Kneehill Region Recreational Guide 2025

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CONTENTS

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WELCOME TO THE KNEEHILL REGION Introduction

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Map of Kneehill

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Our Communities

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES 7

Aquatic Centres

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Golfing Destinations

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Fishing

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Accommodations

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Tenting, Rv-ing & Camping

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WINTER ACTIVITIES Community Centres Arenas & Curling Rinks

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 16

Points of Interest

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Libraries

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Ball Diamonds

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Soccer Fields

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EXPLORE KNEEHILL Explore, Play, & Discover

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Take a Stroll (Walking/Hiking)

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Your Next Adventure is Waiting

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Testimonials

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EXPLORING THE KNEEHILL REGION Visitors to the Kneehill region can enjoy a wide range of activities that highlight the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and sporting opportunities.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Kneehill region’s stunning Horseshoe Canyon, which offers scenic hiking trails and breathtaking views, or enjoy nature walks, bird watching, and photography. Sporting visitors will find plenty to do with hiking and biking trails, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing in nearby lakes and rivers. The Kneehill region also has sports fields for baseball, soccer, and other team sports, as well as opportunities for horseback riding and winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

The quaint towns and villages, including Three Hills, Trochu, Acme, Carbon and Linden, invite guests to enjoy local shops, cafes, and cultural landmarks. With options for cycling, water recreation, agricultural tours, and more, the Kneehill region is an ideal destination for those seeking a mix of outdoor adventure, history, and local culture.

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EXPLORE KNEEHILL

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OUR COMMUNITIES

Village of Acme Acme, Alberta is a charming village known for its strong community spirit and agricultural heritage. The village offers a friendly atmosphere, local amenities such as a community centre, outdoor skating rink, outdoor swimming pool, campground, playgrounds, and a beautiful golf course. Visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, and birdwatching on the nearby trails, while the surrounding rural landscape provides opportunities for photography and enjoying the natural beauty.

www.acme.ca

Village of Carbon Nestled in the valley, this picturesque village offers a safe community for families. To compliment the K-9 school, recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, outdoor skating rink, curling rink, and walking trails. The two campgrounds and historical/cultural centre attracts return visitors.

www.villageofcarbon.com

Kneehill County Located in Central Alberta, Kneehill County is a rural municipality with various unique attractions. The Towns of Three Hills and Trochu, and the Villages of Acme, Carbon, and Linden are located within the Kneehill County boundaries, along with the Hamlets of Torrington, Huxley, Swalwell and Wimborne. The County has several campgrounds and popular destinations such as Horseshoe Canyon, Kirk’s Alpacas, Good Knights Medieval Encampment and many year round activities.

www.kneehillcounty.com

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Village of Linden Linden, Alberta, is a picturesque village offering a peaceful rural escape with beautiful landscapes. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, it provides hiking, cycling, birdwatching, and fishing in nearby lakes and rivers. With a rich agricultural heritage, visitors can explore farm tours, local markets, and sustainable farming practices. Linden also hosts community events and festivals, offering a chance to experience local culture and traditional rural celebrations.

www.linden.ca

Town of Three Hills The Town of Three Hills has a rich tradition of community hospitality that stretches back many years. Its downtown area offers a wide range of shopping and dining conveniences, as well as essential services and financial institutions. The town boasts seven parks and more than four kilometers of walking trails, providing ample green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. In addition to its natural beauty, Three Hills offers top-notch recreational facilities, vibrant arts organizations, and numerous service groups, all of which contribute to the town's exceptional quality of life

www.threehills.ca

Town of Trochu The heart of Trochu makes this gem of a town an incredible place to live! You’ll be hard pressed to find a place jam packed with more community spirit than Trochu. Trochu offers small town benefits with all the essential services one needs - great recreation facilities, a full K-12 modernized school, a golf course, beautiful green spaces, medical facilities, restaurants, shopping, and much more.

town.trochu.ab.ca

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Three Hills Aquatic Centre

Acme Swimming Pool

Rob Naylor Splash Park

Open mid-May through August, 7 days a week, the Acme Outdoor Swimming Pool offers swimming lessons, recreational public swim, and private rentals. Follow “Acme Swimming Pool” on Facebook for updates and their monthly schedules.

This supervised wading pool and splash park is a great way for parents and tots to spend a sunny afternoon!

219 Allison Street 403-546-3017 acme.ca/acmeswim@gmail.com

Carbon Centennial Pool Open May to September long weekend, this outdoor swimming pool offers swimming lessons, aqua size and can be rented for group parties.

237 Caradoc Ave 403-572-0006 carbon.village@gmail.ca villageofcarbon.ca

221 4th Avenue NE 403-443-2116 threehills.ca/p/splashpark

Trochu Outdoor Pool & Splash Park Open May through September. The outdoor swimming pool is complete with free splash park.

401 School Road 403-442-4222 utilities@town.trochu.ca town.trochu.ab.ca

T h r e e H ills A q u a t ic Centre Have fun, get fit, learn to swim or spend the day with family. The aquatic centre boasts a waterslide, hot tub, wading pool, fitness room, party room and special occasion rentals.

221 4th Avenue NE Schedule: 403-443-2221 Office: 403-443-2133 pool@threehills.ca

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Timeless Moments at Every Tee

Acme Golf Course Established in 1968, this course includes nine holes, cart rentals, a licensed club house, driving range, practice greens, outdoor patio, catered tournaments, and an outdoor BBQ area.

403-546-4020 14005 Redfield Drive www.acmegolfclub.com

Trochu Golf & Country Club Trochu’s 9-hole golf course is fashioned around a creek which meanders through a natural coulee with uphill and downhill lies, challenging golfers on several fairways. A licensed clubhouse and fully serviced campsites makes this facility a great place to host a tournament or large family event.

403-442-2747 103 Devilder Ave www.trochugolf.com

Book Your Tee Time Now!

Three Hills Golf Club Three Hills Creek is a perfect setting for one of the finest nine hole golf courses in central Alberta. Cart rentals, driving range, and a licensed club house are available to golfers.

403-443-5065 South on Range Road 242 from Hwy 583 threehillsgolfclub.ca

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Anderson Dam Anderson Dam is a great place to visit for an afternoon of relaxation of fishing and berry picking in season. ACA annually stocks this pond with trout, typically before the May long weekend. The site is easy to find: from Drumheller, take Highway 9 W for 13 km. Access is on the N side of the highway, opposite RR 211.

Red Deer River The Red Deer River runs over 700 km through central Alberta and into Saskatchewan. The variety in the landscape means the fish population changes depending on where you are in the river. The prairie to badlands section of the river has warmer, slower waters and is home to a variety of species and larger fish.

Kraft Pond From Wimborne, travel south on Highway 805, turn west on Twp Rd 334, then turn north on RR 263. The pond is on the west side of the road. ACA annually stocks this pond with trout, typically before the May long weekend.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Good Knights Medieval Encampment

Three Hills & Kneehill County BEST WESTERN DIAMOND INN

GOOD KNIGHTS MEDIEVAL ENCAMPMENT

351 7th Ave NE | 403-443-7889 www.bestwestern.com

235035 Township Road 310 403-443-3660 www.goodknights.ca

LAMPLIGHTER INN

SUPER 8 THREE HILLS AB

1204 2 St NE | 403-443-5919

309 Main Street | 403-443-8888 www.wyndhamhotels.com

THREE HILLS INN

309 Main Street | 403-443-5033

Trochu GERDIES GRILL & INN

110 1 Ave N | 403-442-2900

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CAMPING CAMPING

Keiver's Lake Campground

Frank Fooks Memorial Park & Campground 291 Walsh Ave 403-546-3783 clerk@acme.ca acme.ca/acme-campground Open May through September

Carbon Campground Main & East Campgrounds 403-572-3244 carbon.village@gmail.com villageofcarbon.com Open May 1st to Thanksgiving

East Coulee Campground Central Ave & 5th Street 403-546-3888 clerk@linden.ca | linden.ca Open May through October

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Braconnier Dam Campground South of Three Hills on Hwy 21 403-443-5541 www.kneehillcounty.com Open May through September

Keiver’s Lake Campground Located 1 mile south of Hwy 583 on Range Road 26-0 403-443-0380 www.kneehillcounty.com Open May through September

Horseshoe Canyon Campground Twp Rd 284 & Hwy 9 403-856-8107 www.horseshoecanyon.ca Open year-round

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Keiver's Lake Campground

Swalwell Campground SW of the Hamlet of Swalwell 403-443-5541 www.kneehillcounty.com Open May through September

Torrington Village Campground 101 Park Avenue 403-443-0380 Open May through September

Three Hills Campground

Trochu Municipal Campground 235 Elevator Rd 403-442-3061 403-304-7554 (cell) Open April through October

Trochu Golf & Country Club Campground 101 Devilder Avenue 403-442-2747 www.trochugolf.com tgccamping@gmail.com Open April through October

1401 2nd Street NE (Hwy 583) on the east side of town 403-443-5822 threehills.ca/campground Open year-round

Three Hills Golf Club & Campground South on RR 242 from Hwy 583 403-443-5065 threehillsgolfclub@gmail.com Open seasonally

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COMMUNITY CENTRES Acme Community Centre

Featuring a main auditorium, kitchen with bar, two single meeting rooms which can be opened into one large meeting room, each available to rent separately or as a group. The main auditorium includes a large stage area, sound system, retractable screen, and dance floor perfect for all types of events.

139 Allison Street 403-546-3783 www.acme.ca hallbookingonline.com/acme

Carbon Community Centre

Features a large main hall, west wing and east wing. A professional kitchen, washroom, stage, and an audio/video system is available.

718 Glengarry Street 403-572-3244 villageofcarbon.com

Linden Community Centre

The Linden Community Centre features a renovated large main hall, stage, washrooms, kitchen for prep, serving window, and retractable screen.

215 1st Street SE 403-546-3888 clerk@linden.ca | linden.ca

Three Hills Community Centre

A great facility to host conferences, weddings, and social events. Three distinctly different rooms allow for great flexibility in the use of the building. Tables, chairs, plate settings, & cutlery are included with all rentals.

212 Main Street 403-443-5822

Kneehill County Community Halls Hesketh Community Hall

403-572-3554

Huxley Community Hall

403-350-2616

Orkney Community Hall

403-823-0764

Sunnyslope Community Hall

403-797-9749

Swalwell Community Hall

403-443-8303

Three Hills Rural Community Centre

403-443-7770

Torrington Community Centre

403-969-6932

Wimborne Community Centre

403-396-4295

facilityrentals@threehills.ca threehills.ca/conferencefacilities

Trochu Community Centre

The main hall is large and versatile with an attached full commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler, and bar area.

The hall has a full basement with a meeting room equipped with a Smart Board, a pottery room, dance studio and full-size gun range.

215 Northfield Road 403-442-2774 trochuhall.weebly.com

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ARENAS & CURLING RINKS Acme Outdoor Skating Rink

Acme Outdoor Skating Rink Located by the Acme Community Centre and Acme Curling Rink, the space offers two heated dressing rooms with washrooms. A place for all ages to skate and enjoy the fresh air. It can also be used in the summer for street hockey and other outdoor activities.

117 Allison Street | acme.ca/acme-skating-rink

Carbon Outdoor Skating Rink Carbon Outdoor Skating Rink

403-572-3244 | villageofcarbon.com

Linden Linden Outdoor Skating Rink Located beside the Linden Community Centre & Dr. Elliott School Seasonal. The outdoor skating rink provides an opportunity for young and old to get their “skate on”. No charge to skate. linden.ca

Three Hills Centennial Place Arena Features a 200 x 85 ice surface, five dressing rooms, concession, heated spectator seating, meeting and conference rooms.

Seasonal state of the art recreation facility.

202 3 Ave NE | 403-443-5822 | threehills.ca

Trochu Trochu Arena Seasonal. Fully functioning arena, equipped with concession dressing rooms, and plenty of room for spectators.

407 Royal Way | 403-442-4266 | townoftrochu.ab.ca

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Acme Curling Rink Open November through March. The Acme Curling Rink has a Men’s League, Mixed/Ladies League, and Stick League for seniors.

There is also a Junior Curling Program for kids aged eight to 18 years.

117 Allison Street | 403-546-2616 | www.acme.ca

Carbon Ag Society Curling Rink Open December though March. Full kitchen and bar. Can be rented off-season for Ag events, 4H events and community events.

237 Caradoc Avenue | 403-572-3533 | www.villageofcarbon.com

Ron Gorr Memorial Arena Located in Torrington, the Ron Gorr Memorial Arena features three ice sheets for curling, four dressing rooms and concession.

101 Park Ave | 403-631-2163 | mytorrington.ca

Huxley Curling Rink Open December through March. Full kitchen and bar. Can be rented off-season for Ag events, 4-H events and community events.

205 Main Street | 403-572-3533 | www.villageofcarbon.com

Three Hills Curling Club The Curling Club features four sheets of ice, as well as Men’s, Mixed, Seniors, Ladies and Junior Leagues. Instruction is available.

The facility is fully licensed.

