Your Pet-Friendly Stay at Coast Red Deer Hotel Between Calgary and Edmonton
A long drive on the QEII can make everyone restless, especially the four-legged passenger in the back seat. Red Deer lands right around the point where getting out of the car and taking a break starts to feel necessary.
Instead of treating it as another fuel stop between Calgary and Edmonton, give yourself a little more time in Central Alberta. Stretch your legs, let your dog burn off some energy and trade a few more hours behind the wheel for trails, green space and a comfortable night before continuing your drive. Once you’re ready to call it a night, Coast Red Deer Hotel makes it easy to settle in with your dog just off Highway 2 in Gasoline Alley.
Where to Walk and Explore With Your Dog in Red Deer
After a long drive, chances are both you and your dog are ready to get out of the car and enjoy some fresh air. In Red Deer, that break can mean a little more time to wander, explore and enjoy the city before getting back on the road.
A good place to start is Red Deer’s Waskasoo Park Trail System, with more than 110 kilometres of paved and natural trails winding through the city’s river valley, parks and green spaces. Bring your dog along for a longer walk where the scenery shifts between forested stretches and wetland areas.
Along the Waskasoo Park trails, Heritage Ranch offers 217 acres of forest and open space to explore. From here, follow the Ranch Loop toward Bower Ponds, where paved paths circle the water. In summer, rent a paddleboat or canoe. When winter arrives, strap on a pair of skates for a glide around the pond.
Kerry Wood Nature Centre is another dog-friendly stop to explore. Check out the interactive exhibits, then spend some time outside in the surrounding Waskasoo Park area. Bring a picnic, look for local wildlife or take in the river valley scenery with your dog. Just keep in mind that the neighboring Gaetz Lake Sanctuary doesn’t allow pets on its trails, so if you’re interested in some bird watching, save that part for a dog-free visit.
Why Coast Red Deer Hotel Works for Calgary–Edmonton Road Trips
By the time you’re ready to stop for the night, the last thing you need is more logistics. At Coast Red Deer Hotel, free outdoor parking keeps arrival simple whether you’re driving a car, semi-truck, RV or bus.
Inside, choose from Coast Queen or Coast Two Queens rooms, with kitchen-equipped options available if you want more flexibility for meals and an easier longer stay in Red Deer. The Coast Two Queens is a good option for families or friends who prefer to have two separate beds. And if your road-trip companion has four legs? Select rooms welcome up to two dogs with no weight restrictions.
The 24-hour front desk also gives you some breathing room if traffic or weather shifts your arrival later than expected. Then, before you head back onto Highway 2 for the next stretch of the drive, enjoy the free continental breakfast and coffee.
Staying Near Westerner Park and the Marchant Crane Centrium
Sometimes Red Deer is just a stop, and other times, it’s the reason for the trip. If your Red Deer plans involve a Rebels game, concert, rodeo or trade show at Westerner Park and the Marchant Crane Centrium, Coast Red Deer Hotel is only a short drive away. Head over for the event, stay for the final buzzer or encore, then call it a night without turning the trip back into another road trip.
Plan Your Pet-Friendly Stay at Coast Red Deer Hotel
A pet-friendly stay in Red Deer gives you more than a place to pause between Calgary and Edmonton. Give yourself time to enjoy the city with your dog, settle in for the night and start the next day refreshed.
When you sign up for Coast Rewards, you can turn your stay at Coast Red Deer Hotel into a head start on your next trip. Members earn points toward future stays, room upgrades and more, while also getting access to exclusive member rates. Membership is free, so there’s nothing standing between this trip and a few perks on the next one. You can also check out the hotel’s current offers to see what savings may be available for your stay.
Book your stay at Coast Red Deer Hotel and see a little more of Red Deer before heading on.
FAQs About Coast Red Deer Hotel
Where is Coast Red Deer Hotel located?
Coast Red Deer Hotel is located in Gasoline Alley just off Highway 2, also known as the QEII. It’s well positioned for road trips between Calgary and Edmonton or drives through Central Alberta.
Does Coast Red Deer Hotel offer free parking?
Yes. Coast Red Deer Hotel offers free outdoor parking, with space for cars, semi-trucks and trailers, RVs and buses. Block-heater plug-ins are also available for colder nights.
Does Coast Red Deer Hotel have pet-friendly rooms?
Yes. Coast Red Deer Hotel welcomes up to two dogs in select pet-friendly rooms, with no weight restrictions.
Where can I walk my dog while visiting Red Deer?
Red Deer has more than 110 kilometres of trails throughout the Waskasoo Park Trail System, along with two designated off-leash areas at Oxbows and Three Mile Bend. Dogs are also welcome on trails at Heritage Ranch when leashed.
what recent guests said about Coast Red Deer Hotel:
“Had a great experience at Coast Red Deer Hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall stay was very pleasant. The location was convenient as well. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a comfortable stay.” - Tom