Ponoka

Ponoka is a town of 7,200 (2016) in the Central Corridor region of Alberta. Ponoka is an agricultural community in the scenic Battle River valley between Red Deer and Edmonton.

Get in

By plane

The nearest international airport is the Edmonton International Airport (YEG IATA), 50 minutes to the north in Leduc.

By car

Ponoka is on Highway 2 (Queen Elizabeth II Highway), about 1 hour south of Edmonton and 40 minutes north of Red Deer.

Get around

Ponoka has taxi service but no public transit.

See
  • Lions Centennial Park (Hwy 2A between 48 Ave & 53 Ave). A major park along the west side of Highway 2A. (updated Oct 2019)
    • The Legacy. Self-proclaimed World's Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc And Rider. (updated Oct 2019)
    • Fort Ostell Museum, 5320 54 St, ☏ +1 403-783-5224. May-Sept: M-F 10AM-5PM; Oct-May: Tu-Th 1-4PM. The museum's name comes from the original Fort Ostell that was built near Ponoka during the Riel Rebellion in 1885. The museum displays many local area pioneer and native artifacts and photos. It is also home to the "Alberta Mental Hospital Museum" collection (collection of artifacts and archived material from 1911 to present day). (updated Oct 2019)

Do
  • Ponoka Golf Club, 3519 46 St, ☏ +1 403-783-4626. Located in the Scenic Battle River valley, the 18-hole course offers a mix of parkland and rolling links- style holes. (updated Oct 2019)
  • Wolf Creek Golf Resort, Morningside (10 minutes south of Ponoka near Morningside), toll-free: +1-866-783-6050. Scottish links style golf in the heartland of Alberta. Challenge yourself on the same fairways that hosted the world’s best young touring professionals for years at the Alberta Open. 27 hole course with an RV Resort on site. (updated Feb 2019)

Events
  • Ponoka Stampede, 5616 39 Ave, ☏ +1 403-783-0100, . end of June and beginning of July to coincide with Canada Day (July 1) long weekend. The Ponoka Stampede is a 7-day rodeo plays host to rodeo competitors and fans from across Canada, the US and Australia. It features a midway and other activities and is among the five largest rodeos worldwide for payouts. (updated Oct 2019)

Buy
  • Downtown Ponoka. Small collection of specialty and niche shops. (updated Oct 2019)

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Nearby

Bashaw

Bashaw is 52 km (32 mi) east of Ponoka on Highway 53.

  • Bashaw Fire Hall Museum, 5018 50 St, Bashaw, ☏ +1 780-226-5661. Summer: W-Sa 10AM-4PM. The Fire Hall was built in 1914, it plays host to summer activities for young and old. Tours available during the summer. (updated Oct 2019)
  • Majestic Theatre, 5110 50 St, Bashaw, ☏ +1 780-372-4341. A rural, wood frame "Boomtown" style of theatre, is now believed to be the last remaining theatre of its kind in western Canada. It is a restored building that hosts many events, including a monthly dance and jam, theatre performances, concerts, and many other exciting opportunities. (updated Oct 2019)

Go next
Routes through Ponoka
Edmonton ← Leduc ←   N  S  → Lacombe → Red Deer → Calgary
Leduc ← Wetaskiwin ←   N  S  → Lacombe → Red Deer
ENDS at N S ← Rimbey ←  W  E  → Donalda−Forestburg → ENDS at N S


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