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Smart Boating and Fishing Enthusiasts Live in Leduc, Alberta

Nov. 10 2022 Lifestyle By Click Theory

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With easy access to a variety of outdoor destinations as well as being adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth #2 highway, the City of Leduc, Alberta is a favourable place for outdoor enthusiasts to live. Additionally, Leduc is located just a few minutes from South Edmonton, which means if you work in Edmonton, you can take advantage of Leduc's small-town environment, and still have an easy trip to work in the 'big' city.

Does Leduc sound like a place that may be right for you to put down roots? Let's explore some more about Leduc to help you decide.

Leduc Destinations for Lake, Boating & ATV Enthusiasts

As a boat dealer, Leduc is home to many of our customers here at Barry Jays Marine. Let's take a look at some favourite outdoor activity locations for residents of Leduc.

Lakes Near Leduc

TELFORD LAKE

If you're looking for non-motorized watersports such as enjoying a summer day on kayaks or SUPs or hiking a trail around a lake, Telford Lake is ideally located right on the outskirts of Leduc! Telford lake has developed amenities including

Directions for Leduc to Telford Lake: 2.2 KM via 48 Ave

PIGEON LAKE

As a boat dealer, Pigeon Lake is a summer destination for many of our customers at Barry Jays Marine. Leduc to Pigeon lake is a paved road trip via Highway 2 south then Highway 13 West. Pigeon lake is well-established for families with boats, personal watercraft or other lake-life activities including:

  • Beaches and swimming

  • Boating

  • Camping

  • Watersports

  • Golfing

  • Day Spa

  • Fishing

Directions for Leduc to Pigeon Lake: 71.7 km via Hwy 2 S

GULL LAKE

Gull Lake is further south than Pigeon, via the #2 highway. Gull is well-know for it's large sandy beaches. These are some of the amenities at Gull Lake

  • Boating

  • Fishing

  • Camping

  • Playgrounds

  • Shopping

  • Library

  • Sports fields & courts

Directions for Leduc to Gull Lake 109.0 km via Hwy 2 S

ATV Trails Leduc

We're not experts on land vehicles here, but we do know that Leduc residents with ATVs often head directly west to the Drayton Valley area for scenic and adventurous ATV riding. A favourite ATV location is managed by the Brazeau All-terrain Vehicle Club for more information on ATV trails near Leduc.

Other Outdoor Destinations and Activities for Leduc Residents

We've touched on just a few of the plethora of outdoor destinations and activities that is conveniently accessed if you live in Leduc. There are many other locations and activities that Leduc's location makes convenient to get to. If you're willing to travel a little further, you can embark toward the Rocky Mountains, with immediate access to Highway 2 just on the edge of Leduc.

Something to keep in mind is that if you leave from Leduc to an outdoor recreation area, you don't need to navigate through Edmonton city traffic before your trip even starts.

Boat Dealer Near Leduc

Barry Jays Marine - If you don't mind our dropping ourselves a little promo here, we offer boat sales and service. We also have kayaks, SUP''s and just about anything else you may need for your next outdoor adventure. If you're looking for a boat dealer in Leduc, you will find somewhat limited options. However, the Barry Jays Marine is an easy drive from Leduc via Highway 2 North and Anthony Henday West. We love to meet local Albertan boat and lake life enthusiasts, so, drop by our showroom for a visit!

Directions for Leduc to Barry Jays Marine: 50.3 km via Hwy 2 N and Anthony Henday Freeway

Parting Words

We hope you enjoyed learning a bit of what we've learned from listening to our customers. As discussed, Leduc is a great place to call home if you want to live just outside Edmonton and have convenient access to some of Northern Alberta and Central Alberta's greatest outdoor destinations. See you soon! 🚤