Albertans love a good water slide! While classics like Wild Rapids in Sylvan Lake and Edmonton and Calgary’s hillside slides have disappeared over the years, there are still so many options around the province to hit the wave pool, lazy river, hot tub, surf machine, and more!
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Mariner’s Cove Water Park, Lethbridge
Address: 2375 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge
About the water park: The whole family will love the indoor wave pool & hot tub, three-storey waterslides, and the interactive kiddie pool & splash pad. While located in the Holiday Inn Lethbridge, the pool is available for the public to access and book for birthday parties.
Book the hotel now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!
Love staying in a hotel with an amazing pool? Check out our list of 10 incredible hotel pools from across Alberta!
Cor Van Raay YMCA, Lethbridge
Address: 140-74 Mauretania Rd W
About the water park: With 2 giant waterslides, a surf simulator, lazy river, tots spray area, climbing wall, wave pool, steam rooms, plus a regular 25m pool and large hot tub this indoor water park is amazing (and access is free if you already pay for a YMCA membership anywhere!). Day passes are available.
Be sure to visit the Cor Van Raay YMCA the next time you’re in Lethbridge!
Henderson Pool, Lethbridge
Address: 2710 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB
About the water park: With a climbing wall, two water slides, zero depth entry, spray park, concession and more this pool is the place to be in the Lethbridge summer heat!
Visit the City of Lethbridge’s page about Henderson Pool or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
Henderson Lake Park, where the water park is located, is the top TripAdvisor destination in Lethbridge!
Vulcan Outdoor Pool
Address: 516 Centre Street, Vulcan, AB
About the water park: With a 10-person accessible hot tub, zero entry pool, spray features with spray park, 1m diving board, climbing wall, inflatable toys, and two waterslides this pool is going to be a fun stop in the Star Trek themed town!
Visit the Vulcan Pool webpage, or follow them on Facebook.
Love outdoor pools? We’ve hunted down all the outdoor pools in Alberta to help you find options close to wherever you are!
Village Square Leisure Centre, Calgary
Address: 2623 56 Street NE
About the water park: Rated one of the best indoor pools in Canada by Chatelaine magazine, Village Square Leisure Centre is a multi-purpose facility with an indoor water park, wave pool, and waterslides. A giant 48-person hot tub, kiddie pool, and the safari splash zone round out the aqua centre.
Check out Village Square Leisure Centre’s website and read the reviews on TripAdvisor.
Southland Leisure Center, Calgary
Address: 2000 Southland Dr. S.W
About the water park: The indoor waterpark with the AquaPlay structure is the perfect area for kids to slide and play in shallower water. There is also a slide that is connected to the pool right beside which also feeds into the larger wave pool.
Read more about Southland Leisure Centre or read the reviews on TripAdvisor.
Discovery Canyon, Red Deer County
Address: 3800 River Bend Drive
About the water park: Discovery Canyon is a seasonal park that has a natural river-fed water pool, a recreational park and playground, a concession and washrooms. Admission is free, however tube rentals are done through a bracelet system. You can also bring your own tubes.
Read more about Discovery Canyon or check out the TripAdvisor reviews!
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash
Address: 5104 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake
About the water park: The first open-water park in Alberta, Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash has towers, bridges, slides, trampolines and so much more! Visitors must wear a life jacket and those between 6-8 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
Read more about Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash Park and check out the TripAdvisor reviews.
Abbey Centre, Blackfalds
Address: Box 220, 4500 Womacks Rd, Blackfalds
About the water park: With a spray park with tot slides, giant tipping buckets and lots of spray features, plus the leisure pool with a zero-depth entrance with beach features, a little tots’ area, and two three-story water slides.
Visit the Abbey Centre website and read the reviews on TripAdvisor.
Manluk Centre, Wetaskiwin
Address: 4514 50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin
About the water park: Leisure pool with beach entry with water features and a tot slide, the Wetaskiwin Credit Union Lazy River, two water slides, and a BoardRider Surf Machine!
Visit the Manluk Centre website and check out reviews (and photos) on TripAdvisor.
Mill Woods Rec Centre, Edmonton
Address: 7207 28 Avenue, Edmonton
About the water park: The 45m wave pool, waterslide into deep water, and kiddie pool isn’t the most amazing water park, but you get access to it for regular water park rates (instead of WEM pricing!).
Visit Mill Woods Rec Centre and read the TripAdvisor reviews.
West Edmonton Mall’s World Waterpark
Address: 8882 170 St NW
About the water park: Ride the waves in the world’s largest indoor wave pool, located in a tropical oasis that boasts an average temperature of 31°C. World Waterpark features more than 17 unique waterslides and play feature.
Tip: If the kids are under 48″ tall and you can go during school hours, look into toddler time to save some money and a quieter experience.
Read more about West Ed’s World Water Park and check out the TripAdvisor reviews.
Millennium Place, Sherwood Park
Address: 2000 Premier Way
About the water park: Features a wave pool, whirlpool, steamroom, sauna, lazy river, 10-lane, 25-metre lap pool & water playground.
Read more about Cambrian Aquatics Centre at Millennium Place and check out the reviews on TripAdvisor.
Rotary Park Outdoor Waterpark, Whitecourt
Address: Rotary Park, Whitecourt
About the water park: Bring your own tubes to this FREE water destination! Be sure to arrive early, as it’s a popular spot.
Read our top tips to visit the Whitecourt River Slides or check out the reviews on TripAdvisor!
Eastlink Centre, Grande Prairie
Address: 10 Knowledge Way
About the water park: Try the unique log walk across the lazy river, lounge in the cooler family hot tub or wading pool (watch out for the splash bucket), multiple water slides, and 50m pool.
Visit Eastlink Centre’s website.
Fort McMurray Rec Centre
Address: 2000 Premier Way
About the water park: This stunning rec centre has two large waterslides, several little-kid friendly waterslides (that big kids would still enjoy!), a massive splash park, a lazy river with multiple water features, and two lap pools! (This is seriously one of my favourite pools EVER.)
Read about all the things to do in Fort McMurray and check out the rec centre reviews on TripAdvisor.
Bonus: Calaway Park
Address: 245033 Range Road 33
About the park: While Calaway Park‘s focus is an amusement park, you’ll get wet on a bunch of the rides (Bumper Boats, Riptide Racer, and Timber Falls) and don’t forget about the toddler Spray’n Play area!
Be sure to check out Calaway Park and read reviews of Calaway Park on TripAdvisor.
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