203 3 Ave NE | 403-443-5252

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Kneehill Historical Museum & Tourist Info Centre Discover the intriguing history of Three Hills and surrounding Kneehill County. Open mid-May to mid-September, other times on-call.

1301 2 Str NE, Three Hills | 403-443-2092 | President: 403-443-1221 kneehillmuseum.weebly.com

Farmer’s Exchange - Carbon

The Museum highlights an area rich in coal, mining, ranching, and farming. Special feature: The 1921 Carbon Murder Mystery display. Open May long weekend to September long weekend.

414 Caradoc Ave | 403-572-3244 | villageofcarbon.com

The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum

This unique attraction features stuffed gophers staged in creative dioramas. Open June through September. September through June open with reduced hours.

208 1 Str S, Torrington | 403-586-5341 | go4museum@gmail.com worldfamousgopherholemuseum.ca

Trochu & District Museum - Trochu

Displays feature the town’s history from the 1900's French settlers. Open May - August, off-season by appointment.

315 Arena Road | 403-442-2220 | trochumuseum@gmail.com

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Trochu Municipal Library 317 Main Street 403-442-2458

Village of Carbon Library 718 Glengarry Street Carbon Community Centre

403-572-3440

LIBRARIES

Three Hills Municipal Library 135 2nd Avenue South 403-443-2360

Acme Municipal Library 610 Walsh Avenue Located in Acme School 403-546-3879

Linden Municipal Library 215 1st Street SE Dr. Elliott School 403-546-3757

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BASEBALL Trochu Ball Diamonds The 3 ball diamonds with dugouts and bleachers are located near the municipal campgrounds.

626 North Road | 403-443-7554

Kneehill County Ball Diamonds Slow pitch, adult, pee-wee, single diamonds located in Swalwell, Huxley, Torrington, & Keiver’s Lake. Open May through September 403-443-5541 | www.kneehillcounty.com

Linden Ball Diamonds There are two municipal ball diamonds located to the north and west of Dr. Elliott School, and one ball diamond located on the school grounds.

215 First SE | www.linden.ca

Three Hills Ball Diamonds Conveniently located next to the Three Hills Campground, there are three separate diamonds with dugouts. The concession is open seasonally and features a full-sized stove, fridge, deep-freeze, sink and roller-shade for easy hand out access.

1401 2nd Street NE (Hwy 583) 403-443-5882 | threehills.ca | adminclerk@threehills.ca

Acme Ball Diamonds There are two baseball diamonds with dugouts and bleachers.

There is a concession right behind the backstop of the regulation diamond, which has an announcing booth.

117 Allison St | 403-546-3783 | www.acme.ca

Carbon Ball Diamonds Three ball diamonds - one in the main campground, one in the east campground, and one in the school grounds. Slow pitch, adult, peewee, and tournaments. Washrooms available.

403-572-3244 | www.villageofcarbon.com

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DISCOVER OUTDOOR SOCCER & FIELD FUN! Linden Soccer Fields The soccer field is located behind Dr. Elliott School. It is regulation size and can be broken down to smaller fields for younger ages to play.

215 First Street SE 403-546-3888 | linden.ca

Carbon Lion’s Centennial Park Offers many attractions and events such as Heritage and walking trails, rentals of the park gazebo, outdoor movie nights and winter wonderland during the holiday season.

1 Oxford Drive | 403-572-3244 | villageofcarbon.com

Kinsmen Park Tennis Courts & Rink Features three newly renovated full size tennis courts, pickle balls courts as well as an outdoor skating rink.

1st Ave SE & 5th St SE, Three Hills 403-443-5822 | threehills.ca

Centennial Soccer Fields - Three Hills Centennial Field is a seasonal recreational park that serves as either two soccer pitches or one football field.

Concession and washrooms available during regular season game.

520 11 Ave NE, Three Hills | 403-443-5822 theehills.ca | recreation@threehills.ca

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Carbon Wellness Centre

Rick Down Athletic Centre and Edge

Reiki, massage therapy, community health &

Rock Wall

wellness, fitness training, nutrition for wellness

The RDAC exists to facilitate Pilots Athletics, and

and meditation.

community recreational events, promoting an

416 Caradoc Avenue, Carbon

environment where personal fitness goals can be

403-857-8074 | shrubbinit@gmail.com

achieved and surpassed.

403 6th Ave N, Three Hills

Carbon Ag Society Archery Club & Range Memberships and club/equipment rentals are available. Range officers can provide

403-443-5511 prairie.edu | clinton.nigh@prairie.edu

Acme Heritage Racquet & Squash

instructions on any night.

