Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#explorealberta
In this video we explore the town of Drayton Valley in central Alberta. This town is about 133 km southwest of Edmonton, and it's located within Brazeau County.

Drayton Valley is a major oil and gas hub within the province, and the discovery of the nearby Pembina oil field in 1953 led to a massive boom in this area.

Today, the town has a population of about 8,000 people and is a service hub for the surrounding region.

Drayton Valley is also located between 2 major rivers, and the area surrounding the town has a wide range of options for enjoying the outdoors.

This is my perspective as a tourist, I'd appreciate extra info and recommendations from people who have spent more time living here - please leave your comments below!

A big thank you to our local sponsors!

Nodding Donkey Brewing
5129 51 St, Drayton Valley
(780) 515-4677
noddingdonkeybrewing.ca
instagram.com/noddingdonkeybrewing
facebook.com/noddingdonkeybrewing/about

Tri-Electric Ltd.
4901 57 St, Drayton Valley
(780) 542-4212
trielectric.ca
facebook.com/trielectricltd
instagram.com/tri_electric_ltd

Shale Medical Clinic
5004 50 Ave unit 3, Drayton Valley
(780) 898-4628
shalemedical.ca
facebook.com/shalemedical

Gamma IT/Computer Solutions Inc.
5143 50 Ave, Drayton Valley
(780) 515-9080
gammait.ca
facebook.com/GammaIT.DV

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