Devon district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Devon

Devon is a town in Devon district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 5,225 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 108 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches and 25 parks. The must-see places are Leduc No. 1 (5 km), Terwillegar Park (18 km) and Beth Israel Synagogue (22 km).

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Devon, Alberta
Devon, Devon district, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Devon at a glance

Location
Devon district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 5,225
Coordinates
53.3668° N, 113.7353° W
Places within 50 km
223 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Devon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Devon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Devon

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Devon. The closest is Cenotaph (1 km); the best-known is Leduc No. 1 (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Devon

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Devon. The closest is Telford Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Devon

32 churches within 100 km of Devon. The closest is Cornerstone Bible Church Devon, Alberta (1 km); the best-known is Edmonton Alberta Temple (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Devon

25 parks within 100 km of Devon. The closest is Devon Medicine Park (1 km); the best-known is Terwillegar Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Devon

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Devon. The closest is Devon Community Gardens (2 km); the best-known is University of Alberta Botanic Garden (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Devon

16 museums within 100 km of Devon. The closest is Canadian Energy Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Devon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Devon
  2. 5 km Leduc No. 1 · heritage site, Leduc
  3. 19 km Telford Lake · lake, Leduc
  4. 31 km Edmonton Alberta Temple · church, Edmonton
  5. 2 km Al Rashid Mosque · mosque, Edmonton
  6. 5 km Terwillegar Park · park, Edmonton
  7. 18 km Back to Devon

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How to reach Devon

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    Within 15 km of Devon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Devon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage108126Cenotaph (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1239Telford Lake (23 km)
    Churches2932Cornerstone Bible Church Devon, Alberta (1 km)
    Parks2525Devon Medicine Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1820Devon Community Gardens (2 km)
    Museums1016Canadian Energy Museum (5 km)
    Other attractions89John's Folly (6 km)
    Treks66Devonian Trail (3 km)
    Waterfalls35Siffleur Falls, Ab (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Rashid Mosque (23 km)
    Temples11Mindbender (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11CottonTail Corner Naturist Beach (2 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kurimoto Japanese Garden Pagoda (6 km)

    Devon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Devon?

    Leduc No. 1 (heritage site, about 5 km), Terwillegar Park (park, about 18 km), Beth Israel Synagogue (attraction, about 22 km), Edmonton Alberta Temple (church, about 22 km), Telford Lake (lake, about 23 km), Al Rashid Mosque (mosque, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Devon?

    223 places on Spotwander: 108 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 25 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Devon?

    Cenotaph, about 1 km by road; Leduc-Woodbend Oil Frield (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Devon?

    Telford Lake, about 23 km by road; Big Lake (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Devon?

    Cornerstone Bible Church Devon, Alberta, about 1 km by road; River of Hope Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Devon?

    Start in Devon, visit Leduc No. 1, then Telford Lake, then Edmonton Alberta Temple, then Al Rashid Mosque, then Terwillegar Park, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Devon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Devon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Devon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Devon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.