Town of Viking district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Viking

Viking is a town in Town of Viking district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 1,106 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 5 parks and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Olivia Lake (15 km), Peninsula Lake (41 km) and World's Largest Pysanka (59 km).

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Viking, Alberta
Viking, Town of Viking district, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Viking at a glance

Location
Town of Viking district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 1,106
Coordinates
53.1001° N, 111.7684° W
Places within 50 km
36 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Viking

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Viking: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Viking

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Viking. The closest is Camp Lake Park (1 km); the best-known is Olivia Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Viking

68 churches within 100 km of Viking. The closest is Viking Alliance Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Viking

43 parks within 100 km of Viking. The closest is Gazebo Park (43 km); the best-known is Vermilion Provincial Park (82 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Viking

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Viking. The closest is Viking Ribstones (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Viking

14 museums within 100 km of Viking. The closest is Holden Museum (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Viking

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Viking. The closest is Buffalo Coulee (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Viking

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 175 km on the road.

  1. Start in Viking
  2. 15 km Olivia Lake · lake, Beaver
  3. 35 km Buffalo Coulee · viewpoint, Village of Mannville
  4. 53 km Peninsula Lake · lake, Flagstaff
  5. 17 km Cambridge S.D. No. 2116 · heritage site, Village of Lougheed
  6. 35 km Viking Ribstones · heritage site, Beaver
  7. 20 km Back to Viking

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How to reach Viking

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Viking by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2079Camp Lake Park (1 km)
    Churches868Viking Alliance Church (1 km)
    Parks543Gazebo Park (43 km)
    Forts & heritage115Viking Ribstones (20 km)
    Museums114Holden Museum (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Buffalo Coulee (46 km)
    Other attractions05World's Largest Pysanka (59 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Beaverhill Bird Observatory (74 km)
    Waterfalls02FT Water Falls and Pond (87 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tillicum Beach (88 km)

    Viking: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Viking?

    Olivia Lake (lake, about 15 km), Viking Ribstones (heritage site, about 20 km), Peninsula Lake (lake, about 41 km), Viking Alliance Church (church, about 1 km), Holy Heart of Mary Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Catholic Rectory (church, about 1 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 5 parks, 1 fort, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Viking?

    Camp Lake Park, about 1 km by road; Thomas Lake (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Viking?

    Viking Alliance Church, about 1 km by road; Holy Heart of Mary Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Viking?

    Gazebo Park, about 43 km by road; Heritage Park (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Viking?

    Start in Viking, visit Olivia Lake, then Buffalo Coulee, then Peninsula Lake, then Cambridge S.D. No. 2116, then Viking Ribstones, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Viking?

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

    Towns near Viking

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