Hinton
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By Air
Jasper Hinton Airport is only a few kilometers west of Hinton and 64 km east of the Jasper townsite.
Air Jasper has sightseeing air tours of Maligne Lake, Columbia Icefields, Mt. Robson and Amethyst Lake. Their Custom Airplane Tours in the Canadian Rockies to Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Glacier National Park or any Destination. They have Charter Flights operating from Jasper - Hinton Airport to Anywhere in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia. Freight Service and Hotshots operating from the Jasper - Hinton Airport.
By car
The Yellowhead (Highway 16) runs through town. Highway 40 South and North turnoffs are not too far west of Hinton.
By bus
Greyhound Canada has a depot at 128 North St, Hinton AB, T7V 1S8
By train
VIA Rail makes regular stops each week.
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Alberta Forest Service Museum
This Museum preserves and displays the history of Alberta’s forestry industry.
Brule Sand Dunes
The Brule Sand Dunes is a recreation area with an extensive network or trails that are popular among ATVers, equestrians, hikers and bikers. While in the area, watch out for old telegraph poles and the Grand Trunk Pacific Station, which is said to be buried in the sands.
William A. Switzer Provincial Park
This provincial park protects Alberta's upper foothills region. It has activities such as camping, orienteering, camping, fly fishing, kayaking, swimming and wall climbing.
Miette Hot Springs
Visitors won’t soon forget a drive up the wild Fiddle Valley to the hottest mineral springs in the Rockies. Flowing from the mountain at 54ºC, the water is cooled to a comfortable 40ºC as it enters the pools. Two hot pools and two cool pools within a newly renovated facility. Peaceful surroundings with a café, a gift shop, hiking, a picnic ground, interpretive exhibits and plenty of camping and accommodation nearby. Suits, towels and lockers for rent. Open May to mid-October.
Peregrine Helicopters
A charter helicopter service operating out of Hinton. Also serving forestry and wildlife management teams.
January - April
September - December
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