Leduc district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Millet

Millet is a town in Leduc district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 1,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 6 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 parks. The must-see places are Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area (10 km), Reynolds-Alberta Museum (19 km) and Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum (20 km).

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Millet at a glance

Location
Leduc district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 1,905
Coordinates
53.1001° N, 113.4687° W
Places within 50 km
52 (9 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 Millet

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

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millet. The closest is Fort Ethier (11 km); the best-known is Wetaskiwin Court House (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Millet

40 churches within 100 km of Millet. The closest is Grace Bible Church of Millet (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millet

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millet. The closest is Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Millet

25 parks within 100 km of Millet. The closest is Pipestone Creek Recreation Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Millet

21 museums within 100 km of Millet. The closest is Millet & District Museum (1 km); the best-known is Reynolds-Alberta Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Millet

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Millet. The closest is Siffleur Falls, Ab (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Millet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millet
  2. 23 km Telford Lake · lake, Leduc
  3. 23 km Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area · lake, Leduc
  4. 23 km Wetaskiwin Court House · heritage site, City of Wetaskiwin
  5. 1 km Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum · museum, City of Wetaskiwin
  6. 4 km Reynolds-Alberta Museum · museum, City of Wetaskiwin
  7. 19 km Back to Millet

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    Within 15 km of Millet

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6124Fort Ethier (11 km)
    Churches1840Grace Bible Church of Millet (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs736Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area (10 km)
    Parks1025Pipestone Creek Recreation Park (1 km)
    Museums821Millet & District Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions08Beth Israel Synagogue (57 km)
    Waterfalls15Siffleur Falls, Ab (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15University of Alberta Botanic Garden (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Rashid Mosque (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Peace Hills (15 km)
    Temples01Mindbender (60 km)
    Beaches & coast01Aspen Beach Provincial Park (98 km)

    Millet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millet?

    Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area (lake, about 10 km), Reynolds-Alberta Museum (museum, about 19 km), Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum (museum, about 20 km), Wetaskiwin Court House (heritage site, about 20 km), Telford Lake (lake, about 23 km), Bearhills Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 6 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Millet?

    Fort Ethier, about 11 km by road; Wetaskiwin Court House (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Millet?

    Grace Bible Church of Millet, about 2 km by road; Our Savior Lutheran Church (elcic) Edmonton, AB (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Millet?

    Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area, about 10 km by road; By-The-Lake Park (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millet?

    Start in Millet, visit Telford Lake, then Coal Lake North Provincial Recreation Area, then Wetaskiwin Court House, then Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum, then Reynolds-Alberta Museum, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millet?

    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 Millet

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