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Looking for awesome? You’ll find it all along the way on your road trip from Calgary to Nature’s Getaway Mountain Resort in Nordegg, Alberta.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s lots to see and do on the way. Begin your adventure the minute you start your car because the journey should be an integral part of the best road trip from Calgary you\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n
Why not take the longer route? Head to Cochrane on Highway 1A, northwest out of Calgary. Just past Cochrane, you can stop at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary<\/a>. Take a guided tour and experience close encounters with wolfdogs (they look just like wolves)! You might even be lucky enough to have one eat a treat from your hand. It\u2019s worth the stop!<\/p>\n Leaving Cochrane and just before Kananaskis, get ready to see Alberta from the water line. Time for a thrilling ride on the Kananaskis River with Chinook Rafting<\/a>! Exciting, whitewater fun for all ages 5 to 95 years. Spend two hours on the water on this rafting adventure (rated at level easy). This memory you\u2019ll retell over and over again. Remember to book ahead.<\/p>\n Why not go spelunking and head into one of Canada\u2019s longest caves? Just outside Canmore is the best adventure ever, complete with ancient pictographs, 7000 year old bones, and beautiful cave formations. Rain or shine, gear up and come on a tour into Rat\u2019s Nest Cave with Canmore Cave Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check out Canada\u2019s first national park: Banff\u2019s Cave and Basin National Historic Site<\/a>. Check out the large cave full of hot mineral water complete with a very strong sulphur smell. At this historic site, there\u2019s so much to see and do, but the Banff Springs Snails are certainly an unexpected delight. After you\u2019ve finished exploring this awesome natural cave, go outside and swim in the be autiful, emerald-coloured pool. Slow down and enjoy this serene place with picturesque views.<\/p>\n The trailhead starts along the Lake Louise lakeshore and consists of a well-groomed trail that ends at a popular lunch spot. There are some stairs but all ages can tackle this 2-3 hour (3.5 km one way) hike to Agnes Lake. This hike is rated as \u201ceasy\u201d due to the hike\u2019s length and the 400-meter climb. If possible, arrive before 9:00 am as there\u2019s limited parking.<\/p>\n Brewster Adventures<\/a> near Lake Louise offers an extraordinary way to see the Rockies! Book in advance to make this part of your 3-day road trip from Calgary.<\/p>\n Just outside of Innisfail is Alberta Skydive Central<\/a>. This team of professionals are ready and waiting to introduce you to the experience of Tandem Skydiving. Call ahead and book an experience of a lifetime! Get your feet off the ground and wow all your senses. It\u2019s a surreal kind of magic to fly through the air. Push yourself to the limit. Book your best weekend trip from Calgary! Take the jump!<\/p>\n How about a house tour with a side of poetry? Have you ever heard of Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site<\/a> west of Red Deer? In 1889 an Icelandic man named Stephan Stephansson brought his family to Alberta and eventually became known as \u201cthe poet of the Rocky Mountains.\u201d Touring through his house is like being transported back to the 1920s. No electricity, an old record player, a cast iron stove … it\u2019s like walking into history.<\/p>\n Try wandering up Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail) up to Rocky Mountain House<\/a>. This two-lane road is definitely off the beaten path. Bobbing and weaving among farms and ranches is a wonderful way to see rural Alberta. You\u2019ll slow down and feel more relaxed as you journey to your best weekend ever at Nature’s Getaway in Nordegg. Once you get to Rocky Mountain House make sure to stop by Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. Learn about the history of fur trading in this area and immerse yourself in the legendary stories of Indigenous Peoples. Check out the website so you don\u2019t miss an event, tour or trail. It\u2019s an interesting cultural hot spot. At Rocky Mountain House you\u2019re going to take Highway 11 (David Thompson Highway) west towards Nordegg. This route is the most scenic part of your road trip from Calgary so make sure to travel during daylight hours and leave time to stop for photos along the way. Some even stop off at the many rivers and lakes for a quick fishing trip.<\/p>\n Your best weekend trip is only a short drive to Nordegg but make sure to allow for lots of stops. Whether it\u2019s to look at the scenery, take photos, have a picnic lunch, check out historical sites, or take a hike.<\/p>\n Established in 1909, Brazeau Collieries is one of Canada\u2019s largest industrial heritage sites and has many structures still standing. This Discovery Centre is home to guided mine tours and an Interpretive\/Exhibit Centre. Kids love it here. Check their website for hours of operation. Abraham Lake is one of those places you just have to stop at and take photos.