Red Deer was originally settled on the Red Deer River but when the trains came through, the town took root at its current site. It is located north of Calgary, on route to Edmonton. Although not a tourist destination in itself, there are a number of attractions in the city that may be of interest to visitors passing through. Some of the town's highlights include the Red Deer and District Museum, Heritage Square, and Fort Normandeau.
Not far from the town of Red Deer are the Sylvan Lake and Gull Lake, popular with boats and beach goers.
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is one of Red Deer's highlights. Sports history and heroes of Alberta are featured with over 7,000 artifacts as well as interactive exhibits.
The Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Gallery explores the history of hockey, hockey champions, and inductees. The "Ice and Snow" section discusses the funner aspects of winter.The Main Gallery of teh Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum covers all aspects of hockey. There is also an interactive exhibit with video games for both kids and adults.
Address: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 102, 4200 HWY 2, Red Deer, AB T4N1E3, Canada
Phone: 1 (403) 341-8614, Fax: 1 (403) 341-8619
Hours:
May 21 to October 10: 9am-6pm
October 11 to May 20: 10am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Good Friday - Christian, Easter - Christian
The Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery contains a collection of more than 85,000 objects. Some of the highlights are the clothing and textiles of Western Canada, and the First Nations and Inuit art. In addition to the permanent collections The Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery also features temporary exhibits and special events.
Various programs aimed and both adults and youth create a learning environment for those interested in art and history.
Address: Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, 4525-47A Avenue , Red Deer, AB T4N6Z6, Canada
Phone: 1 (403) 309-8405, Fax: 1 (403) 342-6644
Hours:
10am-4:30pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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