Leduc district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Leduc

Leduc is a town in Leduc district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 15,561 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 107 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 36 parks. The must-see places are Telford Lake (2 km), Leduc No. 1 Oil Derrick (17 km) and Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area (25 km).

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

Leduc at a glance

Location
Leduc district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 15,561
Coordinates
53.2668° N, 113.5520° W
Places within 50 km
211 (45 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 Leduc

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leduc: 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 Leduc

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leduc. The closest is Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex (1 km); the best-known is Leduc No. 1 Oil Derrick (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leduc

39 churches within 100 km of Leduc. The closest is Victory In Praise Church (1 km); the best-known is Edmonton Alberta Temple (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leduc

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leduc. The closest is Telford Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Leduc

36 parks within 100 km of Leduc. The closest is Edward Wolfe Park (1 km); the best-known is Mill Woods Sport Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Leduc

17 museums within 100 km of Leduc. The closest is Blair Buttar (1 km); the best-known is Canadian Energy Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Leduc

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Leduc. The closest is Siffleur Falls, Ab (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Leduc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leduc
  2. 1 km Dr. Woods House · heritage site, Leduc
  3. 2 km Telford Lake · lake, Leduc
  4. 1 km Siffleur Falls, Ab · waterfall, Leduc
  5. 1 km Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex · heritage site, Leduc
  6. 17 km Leduc No. 1 Oil Derrick · heritage site, Leduc
  7. 17 km Back to Leduc

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How to reach Leduc

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    Within 15 km of Leduc

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leduc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage107126Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex (1 km)
    Churches3439Victory In Praise Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs637Telford Lake (2 km)
    Parks3636Edward Wolfe Park (1 km)
    Museums1317Blair Buttar (1 km)
    Other attractions68Beth Israel Synagogue (33 km)
    Waterfalls35Siffleur Falls, Ab (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45University of Alberta Botanic Garden (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Rashid Mosque (33 km)
    Temples11Mindbender (36 km)

    Leduc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leduc?

    Telford Lake (lake, about 2 km), Leduc No. 1 Oil Derrick (heritage site, about 17 km), Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex (heritage site, about 1 km), Dr. Woods House (heritage site, about 1 km), Siffleur Falls, Ab (waterfall, about 2 km), Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area (lake, about 25 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 107 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leduc?

    Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex, about 1 km by road; Dr. Woods House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leduc?

    Victory In Praise Church, about 1 km by road; St. Peter`s Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leduc?

    Telford Lake, about 2 km by road; Schultz Lake (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leduc?

    Start in Leduc, visit Dr. Woods House, then Telford Lake, then Siffleur Falls, Ab, then Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex, then Leduc No. 1 Oil Derrick, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leduc?

    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 Leduc

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