Alberta's Heartland Trip Planner
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).
- Camrose Cruisers Car Show
May 25 to May 27 » Camrose Regional Exhibition - Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival
May 25 to May 27 » David Thompson Resort - Alder Flats Racemeet & Rodeo
May 25 to May 26 » - Kneehill Valley 4-H Show/Sale
May 28 » Innisfail Auction Market - Wetaskiwin Quilt Show
Jun 01 to Jun 02 » Wetaskiwin - Central Alberta Children's Festival
Jun 01 to Jun 02 » Red Deer - Doors Open Lamont County Region
Jun 01 to Jun 03 » Lamont - "Get into the 'Spear it' of Spring" Asparagus Festival
Jun 02 to Jun 03 » Edgar Farms - Thrill Seekers Challenge!
Jun 08 » Edmonton Skydive Centre - Rocky Pro Rodeo
Jun 08 to Jun 12 » Rocky Mountain House - Wetaskiwin Rawhide Rodeo
Jun 08 to Jun 10 » Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society Grounds - Red Deer Artwalk Festival
Jun 09 to Jun 16 » Red Deer
Map



