Travel & Tourism

A Home for all Seasons Top 10 Attractions in Central Alberta Signature Events Tourism Trails National Attractions Events Calendars Places to Stay Visit Travel Alberta's website for comprehensive local information such as maps, attractions, accommodations, and dining/shopping opportunities in our cities and towns. The Central Region's abundant culture, recreation and entertainment options appeal to individuals and families of all ages and interests.    16 Weekends of Fun in Central Alberta Sixteen weekends of events, family activities, festivals, rodeos and more in Central Alberta. Winter or summer find out what's happening by clicking on The Alberta Sweet Sixteen  Escape! and Explore our Countryside   Discover year round rural attractions, events, history, markets & local cuisine at, or scroll down the page for links to Central Alberta's many attractions! CountryDrive.ca A Home for all Seasons Enjoy a country vacation or tour farm direct and ag tourism sites for fresh food, bedding plants, creative arts and antiques. Hike along one of the many trails along the David Thompson Highway and view dramatic mountain vistas, beautiful lakes, and spectacular waterfalls. Hunt with your camera and capture autumn's kaleidoscope of colours in your family portrait. Beat the winter blues! Learn to ski or snowboard at one of the region's 5 ski hills. Top 10 Attractions in Central Alberta (Source: Travel Alberta) Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Fort Normandeau Historic Site Kerry Wood Nature Centre/Gaetz Lake Sanctuary Markerville Creamery Nordegg Heritage Centre and Mine Site Red Deer & District Museum Reynolds-Alberta Museum Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site Stephannson House Provincial Historic Site Back to top Signature Events Centre Fest: International Street Performers Festival (Red Deer) David Thompson Days Country Fair (Rocky Mountain House) Woody's RV World Marathon and Half Marathon (Red Deer) Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka) Rocky Air Show (Rocky Mountain House) Western Days Fair and Exhibition (Red Deer) Grandview Stage Music Festival (Rocky Mountain House) Annual Rocky Professional Rodeo (Rocky Mountain House) Sundre Pro Rodeo (Sundre) Benalto CPRA Rodeo (Benalto) Olds CPRA Rodeo (Olds) Lacombe Annual Art Exhibit & Show (Lacombe) Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (Red Deer)  Local and Provincial Visitor Information Centres Travel Alberta Central   Travel Alberta Four New Ways to Choose Alberta! Alberta-Vacations.Com David Thompson Tourist Council on-line vacation planner for Central Alberta. Tourism Red Deer Discover the amenities and hospitality that Red Deer has to offer. Golf Central Alberta Experience Downtown Red Deer Back to top Tourism Trails and Organizations in Central Alberta The Boomtown Trail Trail of the Buffalo The Cowboy Trail Lacombe Regional Tourism Nordegg Alberta Rocky Mountain Adventures Prairies to Peaks Tourism Association   Back to top National Attractions Central Alberta's Tourism Industry is growing with recognition of the regions abundant natural parkland and wilderness. International attractions like Alberta's Rocky Mountains, the Icefields Parkway linking the Banff and Jasper National Parks and the Canadian Badlands are all located within several hours driving distance. Banff/Jasper National Parks Icefields Parkway Canadian Badlands Elk Island National Park Waterton Lakes National Park (4.5 hours) Wood Buffalo National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in northernmost region of the province)   Back to top Links to Event Calendars in the Region Travel Alberta Central Events  Central Alberta Community Calendar Farmers Markets in Central Alberta  Red Deer Public Library Events Rimbey Events Calendar Westerner Park Events Calendar Places to Stay More than a hundred hotels and motels offer a range of accommodations to suit any takes and any budget. Central Alberta offers unlimited opportunity. See below for more information on: Alberta Country Vacations Association Bed and Breakfasts (Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association) Hotels and Motels (Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association)   Back to top