Photo Credit: Alberta Parks
Nordegg, Alberta, situated just off the David Thompson Highway, is located in west-central Alberta. This small hamlet was once a thriving coal-mining town. Now, it is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream town. People who visit Nordegg will be impressed by all the outdoor adventures that await them, whether they are right in town or just a few minutes’ drive outside of Nordegg. Be sure to check out at least a few different places while you are there, including Chungo Creek Outfitters, Miners Cafe, and Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area.
Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area
If camping near a waterfall is something you’ve always wanted to do make sure to check out Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area. The campground has 29 unserviced sites and the entire area not only has a beautiful waterfall but also great fishing, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as geocaching sites.
Seasonal: May-October
$32.00/night
Coliseum Mountain Hike
This intermediate leveled hike is ideal for a day hike in the picturesque Nordegg area. Only a roughly five minute drive from Nordegg to the parking lot, this is an out-and-back type trail that should take between four and six hours to complete. Reaching the summit should only take 2-3 hours, and the view is definitely worth the climb! Website
5 minutes from Nordegg
Seasonal: Spring through Autumn
West Fraser Outdoor Discovery Park
1003 Stuart Street, Nordegg
Year Round
Brazeau Collieries Mine Site & Nordegg Heritage Museum
The Nordegg Heritage Museum as well as the Brazeau Collieries Mine Site is a great place to check out on a beautiful summer day. When touring the mine site you can choose from two different tours. The first tour is the Auxiliary Tour which takes you around all the workshops, houses, and external workings of the mining operation. It also takes people into the entrance of the mine shaft. The second tour option goes through the briquette plant. You get to explore the entire factory, and the sites are definitely worth all the hills and stairs you will encounter along the way. Each tour only operates once per day, so its best to check out the website to plan appropriately. The museum itself is also worth taking the time to check out. While there be sure to check out the gift shop and Miner’s Cafe!
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Main Street, Nordegg
~ Victoria Day to Labour Day Weekend
Tours: $10.00/adult, $7.00/senior and youth, $30.00 family, Museum: donation
Miners Cafe
If you are ever in Nordegg, Alberta, it would be in your best interest to stop by Miners Cafe. Not only is it a cute and unique cafe, but it also serves delicious homemade food and arguably the best pie in the world. Topped off with great and friendly service, and you can easily see why this is rated the number one restaurant in all of Nordegg. Website
Main Street, Nordegg
Seasonal:~ Victoria Day to Labour Day Weekend
Ram Rides South Ram Outfitters Ram River Tours
For those people who love horses, Ram Rides is a must. This horse ranch offers everything from pony rides to overnight pack trip adventures. You can choose to ride a horses for as little as an hour, two hours, a half or full day as well. Other options Ram Rides provides are to go fly fishing, cougar hunting, moose hunting, or deer hunting. Website
Southwest of Rocky Mountain House
Year Round
Varies, starting at $50.00 for a one hour ride
McKenzie’s Trails West
Mckenzie’s Trails West is a family owned horseback riding operation that has 50 years of guiding experience. They specialize in everything from ½ hour rides to 12 day adventures. They also offer bbqs, women’s retreats, and clinics. Combining horses and the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains, this is one adventure you are sure to enjoy! Website
Year round
Varies, starting at $50.00 for 1 hour
Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area Campground
Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area Campground is one of the only PRAs to offer campsites with power. There are non serviced sites available as well, with over 100 sites, including pull-through and waterfront sites, you can pick a site that suits your taste! Things to do at Fish Lake include fishing, hiking, playing horseshoes, boating, and swimming.
6 km west of Nordegg
Seasonal: May 1-October 8
$32.00/night for non-serviced $39.00/night for power
Goldeye Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Goldeye Lake Provincial Recreation Area is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Nordegg. This year round PRA is available for cross country skiing and ice fishing in the winter as well as camping, hiking, geocaching, boating, kayaking, swimming, and more in the summer. There are 44 campsites as well as a day use area. Website
11 km from Nordegg
Year Round access, camping seasonal: May 1-October 14
$32.00/night
Goldeye Conference Centre and Outdoor Education
Zip lining, archery, wall climbing, volleyball, baseball, giant swing, kayaks, canoes, and Stand Up Paddleboards, these are only a few of the options that you can participate in when you choose to book a stay at Goldeye Conference Centre and Outdoor Education. Open year round, this centre is everything you need to create an escape of your dreams, or host your own conference! Website
10 km west of Nordegg
Year Round
Chungo Creek Outfitters
If you’ve ever wanted to stay in rustic cabins in the middle of the wilderness, go on a horseback riding adventure in the mountains, and create memories that will last a lifetime and more, Chungo Creek Outfitters is who you should contact. The cabins are situated at the junction of the Wapiabi and Blackstone rivers, adding to the rush of excitement this adventure is sure to bring. Website
Varies, starting at $125.00/night
Nordegg Historical Golf Course
Nordegg Historical Golf Course is a beautiful little golf course with some of the most reasonable rates you will ever find. Each hole is unique and challenging enough for veteran golfers while easy enough to not frustrate those new to the sport. If you are in the area, make sure to check it out. Website
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Stuart Street, Nordegg
$20.00 green fees and less
Via Ferrata in the David Thompson Corridor
halfway between Nordegg and the Icefield’s Parkway
Year Round
$125.00/person
Skadi Wilderness Adventures
Adventure is the name of the game at Skadi Wilderness Adventures. Each trip is different and unique and will appeal to a vast and diverse range of people. Challenge adventures are created for those people who are experienced and are fairly physically fit. Experience adventures are a more casual type of trip created for those who prefer to stop and smell the roses. Skills adventures are for those wanting to learn a new great outdoor skill such as rock and ice climbing or wilderness survival. Lastly, Dynamic adventures are best for families, as they are more of a casual experience while teaching about wilderness and nature. No matter what you choose, it is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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Nordegg (meeting place is Nordegg Lodge, Shunda Creek Hostel, or Cheechako Cabins)
Year Round
Varies, starting at $300.00/person for two days
Beaverdam Campground
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Beaverdam Provincial Recreation Area, 5 km east of Nordegg
Seasonal: May 1-October 13
$20.00/night
Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area
Another small and simple campground to check out is the one at Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area. With only 14 campsites available, there is no chance of it being overly crowded. Many use this as an overnight stop when accessing the Banff/Jasper Parkway. Hike, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors at Dry Haven Provincial Recreation Area.
11 km west of Nordegg
Seasonal: May 1-October 14
$20.00/night
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