – 6,773 Yards – Rating 72.3 Golfers can enjoy their day on the links with a cart fleet, equipped with GPS. Located 5 minutes west of Red Deer on Hwy 11, Alberta Springs golf course is a “must play” for your visit to Central Alberta. This immaculately groomed treasure features a selection of 4 tee boxes to accommodate all levels of play. Come and experience the exceptional service and outstanding facility at Alberta Springs.
38302 Range Road 283
4033402885
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Innisfail Golf Club
The Innisfail Golf Club is home to 3 challenging and scenic 9 hole golf courses, Aspen, Hazelwood and Spruce, and we have been the home for golf in Innisfail since 1924. Innisfail Golf Club offers the public the premier golf experiences in the Central Alberta area. Our facilities include, a brand new Clubhouse, with fresh menu, and the same casual small town atmosphere. Our fully stocked Pro-Shop along with the practice facilities make us the top facility in Central Alberta with 27 hol
6080 Lakewood Drive
4032273444
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Fawn Meadows Golf and Country Club
We have tree lined fairways, numerous sand traps and are considered a “Must Play” in Central Alberta. We are among the first to open and the last to close in Central Alberta, allowing lots of season to discover one of the best kept secrets in the area. We have a fully licensed restaurant, a practice facility, tournament tent and a 30 site campground. We are a recreational course that is very family and beginner friendly and would love to host your family or business group.
1750 18 Ave
4037493926
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Lakewood Golf Resort
The Course at Lakewood is one of Alberta’s hidden gems. Located on the east side of picturesque Sylvan Lake and the vibrant resort town of the same name, this player friendly course runs through some of the most beautiful countryside in central Alberta. Whether you’re a recreational golfer looking for an afternoon or evening’s play or a scratch golfer looking to challenge your game, The Course at Lakewood offers something for everyone.
1237 Twp Rd 391
4038872477
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Balmoral Golf Course
Located just east of Red Deer on Highway 11 East, Balmoral Golf Course is a great course for all skill levels. If you are looking to play golf in a fun, friendly environment, we are the place for you. Our course was built in 1963 so it is a mature layout but still planned well for all abilities to enjoy.
27042 Hwy 11
4033476263
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The Nursery Golf and Country Club
Located in Lacombe County. The Nursery Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole, par 73 layout that plays to just under 6,700 yards. Built on 160 acres, the front nine was established in 1995, while the back nine was ready for play in 1998. Carved and sculpted from an existing seventy-five year old tree nursery. The natural layout has dictated the golf course design, reflecting the beauty of more than 41,000 trees lining the fairway. The unforgettable eleventh hole is touted as the longest hole
41101, Range Rd 270
4037825400
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River Bend Golf & Recreation
The River Bend Golf and Recreation Area is a park node within the forested parkland and nestled next to the winding Red Deer River. 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. The golf course features an 18 hole championship
6700 RiverBend Drive
4033436341
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7 Spots for a Picnic in Red Deer
Grab your checkered blanket and get ready for International Picnic Day on June 18th! Red Deer has an abundance of parks and recreation facilities, so pack up the basket and head out to a park or picnic spot near you. [x_icon_list] [x_icon_list_item type="arrow-right"]Heritage Ranch Located on 207 acres of municipal land, Heritage Ranch is a great spot for the family to hunker down and enjoy a picnic. With plenty of trails, playgrounds, and a fishing pond you can make a whole day out of it
Family fun in and around Red Deer this summer
If you’re looking for some family fun in Red Deer, check out some of these great locations! The Norwegian Laft Haus Society & Museum The Norwegian Laft Haus Society was founded in the late 1970s and has since functioned as a group where people dedicated to learning about Norwegian culture can share their knowledge with the public. The Laft Haus was built as one of the buildings for what was to be an international village on the outskirts of Red Deer. It currently is located in the
Every Day is an Adventure
Families that play together build memories together. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, an afternoon at a splash park or a visit to a farm, your kids will love discovering the Red Deer region. There are a multitude of activities, events and attractions for young families to enjoy and the best part is that many are completely free of charge. Things You Won’t Find Anywhere Else Red Deer region has an abundance of events and attractions for families including many that are completely unique.