Club

237 Caradoc Avenue, Carbon

Access available 24 hours a day with a

403-333-9046 | villageofcarbon.com

membership. The facility includes racquetball courts, squash and walleyball courts, change

Hillside Lanes - Three Hills

rooms, and washrooms. The Acme Racquetball

Hillside Lanes is ideal for birthdays, group

club also has a beach volleyball court located at

functions, parties, and more. Fully air

219 Allison Street behind the Acme Pool for public

conditioned facility with shoe rentals,

use.

computerized graphics scoring and bumper

610 Walsh Ave, North end of Acme school

lanes.

403-546-3737 | 403-371-8586

207 Main St, Three Hills

www.acme.ca

403-443-2003

Trochu Ag Grounds Outdoor arena, rodeo and equestrian events.

239 North Road, Trochu agsociety@outlook.com | 403-588-5826

Linden Coulee Disc Golf The course has nine baskets located near the Linden coulee. linden.ca

Genesis Bike & Board Skate Park - Three Hills A year-round indoor facility, the Genesis Bike and Board Skate Park is available to anyone who wants to come on Friday nights from 6:30 to 10. Bikers, boarders and scooters all are welcome. There is no membership fee, but donations are gladly accepted.

6th Ave & 3rd St N, Three Hills 403-425-0007

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Carbon Walking Paths

Anderson Park Three Hills Acme’s Rose Park Playground

Trochu Walking Paths

Linden Coulee

Horseshoe Canyon

Keiver’s Lake Playground

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YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IS

WAITING

WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU?

Horseshoe Canyon Located in the Badlands, the site has hiking, day-use areas with picnic tables, and outhouses. Open May through September.

West of Drumheller on Hwy 9

403-443-5541 | kneehillcounty.com

Dry Island Buffalo Jump This historical site attracts visitors for fishing, birding, canoeing, kayaking, and geocaching. Open May through September.

East of Hwy 21 of TWP Rd 344 | 403-742-7516 albertaparks.ca/dry-island-buffalo-jump

Orkney Lookout Visitors can stop at the lookout point and take in the stunning vistas of Horsethief Canyon and the Red Deer River in the Canadian Badlands.

South on Hwy 837 from Hwy 27 403-443-5541 | kneehillcounty.com

Bleriot Ferry The last cable-operated ferry in Alberta. Once across the ferry, enjoy the scenic drive of the North Dinosaur Trail into Drumheller.

23 km NW of Drumheller on Hwy 583 403-823-1788 | albertaparks.ca/bleriot-ferry

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Bigelow Dam Bigelow Dam is a day use recreational site. Bigelow Dam also has picnic sites, and is a great site for bird watching enthusiasts.

SW of Huxley on Hwy 587 403-742-7516 | albertaparks.ca/bigelow-reservoir

Swalwell Dam Open May through September.

SW of the Hamlet of Swalwell www.kneehillcounty.com

Kirk’s Alpacas Kirk’s currently have over 110 alpacas that people can enjoy while walking in the pasture and feeding. Bookings are required.

1.3 km north on RR 225, off Hwy 583 403-412-9166 | kirksalpacafarm.ca

Trochu - World’s Largest Golf Tee T really is for Trochu! The World’s Largest T is sitting proudly among the beautiful landscape right along Hwy 21.

101 Devilder Ave 403-442-2747 | town.trochu.ab.ca

Trochu Arboretum and Gardens A nature lover’s dream. Explore the hundreds of varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals.

622 Northfield Road 403-588-8600 | 403-442-3085 (Winter)

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TESTIMONIALS Orkney Viewpoint Review of Orkney Viewpoint - Tripadvisor.com Reviewed July 15, 2019

“Yes, go out of your way to stop here! Owned and operated by Kneehill County, this viewpoint is a must-stop attraction. You get a great view of the river (upstream and downstream). We have stopped here many times and will do so again. “

Horseshoe Canyon Brad D - Tripadvisor.com

“A great natural wonder! Just an amazing feature to look at and enjoy. Three separate viewing platforms at the top rim to look out from. You can even take the very long staircase to the valley floor to continue your exploring. Bring water if it is hot. Lots of great pictures to take. Outdoor bathrooms on site. Lots of parking.”

Carbon Lions Centennial Park Loop AllTrails.com - Easy hike “Enjoy this 0.6-km loop trail near Kneehill County, Alberta.

Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.”

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