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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND LINKS
Check out the terrific adventures and tourism
attractions available to you at
www.devonianway.com
Experience the North Saskatchewan river by
jet boat with Blackgold River Tours
or Edmonton Canoe. Superb fishing packages are available with Get Hooked
Fishing. See the Devonian Way website for details.
Several excellent golf
courses within a 25
minute drive.
High Rigg overlooks the spectacular, Rod Whitman designed, Blackhawk Golf
Club. Blackhawk's excellent dining facility is open to our guests. http://www.playblackhawk.com
Nestled in the river valley, Devon
Golf and Country Club is a picturesque course suitable for golfers of all
levels and is a short 10 minute drive. Great casual dining open to the
public. For golf tee times, call (780)
987 3569.
http://www.devongolf.ca
Devonian Botanic Garden
The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden contains a wide range of
trees, shrubs, and garden plant species. There is also a beautiful Japanese
Garden, Cactus and Succulent Greenhouse, and a Tropical Butterfly Greenhouse. www.discoveredmonton.com/devonian
The Clifford E. Lee Nature
Sanctuary
The Sanctuary has been
designated as one of Alberta's "Special Places". One of the many
"Watchable Wildlife" sites in Alberta, it harbours a variety of marsh
and plant life, birds and animals and is an ideal location for a nature walk on
a pleasant day. www.camacdonald.com/birding/Hotspots/CliffordLee.htm
Petroleum Interpretive
Centre at Devon
Visit Leduc #1 Historic Site & touch a part of Alberta's rich petroleum
heritage. Leduc #1 is one of the most important economic events in
Canada's history. Phone (780) 987-4323 www.c-pic.org
The City of Edmonton
Edmonton, the capital
city of Alberta, is well known for its scenic river valley and numerous art and
music festivals. It is also home to the world's largest shopping and
entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall. The Muttart Conservatory is noted for
its architecture, as is the remarkable Alberta Legislature Building. Fort
Edmonton Park is reputed to be Canada's largest living history museum. www.discoveredmonton.com
Devon, Spruce Grove, Stony
Plain, and Parkland County
with all of their amenities and special events.
West Edmonton Mall
Experience the world's
largest entertainment and shopping centre and Alberta's #1 Tourist Attraction!
West Edmonton Mall features over 800 stores and services, over 110 eating
establishments, plus seven World Class Attractions. www.westedmontonmall.com
Traveling Around Alberta?
Check out these quality accommodations:
Calgary: Westways
B&B. A pet friendly B&B close to the Saddledome, the Elbow River,
and 17Ave. www.calgary@westways.ab.ca
Jasper
Area:
If you want to stay in one of Jasper's finest bed and breakfasts when you
travel then try the Wyndswept Bed & Breakfast...
The Jasper area's only 4.5 star Canada Select B&B
http://www.jasper-bedandbreakfast.com
Vernon, B.C.: Harbour Lights B&B. Beautiful views and
accommodation. Phone (250) 549-5117
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