Northern Adventure

Family canoeing on a serene lake featuring things to do in Fort McMurray near Merit Hotel & Suites

In the areas surrounding Fort McMurray opportunities for outdoor adventure are almost limitless. Experience exhilarating white water runs on the local rivers; take a helicopter tour or hike and bike through hundreds of trails in the Richardson River sand dune area. In the dense forests rich with unique northern vegetation and wildlife both nature photography and hunting are popular pursuits.