A region built for how you actually want to live.
From rec centres and arts venues to hospitals and hiking trails — the amenities that make Central Alberta one of Canada's most liveable regions.
1,400+
Hectares of urban parkland
12
Major rec centres
<10 min
Avg trail access
What life looks like
Eight pillars of regional living.
Outdoors & trails
Waskasoo Park, Crimson Lake, hundreds of km of trails.
Healthcare access
RDRH regional hospital plus 30+ clinics and care centres.
Schools & post-sec
Strong K-12 plus Red Deer Polytechnic & Olds College.
Active living
Pickleball, hockey, curling, mountain biking, paddleboarding.
Live music
Westerner Days, Big Valley Jamboree, year-round venues.
Arts & theatre
Red Deer Symphony, Memorial Centre, Bull Skit comedy.
Food & drink scene
Independent roasters, craft breweries, farm-to-table.
Family supports
$10/day childcare, family-friendly civic programs.
10 min
Avg walk to trail
The Waskasoo system
100+ km of river-valley parkland — right in town.
Red Deer's Waskasoo Park is one of Canada's most extensive urban park systems. Most homes are within a 10-minute walk of trail access.
- 100+ km of trails
- Year-round programming
- Free for residents
A look around
The region, in pictures.
Festivals & culture
Westerner Days & more
Hockey nights
Rec centres in every town
Waskasoo trails
100+ km in Red Deer
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