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Cold Lake South | Alberta

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Region:

Lakeland

Known For:

Cold Lake | CFB Cold Lake | Lakeside access | Beaches nearby | Air force community | Summer recreation

Best For:

Lake Days | Beach Access | Boating | Easy Stays

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Cold Lake Museums

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The Cold Lake Museums are four museums located on the former site of 42 Radar Squadron, locally known as “Radar Hill.” The museums include the Cold Lake Air Force Museum, Oil and Gas, Heritage and Aboriginal Museums. Visitors enter the Air Force Museum first, then proceed through a covered hallway on the upper level to […]

Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake

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In 1952 a Royal Canadian Air Force base was established in Grand Centre (now Cold Lake South). This facility is now the largest jet fighter base in Canada. Photos: John Dendy, USAF – USAF and 020527-F-0365G-004, Public Domain; RAF-YYC from Calgary, Canada – CF-188730, CC BY-SA 2.0

Iron Horse Trail

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Alberta’s Longest Trail System The Iron Horse Trail, a recreational trail situated on a former Canadian National Railway line. It has its easternmost terminus in Cold Lake. The trail is located in east-central Alberta in Canada. The 300 km-long, multiuse recreational trail is used by all-terrain vehicles, by horses, mountain bikes, hikers, and snowmobiles, depending […]

Janvier Gallery

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Alex Janvier is a world-renowned Indigenous artist. Janvier is known for his unique curved lines and use of bright colours. He has created art in many mediums throughout his career, and his murals enhance public buildings across Canada. Two of his most famous works are “Tsa Tsa K’e” and “Iron Foot Place.” He has accumulated […]

Baywood Park and Cabins

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Baywood Park and Cabins has multiple cabins surrounding a small park, wooded areas, meadow hills, and marshland. Cabins are available year-round. There are 47 RV sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Additionally, across the road from the park, they allow people to ride the private marinas on Cold Lake. There are also many large […]

Dairy King – Buddies Pizza

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Twenty years delivering delicious food to Cold Lake. Voted #1 burger in the area. Photo: Google Street View

O2’s Cold Lake

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O2’s Sports Pub and Eatery Photo: facebook.com/O2sColdLake

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