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Region:

Central Alberta

Known For:

Sylvan Lake nearby | Home Town of Melissa Hollingsworth | Small-town rodeo culture | Prairie landscapes | Local events

Best For:

Lake Detours | Local Stories | Prairie Drives | Easy Breaks

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Hansen’s Réservoir

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The Hansen’s Réservoir is a 24-acre fishing pier. The réservoir provides good sport fishing opportunities. It is stocked annually with trout, typically during the May long weekend. Photo: rdflytying.blogspot.com/2021/05/hansens-trout-pond-rays-pond-benalto.html

Home Town of Mellisa Hollingsworth

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famous canadiansfamous canadiansMellisa Hollingsworth is a famous Olympic medallist who grew up in Eckville, Alberta. Mellisa first began sliding at 15, and within three months, she became the national champion at the skeleton. In 2006 Mellisa won a Bronze Olympic Medal in the sport skeleton. Mellisa remains one of the top skeleton riders in the […]

Spray Park

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The spray park is a family-oriented water park that your children can enjoy. Photo: eckville.com/2162/Spray-Park

Dark Horse Golf Course

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The Dark Horse Golf Course is a family-owned 9-hole golf course. They provide a fun golfing experience for beginners and intricate challenges for intermediate golfers, including weekly specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Photo: darkhorsegolf.ca

Eckville Curling Club

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Eckville Curling Club is a local area for community members to gather and enjoy the sport of curling. The club offers a men league, mixed doubles league, pickleball, and junior curling program. Photo: Google Street View

Eckville Family Restaurant

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Eckville Family Restaurant is a local restaurant that is loved by the community. The restaurant has a beautiful interior and a wide variety of western Chinese dishes. The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming. Photo: facebook.com/food.drinks.and.great.company

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