Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Hinton, Canadian Rockies

September 7, 2021 Misti Hsu

Discover the best top things to do in Hinton, Canada including Hinton Bike Park, Northern Rockies Museum, The Beaver Boardwalk, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Hinton Visitor Information Centre.
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1. Hinton Bike Park

Robb Road, Hinton, Alberta Canada http://www.bikehinton.com
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Hinton Bike Park

Reviewed By kmA9814SU

This park has everything for all skill levels and features a diverse trail system that is surprisingly remote and difficult. Be sure to read the maps and Trailforks.com to find the best trails and access to downhill trails. The skills park is great for kids (locals often have birthday parties here). It's also just a nice place to hike and explore too. If you're a visitor with some extra time be sure to also visit the Brule bike park! If you're travelling to Edmonton also check out the Velosolutions pump tracks that Yellowhead County built along Highway 16 (Marlboro, Peers, Niton, Wildwood and Evansburg) For those looking for more core mountain biking visit the local bike shop (Vicious Cycle) and ask staff to direct you to the Hinton Nordic Centre for the Froehler Coaster trails. As always bring bear spray for chance encounters with bears and cougars. It doesn't happen often but it does happen.

2. Northern Rockies Museum

225 Gregg Ave, Hinton, Alberta T7V 2B7 Canada +1 780-801-2643 [email protected] http://www.northernrockiesmuseum.com
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Northern Rockies Museum

The Northern Rockies Museum is Hinton's newest attraction featuring interactive child friendly activities, hands on learning opportunities plus more all located inside Hinton's original 1911 train station.

Reviewed By beachqueen2015 - Stirlingshire, United Kingdom

The museum curator was a pure delight as she brought to life a range of thoroughly researched stories about pioneers past and present and the town's development. It was clear she cared deeply about telling the stories with honesty and empathy for the local community. As a result, we came away from this visit full of information and enthusiasm for Hinton, it's past and it's future. We look forward to following her progress with future museum developments and would readily return in future to see them for ourselves.

3. The Beaver Boardwalk

408 Collinge Rd, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1L1 Canada +1 780-865-6066 http://www.hinton.ca/428/Beaver-Boardwalk
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4.5 based on 381 reviews

The Beaver Boardwalk

Boardwalk with handicap access. We saw 2 beavers in actionat dusk. Well worth a visit. Ask a local for directions.

Reviewed By 16Letitia16 - Vancouver, Canada

Easy walk, pretty. Nature is gorgeous & I believe large parts of the path is wheelchair accessible. Nice stroll

4. William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Highway 40, Hinton, Alberta Canada +1 780-865-5600 http://www.albertaparks.ca/siteinformation.aspx?id=159
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Reviewed By kmA9814SU

Switzer Park is a year round adventure playground that really flies under the radar. Best known for Jarvis lake and it’s campgrounds under official Provincial Government operation, it might be even better known by locals for the outdoor recreation opportunities offered by volunteer groups. Winter provides a truly world class cross country ski area at the Nordic Centre which catches and retains snow more effectively than other centres in the Province. Really challenging terrain with easy options for beginners offer sometimes for everyone (classic and skate). There is also a fun little toboggan hill. Please support the volunteer operations with donations/memberships, positive feedback or by writing letters of support to the Province. Summer hosts access to incredible mountain bike trails. Pedal into Joachim Valley and the new cabin for the easiest family adventure (still remain bear aware and prepared for mud and adverse weather conditions). The more advanced blue/black diamond bike trails reside in/out of the Park, namely the Froehler Coaster system. Check the trails out on the trailforks app. Otherwise, explore the wildflowers and strawberries along the Nordic trails, paddle Jarvis creek, hike the Athabasca Tower lookout trail and try some non-service camping at Graveyard Lake. When in doubt, ask a local for advice and reach out to bikehinton dot com and hintonnordic dot ca. Remember, write those letters of support!

5. Hinton Visitor Information Centre

309 Gregg Ave, Hinton, Alberta T7V 2A7 Canada +1 780-865-7000 [email protected] http://www.explorehinton.org
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Hinton Visitor Information Centre

Operating seasonally from May long weekend to October long weekend, the Hinton Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is located along Highway 16 in Hinton, AB. Our travel experts onsite will help personalize your Alberta vacation to make it unforgettable. They know all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there!

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