All About Hinton
Hinton is a small town in west-central Alberta in the Athabasca River Valley. Hinton is located in Yellowhead County approximately 81 kilometres northeast of Jasper and 284 kilometres west of Edmonton. Hinton is known as the “Gateway to the Rockies” as it is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
The town has two separate areas known to residents as the Hill and the Valley which are separated by Highway 16. This geographical dispersion is accounted for by the fact that Hinton was two communities – Drinnan and Hinton.
The population of Hinton is 9,817 (2021 Census).
Transportation
Hinton Transit provides transit service throughout the community. The Town of Hinton also manages the Handibus service which provides safe, economical, wheelchair-accessible, and door-to-door transportation for seniors, disabled adults, and children.
Government
The Town of Hinton is government locally by a Mayor and six councillors.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Health Link Alberta
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
Health Link is a free, confidential, 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nurse telephone advice and health information service. You can call from anywhere in Alberta and speak with a highly trained registered nurse who will provide you with advice and information about health symptoms and concerns. Health Link can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.
In a medical emergency, always call 911 or go directly to your nearest Emergency Room (ER).
Services &
Utilities
Things to See
and DO
Hinton City Council
Hospital
and Clinics
History of Hinton
Transportation
The town of Hinton boasts a number of recreational opportunities. The Recreation centre is:
Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
805 Switzer Drive
Hinton, AB
Phone: 780-865-4412
Website
The Dr. Duncan Murray RC offers 2 indoor arenas, 4 indoor courts, an aquatics facility which offices 6 lane, 25-metre pool, children’s pool, hot tub and steam room. The Hinton Municipal Library is also located with the facility. Also adjacent to the Recreation Centre is the Hinton Skateboard park, 4 baseball diamonds, 2 soccer pitches, football field and a 400m running track.
Information on Hinton’s other Recreational opportunities can be found on their website: Recreation.
Special Events
For a calendar of the local events in Hinton, please visit: Hinton Calendar
Area Attractions
Beaver Boardwalk
Website: Beaver Boardwalk
Beaver Boardwalk is Canada’s longest freshwater boardwalk offering a great family outing that showcases the local wetland system around Maxwell Lake. Through years of volunteer effort and corporate support, the attraction features more than three kilometres of boardwalk, seating areas, interpretive signs and two observation towers. More than a dozen beavers, as well as countless other wildlife, call this wetland area home.
Local Parks
Town of Hinton, please visit: Parks and Playgrounds
National Parks
Jasper National Park of Canada is home to the Municipality of Jasper and is located west of Yellowhead County along highway 16. The park is a year-round playground for outdoor adventure. Also located in Jasper National Park are the Miette Hot Springs offering scenic views and optimum relaxation.
Wilderness Parks
Willmore Wilderness Park represents some of the last unexploited range of many wildlife species in Alberta. The area offers great backpacking, hiking trails, backcountry camping, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing opportunities. For more information, call 780-865-8394.
Golf Courses
Hinton’s Golf Club
760 Keil Drive
Hinton, AB T7V0B2
Phone: 780-865-2904
Hinton’s Golf Course is commonly called the Enchanted Forest in honour of its spectacular forests, rolling hills and majestic mountain views. The course is a challenging Par 71.
Edson Golf Club
3905B Golf Course Road
Edson, AB TE3E2
Phone: 780-723-3311
Website
Shopping
Parks West Mall
Website: www.parkswestmall.com
Off leash Parks and Trails
For details on the off-leash parks and trails, please click here.
