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Provost, Alberta

Provost is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the junction of Highway 13 and Highway 899, 19 km (12 mi) west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Type Town

Why go

  • Town in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by Coronation Airport (YCT).

History

Provost is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the junction of Highway 13 and Highway 899, 19 km (12 mi) west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Airports

Coronation Airport (YCT) 87 km to the centre
Coronation, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Provost Airport 2.2 km to the centre
Provost, AB, CA
Outdoor
Macklin Airport 23 km to the centre
Macklin, SK, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Provost, Alberta
Provost, Alberta
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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 Coronation Airport (YCT); 10 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 Provost, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach