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Morinville
Skip as a base: Morinville is a half-day stop 36 km (22 mi) from Edmonton. Sleep in St. Albert or Edmonton and drive up for the trails and a meal.Skip as a base: Morinville is a half-day stop 22 mi (36 km) from Edmonton. Sleep in St. Albert or Edmonton and drive up for the trails and a meal.
Morinville is a town of about 10,000 people 36 km northwest of Edmonton on Highway 2, settled by French and German families in the late 1800s. It is mostly residential: a trail system, a splash park, a trout pond and a handful of restaurants. The 1907 St. Jean Baptiste church, a provincial historic site, was destroyed by arson in 2021. There are no hotels in town, so most visitors come as a short drive from St. Albert or Edmonton.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold and snow)
- Airport
- YEG
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Morinville911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Morinville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA low-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving on Highway 2, long dark evenings in December and January, and having no bed booked in town.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · 811 Health advice (Health Link Alberta, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYEG Edmonton International (About 55 km (34 mi) south; drive 45–60 min to Morinville via Highway 2).YEG Edmonton International (About 34 mi (55 km) south; drive 45–60 min to Morinville via Highway 2).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical option: Morinville is 36 km (22 mi) northwest of Edmonton along Highway 2…A car is the practical option: Morinville is 22 mi (36 km) northwest of Edmonton along Highway 2…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–5 (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealBurger or sandwich plateC$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
- Budget bedMorinville RV Park serviced site, a night, per roomC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room in St. Albert (nearest beds), a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel double room in St. Albert (nearest beds), a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YEG Edmonton International (About 55 km (34 mi) south; drive 45–60 min to Morinville via Highway 2)YEG Edmonton International (About 34 mi (55 km) south; drive 45–60 min to Morinville via Highway 2)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Morinville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
8 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
7 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Dec
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical option: Morinville is 36 km northwest of Edmonton along Highway 2, about 30–40 min from downtown Edmonton and 15–20 min from St. Albert. Buses run from Edmonton to St. Albert, but not on to Morinville; a taxi from St. Albert is roughly $40–50. In town, taxis are the fallback and the centre is walkable.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive Highway 2 south, about 30–40 min
Use Morinville as a half-day stop on the way in or out, not a base.
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive Highway 2 south, about 15–20 min
Nearest hotels and the usual overnight base for this area.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive Highway 2 south through Edmonton, about 1 h
Close to YEG if you fly in or out the same day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive via Highway 2 and Highway 16 west, about 50 min
Pairs with Spruce Grove on a west-side loop.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive via Edmonton's Anthony Henday ring road, about 1 h
A separate day; no direct transit link from Morinville.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive via Highway 16 west, about 1 h 15 min
Lake day in summer; check the drive before committing.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
No hotels in Morinville
The nearest hotels are in St. Albert, about 15–20 min south; Edmonton has the widest choice.
Morinville RV Park
54 serviced sites plus overflow, just west of town on Main Street; a few minutes' walk to the centre. Wi-Fi is charged per day or week.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$80–130 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$130–220 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room in St. Albert (nearest beds)1 × 1 night × C$170 | C$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Taxi St. Albert → Morinville, one way1 × C$45 | C$45 |
| Fuel, Edmonton → Morinville return1 × C$15 | C$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$58 |
| Trip total≈ C$319 per person per day, bed included | C$638≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–5 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Burger or sandwich plate | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Italian main, Bistro di Madre Piccola | C$18–30 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Taxi St. Albert → Morinville | C$40–50 (≈ US$30–40) |
| RV site, per night | C$45–80 (≈ US$35–60) |
| Firewood bundle at the RV park | C$10 (≈ US$8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No hotels in town: book in St. Albert or Edmonton before you drive up.
- A car or taxi is needed: no direct bus from Edmonton to Morinville.
- Winter driving on Highway 2 can be icy; check road conditions before setting out.
- The St. Jean Baptiste church was destroyed by arson in 2021: the site, not the building, is what remains.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- Health advice (Health Link Alberta, 24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Health Link Alberta (24 h)811
Embassy
No consulates in Morinville; the US consulate-general and most others are in Edmonton or Calgary.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi St. Albert → Morinville: C$40–50 (≈ US$30–40), about 20 min
- Drive Edmonton → Morinville: 36 km (22 mi) on Highway 2, 30–40 min22 mi (36 km) on Highway 2, 30–40 min
- RV park Wi-Fi: charged per day or week
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you (English is the main language; French is official and spoken by some families)
- Where is the trail? — Where is the trail? (ask at any Main Street business)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (cards are widely accepted)
No hotels in town: book in St. Albert or Edmonton.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Morinville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (cold and snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YEG: drive times to Morinville and St. Albert, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the centre: St. Jean Baptiste site, Main Street restaurants, trail system and splash park.
- Place pages with verified hours (Bistro di Madre Piccola, Morinville Grill, Morinville RV Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival Days fixture so the June weekend can go green.
Sources
- officialTown of Morinville
- officialSt. Jean Baptiste Parish
- officialMorinville RV Park
- secondaryWikivoyage: Morinville, revision 5069443 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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