THINGS TO DO

OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE

Get outside and explore the great outdoor activities in the Hinton Northern Rockies. From thrilling summer adventures at the Hinton Bike Park and Brule Sand Dunes to over 30 km of hiking on the Happy Creek Trail System, our region is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Whether you are looking for year-round provincial parks, pristine mountain lakes, or rugged backcountry trails, use our guide below to plan your perfect open-air excursion.

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SUMMER

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HINTON BIKE PARK

HINTON BIKE PARK

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS PARK & TRAILS - FUN, FREE, SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE

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WATER SPORTS

KAYAKING, CANOEING, STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING, BOATING AND RAFTING ARE AMONG THE MANY FUN THINGS TO TRY WHEN EXPLORING OUR OUTDOOR SPACES.

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HORSE RIDING

EXPERIENCE THE RUGGED BEAUTY OF THE NORTHERN ROCKIES ON HORSEBACK IN ALBERTA’S BREATHTAKING BACKCOUNTRY.

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BRULE SAND DUNES

BRULE SAND DUNES

DISCOVER ALBERTA’S HIDDEN DESERT AT BRULE SAND DUNES, PERFECT FOR ATVING AND HIKING.

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SWIMMING

DISCOVER PRISTINE LAKES, CLEAR MOUNTAINS STREAMS AND GREAT YEAR-ROUND INDOOR FACILITIES.

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ROTARY PLAY & SPRAY PARK

ROTARY PLAY & SPRAY PARK

THE ROTARY SPARY AND PLAY PARK IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE DR. DUNCAN MURRAY RECREATION CENTRE.

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GOLFING

HINTON IS A GREAT SPOT FOR GOLF!

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ZIPLINING

OUR ZIPLINE IS ENGINEERED TO GIVE YOU A VERY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE – ONE THAT HAS YOU LITERALLY FLYING LIKE A SUPERHERO.

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RUNNING

HINTON IS A DREAM LOCATION FOR RUNNING AND IS HOME TO A COMMUNITY OF MANY PASSIONATE TRAIL AND ROAD RUNNERS (MANY WHO WILL HAPPILY PROVIDE ADVICE)

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ROCK CLIMBING

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO FAR FROM HINTON TO FIND SOME OF THE BEST CLIMBING IN CANADA.

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TENNIS

HINTON OFFERS TWO OUTDOOR, FREE OF CHARGE, HARD COURT TENNIS FACILITIES.

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TRAILS

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HIKING

THE HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM HAS OVER 30 KM OF CONNECTED NAMED TRAILS RANGING FROM AS SHORT AS 0.5 KM TO 5.7 KM.

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HINTON BIKE PARK

HINTON BIKE PARK

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS PARK & TRAILS - FUN, FREE, SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE

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BEAVER BOARDWALK

BEAVER BOARDWALK

WORLD’S LARGEST FRESHWATER BOARDWALK

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CARDINAL DIVIDE

CARDINAL DIVIDE

VENTURE DEEP INTO ALBERTA’S NORTHERN ROCKIES AND STAND ATOP THE CARDINAL DIVIDE.

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WILLMORE WILDERNESS PARK

WILLMORE WILDERNESS PARK

WELCOME TO THE LARGEST WILDERNESS AREA IN ALBERTA

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SUNDANCE HOODOOS

SUNDANCE HOODOOS

EXPLORE A SURREAL LANDSCAPE OF TOWERING ROCK FORMATIONS.

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JOACHIM VALLEY

ROLLING TRAIL TO AIRPLAIN AND CABIN WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM

HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM

THE HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM HAS OVER 30 KM OF CONNECTED NAMED TRAILS RANGING FROM AS SHORT AS 0.5 KM TO 5.7 KM.

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FOLDING MOUNTAIN

FOLDING MOUNTAIN

CHECK OUT THIS 15.1KM OUT-AND-BACK TRAIL NEAR BRULE, ALBERTA. GENERALLY CONSIDERED A CHALLENGING ROUTE, IT TAKES AN AVERAGE OF 6 H 37 MIN TO COMPLETE.

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SPRING FLING & DUSTY RIDGE

SPRING FLING & DUSTY RIDGE

HINTON’S HIDDEN TRAIL FOR ALL-SEASON ADVENTURES AND VIEWS

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ATHABASCA RIVERFRONT PARK

ATHABASCA RIVERFRONT PARK

FEATURING WALKING TRAILS NEAR THE ATHABASCA RIVER, A PICNIC AREA, AND A BOAT LAUNCH, THE PARK IS A GREAT SETTING FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A TRANQUIL ESCAPE.

