Ready for the ultimate summer adventure? Check out our top 10 summer must-do activities in Red Deer!
1. Feel the Rush! Feel the adrenaline as you reach speeds up to 40km/ hour on Alberta’s only Alpine Coaster. Keep the fun going and excitement going at the new Canyon Summer Tube Park and family friendly net park! Featuring a 40 foot aerial obstacle course park, an outdoor climbing wall and a nearly 500 foot double zipline, not to mention a heart pounding 40 foot freefall drop! The new net park is the only one of its kind in Western Canada and opens July 6, 2024! Click here for more information and to book tickets.
2.Scoot! Experience the convenience and freedom of exploring Red Deer on two wheels! Hit a brewery like one of Red Deer's first Troubled Monk or a restaurant or two!
3.Family Fun! Get lost in a corn maze and jump on a giant jumping pillow at Kraay Family Farm, open July 15, 2024!
4.Have a River Adventure! Enjoy tubing, kayaking, or canoeing along the river with multiple access points available, allowing for a leisurely hour float or an adventurous 8-hour journey.
5.Get wild! Have unforgettable encounters with some of Canada's most iconic creatures at Discovery Wildlife Park
6.Combine Adventure and Relaxation! Float along the lazy river or have a picnic and sunbathe under the shade of poplar trees at Discovery Canyon.
7.Take a stroll! Hit the trails! With over 100kms of trails, immerse yourself in nature in the middle of the city! Nestled in the heart of Red Deer are the trails and tranquil ponds of picturesque Bower Ponds. Book your paddle boat ride by clicking here.
8.Hit up a Patio! soak up the sunshine and savor delicious food and drinks! Red Deer's patios offer the perfect setting to relax and unwind in the summer breeze. Click here to see the best list of Eat and Drink in Red Deer.
9.Mural Walk! Pick up a map and see if you can locate all 35 murals downtown.
10.Saddle Up! Experience a guided Horseback riding tour at Heritage Ranch.
Bonus: Visit an Outdoor Farmers Market! Held Wednesdays Downtown or Saturday mornings at Red Deer Polytechnic through the summer. The Gasoline Alley Farmers Market is open Friday-Sundays year-round and features over 40 local vendors, a Market Kitchen as well as a cafe and the smallest microbrewery in Alberta, Craft Beer Commonwealth.
Are you planning a trip to Red Deer? We have a great selection of accommodations to ensure you have a restful stay. Click here for more information and to book your trip today!
