Discover Blackfalds

In Blackfalds, you can explore trails and parks, visit water spray attractions or learn about the town’s history. The extensive municipally owned trail network connects Blackfalds to Red Deer and Lacombe via the Trans Canada Trail. There are also dedicated starting points for walks and a bike tour, as well as a historic house and exhibitions. You can tailor your stay to whether you mainly want to spend time outdoors or discover local history.

Trails for walks and a bike tour

The municipally owned trail network gives walks in and around Blackfalds a special setting: the community is connected to Red Deer and Lacombe via the Trans Canada Trail. There is also a specific starting point for a bike tour at the Blackfalds Visitor Information Centre. The Great Trail, formerly the Trans Canada Trail, runs right in front of the Centre and is a suitable starting point for a tour. These are two different ways to explore Blackfalds on foot or by bike; neither specifies a particular route length or cycling time.

Pond trails in two parks

At Centennial Park, a trail leads around the pond. If you like having a clear destination or a waterside loop on a walk, you’ll find a specific route here. Tutty Pond Park offers a different combination: walking trails, a scenic pond and a pavilion. These features make the park a distinct option for an outdoor break. Both parks can complement your choices if you want to plan walks in a park setting in addition to longer trails; the features mentioned apply to each individual park.

Water play during a set season

Tayles Water Spray Park has a variety of spray attractions. Its stated operating season runs from the Friday after the Victoria Day weekend to the Tuesday after the Labour Day weekend; the park is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This season and these operating hours are important to keep in mind if water play is part of your travel plans: base your plans on the stated period and daily hours.

Insights into Blackfalds history

The Wadey Centre is a historic T. Eaton house built in 1916 by early settler George Wadey. Visits are by appointment only. Keep this requirement in mind if you plan to include the house in your itinerary. The Wadey Visitor Information Centre also features exhibitions about Blackfalds history. Together, the house and exhibitions offer different ways to learn about local history: one is a historic building with a known construction date and builder, while the other presents exhibitions about the town’s history.

An autumn event

Blackfalds prepares for its annual “Light Up Blackfalds” event each autumn. Autumn is therefore also associated with a recurring event. If you want to include culture and local traditions in your travel plans, this event is another aspect of the town to consider. Specific event details cannot be inferred from the season alone; as a recurring theme, “Light Up Blackfalds” complements the year-round opportunities to explore trails, parks and history.

When choosing a vacation rental or holiday home, you can start by asking yourself what you want your stay to focus on: the municipally owned trail network and a bike tour, walks by ponds, seasonal water play or insights into local history.

More places to discover: Sylvan Lake, Alix, Red Deer, Rimbey, Lacombe, Ponoka, Innisfail.

For the broader travel overview: Division No. 8.