Facilities
TWO SPECTACULAR LOCATIONS!
Explore our two beautiful locations with their own unique landscape and facilities. Experience the same enthusiastic welcome, spirit of adventure and dependable staff team at both!
We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 and 7 Territories in Alberta of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.
Pioneer Camp Lodge, Sundre
Pioneer Camp Lodge is located 16 km southwest of Sundre, overlooking the Red Deer River Valley with a fantastic view of the Rockies!
The central Lodge has a large dining room, kitchen and meeting areas. Nikki’s Chalet, an additional meeting area, is a one minute walk down the hill from the Lodge. Guests either stay in dorm or twin rooms in the main Lodge or in heated cabins with twin or bunk-beds. Cabins are one large room on the main floor, with an overhead loft. The cabins are winterized, insulated, heated by gas and have electricity.
Rentals are available from September to June. Our total capacity is 116 people.
| Dorm Rooms | Lower Twins | Cabins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of Rooms | 12 | 5 | 3-4 |
| Beds | Bunk | Twin/Dble/Bunk | Twin/Dble/Bunk |
| Bathroom | 4 | 1/2 Bathroom | Full Bathroom |
| Capacity | 6 people | *2-4 people | 7 people |
*Lower Twins: 4 rooms contain twin beds, 2 rooms contain a double and a bunk bed.
*Cabins: depending on staffing needs, 3 to 4 cabins are available throughout the year.
| Dorm Rooms | Lower Twins | Cabins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September-June | 72 | 10-14 | 21-28 |
| July-August | Pioneer Camp Summer Camps** | ||
**Rentals are generally not available during July and August as our Summer Camp Programs are running during this time. However, there may be an occasional rental period available. Please contact the Lodge Office for more information.
| Meeting Area | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Cunningham’s Corner | 25 people |
| Fireside Room | 130 people |
| Nikki’s Chalet | 90 people |
| Outdoor Fire Pits | 10-80 people |
Each Site at Pioneer Camp operates a camp store called a Tuck Shop, where guests can purchase candy and pop, as well as camp t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, toques, water bottles, journals, etc. Clothing prices range from $15-$25 for t-shirts to about $45 for hoodies.
Drop by one of our Tuck Shops and take home a Pioneer Camp memory today! Can’t make it in person? Check out our online Tuck Shop!
- Covered riding arena and outdoor arenas and corrals are perfect for lessons and programming involving our herd (mounted archery, games, teaching times, etc.)
- Numerous onsite trails to choose from
- Enjoy the unique perspective of exploring the natural beauty of the land from horseback
- Our horses are waiting to meet you!
- Archery Range
- Basketball and Volleyball Courts
- Climbing Wall
- Fire Pits
- Gaga Pit
- Hiking Trails
- Indoor Recreation Room (with Ping-Pong and Foosball)
- Initiative Task Course
- Playing Field
- Pond for Canoeing & Water Activities
- Riding Trails
- Sledding Hills
- Wagon Ride / Sleigh Ride Trails
Pioneer Camp Ranch, Rocky Mountain House
Pioneer Camp Ranch is located on Crimson Lake, 16 km northwest of Rocky Mountain House. Guests stay in cozy cabins along the shores of the lake.
The central Ranch House has a large dining room, kitchen, and two meeting areas. The North Lodge, an additional meeting area, is located next to the Ranch House.Guests stay in cabins with bunk beds. Most cabins are one large room with bunks along the walls. Winterized cabins are insulated and heated with gas stoves. Summer cabins are insulated and heated with a wood stove. All cabins have electricity.
| Junior Cabins | Senior Cabins | Staff Cabins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of Cabins | 10 | 8 | 8 in winter |
| Beds | Bunk/Twin | Bunk | Bunk/Dble/Twin |
| Bathroom | Common | Common | Common or Private |
| Capacity | 9 people | 8 people | 2-10 people |
| Jr. Cabins | Sr. Cabins | Staff Cabins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September-October | 87 people | 64 people | 45 maximum* |
| November-April | 71 people | 48 people | 45 maximum* |
| May-June | 87 people | 64 people | 45 maximum* |
| July-August | Pioneer Camp Summer Camps** | ||
*The availability of the Staff Cabins varies according to Pioneer’s staffing needs. They are fully or almost fully available September through April, and partially available in May and June.
**Rentals are generally not available during July and August as our Summer Camp Programs are running during this time. However, there may be an occasional rental period available. Please contact the Guest Coordinator at [email protected] or 403-638-2660.
Drop by one of our Tuck Shops and take home a Pioneer Camp memory today! Can’t make it in person? Check out our online Tuck Shop!
- Large stalls and arenas for lessons and programming involving our herd (games, teaching times, etc.)
- Greenspace abounds for grazing and working with the horses.
- See our newly renovated Tack Shed.
- Over an hour and a half of onsite trails to explore by horseback.
- Discover the natural beauty that abounds at Pioneer Ranch from horseback.
- Our horses are waiting to meet you!
- Archery Range
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Fire Pits
- Hiking Trails
- Indoor Recreation Room (with Ping-Pong and Foosball)
- Initiative Task Course
- Lake with Waterfront Access
- Riding Trails
- Wagon Ride / Sleigh Ride Trails
- Two Meeting Rooms
- Large Hall for Events
- Library
- Outdoor Amphitheatre
- Playing Field
