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Ol' MacDonalds Resort

Box 26, Erskine | Buffalo Lake, Alberta T0C 1G0, Canada
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Ol' MacDonalds Resort
25 April 2013 -
Chris J
17 March 2013 -
Jessica S
 
 
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Vegreville, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Heard alot about this campground and was told that i takes at least a year to book ahead. I lucked out and got a campsite from a cancellation. We got a very nice and secluded site with trees completely surrounding us which i love. Kids really enjoyed the 4-person pedal carts although i felt the price was a little high... More

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Red Deer, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This is our favorite place to camp and I always ask to go here every year! My best friend tags along every year and its a great chance for us to bond and get closer than ever because there is tons to do! We sit together on the merry-go-round which I adore, even if its a bit old fashioned(Our favorite... More

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North America
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

For a privately run facility, this Resort has a great selection of camping sites. Although the full service sites are quite close together, there are lots of unserviced sites that are large and surrounded by trees (including some with power). The rates are on the high side (particularly if you have a dog $5/day!). The playgrounds need updating but our... More

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Red Deer, Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

The whole experience is overpriced in comparison to other locations. It was probably a nice place at one time; unfortunately the years of no upkeep have left the bathrooms and cabins in, well, less than favourable conditions. The parks are dilapadated; mostly composed of weathered and not maintained lumber, but surprisingly full of children. My wife and her family have... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

Ol macdonalds is our favorite place to camp. We have been returning for yrs and will continue to do so. It is costly but the benefits far outweight the cost. The beach is huge! Well maintained, the sites are clean , level, and well maintained. The bathrooms are not filthy as one rater has stated. Very kid friendly campground. The... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

This was our first camping trip here, we had to book a year in advance. We really liked it as it seemed they really had their act together and looked after the little things. Check-in was awesome, didnt have to leave the truck! Beach was nice and clean, alot for the kids to do. Nice amenities (food, coffee, showers, etc).... More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

Check in, easy and fast. Everything costs, bring extra coin. Washrooms, filthy and substandard. Lots for kids to do, it all costs. Beach, great.

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We have been heading to Ol Macdonalds since 2007. We first stayed in the serviced camp sites with our trailer (30 was our favorite), then we went with a group friends and stayed in the group sites (6 was our regular), and we are staying in the motel for the 2nd year (no longer have the trailer). Motel is pretty... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

I was very disappointed during my recent stay in a cabin. You have to reserve a spot and they charge you to do so. The invoice was confusing and didn't denote the taxes clearly. Their website isn't very modern and has very few pictures. They require significant deposits three months early and do not have a good cancellation policy. You... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012 via mobile

We found the staff to be extremely unprofessional, rude and ignorant! Paying over $50 per night I expected a lot more. Everything at the resort costs money to do, they nickel and dime you for everything! Being unable to sit around a campfire past 11 pm was unacceptable and rediculous. Will never again go to this campground!!

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Address: Box 26, Erskine | Buffalo Lake, Alberta T0C 1G0, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta
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Ranked #96 of 163 Speciality lodging in Alberta

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