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Discover the best top things to do in Hinton, Canada including Hinton Bike Park, The Beaver Boardwalk, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Hinton Visitor Information Centre, Athabasca Riverfront Park.
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1. Hinton Bike Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By kmA9814SU
This park has everything for all skill levels and features a diverse trail system that is surprisingly remote and difficult. Be sure to read the maps and Trailforks.com to find the best trails and access to downhill trails. The skills park is great for kids (locals often have birthday parties here). It's also just a nice place to hike and explore too. If you're a visitor with some extra time be sure to also visit the Brule bike park! If you're travelling to Edmonton also check out the Velosolutions pump tracks that Yellowhead County built along Highway 16 (Marlboro, Peers, Niton, Wildwood and Evansburg) For those looking for more core mountain biking visit the local bike shop (Vicious Cycle) and ask staff to direct you to the Hinton Nordic Centre for the Froehler Coaster trails. As always bring bear spray for chance encounters with bears and cougars. It doesn't happen often but it does happen.
2. The Beaver Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
Boardwalk with handicap access. We saw 2 beavers in actionat dusk. Well worth a visit. Ask a local for directions.
Reviewed By 16Letitia16 - Vancouver, Canada
Easy walk, pretty. Nature is gorgeous & I believe large parts of the path is wheelchair accessible. Nice stroll
3. William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By kmA9814SU
Switzer Park is a year round adventure playground that really flies under the radar. Best known for Jarvis lake and it’s campgrounds under official Provincial Government operation, it might be even better known by locals for the outdoor recreation opportunities offered by volunteer groups. Winter provides a truly world class cross country ski area at the Nordic Centre which catches and retains snow more effectively than other centres in the Province. Really challenging terrain with easy options for beginners offer sometimes for everyone (classic and skate). There is also a fun little toboggan hill. Please support the volunteer operations with donations/memberships, positive feedback or by writing letters of support to the Province. Summer hosts access to incredible mountain bike trails. Pedal into Joachim Valley and the new cabin for the easiest family adventure (still remain bear aware and prepared for mud and adverse weather conditions). The more advanced blue/black diamond bike trails reside in/out of the Park, namely the Froehler Coaster system. Check the trails out on the trailforks app. Otherwise, explore the wildflowers and strawberries along the Nordic trails, paddle Jarvis creek, hike the Athabasca Tower lookout trail and try some non-service camping at Graveyard Lake. When in doubt, ask a local for advice and reach out to bikehinton dot com and hintonnordic dot ca. Remember, write those letters of support!
4. Hinton Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Operating seasonally from May long weekend to October long weekend, the Hinton Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is located along Highway 16 in Hinton, AB. Our travel experts onsite will help personalize your Alberta vacation to make it unforgettable. They know all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there!
5. Athabasca Riverfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 254clairet - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
At first our Satnav wouldn’t find this so we had to google it. Well worth the trip. It is reached via a gravel road which looks like it is going nowhere. The park is small but beautiful and allows you to see the Athabasca River in full flow. We did a short trail through the woods which was nice. Well worth a brief stop.
