Kalyna Country - Outdoor Adventures
Discover Northeastern Central Alberta at its finest.  Unique experiences for the photographer, naturalist, sportsmen and adventure seekers.  Exciting year-round fishing trips, guided snowmobile and ATV adventures; hiking, biking, skiing and winter adventures, birdwatching, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking and more ...

ADVENTURE DESTINATIONS

Lea Park Adventures
"Your Next Great Getaway!" Jubilee Regional Park - Lea Park, Marwayne
Your Adventure Destination in the Valley where the North Saskatchewan River & the Vermilion River meet!

ATV ADVENTURES

ELK ISLAND SALES & RENTALS    www.elkisland-polaris.com

Riverland Recreational Trail Society "The Iron Horse Trail" Tel: (780) 724-2061

St. Paul - Performance Motorsports - Your Arctic Cat & Kawasaki Headquarters. Tel: 780-645-4278.

VENTURE SNOWMOBILE & ATV RENTALS & TOURS LTD. Near the Iron Horse Trail in Smoky Lake on Hwy 855. Tel: 780-656-6799.

BIRDWATCHING

Beaverhill Lake - Nature Centre & Snow Goose Festival

The Centre features displays on the natural and cultural history of the region, a gift shop, and tourist information. Beaverhill Lake Natural Area, is world-famous for its birding and wildlife viewing sites. Over 250 species of birds including Canada geese, Snow geese, cranes, swans and various shorebirds visit the lake. Tofield
Tel: (780) 662-3269 
Website: www.tcnap.tofield.ab.ca

Elk Island National Park
Home to thousands of North America’s  largest mammals, plus a bird population of about 250 different species. The park offers great opportunities to observe the landscape, wildlife, and birds. Free-roaming buffalo and elk are often seen grazing on the trails, so safety precautions should be taken. Bird watching is made easy with numerous viewing platforms, telescopes, field guides, and the marshland boardwalk.
Hwy 16, 45 km east of Edmonton  Tel: (780) 992-2950 
Email: elk_island@pch.gc.ca
Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/elk

Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Located east of Sherwood Park 16 km on RR 212 & Baseline Road. Tel: (780) 922-3939
Email: funk@strathcona.ab.ca
Website: www.strathconacounty.com


CANOEING & KAYAKING

Canoe Adventures on the North Saskatchewan River
Canoe rentals for 2 people, including safety equipment and gear. 6-8 hour trips from Myrnam to Elk Point and beyond. Weekend tours available, including overnight camping.
Contact (780) 366-2005 or (780) 614-8121
Toll Free 1-888-216-3349

Edmonton Canoe
Create your own adventure as you paddle at your own leisure down the North Saskatchewan River.  We take care of the transportation and supply 2-person canoes or kayaks and necessary safety equipment.  5 to 7 hour trips from Devon to Edmonton or Genessee to Devon.  Call us or check our website for guided canoe trips on the river and in Elk Island National Park. (780) 905-0110 or 1-888-467-9697
www.edmontoncanoe.com
info@edmontoncanoe.com

Elk Island National Park
Astotin Lake lies virtually untouched by man and the surrounding shoreline flourishes with plant life. Witness numerous species of waterfowl combing the shores or diving below the water surface for food. Watch the shores for other wildlife. Hwy 16, 45 km east of Edmonton
Tel: (780) 992-2950
Email: elk_island@pch.gc.ca
Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/elk

Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Rent a canoe on weekends and take lessons.
Individual, family, and group lessons are available between May and September.

Located east of Sherwood Park 16 km on RR 212 & Baseline Road.
Tel: (780) 922-3939
Email: funk@strathcona.ab.ca

Website: www.strathconacounty.com

 

FISHING & HUNTING ADVENTURES

Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventures/Fishing Charters

North Saskatchewan River fishing guide, Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventures offers guided fishing charters, and jet boat safaris adjacent the Iron Horse Trail in Kalyna Country. Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventures guided fishing charters and jet boat safari activities can be customized to individual needs and group sizes from the Jubilee Regional Park Campground.

Iron River Ranch (780) 826-4261
Email: info@ironriverranch.ca
Website: www.ironriverranch.ca

Fishing holes throughout Kalyna Country

Reel Angling Adventures

Offering year round all-inclusive guided fishing tours & ice fishing trips. We also offer jet boat tours and fishing on the Athabasca River. All these outdoor adventures are within one to five hours of Edmonton. Join us for your next guided trip in Alberta. We will cater to all your needs by arranging your accommodations, transportation from Edmonton, and we will take you to the best fishing the Athabasca & Edmonton region has to offer.

Tel: 780-961-3726 or 1-866-961-3425
Email: ray@reelangling.com
www.reelangling.com

 

HIKING &/OR BIKING

Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
170 + kms total trail network of hiking, cycling, equestrian and x-country skiing. Located off Hwy 16, 45 km east of Edmonton, south on Range Rd 210 just past Township Rd 524. Tel: (780) 992-4676

 

 

Elk Island National Park

Offers a year round system of trails – 11 trails (about 100 km), ranging in difficulty from a leisurely stroll across the Living Waters Boardwalk, to a full day hike around the Wood Bison Trail on the south side of the park. Each trail features some aspect of the aspen parkland ecosystem – the transitional zone between the boreal forest and the interior grassland plains.

