Alberta's Heartland Trip Planner
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Welcome to Alberta's Heartland!
Alberta's Heartland is a colourful mix of farms, forests, rivers and vibrant growing communities such as Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House and Camrose. Historically, agriculture has been the lynchpin of the local economy, a legacy that lives on at guest ranches scattered throughout the area. Rivers too played a major role in the immediate years after first contact between First Nations and explorers. Today, the waterways have lost their role as a transportation corridor, but they remain a vital part of the landscape for visitors and locals alike. Drifting down the Red Deer River in the summer on a canoe is a popular way to enjoy the scenery, absorb a few rays of warm sunshine and even catch a few fish. On the region's lakes, water-skiing, swimming and sunbathing consume long summer days at resort communities like Sylvan Lake. In winter, outdoor enthusiasts turn their attention landwards to nearly endless snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing.
Hotels & Motels
Guests of the Holiday Inn 67th Street Red Deer find spacious well-appointed guest rooms with queen- and king-size beds, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, large work desks, voice mail and free local calls.
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Tour Operators
Tailwater Drifters is a premier fishing guide that offers day and multi-day tours along the renowned Red Deer River and West Country streams in Alberta.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Alberta's Heartland? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- With This Ring...Bridal Gala Spring
Feb 05 » Westerner Park - Camrose Regional Trade Show
Feb 17 to Feb 19 » Camrose Regional Exhibition - Cabane a Sucre Lac La Biche
Mar 03 to Mar 04 » Lac La Biche - Winter Festival of Speed
Mar 03 to Mar 04 » Lac La Biche - Kinsmen On the Pond Hockey Tournament
Mar 03 » Lac La Biche - Annual Pride of the Prairies Bull Sale
Mar 04 to Mar 05 » Lloydminster - Cold Lake Music Festival
Mar 12 to Mar 23 » Cold Lake - Camrose Spring Classic Pro Rodeo
TBA » - Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival
TBA » David Thompson Resort - Taboo Naughty but Nice Show
Apr 05 to Apr 07 » Westerner Park - Didsbury Art, Travel & Trade Expo
Apr 14 to Apr 15 » Didsbury - Fabulous at 50 Experience Red Deer
Apr 28 » Holiday Inn 67th Street Red Deer
