Whitecourt

Photo: Spencer Vandermeer

Whitecourt is your northern Alberta basecamp to adventure. Friendly small-town vibes with outdoor adventure around every turn create the perfect blend in a community where two rivers meet and trails connect you to everything—potentially even your next festival experience.

What kinds of things are there to do in Whitecourt? Hiking, river tubing, mountain biking, golfing, boating, craft beer tasting, festivals, and local food and shops await.

Some highlights include visiting Hard Luck Canyon, tubing the McLeod River, Festival Park (home to Party in the Park and Whitecourt Street Fest) and local mountain biking trails. The mighty Athabasca River is popular for motorboats, and in winter Whitecourt is famous for snowmobiling, with ample winter trails, and both cross-country and downhill skiing.

For more inspiration to plan your trip, check out Whitecourt Tourism.

Getting to Whitecourt is easy on major, well-serviced highways. 

Driving times
1.5h from Edmonton, via Hwy AB-16 to AB-43
2h45 from Grande Prairie, via Hwy AB-43E
3h from Peace River, via Hwy AB-43 

Whitecourt events feature awesome annual happenings like Party in the Park and Whitecourt Street Fest. To stay up on all Whitecourt's events and the local scene, check out the Town of Whitecourt's events calendar.