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Strathcona Wilderness Centre

780-922-3939

52535 Range Road 212, Ardrossan, AB (Mailing address: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park T8A 3W7) GPS: Lat 53.456537 Long -112.821208

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Information Centre - construction update

The Information Centre is currently under construction. Staff are happy to assist you at the day pass window during construction.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we make these facility upgrades. 

Last modified: Oct. 29, 2024, 2:51 p.m.

Hours of operation

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is open daily from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Holiday hours

November 11 Closed

 


Activities, bookings and programs

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is a year-round destination for outdoor adventure. Located in the Beaver Hills Biosphere, you'll find many forested hiking trails, picnic sites, snowshoeing and world-class cross-country skiing, and much more!

Please leave your pets at home, animals are not permitted at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre.

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails are available at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. Our cross-country skiing page contains everything you need to know including information about rentals, rates and locations.

Camping

Bring your tent or book a bunkhouse and enjoy camping in the wilderness. Year-round, walk-in campsites are available. Camping at the Wilderness Centre is great for families, individuals and groups.

Disc golf

Disc golf is now closed for the season and baskets have been removed at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. Learn about all disc golf opportunities in Strathcona County.

Walking/hiking

Summer months at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre offer many excellent walking trails. During the cross-country season, walking is available on the snowshoe and multipurpose trails.

Outdoor fitness equipment

Get active outdoors! Outdoor fitness equipment is located by the maintenance building and is open during regular Strathcona Wilderness Centre operating hours.

Wildlife viewing

The forests of black spruce, birch and polar trees and wetlands are home to many plants and animals.

Explore the spruce bog to see squirrels and Labrador tea. Moose, white-tailed deer, snowshoe hares, fishers, porcupines and frogs live along the trails. Year-round birds include chickadees, woodpeckers and owls and migratory birds include Canada geese, ducks, hummingbirds, and swallows. Bird watching and nature activities are available in the Information Centre.


Bookings and programs

Outdoor programs

Group of young cross-country skiiers in a winter setting

Enjoy the great outdoors! Our team at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre is excited to offer several seasonal outdoor pursuit opportunities.

View all current outdoor program offerings

Outdoor programs, school and group guide

Group of children learning outdoors

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers many exciting outdoor year-round programs for schools and groups. Enjoy fun curriculum-based programs for schools, outdoor skill development and many other group activities and programs.  

View the guide for information on programs for schools and groups

780-922-3939
swcinfo@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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