Red Deer, Alberta

Situated along the Red Deer River in the heart of Central Alberta, Red Deer offers a vibrant mix of urban culture and accessible outdoor recreation. Serving as a central gateway between Calgary and Edmonton, this welcoming community invites travelers to unplug and explore Central Alberta, glide along scenic trails with top Alberta cross-country ski destinations, and discover charming surrounding towns where local history and quirky small-town spirit come alive, like experiencing roosters, ghosts, and jukebox jive in Clive.

Grande Cache Alberta nordic skiers at Smoky Lake Nordic Club Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Wondering where to cross-country ski in Alberta, looking to learn or just casting about for some new...

Red Deer

As you head east through Central Alberta, through Red Deer County from Highway 2 to 2A to Highway 21...

Clive

In Clive, AB – a town of just 700 northeast of Red Deer – even the ghosts know how to have a good...