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GREGG RIVER FALLS

GREGG RIVER FALLS

SCENIC FALLS IN THE ROCKIES' SHADOW.

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SULPHUR SKYLINE TRAIL

SULPHUR SKYLINE TRAIL

SULPHUR SKYLINE IS A SPECTACULAR AND MODERATELY CHALLENGING HIKING TRAIL IN JASPER NATIONAL PARK, NEAR MIETTE HOTSPRINGS.

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RUNNING

HINTON IS A DREAM LOCATION FOR RUNNING AND IS HOME TO A COMMUNITY OF MANY PASSIONATE TRAIL AND ROAD RUNNERS (MANY WHO WILL HAPPILY PROVIDE ADVICE)

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NATURAL RESOURCES INTERPRETIVE PARK

NATURAL RESOURCES INTERPRETIVE PARK

THROUGHOUT THE INTERPRETIVE TRAIL YOU’LL SEE SIGNS EXPLAINING ELEMENTS LIKE FORESTRY, WATER MANAGEMENT, BIODIVERSITY, FIRE CONTROL AND MINING RECLAMATION.

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YEAR ROUND

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BEAVER BOARDWALK

BEAVER BOARDWALK

WORLD’S LARGEST FRESHWATER BOARDWALK

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KELLEY’S BATHTUB & JARVIS LAKE LOOP

KELLEY’S BATHTUB & JARVIS LAKE LOOP

SCENIC LOOP IN WILLIAM A. SWITZER PARK

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ATHABASCA LOOKOUT

ATHABASCA LOOKOUT

BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS.

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WILLIAM A. SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK

WILLIAM A. SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK

63 SQUARE KM’S OF ALL SEASON ADVENTURE.

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JOACHIM VALLEY

ROLLING TRAIL TO AIRPLAIN AND CABIN WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM

HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM

THE HAPPY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM HAS OVER 30 KM OF CONNECTED NAMED TRAILS RANGING FROM AS SHORT AS 0.5 KM TO 5.7 KM.

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FOLDING MOUNTAIN

FOLDING MOUNTAIN

CHECK OUT THIS 15.1KM OUT-AND-BACK TRAIL NEAR BRULE, ALBERTA. GENERALLY CONSIDERED A CHALLENGING ROUTE, IT TAKES AN AVERAGE OF 6 H 37 MIN TO COMPLETE.

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SPRING FLING & DUSTY RIDGE

SPRING FLING & DUSTY RIDGE

HINTON’S HIDDEN TRAIL FOR ALL-SEASON ADVENTURES AND VIEWS

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ATHABASCA RIVERFRONT PARK

ATHABASCA RIVERFRONT PARK

FEATURING WALKING TRAILS NEAR THE ATHABASCA RIVER, A PICNIC AREA, AND A BOAT LAUNCH, THE PARK IS A GREAT SETTING FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A TRANQUIL ESCAPE.

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FISHING & SPORT

FISHING & SPORT

HINTON HAS A REMARKABLE VARIETY OF AREAS TO FISH IN BOTH SUMMER & WINTER.

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DISC-GOLF

WELL MARKED AND EASY TO FIND, THE DISC-GOLF COURSE IS OPEN YEAR ROUND.

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BIRD WATCHING

THERE ARE A STUNNING ASSORTMENT OF DIFFERENT BIRD SPECIES THAT ENTHUSIAST WOULD HAPPILY ENJOY IN OUR REGION.

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MAXWELL LAKE

LAKE CONNECTED TO THE BEAVER BOARDWALK IN HINTON.

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MUNICIPAL PARKS

MUNICIPAL PARKS

DISCOVER OVER A DOZEN SMALLER PARKS THROUGHOUT HINTON. PERFECT FOR THE FAMILY AND ENJOYING TIME OUTSIDE.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

35 KMS OF EXPERTLY GROOMED TRAILS FOR SKATING AND CLASSIC SKIING.

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HINTON NORDIC CENTRE

HINTON NORDIC CENTRE

35 KMS OF EXPERTLY GROOMED TRAILS FOR SKATING AND CLASSIC SKIING.

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WINTER FAT BIKING

WINTER FAT BIKING

MILES OF GROOMED FAT BIKE TRAILS FOR ALL LEVELS

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SNOWSHOEING

EMBRACE THE CHARM OF WINTER BY SNOWSHOEING IN THE NORTHERN ROCKIES.

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WINTER