Visit
What makes this area so inviting to live in is also what makes it so intriguing to visit. It’s a place you can escape to from other areas around the province and reconnect with the land and sky. With so many distractions and demands on our time, and people becoming more and more disconnected from nature, the Harvest Sky Region is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and feed your soul.
Our region is a destination for day trippers looking for a great place to spend a summer afternoon, families wanting a wide-open space for their kids to be free, or sportsmen in pursuit of recreation. The Harvest Sky Region is truly a place where anyone can find respite from their day-to-day lives and spend quality time in nature. There’s so much to see and do, one visit is never enough. From exploring our towns to adventuring on our lakes and rivers, you’ll find something for everyone.
Located in central Alberta, our region is easy to visit, no matter where you’re coming from. Choose your adventure, hop in the car, and come soak up the sun, make new discoveries, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Visitor Information Centre
Open in 2024 from May 18th to September 2nd. Hours:
May & June: open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 8pm
July, August & September: open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm
Phone: 403.854.4494
Email: tourism@harvestsky.ca
Instagram: hannavisitorinformation
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Golfing!
Hanna Golf & Country Club
Whether you’re visiting the Harvest Sky Region for work or vacation, don’t forget your clubs! Hanna is home to a breathtaking 18 hole golf course set in the natural beauty of southern Alberta’s ranch country.
View a flyover video of each hole, get course information and book your tee time today at: Hanna Golf & Country Club
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Nickelback Tour!
More information coming soon!
Urban Adventures
You’ll find all the products and services you need as well as unique tourist experiences in Hanna and Youngstown. Both towns have a rich cultural and historic heritage to explore. Visit Youngstown to enjoy the community centre, library, curling rink, skating rink, baseball diamonds, and RV park. The Jock MacKinnon Memorial Recreation Centre offers three sheets of curling ice while the skating rink is natural ice. We also have rich and diverse cultural amenities such as the Back In Time Museum.
Hanna’s Pioneer Village and Museum will take you back in time so you can learn about the history of our region. There are numerous walking trails, parks and playgrounds, and seasonal farmers’ markets to enjoy. If you visit in the winter, you can enjoy sledding and skiing in town, or visit nearby Fox Lake to roast hotdogs over an open fire. In addition, the Town puts on numerous events in all seasons. Stay in touch to find out what’s coming up!
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Fishing!
If your dream is to snag a trophy rainbow trout, land a yellow perch, or hook a pike, walleye, or tiger trout, fishing in southern Alberta is sure to get you hooked.
While many of these lakes and rivers are drive accessible, others offer the unique experience in rustic and isolated camps. Down south, you’ll find stellar fishing for rainbow, brown, and tiger trout, yellow perch, pike, and walleye. Most of the lakes and rivers are accessible from the main highways.
For more information on fishing in the Harvest Sky Region click here
For more information on sportfishing regulations and fish stocking in Alberta, visit My Wild Alberta
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Hunting!
The Harvest Sy Region’s prairie landscape provides considerable hunting opportunity for a range of animals including, Mule deer, White-tailed deer, Antelope, many species of Ducks, as well as Canada, White-fronted, Snow and Ross’ geese.
For more information on hunting in the Harvest Sky Region click here
Rural Adventures
The Harvest Sky Region is a haven for those who love the outdoors. We’re home to countless lakes, forests, trails, campgrounds, and wide open spaces.
Spend your days boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and more on the water. Hike trails or explore the vast prairies, which are ideal for stargazing at night. You’ll find abundant wildlife and, for those who are interested, excellent hunting and fishing.
Our region is known to be home to a wide variety of bird species, making it exciting for birdwatchers. You’re likely to spot boreal chickadees, hummingbirds, and song sparrows and you just might see bald eagles and burrowing owls, among other species.
Planning a visit to the Harvest Sky Region? Contact our Visitor Information Centre for help planning your vacation.
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History!
