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Alberta #55
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Road Item |
Road Summary |
| 0.0
(261.6) |
0.0
(162.6) |
Saskatchewan/Alberta Border
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Welcome to Alberta. NOTE: For highway travel east via Saskatchewan Highway #55 - See Saskatchewan Highway #55 Prince Albert, SK; to Alberta/Saskatchewan Border, for driving directions. |
| 0.0
(261.6) |
0.0
(162.6) |
Photo view from highway
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Alberta #55 sign - West. Roadside turnout with no services - North side of highway. |
| 1.1
(260.5) |
0.7
(161.9) |
View from highway driving West.
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Highway #55 in Alberta is called the Northern Woods and Water Route between the town of Athabasca, AB; with the town of Cold Lake, AB. |
| 3.3
(258.3) |
2.1
(160.5) |
Community of Cherry Grove, AB.
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Driving west. |
| 5.0
(256.6) |
3.1
(159.5) |
Access to pay telephone
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South side of highway. |
| 9.0
(252.6) |
5.6
(157.0) |
Township Road
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North side of highway. |
| 12.6
(249.0) |
7.8
(154.7) |
Junction of Alberta Hwy #897
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South to community of MarWayne, AB, and Lloydminster, AB. MarWayne's economy is based on agriculture and ranching, and the oil and gas sector.The Alberta Saskatchewan provincial border runs north to south, through the centre of Lloydminster, AB. Lloydminsterthe was founded in 1903 by the Barr Colonists, who came directly from the United Kingdom. Attractions in Lloydminster, AB. The Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre, features a public art gallery, antique museum, wildlife display, heavy oil science centre, and gift shop.- The Richard Larsen Museum - Community and Travelling Exhibitions Art Galleries - The Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit. The Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit is believed to be one of the largest taxidermy exhibit created by one man in North America. The display features mounted birds and large animasls.- The OTS Heavy Oil Science Centre, contains information about producing, transporting, and refining heavy oil. |
| 13.4
(248.2) |
8.3
(154.2) |
Junction of Alberta Hwy #28.
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#28 overlaps Hwy #55 at this point. |
| 13.6
(248.0) |
8.5
(154.1) |
Photo view from highway
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Photo is view from highway. |
| 15.5
(246.1) |
9.6
(152.9) |
Photo view from highway
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Driving west on highway #55 |
| 16.0
(245.6) |
9.9
(152.6) |
Photo view from highway
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Welcome to Cold Lake, AB. Cold Lake is in the transition zone from the Aspen Parkland region to the Boreal mixed wood forest. The area surrounding the city consists mostly of farmland. The Canadian Forces Cold Lake Air Weapons Range is located to the north of the city. Cold Lake is also home to the Cold Lake Air Cadet Summer Training Centre. Other attractions - Cold Lake Car Show - Cold Lake Aqua Days - Cold Lake Silver Buckle Stampede.
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| 17.5
(244.1) |
10.9
(151.7) |
Services at highway
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Fuel, diesel. |
| 17.7
(243.9) |
11.0
(151.6) |
Business area of Cold Lake, AB.
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All services available here. |
| 17.9
(243.7) |
11.1
(151.4) |
Access to business section of Cold Lake
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North side of highway. |
| 23.5
(238.1) |
14.6
(148.0) |
Access to Cold Lake Regional Airport
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Highwy #28 leaves #55 at this point. |
| 23.7
(237.9) |
14.7
(147.8) |
Access to campground
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3 kms North via the English Bay Road (28th Street). |
| 28.3
(233.3) |
17.6
(145.0) |
Point of Information
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Crossing Marie Creek, AB. |
| 31.4
(230.2) |
19.5
(143.0) |
Junction of Alberta Roadway #897
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Access to Primrose Lake, AB; via Primrose Lake Road. Primrose Lake straddles the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, with most of the water surface in Saskatchewan. It is connected to Cold Lake by the Martineau River. |
| 33.4
(228.2) |
20.8
(141.8) |
Community of Riverhurst, AB
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 35.1
(226.5) |
21.8
(140.7) |
Access to R.V. park
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South side of highway. |
| 41.4
(220.2) |
25.7
(136.8) |
Junction of Alberta Roadway #892
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 46.5
(215.1) |
28.9
(133.7) |
Access to Crane Lake, AB; and Crane Lake Provincial Park
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5 kms North. Crane Lake Provincial Park Facilities; 24-unit campground; 18 campsites equipped with power hook-ups; boat launch ramp, fire pits, firewood provided free of charge; fish cleaning station; pay phone; pier, pit toilets, picnic shelter, pump water. |
| 51.9
(209.7) |
32.3
(130.3) |
Access to community of Lessard, AB
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2 kms South. |
| 54.3
(207.3) |
33.7
(128.8) |
Range Road 452A
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North side of highway. |
| 56.0
(205.6) |
34.8
(127.8) |
Range Road 453A
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North side of highway. |
| 58.4
(203.2) |
36.3
(126.3) |
Range Road 455
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North side of highway. |
| 60.0
(201.6) |
37.3
(125.3) |
Junction of Highway #41
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Welcome to community of La Corey, AB. Services at highway - fuel, diesel - North side of highway. Range Road 460. |
| 61.6
(200.0) |
38.3
(124.3) |
Range Road 461
