Camrose: A Relaxing Getaway Destination
A city along Highway 13, Camrose, AB, Canada was initially known as the hamlet of Stoney Creek and was inhabited by Scandinavian and American settlers. The area, which grew along the railway, was incorporated as a city in December 1906, after being named Camrose by the village council. Many wild roses bloom in the area’s surrounding parklands, earning the nickname “Rose City.”
Best Time to Visit
Camrose temperatures vary greatly; although it is cold most of the year, temperatures can get as high as 25.1°C during the summer. It snows in Camrose Alberta in March, and can get very humid in December. June to August are the busiest tourist months, so you might want to plan your lodging and accommodations in advance if you want to spend summer in the area and attend the Big Valley Jamboree Festival. Hotels offer good deals during the less busy months of September to November. If you wish to avoid the crowds and get the best hotel deals, you can plan a winter vacation from December to February.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Something is always happening in Camrose, so visitors would not lack for things to do. Go to the Alberta Central Railway Museum and learn about the importance of the railroad to Western Canada. Be entertained bythe variety of events and performances at the Bailey Theater. Experience the exceptional outdoor spaces of Camrose in Mirror Lake Park as you walk along the paved trail around the lake. Stay in the Best Western Wayside Inn, just a few-minute-drive from the Camrose Railway Museum and Park. You can also book a room in the clean and comfortable Canalta Camrose.