Ponoka

Ponoka is a town of 7,200 (2016) in the Central Corridor region of Alberta. Ponoka is an agricultural community in the scenic Battle River valley between Red Deer and Edmonton.

Understand

Get in

By plane

The nearest international airport is the Edmonton International Airport (IATA: YEG), 50 minutes to the north in Leduc.

Ponoka Industrial Airport (Labrie Field). Small airport for private aircraft. 2019-10-21

By car

Ponoka is on Highway 2 (Queen Elizabeth II Highway), about 1 hour south of Edmonton and 40 minutes north of Red Deer.

Get around

Ponoka has taxi service but no public transit.

See

Lions Centennial Park. A major park along the west side of Highway 2A. 2019-10-21
- The Legacy. Self-proclaimed World's Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc And Rider. 2019-10-21
- Fort Ostell Museum, 5320 54 St, +1 403-783-5224. May-Sept: M-F 10AM-5PM; Oct-May: Tu-Th 1-4PM. The museum's name comes from the original Fort Ostell that was built near Ponoka during the Riel Rebellion in 1885. The museum displays many local area pioneer and native artifacts and photos. It is also home to the "Alberta Mental Hospital Museum" collection (collection of artifacts and archived material from 1911 to present day). 2019-10-21

Do

Ponoka Golf Club, 3519 46 St, +1 403-783-4626. Located in the Scenic Battle River valley, the 18-hole course offers a mix of parkland and rolling links- style holes. 2019-10-21
Wolf Creek Golf Resort, Morningside (10 minutes south of Ponoka near Morningside). Scottish links style golf in the heartland of Alberta. Challenge yourself on the same fairways that hosted the world’s best young touring professionals for years at the Alberta Open. 27 hole course with an RV Resort on site. 2019-02-13

Events

Ponoka Stampede, 5616 39 Ave, +1 403-783-0100, stampede@ponokastampede.com. end of June and beginning of July to coincide with Canada Day (July 1) long weekend. The Ponoka Stampede is a 7-day rodeo plays host to rodeo competitors and fans from across Canada, the US and Australia. It features a midway and other activities and is among the five largest rodeos worldwide for payouts. 2019-10-21

Buy

Downtown Ponoka. Small collection of specialty and niche shops. 2019-10-22

Eat

Old Iron Horse Restaurant & Lounge, 6000 48 Ave, +1 403-783-4766. M-Sa 11AM-11PM. Canadian 2019-10-22
Pizza D'oro Pizza & Pasta, #7 5103 48 Ave, +1 403-783-4460. M-Th Sa 3-11PM; F 11AM-11PM; Su 4-10PM. 2019-10-22
Ranchers Castle, 2B-4213 Hwy 2A, +1 403-783-2579. Tu-Sa 7AM-9PM. Steakhouse 2019-10-22
Seasoning Pot, 5021 51 Ave, +1 403-783-8788. M-F 11AM-8:30PM, Sa Su noon-8:30PM. Chinese 2019-10-22

Drink

The Hitchin' Post Saloon & Grill, 4405 Hwy 2A, +1 403-783-3800. Su-F 9AM-11PM, Sa 9AM-3AM. 2019-10-22

Sleep

Canalta Hotel, #1 6707 Hwy 53 (west side of Ponoka, just off Hwy 2), +1 403-704-1177. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 2019-10-22
Dino's Motor Inn, 4405 Hwy 2A, +1 403-704-1300. 2019-10-22
Stampeder Inn, 4215 63 St, +1 403-783-5535, manager@stampederinn.com. 2019-10-22
Western Budget, 4205 64 St, +1 403-783-8382, ponokamanager@westernbudget.ca. 2019-10-22

Connect

Nearby

Bashaw

Bashaw is 52 km east of Ponoka on Highway 53.

Bashaw Fire Hall Museum, 5018 50 St, Bashaw, +1 780-226-5661. Summer: W-Sa 10AM-4PM. The Fire Hall was built in 1914, it plays host to summer activities for young and old. Tours available during the summer. 2019-10-22
Majestic Theatre, 5110 50 St, Bashaw, +1 780-372-4341. A rural, wood frame "Boomtown" style of theatre, is now believed to be the last remaining theatre of its kind in western Canada. It is a restored building that hosts many events, including a monthly dance and jam, theatre performances, concerts, and many other exciting opportunities. 2019-10-22

Ponoka - town in Alberta, Canada