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Viking | Alberta
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Region:
Central Alberta
Known For:
Viking Carena Complex | Viking Museum | Sutter family hometown | Hockey heritage
Best For:
Hockey History | Local Museums | Arena Events | Small-Town Exploring | Prairie Stops
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Viking Community Festival
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June Previously known as Viking in the Streets, the Viking Community Festival involves two days full of fun activities. The festival celebrates the Viking’s rich Scandinavian history. Join in to watch the parade march along the main street, participate in the chili cook-off, or try to brave the lutefisk eating competition. With fun activities for […]
Viking Museum
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Located in the town’s original hospital building, the Viking Museum holds a detailed record of the town’s history. Here you can find various agricultural tools, uniforms, equipment, and more items that would have been used in Viking’s past. The museum also holds a collection of newspapers from throughout the years, so you can look through […]
Carena
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Named after the old arena, which burnt down in 2005, the carena complex houses the town’s ice rink, library, walking track, and fitness center. Various town events are also held throughout the year, so check out the town calendar to see what’s happening during your visit. While you’re there, grab something to eat at the […]
Viking Ribstones
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Located a little southeast of Viking, the Viking Ribstones is an important site for the Indigenous peoples of Alberta. They are two stones which have been carved to resemble the ribs of an animal. Their purpose is to serve as a monument to Old Man Buffalo, the protector of bison, which were vital in the […]
Troll Park
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Themed after the Scandinavian heritage of the town, the troll park is a beautiful park to walk around, have a picnic, and learn a little bit about the Scandinavian history of Viking. Throughout the park, you can find various statues and images of trolls on top of other Scandinavian items, such as a Viking ship […]
Eastview Campground
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If you’re a fan of camping, then the Eastview campground is the perfect place to stay when passing through the town. The campground has fully serviced sites if you’re planning on taking an RV and sites without power and water for tents. Both the tent and RV sites also include firewood and access to showers […]
Camp Lake Park
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Another great spot to stay in Camp Lake Park, a campground located just east of town. This park contains a beautiful beach that is great for swimming and boating. Playgrounds, volleyball nets, and basketball courts are also available. Camp Lake includes powered and non-powered sites, showers, cookhouses, and firewood to make the most of your […]
- Camp Lake Park Campground, Alberta T0B 2N0
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- https://www.campreservations.ca/campground/camp-lake-park-737
Tea House
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Do you enjoy quaint cafés and Scandinavian art? Then the Tea House is perfect for you. Located in the town’s original railway station, the Tea House has various food and drink options that are perfect for sitting and enjoying the Scandinavian rose paintings created by artists. The Tea House is also located next to Troll […]
- 5001-51 Ave, Viking, AB T0B 4N0
- (780) 336-2531
- http://viking.ca/p/viking-tea-house-and-station-gallery
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