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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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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True North Axe Throwing
Looking for something to do? Come experience the thrill of axe throwing! It’s a perfect activity for date night, birthdays, corporate events or some much needed stress relief. Call and book your lanes today! Three locations Red Deer, Lethbridge and Utah. Rates $20 / person for the first hour of any session and $15 / person for an additional hour. A 90 minute option, which costs $27.50 / person, is available on request by calling 403-393-5784. These prices include tax. There is a $5 per throw
4412 50
5873775784
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Heritage Lanes
Heritage Lanes boasts a 20 lane 5 pin bowling alley, an arcade, and a full service kitchen and bar. We offer group packages with everything from birthday parties to business meetings! Sunday nights are comedy night in our lounge and we have various food and drink specials all week. We also host various bowling leagues and tournaments through out the year.
6200 67 A Street, #8
4033096385
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Ctrl V 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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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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The Funhaus
Looking for a fun day out in Red Deer? You’ve come the right place! Funhaus offers a fantastic entertainment experience — archery tag, bounce houses, obstacle courses, bubble ball soccer, sumo suits, pool, and so much more! You can choose from a range of family favorite activities. Join us at our brand new fun-filled facility and enjoy the lively atmosphere, designed for everyone ages 2 – 82. Perfect choice for a birthday or group event. Check website for hours.
4940 54 Ave
4033562986
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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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Sun Sport Recreation Ltd
Sun Sport Recreation is a locally owned and operated Watersport Rental since 1998 bringing the best selection of rental products to our customers. We are your one-stop destination for fun on the water with everything from Boats, Pontoons, Seadoos, Paddle Boats, Kayaks and Paddle Boards. We are now open year-round offering winter rentals of snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Shacks. If you want to learn more or view our full selection then give us a call, email or drop by our shop on 5100 Lakeshore
5104 Lakeshore Drive
4038877368
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Red Deer Mountain Bike Park
Challenge your mountain biking skills at the Mountain Bike Park in North Red Deer. Built and maintained by volunteers from the Central Alberta Bicycle Club in cooperation with The City of Red Deer, the park includes a large area of cross country single track, dirt jumps and free-ride stunts. The Central Alberta Bicycle Club ensures all stunts and jumps are properly designed, constructed and receive regular maintenance. Helmets are mandatory and mountain bike body armour is highly recommended. Re
Gaetz Avenue and West of Riverside Drive
4033428234
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Great West Adventure BMX Park
The site of a 335 metre technical track for BMX biking, complete with many obstacles including triple and double jumps, step-ups and more. Local, regional and national championships have been held here and it is the home of the Red Deer BMX Club. More information on the Club and events can be found at reddeerbmx.ca. The park is open seasonally from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Kerry Wood Drive and 56 Avenue
4033098411
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Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel by train and have your journey abruptly halted by mounted gunmen? Well that is exactly what is likely to happen aboard Alberta Prairie’s excursion train at Stettler. Round-trip excursions are on board a vintage train, powered by a 1920 steam locomotive or a classic diesel locomotive from the 1950s. Passengers experience the scenery, history, and wildlife of the Prairies. Tours vary in length from 5-6 hours and include on board entertainmen
4611- 47 Avenue
4037422811
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Alberta Skydive Central
Located in Innisfail. Alberta Skydive Central 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
1041 - Hwy 54
(587) 892-5867
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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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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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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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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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Norwegian Laft Hus
The Laft Hus is a centre for preservation, interpretation and study of material relating to life and culture of Norwegian Canadians. As such it instills in Canadians of all ethnic backgrounds an awesome awareness of the great diversity in their cultural heritage and enables Norwegian-Canadians to see, understand, and appreciate their place in the mosaic of Canadian Culture The log house with its sod roof is a handcrafted replica of a 17th century farmhouse from the Numedal District in Norway. Lo
Heritage Square 4402 - 47 Avenue
4033472055
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Double Tree Village Museum
You can experience the way the west country was opened up for us to enjoy now. We have wagon and sleigh rides pulled by our beautiful team of Belgian Draft horses and mini horses to enjoy. They are quite precious and love children. Our Village hosts the Annual Draft Horse and Pioneer Field Days on the first weekend of June. The Draft horses will be working the field with a variety of farm equipment during both days and wagon rides will be provided for you to go to the field. In the village there
36304 RR# 41 Box 86
4037283875
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Historic Fort Normandeau
Brand new exhibits and a reconstruction of the original Fort at Red Deer Crossing sets the stage to bring the early history of Red Deer to life. Join us for programs, exhibits and seasonal special events. A heritage garden, poultry yard and teepees are set up for public enjoyment. Located west of Red Deer on the banks of the Red Deer River, Fort Normandeau sits at the site of the original Red Deer Crossing community. Red Deer began on and around this site in the 1870s. Before the railroad came
28054 Range Road 382
4033477550
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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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Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Located in Rocky Mountain House. Nine Aboriginal Cultures, Five Forts, Two Companies…One Great Site! Rocky Mountain House…the forts are gone but the name remains. This is a story of trade, exploration and competition, but above all it is a story of people! Hike interpretive trails, take photos of the bison herd or try on period costumes in the exhibit gallery. Learn to make bannock or dream catchers; or play traditional games and picnic near the play fort. Bring the school to experience age
Site 127 Comp 6, RR4
4038452412
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Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery
Make the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) your next stop when exploring Red Deer! Whether you create your own masterpiece through one of our art programs, take in a world class touring exhibit, or learn how truly remarkable Red Deer is through our history exhibit, we are not only telling our story, we want to help you write yours! Visit our website for what’s on with public programs, exhibits and events.