Discover the Harvest Sky Region and embark on a rich and diverse cultural experience as you travel back in time in one our museums and attractions.
There is plenty of fun to be had and history to learn in the Harvest Sky Region. We have everything you need from sunset to sundown. Below is information on our unique museums as well as a sample schedule for a day or two of history under the Harvest Sky.
For more information on history in the Harvest Sky Region click here
Hanna Golf and Country Club
A hidden gem set in a prairie landscape. This 18 hole course was professionally designed by Les Furber of GDS and offers a fully licensed clubhouse and stocked proshop.
Visitor Information Centre
Stop by the former Canadian Northern Railway station to discover the endless possibilities for fun and adventure in the Harvest Sky Region.
Back in Time Museum
Visitors of all ages will find something to love about this unique collection of vintage vehicle and junkyard art.
Hanna Pioneer Village and Museum
A walk through the Hanna Pioneer Village and Museum is like stepping into the past. Their full block of historical buildings are filled with realistic antique displays and turn of the century artifacts that are a must for travellers.
Fox Lake
Fox Lake Park has fun for everyone including a campground, playground, bird watching, and geo-caching.
Prairie Oasis Park
Enjoy the warm waters and sandy beaches at Prairie Oasis Park. Ideal for water sports, this well-developed recreation area and campground offers visitors a fun-filled, relaxing holiday.
Hanna Roundhouse
The Hanna Roundhouse is an iconic piece of historic railway infrastructure. The roundhouse was used as a railway servicing and storage building, was built in 1913 along the Canadian National Railway.
Empress Splashpark
If you’re looking for a great place for the family to spend a weekend, Empress has an amazing splash park that’s not just for the kids.
Alberta Western Uplands Ranch
Stay at a working ranch, where the lodging is an original log ranch house built in 1903. Western Uplands Ranch also offers hunters home-cooked lunches and dinners. Satellite TV, recreational room with pool table, electric darts, fireplace, large table for cards, and a big-screen TV with satellite service.
Hanna Pool and Waterslide
The Hanna Pool & Waterslide is utilized for various activities which include: swimming lessons, public swimming, aqua-fit classes and organized swim activities, just to name a few. There is also a spray park located south of the pool.
Antelope Hill Provincial Park
Antelope Hill Provincial Park is one of Alberta’s newest. A hidden gem just north of Hanna, this park is an excellent place to admire what untouched prairie grasslands might have looked like more than a century ago, long before settlement and farming. The park is small, but home to diverse wildlife, including the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, deer, elk, and rare birds like the Sprague’s pipit and Baird’s sparrow. Enjoy picnicking, stargazing, birding and free-range hiking in this day-use only park. (photo credit Alberta Parks)
Little Fish Lake Provincial Park
Little Fish Lake Provincial Park is a quiet prairie campground off the beaten track and offers basic amenities and sites suitable for tents or RVs. Enjoy bird watching and relaxing under starry skies. Short walking trails nearby offer a glimpse into what native prairie grasslands might have looked like decades ago: prepare yourself for a stunning sunset (and watch your feet for cactus). Kayak or canoe on the lake and catch a glimpse of many migratory bird species here. (photo credit Alberta Parks)*Things to Do*
Hiking & Birdwatching!
Hand Hills Ecological Reserve features more than 130 bird species in the area as well as a variety of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Elevations range from 815 to 970 metres above sea level. Threatened ferruginous hawks and prairie long-tailed weasels live here along with the endangered piping plover, which nests along Little Fish Lake. Vegetation includes porcupine grass, June grass, spear grass and northern wheatgrass on lightly grazed areas—a throwback to the endless native grasslands where seemingly endless herds of bison once roamed. The reserve protects one of the largest remaining tracts of fescue grassland in the world. Backcountry hiking is permitted, but no camping or open fires are allowed.
Check out our Bird Watching Guide
For more information on the Hand Hills Ecological Reserve click here