Hostels
Shunda Creek
Phone: 403-721-2140 or 1-888-748-6321 Fax: 403-721-2140
Website: Shunda@hihostels.ca
Email: Shunda@hihostels.ca
Location: Head west of Nordegg on Hwy 11 to the Shunda Creek Recreation
Area road, then north 3 km.
Rates: Call for rates.
Hours: 9am – 11am & 4pm – 11pm weekdays
9am – 11am & 5pm – 11pm weekends.
Amenities: Accommodations for 48 people, divided into rooms of 4 to 5 beds.
Fully equipped self-serve kitchen, large dining area, common room area with
wood burning fireplace, indoor plumbing and hot showers, laundry facilities,
basic food supplies, outdoor BBQ, campfire area and a steamy outdoor hot
tub. Meeting and activity facilities.
Local Attractions: Hiking, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing, guided
adventures including ATV tours, horseback riding and dog sledding. There
are lakes for canoeing, swimming and fishing. Explore Nordegg and take a
guided tour of the Brazeau Collieries mine site.
Please check out www.hihostels.ca for additional hostel locations and information.
CAMP CAROLINE
Contact: Lane Elliot, Bookings Manager
Phone: 722-3939
Fax: 722-3980
Website: www.campcaroline.ab.ca
Address: Box 250, Caroline Alberta, T0M 1T0
Location: Just south of Caroline, call for directions
Accommodations: 2 lodges, Creek Side is dormitory style
and sleeps 128 (4 bunks to a room), Aspen Ridge Lodge has 26 rooms complete
with queen sized bed and individual bathroom and accommodates 100 people.
Meals: Meals are included in rates. Includes snacks and
coffee breaks. Meals are served buffet style. Canteen also available including
chocolates bars, pop, and assorted candy.
Particulars: Outdoor Sports: Volleyball, softball, football and soccer areas,
surrounding hiking trails become ski paths in winter, horseback rides and
hayrides arranges at a reasonable fee. Indoors: Heated swimming pools, hot
tub, three fireplaces, board games, audiovisual stations with movies and
slides.
Notes: Camp Caroline is run by the Alberta Baptist Association
(non-profit). Caters to conferences, seminars, school bands, outdoor education,
family reunions, church retreats and more. 320-acre facility.
CENTRE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Phone: 721-2208 or 1-800-474-8632
Website: www.seealberta.com/coe
Address: General delivery, Nordegg AB, T0M2H0
Location: 10km W of Nordegg in the Sheiling Mountain Lodge.
Amenities: Newly built 4,000 sq. ft. cedar bungalow accommodates
up to 30 persons in dormitory style rooms. Two large washrooms with showers
and lots of hot water. Meals are family style at specified times. Hot tub
on site.
Services: Offers year round outdoor education programs
including rock climbing & rappelling, mountaineering, caving, kayaking,
skiing, ice climbing, wilderness safety and a character development program
Notes: Lodge and services available for individuals as
well as groups.
Mission Statement: It is the centers aim to provide the best source of leadership
and instruction in outdoor skills that protect both the user and the environment.