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Tofield
Go for half a day as a stop on Highway 14 between Edmonton and Wainwright: birding at Beaverhill Lake, a meal, then move on. Skip as a base.
Tofield is a town of about 2,000 people 68 km east of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 14, 834 and 626, with no bus or train and no scheduled flights. Its pull is Beaverhill Lake birding and a cheap, quiet prairie stop; most travellers see it in a few hours on the way to Elk Island or Wainwright.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- May–Sep (birding peaks May–Jun and Sep)
- avoid Dec–Feb (lows near −17 °C (1 °F), icy roads)avoid Dec–Feb (lows near 1 °F (−17 °C), icy roads)
- Airport
- Edmonton International (YEG)
- Nights
- 0–1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Tofield911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- RCMP Tofield (non-emergency)780-662-3353
- Health Link Alberta (24 h nurse line)811
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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 Tofield, 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
- SafetyTofield is a quiet prairie town and violent crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 780-662-3353 RCMP Tofield (non-emergency) · 811 Health Link Alberta (24 h nurse line)
- 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 1 h 15 min by car via Highway 14 and Anthony Henday; no bus link to Tofield.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a bakery itemC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
- BeerDraught beer at the Tofield Hotel barC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$95 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
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 1 h 15 min by car via Highway 14 and Anthony Henday; no bus link to Tofield.)
Map of Tofield
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Tofield
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Camrose · 40 km straight line
- Vegreville · 44 km straight line
- Sherwood Park · 46 km straight line
- Fort Saskatchewan · 53 km straight line
- Edmonton · 58 km straight line
- Leduc · 60 km straight line
- Wetaskiwin · 65 km straight line
- St. Albert · 70 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (20°F)20°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
May
Best
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
Nov
not flagged
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−6°C (22°F)22°F (−6°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−17°C (2°F)2°F (−17°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tofield: 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
−6°C (20°F)20°F (−6°C)
−17°C (2°F)2°F (−17°C)
8 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (6°F)6°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 (51°F)51°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
13 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
5°C (40°F)40°F (5°C)
10 rd
Oct
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
0°C (31°F)31°F (0°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 (22°F)22°F (−6°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°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
You need a car. There is no bus or train from Edmonton or anywhere else, and Tofield Airport has no scheduled flights. The town itself is walkable in 15–20 minutes; Highway 14 is a two-lane road with passing lanes and fast trucks.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive Highway 14 west, then Highway 16; about 45 min
Bison, elk and lakes; buy a Parks Canada pass at the gate.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive Highway 16 east of Elk Island
Seasonal, costumed interpreters; check opening dates before you drive.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive Highway 14 east, about 45 min
Giant pysanka and a coffee stop; pairs well with Tofield.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive Highway 14 east, about 1 h 30 min
A long haul for a day return; better as an overnight.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive Highway 14 east then Highway 41 south
Do it as part of an eastbound run, not a return day.
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.
Town centre (50 St / 52 Ave)
Tofield Hotel and Beaverhill Motel; walkable to cafés and the IGA.
Beaver County, west of town
Footloose Caboose Lodge, about 19 km (12 mi) out on Highway 14 and 833; open May–October.Footloose Caboose Lodge, about 12 mi (19 km) out on Highway 14 and 833; open May–October.
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$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$130 | C$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Fuel, Edmonton return (about 140 km)1 × C$25 | C$25 |
| Elk Island day pass1 × C$11 | C$11 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$52 |
| Trip total≈ C$284 per person per day, bed included | C$568≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a bakery item | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Diner breakfast | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Chinese or pizza main | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Draught beer at the Tofield Hotel bar | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Fuel, per litre | C$1.40–1.70 (≈ US$2) |
| Motel room, one night | C$95–180 (≈ US$70–140) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport in or out: without a car you are stuck.
- Winter driving: black ice, drifting snow and moose or deer on Highway 14 at dawn and dusk.
- Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads around Beaverhill Lake.
- Beaverhill Lake water levels vary; some years the shore is mudflats, not water. Check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- RCMP Tofield (non-emergency)
- 780-662-3353
- Health Link Alberta (24 h nurse line)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Health Link Alberta (24 h nurse line)811
Embassy
No consulates in Tofield; the US consulate-general and most others are in Edmonton or Calgary. Check the address before you go.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel Edmonton → Tofield → Edmonton: about C$25 (≈ US$19)
- Elk Island day pass: about C$11 (≈ US$8) per vehicle
- Motel room, one night: C$95–180 (≈ US$70–140)
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- Where is the highway? — Where is the highway? (—)
- Is it far? — Is it far? (—)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (—)
English is the working language; a few Cree place names survive locally (Maskawan, Amisk, Ketchamoot).
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 Tofield. 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: May–Sep (birding peaks May–Jun and Sep) · avoid Dec–Feb (lows near −17 °C, icy roads) · 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
- 5 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: last rental-car desk hours, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster: 50 St and 52 Ave for food, hotel and the IGA.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Beaverhill Lake, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Elk Island) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTown of Tofield
- officialTravel Alberta
- officialParks Canada — Elk Island National Park
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tofield, revision 5240702 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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