Stay Minutes from The Northern Lights, MacDonald Island Park & More

In addition to being the closest extended-stay hotel to MacDonald Island Park - Canada's largest community recreational, convention, leisure and social centre – Podollan Rez-idence offers the ideal gateway to the best attractions, activities and things to do in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
 
Our ideal downtown Fort McMurray location puts numerous shopping and dining options all within walking distance. Perfect for business, families and sports teams, the Rez is the closest Fort McMurray extended stay hotel to MacDonald Park Recreation & Convention Centre and Shell Place. For those who need to get out on the road, the Rez has very easy access to Highway 63.
 
To help you plan your stay in Fort McMurray, we’ve included details on some of our most favourite nearby sights and attractions below.

MacDonald Island Park Recreation & Convention Centre

Considered Canada’s largest community recreation and convention centre, this park offers numerous activities for you to enjoy. From sports to culture to leisure, you can experience a wide variety of fun times at this popular attraction. The multi-use complex includes a baseball stadium, a concert venue, golf course, an indoor turf field house and a training centre among other sports features. It also offers conference spaces and full hospitality services to accommodate a large array of conference needs.

Northern Lights

Travellers from around the world come to Canada’s robust wilderness to see the Northern Lights. And Fort McMurray is one of the top places to observe this gorgeous sight. In fact, it’s a hotspot for great tours and expeditions.​

Oil Sands Discovery Centre

Located at the heart of the world’s largest single oil deposit, this facility is dedicated to educating and building public aware of the oil sands. When you visit this centre, you’ll discover the history, science and technology of this amazing phenomenon.

Suncor Energy Experience the Energy Tour

Experience a guided bus tour of the Suncor Energy Plant, located just north of Fort McMurray. You’ll learn about the process that takes place from mining to pipeline. Admission to the Oil Sands Discovery Centre and the Marine Park Museum are also included in the price of this tour.

Fort McMurray Golf Club

Often viewed as one of the top golf courses in Alberta, this club offers challenging and scenic holes that will make your game unforgettable. If you love to golf, this demanding course with its many valleys and creek beds should not be missed.​

Miskanaw Golf Club

Since its opening in 1966, Miskanaw Golf Club has built a solid reputation to become one of Alberta’s most beloved courses. Surrounded by boreal forest, the beautiful course offers a great game and natural beauty at the same time.​

Athabasca Bridge

Completed in 1997, this massive bridge crosses the Athabasca River and provides access to Suncor’s Steepbank Mine. Its innovative design is a sight to see and one that’s worth the trip.​

Boomtown Casino

Its more than 23,000 feet of gaming space offers amazing recreation for every taste. You can also enjoy all-day breakfast and chef specialties at the Clearwater Café. Dance the night away and enjoy live entertainment, too.​

Wood Buffalo National Park

Situated in northeastern Alberta, this national park is the largest of its kind in Canada and the second biggest in the world. It also offers a wide variety of wildlife species with the only natural nesting habitat of the endangered whooping crane.

Birchwood Trails

Walk, run or bike along more than 130 kilometres of beautifully maintained trails. You can experience nature at its most scenic while getting wonderful exercise along the way.​