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Onoway is a town on the banks of the Sturgeon River in northeastern Alberta, Canada. The town's population sits at around 1,300 and its economy relies heavily on forestry activities and tourism. The area is a popular destination for hunters and duck hunters alike.

 

Onoway was settled by Ukrainian farmers in 1894, who established a small farming community with Ukrainian culture, language, churches, and customs that thrive to this day. The area became a booming logging town in the 1930s. Once the sawmill closed, most of the residents moved on to other communities and settlements such as Winnipeg and Calgary.

 

Today, many of Onoway's buildings serve as community centers. The OHS (Onoway Hospital) was built in 1963. The town has two schools, a high school, and a junior high school; both are operated by the OHS. There are four community centers where many local events take place and a public library that opened in 1989.

 

RV Park and Campground in Onoway, Alberta

 

Campground & RV Park across the river.

Onoway Riverfront Centennial Park - Onoway, Alberta. Cross River Campground and RV Park are located across the Sturgeon River in Onoway, AB. We are not far from Smoky Lake, AB, Drayton Valley, AB, and Hinton, AB. We have pull-through and back-in sites available for motorhomes and trailers or you can choose a campsite for tent camping. Just a short walk from the river.

 

Riverfront Campground, RV Park & Cabins - Onoway Riverfront Campground, RV Park and Cabins are located on the Sturgeon River in beautiful northeastern Alberta. We are only 30 minutes from Hinton and Smoky Lake, AB. Our campground has 177 sites, many with full hookups or electrical/water ...

 

Art and culture in Onoway, Alberta

 

Onoway is known for its Ukrainian cultural heritage, with a Ukrainian church and community center.

There is an annual Oktoberfest in Onoway held every September. In addition to music, food, and dancing people can visit the Onoway Museum while they are in town and take advantage of the many historical exhibits on display.

Onoway has a public library on Birchot Boulevard that hosts various programs and events throughout the year.

 

Food in Onoway, Alberta 

The town of Onoway has a small selection of restaurants. A family restaurant, fast food, coffee shop, and Chinese restaurant are all located on the main street. Deep-Fried Perogies, perogies, or pelmeni are popular dishes in Onoway served with sour cream and onion sauce.

There are multiple service stations, a convenience store, and a gift shop located downtown. The town also has both public and separate schools as well as an OHS Hospital that services the surrounding area. Four community centers are also in Onoway where many events take place throughout the year.

Shopping in Onoway, Alberta

Shopping in Onoway is not a very large aspect of the town. There are many small variety stores on Birchot Boulevard where residents can find basic necessities and locally handmade items. The biggest store in Onoway is Co-Op Gas & Convenience on Birchot Boulevard, which sells groceries, clothes, hardware, and anything else you may need. Other stores such as McDonald's and Subway are located in Onoway and are open to the public.

Recreation

Onoway is a very small town, so recreation has not been a big part of life for long. The community centers host many events throughout the year. There is an annual Oktoberfest held every September on the main street where people can visit the various historical exhibits on display and enjoy Fall fun with great food and music.

Transportation in Onoway, Alberta

Onoway has a bus stop across the street from the community center that serves several routes.

The closest airport is Smoky Lake Regional Airport which has daily flights to Edmonton and Calgary. There is a marina and RV park located on Sturgeon River just minutes away. The Sturgeon River goes all the way down to Lethbridge, AB, and through to Hinton, AB.

The town of Onoway is located on the Yellowhead Highway 16. People can travel to Calgary or Edmonton from Onoway by taking the Yellowhead Highway 16 through to Hinton, AB, and then down to Red Deer, AB. It takes about three hours to get from Onoway to Red Deer. The main road in Onoway is Birchot Boulevard which goes right through downtown.

Natural Attractions in Onoway, Alberta

 

There is a lookout for watching the beautiful scenery that surrounds Onoway. Nearby lakes and rivers provide water sports, great fishing, and swimming. There are various animals present in the area for viewing.

History

The area surrounding Onoway was first inhabited by the Cree and the Blackfoot before being settled by Ukrainian immigrants in 1894. As the town grew it became a booming logging town in the late 1930s, with huge sawmills providing work for many people. When these sawmills went bankrupt, many of the residents moved to other communities and settlements such as Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Calgary.

Onoway's history is also made into a scenic walkway starting at the Community Center and continuing through Birchot Park and to the Onoway Museum. The whole trail is about 1.4 kilometers and includes 30 plaques dedicated to significant events in the community's history such as the development of their Ukrainian culture, the opening of the OHS Hospital, and the community's involvement with WWII efforts. This trail was created in 2012 by local residents with financial support from the Town of Onoway General Fund and Parks Canada.