The Edmonton Getaway That Actually Feels Away
Two hours of highway, then: prairie silence, a wood-fired sauna, and a steam train rolling past your firepit.
They Make the Trek — Here's Why
Our guest reviews say it best: couples drive out from Edmonton for the themed cabins, stay for the sauna-hot-tub-cold-plunge circuit, and come back with friends. Two hours puts you past the crowded provincial-park lottery and into a resort with cabins, glamping, and a spa nobody else has.
"My husband and I made the trek out from Edmonton to stay the night at the LumberJack cabin. We really enjoyed our stay! The cold plunge, hot tub, sauna spa was such a nice touch. We would definitely recommend!"
Google review · Edmonton couple
★★★★★ Read all 187 reviews on Google
- Themed cabins & RV glamping No gear, no setup — just arrive.
- Private spa hours Sauna, hot tub & cold plunge — all yours for $40/hr (free with glamping stays).
- Alberta Prairie Railway A real steam train, right past the resort.
- Prairie Haven — Winter 2026 Themed glamping domes; join the waitlist now.
- No booking lottery Skip the provincial-park reservation scramble.
- Winter escapes Snow-globe cabin weekends, two hours from #yeg.
Make a Weekend of It
Planning Questions
How far is Prairie Junction from Edmonton?
About a two-hour drive southeast to Stettler — close enough for a weekend, far enough to fully unplug.
Is it worth the drive from Edmonton?
Guests say yes in the reviews — themed cabins, a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge, and the Alberta Prairie Railway make it a genuine destination rather than a campsite.
Do I need camping gear for a getaway?
No — cabins and RV glamping stays are fully set up with hotel bedding. From Winter 2026, Prairie Haven's themed glamping domes add nine more no-gear options.