The Red Deer area is rich in recreation assets. Ranging from walking trails for enjoying nature, to more active pursuits like ice hockey, the Red Deer area has something for everyone. 

Yours to enjoy in the Red Deer area:

• Several recreational lakes including Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake, and Pine Lake, as well as the Red Deer River, are ideal for kayaking, canoeing, motor boating, fishing, swimming and all other types of water activities. 
• Thirteen scenic golf courses that cater to a range of skill levels.
• The Canyon Ski and Recreation Area is Alberta’s largest ski resort outside of the Rockies. 
• Many communities have indoor recreation facilities for hockey, ice skating, curling, walking/ running, swimming, soccer, curling, soccer, and rock climbing.
• Red Deer is home to the Red Deer Rebels ice hockey club. 
• Rounding out the outdoor recreational choices is hiking, cross-country skiing, and a network of trails used for biking, rollerblading jogging and walking. 
• For the more ambitious, Red Deer’s trail system hosts the annual Woody’s RV World Marathon and Half Marathon. 
• Soccer Association

Links for Recreation