4525 47A Ave
4033098405
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Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site
On skates and skis we run, light spirited mountain children, hurl about snowdrifts on hills and flying-slick ice of a lake in July. –“Seasons in Alberta”, Stephan G. Stephansson Stephan G. Stephansson – Poet of the Rocky Mountains – was born in Iceland in 1853. In 1889, he brought his family to Alberta near what is now the Markerville area. Within the view of the Rockies, he homesteaded with his family, farming by day and writing by night. Stephansson’s prolific literary output has h
On Twp Road 371, west of Range Road 22
4037283929
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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Your Heroes. Heroes abound. At the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, it won’t take you too long to find your heroes. In fact, they are around every corner. From Alberta greats to the pioneers of the game, our facility shares and protects the province’s rich sporting heritage. Come enjoy our family-friendly, interactive experience. You will be surprised by what you discover inside! Have fun, laugh, play, and discover Alberta sports heroes together. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is an interactive
102 4200 HWY 2
4033418614
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Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel by train and have your journey abruptly halted by mounted gunmen? Well that is exactly what is likely to happen aboard Alberta Prairie’s excursion train at Stettler. Round-trip excursions are on board a vintage train, powered by a 1920 steam locomotive or a classic diesel locomotive from the 1950s. Passengers experience the scenery, history, and wildlife of the Prairies. Tours vary in length from 5-6 hours and include on board entertainmen
4611- 47 Avenue
4037422811
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Dickson Store Museum
Welcome to the Dickson Store Museum “Where The Past Comes To Life” The Board of Directors has made a very difficult decision to not open the Museum this season. We will, however, be using this summer to do some projects that have been difficult to accomplish while we are open. We invite any of our patrons to suggest maintenance or other items that you think may add to visitor experiences at our museum for the future. If you have suggestions, please email them to dsmstreasurer@gmail.c
Box 146
403-728-3355
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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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Historic Markerville
Markerville was established in 1888 by Icelandic pioneers. Markerville Creamery opened in 1902 bringing prosperity to the tiny hamlet. Upon its closure in 1972, the business sector struggled & soon businesses closed. Today, the Markerville Creamery Museum offers guided tours of the commercial butter production set in 1932. Learn the secrets of how cream went from the cow to your table. How bats played a big role in the Creamery & why small, rural creameries closed. Experience culture &am
114 Creamery Way
4037283006
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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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Peavey Mart
Peavey Mart is a 100% Western Canadian owned company, with 29 stores (soon 31) across Western Canada, locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. Our first stores date back to 1975. At Peavey Mart you’ll find a unique blend of Hardware and a Whole Lot More for your life. – Basic hardware, hand and power tools – Agricultural supplies for rural and urban farming – Lawn and garden equipment and supplies, including a greenhouse – Work wear and safet
2410 50 Avenue
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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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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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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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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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Edgar Farms
Our country store is all about home grown goodness.Due to Covid-19 we are now open 11 AM – 6 PM daily closed Sundays till the end of September. 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 an
1465 Twp Rd 352
4032272443
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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.
4725 - 43 Street
4033466443
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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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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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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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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 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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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 wine
6300 Cronquist Drive
4033474977
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The Nursery Golf and Country Club
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 in Canada – a Par 6, 782-yar
41101, Range Rd 270
4037825400
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Gleniffer Lake Golf Course & Resort
Generous fairways, gorgeous greens and sculpted treed terrain await you at Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club. 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 your next golf to
35468 Rge Rd 30
4037283010
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Discovery Wildlife Park and Campground
Have you ever wondered what happens at night in a zoo? Here is your chance to find out at Discovery Wildlife Park.Stay overnight and listen to the night sounds while you are snug in your camper, tent, or one of our cozy cabins. Our campground in Innisfail has 60 powered sites and 6 cabins that are wrapped around our stocked rainbow trout pond! Yes, you may also fish while you camp here! Packages are available for camping and admission to the Park, plus the Evening Animal Experiences can be add
5400 42 Avenue Innisfail
4038963272
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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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7 Spots for a Picnic in Red Deer
Grab your checkered blanket and get ready summer! 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! Our picnic pairing: Potato salad
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.