Top 10 Places to Visit in
McLennan | Alberta
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Bird Capital of Canada
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McLennan’s informal nickname as the ‘Bird Capital of Canada’ is due to the nearby lakes creating an attraction for migratory birds. Kimiwan Bird Walk is one of the best bird-watching places. What you can find at the Kimiwan Bird Walk depends on the time of the year you decide to visit and the water level. […]
Kimiwan Lake
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Classified as a Provincial Game Bird Sanctuary, Kimiwan Lake is home to many different bird communities. It is a large lake that spans 10,000 acres but is rather shallow, with an average depth of 0.5 meters. With a relatively small drainage basin and its broad, shallow features, the lake is susceptible to short-term water level […]
- 302 3rd Ave NW, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0
- (780) 324-2004
- http://www.kimiwanbirdwalk.ca/kimiwan-lake.html
Northern Alberta Railway Museum
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The Alberta Railway Museum is a rustic display of railway equipment and buildings. Operating since 1968, the museum proudly preserves the Canadian railway heritage in Alberta and intertwines the story of the railway with the history of Canada. A large collection of artifacts is on display, including the last passenger train service on the rail […]
McLennan Kimiwan Lake Municipal Campground
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The McLennan Kimiwan Lake Municipal Campground is the perfect spot to stay and set off to explore the nearby major attractions in McLennan. The campground is a self-registration campsite that is open from May through September. Of its 18 sites, some are serviced or while others are non-serviced, but both include fire pits and picnic […]
- 1 Bousfield Ave, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0
- (780) 324-3065
- https://www.mclennan.ca/experience/recreation/campgrounds
Alberta Bush Adventures
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Alberta Bush Adventures is for those who enjoy hunting. It is a family-run business that has been running for 29 years and specializes in moose, black bear, whitetail deer, elk, wolf, and coyote hunting. There are also waterfowl hunts, including Canada geese, speckle bellies and ducks. The hosts, Richard and Diane, provide a place for […]
- 77403 Range Rd 194, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
- (780) 324-2174
- https://albertabushadventures.com/
McLennan Murals
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Across the town office and library, you can find a building with a mural depicting the original hospital constructed in McLennan in 1929. It was named the Sacred Heart Hospital. In McLennan, murals provide a pictorial history of the town. Visitors can read more about the historical perspectives of the community on the information scroll […]
McLennan Liquor Store
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Not only can you find alcohol at the McLennan Liquor Store, but you can also catch sight of one of the few remaining murals in the town. On the side of the liquor store building facing the street is a mural depicting an early 20th-century train and station. The mural illustrates a major element of […]
- 114 Centre St, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0
- (780) 324-3022
- https://www.facebook.com/people/McLennan-Liquor-Store/100063575531101/
St. John the Baptist Cathedral
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The church was built in 1947. Don’t miss this interesting building. Photo: Google Street View
Winagami Lake Provincial Park
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Approximately 20 minutes away by driving from McLennan is Winagami Lake Provincial Park. It is where you can hike, fish, bird watch, star gaze and enjoy the great outdoors. At the park, you can also find plenty of birds, including predatory species like merlin, northern goshawk, bald eagles, and nesting colonies of grebes, sandpipers, gulls […]
Smoky River Regional Golf Course
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The Smoky River Regional Golf Course is a 9-hole course surrounded by stunning greenery and beautifully kept fairways. Open from May through September, this par 36 course is a spot where advanced and beginner golfers can enjoy the sport. You can also enjoy a driving range, lounge, and food services at the full-service clubhouse. There […]
- 2 Bousfield Ave, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0
- (780) 324-3661
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Smoky-River-Regional-Golf-Course/100057599493827/