Discover what to do in and around the West-central Alberta region.
The ride from Drayton Valley to Rocky Rapids and back is 16 km. There are a few not so small hills, and did I mention it’s 16 km!?!? Compound these seemingly insurmountable obstacles with the fact that Connolly Doerksen is only four years old. Most parents would say the bike trip was doomed for disaster.
Drayton Valley to Lake Louise via the Sunchild Road is the most scenic route to the Rocky Mountains.
Rodeos have been a big part of the Brazeau and Beyond region since the Buck Lake Stampede first ran in 1929. The rural rodeo experience is not the circus you see in the larger locales. You’re closer to the action and it’s much more intimate.
Since November I have taken advantage of the moonlit nights by dusting off the nordic skis and hitting the Pembina Nordic Ski Trails.
So I have been telling you to explore your backyard and check out places like Evansburg, Breton and Eagle Point Provincial Park. But what about Alder Flats? What the heck is there to do in Alder Flats? To answer this question I have visited Alder Flats five times since July to have a new experience, discover a new place and give you guys some actionable ideas.
This prompted me to wonder what other hidden gems we had in Drayton Valley that could be used to make an at home spa day.
So given that we are at the end of September we have about four weeks before early fall comes to a rapid close. With only four weekends to do our favourite activities we better get cracking. The following is a list of some of the early fall ideas you can check off.
Finally, seven years after I was first introduced to the DV100 I completed the 100km race. I was first introduced to the event as a planner when I worked for the Drayton Valley Community Foundation.
A one day golf extravaganza, 27-holes, 3-courses. Breton Municipal Golf Course, Big Tee in Breton and The Village Golf Course in Birchwood.
Just beyond the western borders of Drayton Valley is a series of township roads and secondary highways that creates an amazing training ground for anyone looking to tackle the DV100, DV60 or the DV40, this September.