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 62.7
(198.9) |
39.0
(123.6) |
Photo view from highway
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View from highway driving West. |
| 63.2
(198.4) |
39.3
(123.3) |
Range Road 462
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 66.5
(195.1) |
41.3
(121.2) |
Range Road 464
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 69.2
(192.4) |
43.0
(119.6) |
Community of Iron River, AB
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 69.5
(192.1) |
43.2
(119.4) |
Access to Manatokan, AB Recreational Area
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5 kms. |
| 69.6
(192.0) |
43.2
(119.3) |
Photo view from highway
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Services at highway. Range Road 470. |
| 71.3
(190.3) |
44.3
(118.3) |
Range Road 471
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 71.8
(189.8) |
44.6
(117.9) |
Point of Information
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Crossing Manatokan Creek, AB. |
| 73.3
(188.3) |
45.5
(117.0) |
Range Road 472
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North side of highway. |
| 75.1
(186.5) |
46.7
(115.9) |
Access to Wolf Lake Recreational Area
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North side of highway. Range Road 473. Wolf Lake Recreational Area Facilities: Campground Units: 32, boat launch, firewood, water. |
| 77.2
(184.4) |
48.0
(114.6) |
Access to Sandy Rapids Community Center
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South side of highway. |
| 82.5
(179.1) |
51.3
(111.3) |
Range Road 481
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 88.0
(173.6) |
54.7
(107.9) |
Photo view from highway
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View from highway driving West. |
| 89.0
(172.6) |
55.3
(107.3) |
Photo view from highway
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View from highway driving West. |
| 89.8
(171.8) |
55.8
(106.8) |
Access to community of Glendon, AB
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South side of highway. Attractions: Glendon's; 'Giant Perogy,' complete with fork, the structure is 25 feet (7.6 m) tall.[2] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies. |
| 90.7
(170.9) |
56.4
(106.2) |
Access to Seibert Lake, AB; and campgrounds
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Range Road 490 - North side of highway. Seibert Lake Campground/Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area. Facilities Camping; Units: 47, boat launch, firepits, water. Seibert Lake is accessible to all vehicles, including motorhomes.
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| 96.2
(165.4) |
59.8
(102.8) |
Junction of Highway #881
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Communities of Goodrich, AB, 16 kms; St. Paul, AB, 56 kms; Mallaig, AB, 43 kms. All South of highway. |
| 99.9
(161.7) |
62.1
(100.5) |
Range Road 495A
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North side of highway. |
| 103.6
(158.0) |
64.4
(98.2) |
Range Road 4102
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Driving west on highway #55.
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| 106.6
(155.0) |
66.2
(96.3) |
Point of Information
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Lake Land County. |
| 107.2
(154.4) |
66.6
(95.9) |
Range Road 4104
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 110.4
(151.2) |
68.6
(94.0) |
Photo view from highway
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Driving west. |
| 111.4
(150.2) |
69.2
(93.3) |
Ironwood Lake campground and Pinehurst Lake campground
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North side of highway. Range Road 4110A. |
| 113.0
(148.6) |
70.2
(92.3) |
Access to Frenchman Lake
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Range Road 4105 - North side of highway. |
| 113.8
(147.8) |
70.7
(91.8) |
Junction of Highway #867 to Fork Lake Recreational Area
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Access to Community of St. Lina - West side of highway. |
| 118.2
(143.4) |
73.4
(89.1) |
Access to Eleanor Lake, Ironwood Lake, Pinehurst Lake, Rich Lake
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 121.0
(140.6) |
75.2
(87.4) |
Access to Rich Lake Community Center
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North side of highway. Range Road #4115. |
| 121.6
(140.0) |
75.6
(87.0) |
Range Road #4120
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 128.0
(133.6) |
79.5
(83.0) |
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View from highway. |
| 128.4
(133.2) |
79.8
(82.8) |
Roadside turnout
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Gravel, no services - South side of highway. |
| 130.5
(131.1) |
81.1
(81.5) |
Access to Community of McRae and Boyne Lake
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20 kms. Highway #866. Range Road 4125A. |
| 134.5
(127.1) |
83.6
(79.0) |
Range Road 4131
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 142.1
(119.5) |
88.3
(74.3) |
Access to Spruce Point Provincial Campground
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North side of highway. |
| 146.1
(115.5) |
90.8
(71.8) |
Range Road 4135
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North side of highway. |
| 147.5
(114.1) |
91.7
(70.9) |
Junction of Highway #36
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South to community of Vilna and Smokey Lake. |
| 151.6
(110.0) |
94.2
(68.4) |
Highway #36 North and South.
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Highway #36 overlaps #55 at this point, North. West side of highway. Ironwood Lake Campground and Pinehurst Lake Campground - East side of highway. |
| 155.0
(106.6) |
96.3
(66.2) |
Point of Information
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Crossing Beaver River. |
| 157.6
(104.0) |
97.9
(64.6) |
Point of Information
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Crossing Beaver River. |
| 158.6
(103.0) |
98.6
(64.0) |
Access to Spruce Point Provincial Campgrounds
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East side of highway. |
| 159.8
(101.8) |
99.3
(63.3) |
Township Road #662.
