TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Explore the history of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. Explore five historic buildings on-site and experience the town’s growth from an agricultural center, to an oilfield hub, to the community it is today. Visit the museum for a tour and check out the museum’s summer programs and events for families, adults, and youth
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Eagle Point Provincial Park is great for kayaking/canoeing, fishing, front country hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and cycling. Visit for the day, or book a site at the Wiley West campground. Return in winter for cross country skiing.
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Horizon Flight School offers a unique opportunity to learn to fly with a qualified instructor on board the simplest and lightest forms of aviation at Drayton Valley Industrial Airport. Free fly with a Paraglider, power your way up with a Paramotor (PPG) or an Ultralight Trike.
They have amazing views from the North Saskatchewan River and Wabamun Lake. Their aircraft are insured, and instructors are certified by Transport Canada, the Hang Gliding Association of Canada, and the Paragliding Association of Canada.
The Drayton Valley Evergreen Farmers’ Market is a mid-week, mid-day market that runs from March to the 3rd week of December at the Mackenzie Center in Drayton Valley.
Lovely small town market with lots of excellent “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” vendors! Many different artisans, all with unique specialties. Beautiful woodwork; a bench that turns into a table bench – really cool, and great price! Frame makers, barn-board frames, birdhouses, fresh vegetables for dinner… and cotton candy for the kids!
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Come out for a day to BearPaw Ranch. Enjoy a picnic in the yard games area or somewhere on the walking trails. There are many animals for you to feed, pet, and watch, like bunnies, ducks, pigs, horses, and goats. There is something the whole family can enjoy.
The Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre is located in the historical Cardium Theatre in downtown Drayton Valley. A volunteer-run performing arts theatre brings in award-winning performers for the annual concert series.
The facility is also used for live theatre and musicals. The Arts Centre offers year-round entertainment for the arts and culture enthusiasts. The facility is also available for rentals.
Local Collective is the best thing to come to Drayton Valley. It’s the perfect place for a gift for someone else or a little something for yourself. It’s nice knowing all the products on the shelves are Canadian-made.
Tons of things to look at! So many vendors and you can’t do just one lap of the store without missing something! So, if you haven’t stopped in, make sure you do!
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It is a must-play golf destination. The golf course features tree-lined fairways and bentgrass greens. Each hole is unique, providing a variety of vistas and challenges for golfers of all skill levels.
Prepare for your round on our multi-stall driving range and practice putting greens. And after your round, you can go for some great food and drink at our fully licensed restaurant. It is a great course, small town charm, and big-time memories — it is well worth the trip.
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The Drayton Valley Brazeau Snow Club (DVBSC) operates the recreational ski/snowboard & snow tubing area in Brazeau County just outside Drayton Valley.
It boasts a T-Bar, three rope tows leading to 12 groomed runs, and a bunny hill for beginners. With affordable rates, a chalet with a concession booth, a rental shop, and a snow tube and terrain park, the club provides fun for skiers and snowboarders of all ages.
Crystal and rock surrounded by nature, located just outside of Drayton Valley. Small town prices, big city stock.
We carry rocks, gemstones, gemstone jewelry, incense, books, suncatchers, dreamcatchers, carvings, incense, & 55 local vendors creations. A total zen space.
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