Getting Back to Nature

Question 1

West Stettler Park

Accepted Answer

West Stettler Park is the perfect location to serve as a hub for your adventures. West Stettler offers a tranquility bringing an inner peace you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Walking and biking trails, including up the side of “Mount Stettler”, a playground for the kids, and catch and release fishing in the pond; the park is relaxing and deemed a “must stop” for every family at some point during a trip.

Question 2

Cold Lake Bird Sanctuary

Accepted Answer

Located on the east side of Stettler, this sanctuary is often home to several species of waterfowl year round. The sanctuary offers a scenic view while watching the birds frolic and play.

Question 3

Walking Trails

Accepted Answer

With a variety of trails weaving their way through town, this is an opportunity to explore the town meanwhile finding a secluded path or park to relax in. Trail maps can be found at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade or the Town of Stettler office.

Question 4

County of Stettler Linear Park

Accepted Answer

Just north of Stettler on the west side of the highway is a quaint unpaved parking lot to start your adventures. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells. The best time to explore is right after a rain fall when all of the senses are elevated with the freshness rain brings.

Question 5

Buffalo Lake

Accepted Answer

Located north west of Stettler is Buffalo Lake. Enter Rochon Sands Provincial Park to enjoy the plethora of birds and waterfowl. This is a great place to lap up the relaxing sounds of the water in the evenings.

Question 6

Red Deer River

Accepted Answer

Grab an air mattress or a floaty to relax down the Red Deer River. A popular 3 hour float (depending on the current) goes from Trenville Campground to Mackenzie Campground and is a relaxing and scenic view of the Canadian Badlands.

Question 7

Potter's Seep

Accepted Answer

(As a part of) Buffalo Lake Moraine Conservation Area
Access parking lot just off the west side of Highway 56. Located 18 km (11 miles) north of Stettler.
​There is an interpretive walking trail that leads to Potter’s Seep. This is a natural spring located within a balsam poplar grove. This grove has been recognized by the Heritage Tree Foundation of Canada

Question 8

Big Knife Provincial Park

Accepted Answer

To round out your trip to the Stettler region, visit the Village of Donalda, home of North America’s Largest Oil Lamp Collection and the 42 foot high replica overlooking the remarkable Willow Canyon. Spend some time in the museum itself with the impressive display of oil lamps, some dating back as far as the 1600’s. The collection was started with the donation of over 650 lamps.

Question 9

Willow Canyon

Accepted Answer

Stretch your legs with a hike along Willow Canyon and get an up close and personal look at the badlands. The trail is about ¾ of a mile long and overlooks the location of the bi-annual summer drive-in movies. Benches and picnic tables were offered in locations along the way. Make a stop along Main Street for a treat before taking in the scenic drive home.
Download your trail map here.