Hotels in Drayton Valley, Alberta

Drayton Valley Hotels

Set in Alberta's Heartland, Drayton Valley is a thriving town with an energetic population. Surrounded by Brazeau County, known for its sprawling oil fields and numerous pump jacks, you'll find plenty to do outdoors. In the warm summer months you can fish in rippling rivers, play a round of golf on a well-preened fairway, and hike and bike along never-ending country trails. Come winter you can pull on your skis and zigzag across blankets of thick white snow on cross country ski runs or climb aboard a quad bike and rev up the engine as you power over bumpy terrain hearing the crunch of fresh snow underfoot. In the town itself, there's a thriving arts community with festivals and theaters to enjoy.

Things to see

The Drayton Valley Omniplex is the main focal point of the town where locals and visitors alike flock to glide over icy skate rinks, cheers on local sports teams fighting it out on one of its outdoor fields, and roar with gusto as curlers hurl stones across ice rinks. Run by the town's dedicated and very knowledgeable Historical Society, Drayton Valley Museum will educate you about the local area and history of the town while the Cardium Movie Theatre boasts the freshest, crunchiest popcorn around – the perfect accompaniment to a big screen blockbuster. Practice honing your swing at the Drayton Valley Golf Club where towering fern trees line its manicured fairways and bent grass greens before biting into a crisp toasted sandwich in the onsite restaurant. Head out into the lush countryside with a picnic in tow and enjoy a bite to eat riverside before ambling along the miles and miles of walking trails.

Hotels in Drayton Valley

Whether you're after a familiar chain name establishment or a cheap roadside motel, you'll find a good selection of comfortable mid-range and budget hotels in Clarendon. Most offer convenient in-room amenities such as televisions, tea and coffee making facilities, and phones with free local calls. Some of the bigger places also house fitness centers and serve complimentary breakfasts.

Where to stay

A stay in Drayton Valley's buzzing downtown district will put you in the heart of the town and close to attractions such as the museum and ever-busy Omniplex as well as within ambling distance of the town's restaurants and bars. If you'd prefer a more rural retreat, head slightly out of town and into the vast Brazeau County with its fast flowing rivers, lush green forests, and flower-flecked meadows.

How to get to Drayton Valley

Located on Canada's Highway 22, Drayton Valley is around 60 miles from Alberta's big and bustling capital Edmonton. And it's likely to be here that those arriving by air will touch down. Greyhound bus services operate a swift service between Edmonton and Drayton Valley's Bus Station, although you may prefer to hire, or bring your own, car.