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 160.7
(100.9) |
99.9
(62.7) |
Point of Information
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Crossing Beaver River. |
| 162.6
(99.0) |
101.0
(61.5) |
Point of Information
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Continental Divide. Elevation 1900 ft. |
| 164.8
(96.8) |
102.4
(60.2) |
Community of Lac La Biche
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 165.0
(96.6) |
102.5
(60.0) |
Roadside turnout
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Information sign - East side of highway. |
| 165.3
(96.3) |
102.7
(59.8) |
Access to Youngs Beach
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Junction of #663. |
| 168.3
(93.3) |
104.6
(58.0) |
Junction of Hwy #663
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South side of highway. |
| 169.7
(91.9) |
105.5
(57.1) |
Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site, airport
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North side of highway. |
| 171.8
(89.8) |
106.8
(55.8) |
Junction of #663
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South to communities of Hylo, Caslan and Boyle. Range Road 4143 - South side of highway. Access to Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site - North side of highway. |
| 178.2
(83.4) |
110.7
(51.8) |
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Roadside turnout, paved with historical marker, no other services - South side of highway. Photo of historical marker: Notre Dame Des Victoires Mission. |
| 181.8
(79.8) |
113.0
(49.6) |
Range Road 4151
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 184.1
(77.5) |
114.4
(48.2) |
Old Mission Road
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North side of highway. |
| 185.0
(76.6) |
115.0
(47.6) |
Range Road 4153
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| 191.5
(70.1) |
119.0
(43.6) |
Range Road 4161
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Access to community of Plamondon. South to communities of Venice, Hylo. Junction of Highway #858. |
| 193.2
(68.4) |
120.1
(42.5) |
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View from highway. |
| 193.4
(68.2) |
120.2
(42.4) |
 |
View from highway. |
| 195.0
(66.6) |
121.2
(41.4) |
Range Road 4163
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 199.8
(61.8) |
124.2
(38.4) |
Community of Athabasca
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Eastern boundary. |
| 204.4
(57.2) |
127.0
(35.5) |
Access to Charron Lake
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1 kms North. |
| 205.5
(56.1) |
127.7
(34.9) |
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View from highway looking at Charron Lake. |
| 206.0
(55.6) |
128.0
(34.5) |
Community of Atmore
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 207.5
(54.1) |
128.9
(33.6) |
Junction of Alberta #63
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South to communities of Wandering and Ft. McMurray. |
| 207.8
(53.8) |
129.1
(33.4) |
Alberta #63 joins Highway #55 at this point.
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Access to community of Grassland. |
| 225.3
(36.3) |
140.0
(22.6) |
Spruce Valley Road
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Range Road 192. |
| 227.3
(34.3) |
141.2
(21.3) |
Range Road 670
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East side of highway. |
| 228.3
(33.3) |
141.9
(20.7) |
Access to North Buck Lake
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20 kms. |
| 229.0
(32.6) |
142.3
(20.3) |
Community of Donaville
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 230.2
(31.4) |
143.0
(19.5) |
Junction of Highway #55
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Alberta #63 leaves Highway #55 at this point. |
| 237.3
(24.3) |
147.5
(15.1) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved with historical marker, no services - North side of highway. |
| 238.4
(23.2) |
148.1
(14.4) |
Amber Valley Road
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 241.6
(20.0) |
150.1
(12.4) |
Access to Amber Valley Community Hall
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 244.7
(16.9) |
152.1
(10.5) |
Ferguson Road
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South side of highway. |
| 248.0
(13.6) |
154.1
(8.5) |
Pavet Road
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Driving west on highway #55. |
| 251.2
(10.4) |
156.1
(6.5) |
Forrest Road
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Junction of Highway #827 to Jack Fish Lake. Access to Athabasca Airport. |
| 256.4
(5.2) |
159.3
(3.2) |
Parkview Road
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Highway #827 going South. |
| 258.6
(3.0) |
160.7
(1.9) |
Truck Weigh Scale
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Brake check area. Roadside turnout - North side of highway. |
| 259.1
(2.5) |
161.0
(1.6) |
View from highway
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Welcome to town of Athabasca - 'land of the whispering hills.' |
| 260.6
(1.0) |
161.9
(0.6) |
Junction of Highway #813
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North to Calling Lake and Calling Lake Provincial Park - 55 kms. Access to R.V. park. |
| 261.0
(0.6) |
162.2
(0.4) |
View from highway
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Photo of Athabasca, AB. |
| 261.3
(0.3) |
162.4
(0.2) |
Access to tourist information and R.V. park
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North side of highway. |
| 261.6
(0.0) |
162.6
(0.0) |
Strathcona Street
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Town of Athabasca, AB. Start/finish of highway travel guide.For highway travel via highway #2 south - See Road map RV Highway Travel Guide - Athabasca, Alberta to Edmonton, Alberta for driving directions. |
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