Hwy 16, 45 km east of Edmonton
Tel: (780) 992-2950 
Email:
elk_island@pch.gc.ca

Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/elk

Lily Lake Village Resort - North of Bon Accord on Lily Lake Road  Tel: (780) 921-3441

Parkland Conservation Farm - Hwy 16 by Mundare  Tel: (780) 764-3927 

Strathcona Wilderness Centre,
550 acres of natural serenity with 12 kms of trails for hiking, cycling, x-c skiing and snowshoeing.
16 km east of Sherwood Park on Baseline Road Township Rd 530 & Range Rd 212.
Tel: (780) 922-3939
Email:  funk@strathcona.ab.ca

Website: www.strathconacounty.com

Vermilion Provincial Park - 16 kms of hiking, cycling, x-c skiing trails. North on 62 St. in Vermilion
Tel: (780) 853-4372.


HORSEBACK RIDING

Alberta Horse Ranch
Working horse ranch vacations, scenic trail rides, horse training facility & cabin rentals.  N of Marwayne by Lea Park. (780) 847-2670.  www.albertahorseranch.com

Nothing Barred Ranch
Trail rides for all ages.  Horseback riding at it’s best!  Birthday parties, staff parties, anniversaries and much more!  Fun for the whole family. Check out our website at www.grahamsisters.com  and click onto trail rides. 780-875-8205 for more details.

Smoky Lake Riding Club
Smoky Lake (780) 656-3794.


INDOOR WATERSLIDES

Lloydminster Leisure Centre - 59 Ave & 24 St. (780) 875-4497 

St. Albert - Fountain Park Rec. Centre.  4 Cunningham Rd.  (780) 459-1553.

Vegreville  Aquatic  Centre - 4509 - 48 St. (780) 632-3100

Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Rent a canoe on weekends and take lessons.
Individual, family, and group lessons are available between May and September.

Located east of Sherwood Park 16 km on RR 212 & Baseline Road.
Tel: (780) 922-3939
Email: funk@strathcona.ab.ca

Website: www.strathconacounty.com

 

JET BOAT TOURS

Iron River Ranch Jet Boat Safaris

Awaiting adventurers around every bend of the river are endless panoramic views, with excellent examples of the North Saskatchewan River's boreal forest and aspen parkland eco transitional zone. View the flora, and fauna as we cruise the river in our custom built 22 foot jet boat exploring it's many hidden island sanctuaries cloaked in lush old growth forest. Our Jet Boat Safari getaway allows you accessibility, convenience, and relaxation with family or friends as we experience the history of this great river while enjoying a picnic on an island, sand spit, or gravel bar.

Iron River Ranch (780) 826-4261
Email: info@ironriverranch.ca
Website: www.ironriverranch.ca

PAINTBALL

Vegreville - Kustom Paintball - Multiple strategic courses, corporate events, equipment rentals and sales. Located west of Vegreville. Tel: 780-632-9625.

SPORTING CLAYS

Beaverhill Lodge & Sporting Clays
Multi-purpose lodge & 7 bedroom facility plus a 20 station self service sporting clay course.  8 miles north of Tofield.
Tel: 662-4541

TRAILS - SUMMER & WINTER CONTACTS & UPDATES

Alberta Trailnet - Trans Canada Trail  Tel: (780) 422-7150

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area Tel: (780) 922-4676

Elk Island National Park - Hwy 16 Tel: (780) 992-2950

Riverland Recreational Trail Society "The Iron Horse Trail" Tel: (780) 724-2061

Strathcona Wilderness Centre - Strathcona County Tel: (780) 922-3939.

Vermilion Provincial Park - North on 62 St  Tel: (780) 853-4372.

Northeast Alberta - Pilot Trail Mapping Project
The map will be available at the SRD Information center in the bottom of the Great West Life Building (9920 - 108 Street, Edmonton or 310-0000), from Local SRD offices in the region, Visitor Information Centers throughout the province and through AB Trailnet (11759 Groat Road, Edmonton or 1-877-987-2457).

See the Press Release and preview the MAP!


WILDLIFE VIEWING & NATURE TOURS

Beaverhill Lake Nature Centre - Tofield. Tel: (780) 662-3191.

Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventures

North Saskatchewan River Jet Boat Safaris. June to October. Trip length 1-5 hours. Many different tours available including birdwatching, gold panning, photography, historic sites and fishing on the river. Custom and group tours/packages available. Base camp located at Jubliee Regional Park, North of Marwayne.

Iron River Ranch (780) 826-4261 or (780) 812-9251
Email: info@ironriverranch.ca
Website: www.ironriverranch.ca

 

 

 
Elk Island National Park

Home to thousands of North America’s  largest mammals, plus a bird population of about 250 different species. The park offers great opportunities to observe the landscape, wildlife, and birds. Free-roaming buffalo and elk are often seen grazing on the trails, so safety precautions should be taken. Bird watching is made easy with numerous viewing platforms, telescopes, field guides, and the marshland boardwalk.

Hwy 16, 45 km east of Edmonton
Tel: (780) 992-2950 
Email:
elk_island@pch.gc.ca

Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/elk

 

Out an About Tours - Tel: (780) 909-8687.

Parkland Conservation Farm - Hwy 16 by Mundare. Tel: (780) 764-3927

Strathcona Wilderness Centre - Tel: (780) 922-3939.

ZOOS


Border City Petting Zoo

*Crocodiles to Baby Calves
*Reptiles to Pot Belly Pigs
*Open May 1 – Thanksgiving Weekend
*11:00 am – 9:00 daily
*Concession, Gift Shop & Tenting

Located 5 miles east of Lloydminster, SK on
Hwy 16
Tel: (306) 825-4472

www.bordercitypettingzoo.com

RECREATION AREAS (click here)

SKIING & WINTER ADVENTURES (click here)

 

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