Summer 2022 is finally here and in the coming months, we’re expecting some serious heat! While it won’t be unbearable like last year, you’re still going to need somewhere to cool off when temperatures soar, so here are 6 waterparks in Alberta where you can go for a swim this season.

DISCOVERY CANYON

Featuring tube slides, a beach and a golf course (unrelated, but still fun), Discovery Canyon is the perfect place to escape the sun. Located in Red Deer, this totally FREE destination is definitely worth checking out – unless you’re not a fan of crowds. This one gets pretty busy, friends! 

Where: 3800 River Bend Drive Red Deer County, Alberta
Time: 11 am – 7 pm
Cost: $6 tube rentals
Distance from Calgary: 158 km
Distance from Edmonton: 161 km

WHITECOURT RIVERSLIDES

Though Whitecourt is a tad smaller than the others on the list, it still offers an entire day of fun. With a beach, splash park and river tube slides, guests can cool down, chill out and get their adrenaline going with friends, family or their kids.

Where: 5004 52 Avenue, Box 509
Time: see times above
Cost: Free
Distance from Calgary: 438 km
Distance from Edmonton: 180 km

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WORLD WATER PARK

 

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Alberta’s wildest waterpark, West Ed’s iconic spot has 17 slides, a wave pool, rope swing, zipline and more. No, this one is not outside, but it is by far the biggest and best in the province and totally worth visiting if you’re looking to beat the heat this summer.

Where: 8882 170 St NW #1338, Edmonton
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Cost: $59
Distance from Calgary: 307 km
Distance from Edmonton: 0 km

SYLVAN LAKE AQUA SPLASH

Located in Sylvan Lake – this Aqua Splash isn’t your run-of-the-mill waterpark. It’s better described as an obstacle course but don’t let that deter you! This giant inflatable attraction is a ton of fun – so make sure you check it out this summer.

Where: 5104 Lakeshore Drive Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Time: 11 am – 8 pm
Cost: $17.50+
Distance from Calgary: 160 km
Distance from Edmonton: 299 km

SUMMER OUTDOOR WATERPARK

With two slides, a spray park, hot tub, climbing wall, diving board and a community-sized pool, Vulcans summer outdoor waterpark is another small, but good summer spot. Especially if you’re from Calgary. It’s still a bit of a drive, but it’s close enough that it’s well worth the trip.

Where: 516 Centre St, Vulcan
Time: Monday to Friday: 6:30 am – 8:30 pm | Saturday and Sunday: 12 pm – 7 pm
Cost: $6
Distance from Calgary: 128 km
Distance from Edmonton: 419 km

There you have it, 6 Alberta waterparks where you can beat the summer heat. Be safe, be smart, stay hydrated and enjoy yourselves! Summer doesn’t last very long around here.

Curiocity Staff

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