Be a part of the history of the Iron Horse Trail and get ready for a fun-filled adventure with your family and friends. Over 300 kilometres of trails and parks will take you down this historic route into the heart of northeast Alberta—through parkland, boreal forest, wetlands and sand dunes.
Resources, maps and everything you need to know for your historic adventure.
For all your trail planning needs and where to start, stop and stay.
From the historic Fort George Buckingham house to the Beaver River Trestle, there is so much to see and experience.
This semi-wilderness, full-history trail is ready for your enjoyment in any season of the year. Whether you want to kick it old school with a multi-day trip on horseback or you’re more keen on a quick weekend trip with your ATV, Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail is the best place to make that happen.
*Motorized bikes & highway vehicles are not permitted on the trail.
EXPLORESome heavy ballast and soft sand from the recently abandoned rail bed remain, there are many animals (especially beavers), and certain areas of the trail can be a challenge—make sure to plan ahead!
Travel Lakeland - www.TravelLakeland.ca
Travel Alberta - www.travelalberta.ca
The Great Trail - www.tctrail.ca
Alberta TrailNet - www.albertatrailnet.com
Alberta Snowmobile Association - www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca
Alberta L'autre Belle Province - www.tourismealberta.ca
Elk Point History - www.elkpointhistory.ca
Ferguson Flats - www.fergusonflats.ca
