Strathcona Wilderness Centre
52535 Range Road 212, Ardrossan, AB (Mailing address: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park T8A 3W7) GPS: Lat 53.456537 Long -112.821208
December 19 update
Cross-country ski trails and skate ski trails are now OPEN.
See cross-country ski details.
All trails were packed on December 19 and are in good condition for skate skiing. Double track was set on Moose, Multipurpose, Owl, Wagon, and Fox. There will be a full reset of tracks on Friday, December 20 (overnight).
Rentals are now available. Equipment is available for up to 3 hours; due back by 4 p.m.
Please stop by the office for your season pass or day pass.
Hours of operation
The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is open daily from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday hours
| December 25 | CLOSED |
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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.
Outdoor programs
Enjoy the great outdoors! Our team at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre is excited to offer several seasonal outdoor pursuit opportunities.
Outdoor programs, school and group guide
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. Â
View the guide for information on programs for schools and groups
780-922-3939
swcinfo@strathcona.ca
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