Living Here

Drayton Valley offers a wide range of retail and business services—everything from department store chains to more family-oriented businesses. You will also find many recreational parks, including a newly developed RV Park that is located near the Lion’s West Valley Park. Drayton Valley also has an extensive walking trail of more than
14 km.

Recreation facilities are definitely not in short supply. Our Drayton Valley Omniplex includes a pool, a fitness centre, a skating arena, a walking path and a curling rink. It is also the home of the Drayton Valley Thunder hockey team. In the summer, The Drayton Valley Golf & Country Club features a challenging 18-hole golf course. We also have several other golf courses in the area. In the winter, we have beautiful downhill and cross-country ski trails. The squash/racquetball courts and bowling alley are a fun time year-round.

We’re also very community-minded. Several international volunteer organizations have local chapters in Drayton Valley. If you would like to volunteer, you’re sure to find the right fit. And there’s always room for coaches. Whether it’s hockey, boxing, volleyball, or gymnastics—you’ll be welcomed whole-heartedly.

Drayton Valley is one of the northern-most municipalities within the David Thompson Health Region. We have three professional health care centres and private clinics in town. The Drayton Valley Hospital & Care Centre offers 24-hour Emergency Care.

Drayton Valley is home to one Catholic school and six public schools that are all part of the Wild Rose School Division. The town also has programs for adult learning and continuing education.