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Cold Lake, Alberta

Cold Lake is a city in north-east Alberta, Canada, and is named after the lake nearby. Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake is situated within the city's outer limits.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by CFB Cold Lake (YOD).

History

Cold Lake is a city in north-east Alberta, Canada, and is named after the lake nearby. Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake is situated within the city's outer limits.

Where to stay

607 Lakeshore Dr, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1B1, Canada · waterfrontharbour.ca
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4816 46th St, Cherry Grove, AB T9M 1P5, Canada · hamiltonhouse.com
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43311 AB-28, Ardmore, AB T0A 0B0, Canada · hotelni.com
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805 Lakeshore Dr, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1H7, Canada · lakeshore-inn.com
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5315 48 Ave, Cold Lake, AB T9M 0K9, Canada · ihg.com
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TWP Road 634, Range Rd 423, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P4, Canada · evergreenbirchlodge.com
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1002 8 Ave, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1N2, Canada · coldlakedockside.com
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Highway 28, Range Road 423, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P2, Canada · hoteldene.com
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5411 55 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P3, Canada · lakelandinn.com
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4005 50 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1K6, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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5404 57 Ave, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1R6, Canada · newimperialinn.ca
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4815 52 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P1, Canada · bestwestern.com
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5431 55 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1R6, Canada · hotelni.com
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5505 55 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1R6, Canada · airwaysmotel.com
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4420 50 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1S6, Canada · westernbudget.ca
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5815 AB-55, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1R6, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Bonnyville Airport (YBY) 40 km to the centre
Bonnyville, AB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Cold Lake Regional Airport 5.3 km to the centre
Cold Lake, AB, CA
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Three Bears Landing Airport 21 km to the centre
Cold Lake, AB, CA
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is CFB Cold Lake (YOD); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cold Lake, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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