<\/p>\n You may have seen it if you approached Nordegg from the west. It\u2019s a strikingly teal coloured lake called Abraham Lake. In the winter it freezes crystal clear and you can see frozen methane bubbles dotting its surface. You can expect rock climbing, wilderness canoe trips, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and more!<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re on your way to Nature’s Getaway Mountain Resort in Nordegg, or heading home after a perfect 3 day weekend, plan to incorporate one of these many adventures. Some are relaxing, some are thrilling, but all will make you glad you came. Create great memories. Have the best road trip ever!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Plan your road trip from Calgary to Nature’s Getaway Mountain Resort! Looking for awesome? You’ll find it all along the way on your road trip from Calgary to Nature’s Getaway […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Road trips from Edmonton to Nordegg can be filled with adventure! Have you ever petted a bison? Stood under a derrick or milked a cow? Maybe it\u2019s time you plan for a totally different kind of trip when arranging your next best weekend trip from Edmonton. Alberta is full of all kinds of unique experiences from farm tours to day hikes, white water rafting and horseback riding. Travel back in time, relax, learn, make, walk, ride... there\u2019s an adventure for everyone.<\/p> What\u2019s a derrick? Know anything about the Devonian period? Curious about what I\u2019m talking about?\u00a0A team of seismologists, commissioned by Imperial Oil, surveyed Central Alberta in 1946. After drilling 133 dry wells they struck oil in Leduc. The Canadian Energy Museum is a fun stop full of interesting exhibits retelling the beginnings of the energy sector in Canada. Learn about Alberta\u2019s energy history, its people, places, science, challenges, and innovations. They even have guided tours. Check out this important part of Alberta\u2019s history.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> If you're planning your road trip from Edmonton to Nordegg in the summer time, you may want to check it out.\u00a0It\u2019s a collaborative two-day event each year where you can go visit a farm and find out more about where your food comes from. Meet local farmers and learn how they make\/grow their products. Taste some honey, buy berries and pet cute baby animals. The kids will love this pit stop. Plan ahead by going to albertaopenfarmdays.ca and make to visit one of the over 130 participating farms. You don\u2019t want to miss this fun, educational side trip.<\/p> Just before you arrive in Nordegg you should stop at Beaverdam Provincial Recreation Area where you can picnic, swim, boat, hike, fish or just sit and gaze at the beautiful blue water. After your quick stop it\u2019s only 5km to Nature\u2019s Getaway; the most relaxing overnight trip from Edmonton that you could ever plan.<\/p> Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area on Shunda Lake has a dock and on a calm day it\u2019s a great place for a quick paddle along the grassy shoreline. As well there\u2019s hiking trails in this area and it\u2019s only a short hop from along the way on your road trip from Edmonton to Nordegg.<\/p> Heading south from Edmonton on highway 2A visit the international award-winning Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin. They house over 500 vehicles, 130 aircraft, and 5,000 pieces of agricultural and industrial equipment. Do you love cars? Come by and see a 1928 Auto Red Bug Buckboard, a 1909 White Model O Touring and a 1978 Marathon C300 (not all their artifacts are on display). They have motorcycles, buses, bicycles, farm equipment, trucks, ATV\u2019s, snow vehicles and aircraft. And they house the largest publicly accessible collection of trade literature in North America. You could spend hours wandering through these fabulous displays. Touch history. Wander to Wetaskiwin for a visit.<\/p> Head west on the Yellowhead to Wabamun Lake Provincial Park and bring your paddleboard. You\u2019ll be glad that you took the time to stop and discover this best kept secret. Sun, beach, lake, boat launch, volleyball and shaded picnic tables. Need I say more? Check out albertparks.ca for more information.<\/p> When planning your road trip from Edmonton, consider stopping at Crimson Lake Provincial Park just 14kms northwest of Rocky Mountain House. There\u2019s lots of amenities including a large, clean, sandy beach where you can swim, paddle, power boat, wind surf and 10km of trails to explore via foot or bike.<\/p> Throughout the summer they have educational interpretive programs in the park. The interpretive programs offered include Art in the Park, Music in the Park, a Wildflower\/Edible Plant Walk as well as other fun activities to do. During the winter there are well groomed trails for fat bikes, cross-country skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing. Or bring your skates and check out the two skating rinks. You can even play hockey or go ice fishing. So take time to stop, catch a few rays and relax before continuing on to your final destination at Nature\u2019s Getaway.