Alberta
Alberta—Canada’s Wild Rose Country—has a lot to offer motorsports enthusiasts. From rugged mountains and rolling foothills to sprawling farmland and wide open country, there is so much to see and do. Explore this page to learn more about the ATVing, motorcycling and dirt biking opportunities in Alberta.
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An outdoor mecca
Plan to make Fort McMurray one of your summer stops and you won’t be disappointed. The trails here are vast and surrounded by some of the province’s most astounding natural delights.
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Plane Crash Trail
This trail leads to the site where a Royal Canadian Air Force DC-3 crashed in 1946. There were no survivors, and many visitors stop by the fascinating location to learn about the history and pay their respects.
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Peace out in Northern Alberta
Open roads and enticing communities await in the north of this prairie province—get on your bike and tour this grand region.
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Find family fun
If you plan to bring your family along on your summer tour, then Whitecourt is a must-visit destination.
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Seek an active life
Every summer tour should involve a bit of physical activity. What better place to pursue an active lifestyle than the attractive community of Lloydminster?
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Passion for the Pass
Don Harrison is one of our past Hotshot entrants, with a passion for ATVing in the Crowsnest Pass. He was willing to answer a few of our questions about his riding preferences.
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Yee–Ha! Cowboys cheer for Aussie Maddison
The second stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour was a motocross sensation.
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An explorer’s dream
If you ride an ATV on the Crowsnest Pass, you can witness some of Western Canada’s most incredible views.
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Rail grade adventure
Steve and Lyn Hessels enjoyed two ATV rides on the Iron Horse Trail.
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The difference one back country bridge can make
In January, 2007, the Quad Squad was approved for funding for two crossings, a 40-foot and a 50-foot bridge on York Creek upstream of Coal Haul Road.
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Oh, you wanted extreme?
Alberta’s Corner Grass off-road event tests some of the best riders.
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Endurance racing meets friendly competition
March is going to be an exciting month for both the Peace Motocross Association and the Grande Prairie Motocross Association.
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Happy Trails
The Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad Association has teamed up with the Alberta Conservation Association and Devon Canada to build a new bridge over Allison Creek.
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New beginnings
Some would argue that you can’t write about ATVing until you’ve gone ATVing. I counter that by saying that I can and I have, but it wasn’t until I finally got a chance to go out on a machine that I felt qualified to do it with enthusiasm.
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Wilderness awaits
Nestled in an ATVing paradise, Whitecourt lies in an area that lets riders explore uninhabited land and rough, muddy terrain.
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Rediscovering Richardson
This was my second trip into the Richardson Backcountry, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The first time I went in was to witness the expanse of the area and assess the current trail system and infrastructure.
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Field house of dreams
The Optimist Club’s first poker rally was a victory.
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Snow shouldn’t stop you
Canmore Quad Tours shows those interested in ATVing that quadding is a year-round sport.
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Braving the cold for a cause
Ken Krahn has made ATVing for charity an annual event.
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Mighty Peace River, AB
Come join us on the wide open roads
The Land of the Mighty Peace stretches across northwestern Alberta, from the British Columbia border along the Northwest Territories border, deep into Wood Buffalo National Park. The Peace River has created a magnificent theatre of nature, inspiring scenery, rolling hills, and stunning river banks.
Riding through this magnificent territory is an experience you will never forget. Find yourself surrounded by breathtaking boreal forests and stop along the way to visit one of the many fine attractions in the area. The Mighty Peace Country offers something for all; urban exploration and nightlife, a vast and relaxing nature, history, fishing, camping and adventure. The Mighty Peace Tourism Association is now offering a waterproof circle tour map featuring plenty of roadside attractions and icons, as well as discounted accommodations just for our rider friends. 
Grande Prairie, AB
We are your four-season destination!
Stanford Hotels & Resorts are the ideal accommodations for riders! Take advantage of our $89.00* rider rate which includes a complimentary bike wash. The Grande Prairie location offers ground floor rooms, meaning you are never far from your pride and joy. As well, the inner courtyard parking lot gives you peace of mind during your stay. Choose Stanford Hotel Grande Prairie if you are looking for that home away from home feel and great service! We are your four-season destination, so check out our winter rates for sledders.
*Taxes and applicable fees will be added to this rate
Get in on the action
If you consider yourself a powersports enthusiast and are interested in breaking into the industry, the Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Program or Motorcycle Mechanic, Pre-Employment Program is right for you. Offered at GPRC Fairview College Campus, these programs provide students with the skills that are in demand by North America’s recreational powersports industry. Students obtain the current knowledge of emerging technologies, combined with relevant, hands-on experience—and that’s exactly what employers are seeking.
Furthermore, students in either program are eligible to write the Alberta Apprenticeship exams—their first step towards obtaining their Journeyman status in the trade. For more information about the career opportunities – with job openings available across the country following graduation, call Les Ashton or Brad Chorney at 1-888-999-7882.