Cold Lake Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alberta, Canada
About Cold Lake
The city's economy is inextricably linked to military spending at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. The region also supports oil and gas exploration and production. The Athabasca Oil Sands project in Fort McMurray is having a growing influence in the region as well. The Cold Lake oil sands may become a significant contributor to the local economy. Every year Cold Lake hosts military forces from around the world for Exercise Maple Flag, a training exercise where pilots and support staff of NATO allies can take advantage of the Air Weapons Range and relatively open rural air space. Running from 4 to 6 weeks and starting in May of each year, commercial accommodations in the entire region are left with little to no vacancy.
Top Attractions in Cold Lake
Explore the best things to see and do in Cold Lake:
- ★Aqua Days
- ★Call of the Wild French Horn Festival
- ★Cold Lake Airshow
- ★Cold Lake Marina
- ★Cold Lake Motocross track
- ★Cold Lake Museum and Cold Lake Air Force Museum
- ★JJ Parr Recreation Facility
- ★Kinosoo Beach
Where to Eat in Cold Lake
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beantrees Cafe
- 🍴Clark's General Store
Where to Stay in Cold Lake
- 🏨Cold Lake Provincial Park
- 🏨Lakeland Inn
- 🏨Waterfront Harbour Bed & Breakfast
Cold Lake Travel Guide Sections
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