<\/p> Grab your board or skis and head to the picturesque hills of Medicine Lodge Ski Hill just off highway 12 near Bentley. They have 11 runs (various skill levels), t-bar, beginners lift, concession store and a rental shop. This hill is run by volunteers and is only a 1.5 hour drive from Nordegg. See their website for a map of the hill and their prices. After a few runs continue on to Nature\u2019s Getaway for a hot tub under the stars.<\/p> When planning your quick trip from Edmonton, an out-of-the-way place to stretch your legs and have a picnic lunch is Graves Wildlife Sanctuary Trail at Pigeon lake. Explore the easy 3.7km woodsy trail which takes about an hour to traverse. This well groomed trail is an easy walk through beautiful wildflowers, dotted with benches along the way. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. And as a side note, this is a great place to fish so bring your gear!<\/p> Take in some fishing on peaceful Twin Lakes. 65 km north of Manning on highway 35, Twin Lakes Provincial Recreation Area has trout stocked lakes which are restricted to non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors. You can get a fishing license in Rocky Mountain House (always be educated on fishing regulations and restrictions).<\/p> Another lake just 13km outside of Nordegg is at the Harlech Provincial Recreation Area where you will find one of the best places to fish in Allberta: Shunda Creek. There\u2019s also a stocked trout pond where the kids can learn how to fish. There is a cooking shelter as well as a water pump, toilets and fire pits. Plan to stop for a bit and see if you can hook some supper. Bring your catch to Nature\u2019s Getaway where you can cook a scrumptious meal in our outdoor cook house. Then spend your evening relaxing in a hot tub under our starry skies listening to the whispering pines. It\u2019s time to unwind!<\/p> Are the kids getting antsy sitting in the back seat? Want to get them outside and away from their screens? When planning road trips from Edmonton to Nordegg, swing by Sassy G\u2019s Adventure Farm west of Devon. It\u2019s an educational farm and viewing zoo, basically largest farm-themed adventure park in Alberta. Look for the purple flags and stop in for unique outdoor farm activities, giggles and games.<\/p> Are you interested in doing nine? Want to try a different course? There\u2019s tons of golf course between Edmonton and Nordegg. Lakewood Golf Resort, by Sylvan Lake, is a beautiful course complete with Pro Shop, cart rentals, on-course licensed cart service, licensed restaurant (with a lovely patio), and take-out breakfast and dinner menus. It\u2019s just under a two hour drive to Nordegg from Sylvan Lake so you have time to golf, order a take-out dinner and drive to Nature\u2019s Getaway where you can enjoy your meal in our beautifully appointed cabins. It\u2019s the perfect start to your best weekend trip from Edmonton.<\/p> So whether you\u2019re interested in golfing, skiing, museums, fishing, hiking or biking, the route from Edmonton to Nordegg is riddle with lots of adventures. You can\u2019t fit it all into one trip but Nordegg is so close to Edmonton you can visit many times during the year and take a different route each time. Nature\u2019s Getaway is a quiet place for you to unwind, rejuvenate and bask in each of the four seasons. There\u2019s something for everyone. Once you discover our natural paradise, you\u2019ll come back again and again.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\nGo Rafting!<\/h4>\n
Have you ever thought about going \u201cinto\u201d the Rockies?<\/h4>\n
When planning your 3-day trip from Calgary, do you want to try something cool? I mean hot?<\/h4>\n
If you want to soak up nature, then walk the trail to Lake Agnes Tea House<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
Why not experience Alberta\u2019s pristine mountain wilderness on the back of a horse?<\/h4>\n
Leave fear behind. See Alberta from the sky!<\/h4>\n
Looking for an unusual piece of Albertan history?<\/h4>\n
Tired of the Rat Race? Take the slow road to Nordegg.<\/h4>\n
Once in Nordegg, plan to visit Brazeau Collieries Mine National Heritage Site<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
Visit Abraham Lake!<\/h4>\n
Nature's Getaway is the Perfect Destination for Road Trips from Edmonton<\/h2>
Your Guide to The Perfect Trip from Edmonton<\/i><\/h3>
There are plenty of activities to choose from near Edmonton and Nordegg.<\/h3>
Ever heard about Alberta Open Farm Days?<\/h4>
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Would your canine pal like to have a bit of a run? Time to stretch your legs?<\/h5>
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Float! Do you like to go paddleboarding or kayaking?<\/h5>
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Celebrating the Spirit of the Machine on your next Edmonton road trip.<\/h5>
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Want to stop by a gorgeous sandy beach and grab some rays on your way to your weekend trip from Edmonton?<\/h5>
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Swim, fish or hike.<\/h5>
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Stop and cast a rod on your road trip from Edmonton<\/h5>
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Adventure Farm West of Devon<\/h5>
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Tee up! There's plenty of golf along the road from Edmonton to Nordegg<\/h5>