Central Alberta Parks & Trails

Buffalo Lake is a large lake in central Alberta . Located in between Camrose County, the County of Stettler No. 6 and Lacombe County, it is about 40 km east of Red Deer. The lake lies in the Red Deer River basin. Fantastic recreational area for fishing and camping

Rochon Sands, Alberta

Stettler

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The 3.2 kilometre loop trail explores the life of David Thompson and the history of the first two forts (oldest forts) which once stood on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River during the fur trade of the 1800s.

Rocky Mountain House

The park is situated on the western shore of Sylvan Lake and includes a beautiful 1.6 kilometre long sandy beach complimented by high-bank, large grass lawns. The grass lawns are complimented by trees for shade and open area for play.

Sylvan Lake

Throughout the Red Deer Gaetz Sanctuary are hiking trails, various information billboards, exhibits and interpretive signs depicting the geography of the area, wildlife and the history of Waskasoo Park

Red Deer

Dickson Dam is a sightseeing destination on the Red Deer River located west of the community of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada. The construction of the dam created Gleniffer Lake.

Innisfail

Great Chief Park was named after Chief Maskepetoon who was a Cree leader of the 1800s. He was first a warrior and then a peacemaker.

Red Deer

Beaver Lake is a peaceful day-use lake along Burnstick Road in Clearwater County, offering catch-and-release trout fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and quiet forest scenery. Stocked with rainbow and tiger trout, it's a favourite destination for anglers and paddlers looking to escape the crowds.

Burnstick Lake Road

Caroline, AB

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Maskepetoon Park is an ecological gem tucked away in the west end of Red Deer, Alberta

Kerrywood Drive

Red Deer

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The park includes a variety or features, including water loops, a tower, a spray-zy-daisy and ground sprays.

761 Switzer Drive

Hinton

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The River Valley Trail is a vast network of paved, gravel and chip wood trails which connect the north of Edmonton near the John Walter Museum with the south of Edmonton near the Whitemud Nature Park Reserve.

Edmonton

Kiwanis Park is one of the more busier parks for picnicking in Red Deer. There is a picnic day use area with picnic tables, a picnic shelter and some fire pits.

Red Deer

Bearberry Nordic Centre near Sundre, Alberta offers groomed cross-country ski trails, cabin accommodations, ski rentals, and access to Crown land backcountry in a quiet foothills setting.

Sundre, Alberta

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Lacombe Alberta Canada is home to the World's Largest Fishing Lure!

Len Thompson Drive, Lacombe, Alberta

Lacombe

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The Chimney Trail is an educational interpretive walking trail located on the shores of the North Saskatchewan River at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.

Rocky Mountain House

The Crimson Lake Park enjoys various natural wilderness landscapes including foothills forests to the west, aspen forests to the east and wetland bogs to the north.

Rocky Mountain House