Red Deer is home to the largest non-mountain ski hill in Alberta, the Canyon Ski Resort.
Canyon Ski Resort
Starting tomorrow, the ski hill will feature a new attraction, the Canyon Coaster, a 1.35 km long monorail track where you can soar down the hill enjoying the view framed by Red Deer River.
This coaster has a luge track with a massive 440-foot vertical drop. The track, with its many wonderful twists and turns, will take you through the forest trails and the ski slopes of the Canyon Ski Resort.
Upon arriving at the resort, you will have to check in at the Ticket window. The ticket window is in the upper village area. You will have to walk to the village area from the parking lot. At the window, you will be given a wristband that will be later scanned before you ride the coaster. Before you sit on the coaster and set out exploring the canyon, the staff will give you some instructions about the ride.
The coaster can reach up to 40 km per hour. However, riders can control their speed using brakes that are installed in each coaster.
Apart from enjoying this exciting alpine coaster ride through the canyon, you can also enjoy a wonderful picnic in the park or a relaxing walk along the upper canyon ridge line. A dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows is currently under construction but will be opening soon.
Canyon Coaster Track/Canyon Ski Resort.
The Canyon Coaster is for aged 3 and above, but there are certain height and age rules that you have to follow. Kids 3 years and older will have to ride with another person who should be at least 16 years old.
Passengers should be taller than 3 feet 2 inches and should also not be taller than the driver’s shoulders. Children aged 8 and under will have to double up with riders aged 16 and above. Passengers
To ride alone, one needs to be 8 years of age or older, and 4 feet 1 inches or taller.
There is a maximum weight limit of 260lbs.
Ticket prices vary with the number of rides. A single ride once wristband costs $25, a ride twice costs $45 and a 3x wristband costs $60. Passenger ride bands cost $10/ride.
Trip Planning: Canyon Coaster – Canyon Ski Resort
What: Soar down the Luge track as you weave in and out of the ski slope and forest trails on the Brand New Canyon Alpine Coaster! This Coaster reaches over 1300 meters in length with a total 440 foot vertical drop! Using their own brake Riders can control their speed and safely reach up to 40 km per hour winding down the twists and turns of the track down into the Canyon.
Canyon Coaster Specifications /Canyon Ski Resort.
When: Opens August 5th onwards, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How Much:
Ride Once Wristband: $25
Ride Twice Wristband: $45
Ride 3x Wristband: $60
Passenger Ride Wristband: $10/Ride
Tiny Tiger Passenger (ages 3-5): Free
Where: 38433 Range Road 264A, Red Deer County, Alberta