Why go
- City in Alberta, Canada.
- Served by Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF).
History
Red Deer is a city in Alberta, Canada, located alongside the Red Deer River, midway on the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. Red Deer is Alberta's third-largest city, after Calgary and Edmonton, with a slightly higher population than Lethbridge.
Where to stay
6433 Orr Dr, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5, Canada · ihg.com
6329 Orr Dr, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T6, Canada · ihg.com
33 Petrolia Drive, Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County, AB T4E 1B3, Canada · ihg.com
2818 Gaetz Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 3H5, Canada · sandmanhotels.com
6500 67 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A2, Canada · ihotelreddeer.com
5001 19 St #1000, Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
4217 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z4, Canada · parkhillinn.ca
3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3X9, Canada · reddeerresortandcasino.ca
6853 66 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
4311 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 0J9, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
2807 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 1H6, Canada · bahotel.ca
6839 66 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5, Canada · bestwestern.com
4445 Springbett Dr, Red Deer, AB T4N 3N5, Canada · bbcanada.com
6846 66 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5, Canada · choicehotels.com
6822 66 St, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5, Canada · marriott.com
7444 Gaetz Ave, Red Deer, AB T4P 1X7, Canada · reddeerinn.com
7474 Gaetz Ave, Red Deer, AB T4P 1X7, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
7150 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 6A5, Canada · choicehotels.com
5001 19 St #900, Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1, Canada · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We, Su 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 6701 Gaetz Avenue · mrmikes.ca
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We, Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Th, Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 6380 50 Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 4C7
Sandwich, Donut, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 123 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County, T4E 1B2 · donutmill.ca
Regional, Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 1935 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer, T4R 1Z4 · granarykitchen.ca
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa 13:00-21:00 · 6730 Taylor Dr, Unit 530, Red Deer, T4P 1K4 · yummynoodle.ca
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · fiveguys.ca
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.muchoburrito.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.tacobell.ca
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · eastsidemarios.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · montanas.ca
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 159 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County, T4E 0A5
Filipino, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 · 5016 51 Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 4H5
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00 · 3731 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 3Y7
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5250 22 Street
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 4999 Molly Bannister Drive, Red Deer, T4R 1N9
Hot Dog, Pizza, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 129 Leva Avenue
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Popcorn, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 138 Leva Avenue
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fries, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Thai, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Salad, Restaurant · Salad restaurant · 31 Clearview Market Way, Red Deer, T4P 0M9
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Bar And Grill restaurant
Pancake, Restaurant · Pancake restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 7110 Gaetz Avenue Service Road, Red Deer, T4N 6A5
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · thapba.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
Jamaican, Fast Food · Jamaican fast food
Lunch, Dessert, Restaurant · Lunch/Dessert restaurant
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · 5016 51 Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 4H5
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Asian, Chinese, Restaurant · Asian/Chinese restaurant
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
German, Restaurant · German restaurant · 5108 52 Street, Red Deer
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00
Restaurant · restaurant · 125 Leva Avenue · glenns-restaurant.com
134 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) 12 km to the centre
Springbrook, AB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Northwestern Air, Air Canada) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Calgary, Fort Mcmurray, Kelowna (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Truant South Airport 7.3 km to the centre
Red Deer, AB, CA
Red Deer / Truant Airfield 7.3 km to the centre
Red Deer, AB, CA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQF has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Calgary, Fort Mcmurray, Kelowna).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Red Deer, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach