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Local Attractions
Enjoy Red Deer for all it has to offer including walkways, surrounding nature, outdoor activities, shopping and more. Ideally located in Red Deer is iHOTEL & Conference Centre.
Bower Ponds
Located in the heart of Red Deer, this park offers a variety of activities including paddle boating, canoeing, kayaking, and ice skating in winter. It also has walking trails, picnic spots, and an outdoor amphitheater.
Discovery Canyon
A popular summer destination, this park features a natural, river-fed lazy river for tubing and a beach area, perfect for families.
Heritage Ranch
This ranch offers year-round activities like horse-drawn sleigh rides, carriage rides, and an interactive ranch tracker game. It's a great place to experience nature and outdoor adventures.
Kerry Wood Nature Centre
djacent to the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary, this center provides educational exhibits about the local ecosystem and offers access to walking trails, bird watching opportunities, and a nature-themed playground.
Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Step back in time at this historical center and functioning farm where you can see various farm animals and learn about rural life in Alberta.
Canyon Ski Resort
Just 15 minutes east of Red Deer, this is Alberta's largest non-mountain ski resort, offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter.They also have a new alpine coaster and aerial park.
Attractions Nearby
Bower Ponds
This popular urban park offers a beautiful escape with something for everyone. Enjoy paddle boat rentals on the ponds during warmer months, explore serene walking trails, or let kids play on the expansive playground overlooking the Red Deer River. In winter, the ponds transform into a popular ice skating destination.
Kerry Wood Nature Centre & Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
Immerse yourself in nature at this unique urban wilderness. The Nature Centre provides hands-on environmental education and interactive exhibits, while the adjacent Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary, a federal migratory bird sanctuary, offers 5km of walking trails, bird blinds, and viewing decks, perfect for observing diverse local wildlife.
Waskasoo Park Trail System
Red Deer boasts over 100 kilometers of paved and unpaved trails woven throughout the expansive Waskasoo Park system. These scenic pathways are ideal for walking, jogging, cycling, and even cross-country skiing in winter, connecting various parks, natural areas, and urban amenities across the city.
Discovery Canyon
Open during the warmer months (typically June to early September), Discovery Canyon is a fantastic, free outdoor water park for families located within the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. It features a natural, river-fed lazy river tubing course, sandy beaches, a playground, and splash zones, offering refreshing fun for all ages.
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG)
Delve into Central Alberta's rich past and vibrant present at the MAG. This dynamic institution features captivating historical exhibitions, compelling contemporary art displays, and a variety of interactive programs for all ages, offering a deep dive into the region's heritage and creative spirit.
Fort Normandeau Interpretive Centre
Step back in time to the original Red Deer Crossing, the site where the city's origins are rooted. Fort Normandeau vividly tells the stories of Red Deer's three founding cultures: the Indigenous Cree and Blackfoot people, the Métis buffalo hunters, and the early European settlers, through engaging exhibits and seasonal interpretive programs.
Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Experience pioneer life firsthand at Red Deer's oldest farm. This interactive historical farm offers a charming glimpse into early Alberta farming, with preserved historic buildings, vintage farm machinery, and hands-on activities that bring the past to life for visitors of all ages.
Westerner Park
As Central Alberta's premier event venue, Westerner Park is a bustling hub hosting a diverse calendar of major events year-round. This includes the famous Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, Agri-Trade, professional rodeos, large-scale trade shows, concerts, and various community gatherings.
Red Deer’s Downtown Core
The heart of the city, Downtown Red Deer, is a vibrant and evolving area. Explore unique local shops, enjoy cozy cafes and diverse restaurants, admire public art installations, and experience a variety of community events, particularly at the popular Ross Street Patio during summer.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Celebrate Alberta's rich sporting heritage at this interactive museum. With over 7,000 square feet of exhibit space and thousands of artifacts, the Hall of Fame offers engaging displays, virtual sports simulators (like baseball, basketball, hockey), a tread wall climbing wall, and a 200-meter wheelchair challenge, making it fun for the whole family.
River Bend Golf & Recreation Area
An 18-hole, par 72 championship course nestled along the Red Deer River, offering a challenging yet picturesque experience. It also features a 9-hole mini-links, a driving range, and cross-country ski trails in winter.
Alberta Springs Golf Resort
A beautiful 18-hole, par 72 public course known for its well-maintained greens and fairways, providing a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.
Bower Ponds
This popular urban park offers a beautiful escape with something for everyone. Enjoy paddle boat rentals on the ponds during warmer months, explore serene walking trails, or let kids play on the expansive playground overlooking the Red Deer River. In winter, the ponds transform into a popular ice skating destination.
Kerry Wood Nature Centre & Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
Immerse yourself in nature at this unique urban wilderness. The Nature Centre provides hands-on environmental education and interactive exhibits, while the adjacent Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary, a federal migratory bird sanctuary, offers 5km of walking trails, bird blinds, and viewing decks, perfect for observing diverse local wildlife.
Waskasoo Park Trail System
Red Deer boasts over 100 kilometers of paved and unpaved trails woven throughout the expansive Waskasoo Park system. These scenic pathways are ideal for walking, jogging, cycling, and even cross-country skiing in winter, connecting various parks, natural areas, and urban amenities across the city.
Discovery Canyon
Open during the warmer months (typically June to early September), Discovery Canyon is a fantastic, free outdoor water park for families located within the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. It features a natural, river-fed lazy river tubing course, sandy beaches, a playground, and splash zones, offering refreshing fun for all ages.
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG)
Delve into Central Alberta's rich past and vibrant present at the MAG. This dynamic institution features captivating historical exhibitions, compelling contemporary art displays, and a variety of interactive programs for all ages, offering a deep dive into the region's heritage and creative spirit.
Fort Normandeau Interpretive Centre
Step back in time to the original Red Deer Crossing, the site where the city's origins are rooted. Fort Normandeau vividly tells the stories of Red Deer's three founding cultures: the Indigenous Cree and Blackfoot people, the Métis buffalo hunters, and the early European settlers, through engaging exhibits and seasonal interpretive programs.
Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Experience pioneer life firsthand at Red Deer's oldest farm. This interactive historical farm offers a charming glimpse into early Alberta farming, with preserved historic buildings, vintage farm machinery, and hands-on activities that bring the past to life for visitors of all ages.
Westerner Park
As Central Alberta's premier event venue, Westerner Park is a bustling hub hosting a diverse calendar of major events year-round. This includes the famous Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, Agri-Trade, professional rodeos, large-scale trade shows, concerts, and various community gatherings.
Red Deer’s Downtown Core
The heart of the city, Downtown Red Deer, is a vibrant and evolving area. Explore unique local shops, enjoy cozy cafes and diverse restaurants, admire public art installations, and experience a variety of community events, particularly at the popular Ross Street Patio during summer.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Celebrate Alberta's rich sporting heritage at this interactive museum. With over 7,000 square feet of exhibit space and thousands of artifacts, the Hall of Fame offers engaging displays, virtual sports simulators (like baseball, basketball, hockey), a tread wall climbing wall, and a 200-meter wheelchair challenge, making it fun for the whole family.
River Bend Golf & Recreation Area
An 18-hole, par 72 championship course nestled along the Red Deer River, offering a challenging yet picturesque experience. It also features a 9-hole mini-links, a driving range, and cross-country ski trails in winter.
Alberta Springs Golf Resort
A beautiful 18-hole, par 72 public course known for its well-maintained greens and fairways, providing a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.