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Lacombe, Alberta

Lacombe is a city in central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Red Deer, the nearest major city, and 125 kilometres (78 mi) south of Edmonton, the nearest metropolitan area.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Alberta, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Lacombe Golf & Country Club.
  • Served by Lacombe Airport.

History

Lacombe is a city in central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Red Deer, the nearest major city, and 125 kilometres (78 mi) south of Edmonton, the nearest metropolitan area. The city is set in the rolling parkland of central Alberta, between the Rocky Mountains foothills to the west and the flatter Alberta prairie to the east.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) 33 km to the centre
Springbrook, AB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Northwestern Air, Air Canada) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Calgary, Fort Mcmurray, Kelowna (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Northwestern Air J3 (J31) · 2 routes: Fort Mcmurray, Kelowna
  • Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Calgary

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Lacombe Airport 3 km to the centre
Lacombe, AB, CA
Outdoor
Rimbey Airport 42 km to the centre
Rimbey, AB, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lacombe Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lacombe, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach