Leduc has activities for people of all ages. The Leduc Recreation Centre also known as Black Gold Centre has a pool, skating rink, curling rink and is being expanded to include a soccor field and more. L.A. Crude have two rugby pitches just behind where matches can be viewed throughout the summer. During the summer, the spray park is opened outside admission only for those who buy tickets for the swimming pool. The Black Gold Arena is home to The Leduc Riggers Hockey Team... Go Riggers!! The Alexendar Arena is also another skating complex located on 50th Street. Beside it is the outdoor pool which is open from the May Long Weekend to the September Long Weekend.
Across the street from the Alexander Arena is Leduc Cinema's. This is Leduc's only cinema showing 4 or 5 movies a week on four different screens. Tickets are much lower than what you would pay for a show in Edmonton. They always try to have at least one family movie, so kids can have a good time, and several of the upcoming blockbusters. Leduc Cinema's Showtimes And Prices
For performing arts, most shows take place at the Maclab Centre For The Performing Arts Website. The billboard outside advertises for upcoming plays, performances and concerts. Tickets can often be bought at the box office or the Library.
The Leduc Public Library is located in the City Hall building and is a good place to sit down and read a book. There are also computers with internet access. There are often several events, lectures and activities that take place. Ask a librarian what's happening when you're around.
The Dr. Wood's Museum is the oldest home in Leduc and has great marvels from a by-gone era. Located only a few blocks away from main street, its address is 4801-49 Ave. Its admission is by donation and there are often special events planned throughout the year.
The first weekend in May is Rodeo Weekend. During this time there are several events that take place including; a parade, pancake breakfast, fair, and of course Rodeo events. These are held at The Black Gold Center - now known as the LRC Leduc Rec Centre. The fair is located on the outside grounds. Best night to go to the fair is on Friday, known as 'Buddy Night' because you and a friend only pay half price to ride the rides.
More Leduc Events
Of course the most famous Leduc Landmark is The Leduc No. 1 Oilwell which is located in Leduc County. No trip to Leduc is complete without seeing this famous site, which started the Alberta Oilboom to begin with. It is only about a 15 minute drive from the city, right close to the town of Devon. It has an interpretive center for people to learn all about the discovery that made Leduc so famous. The Canadian Petroleum Discovery Centre
Leduc Representative Newspaper has more event listings and activities in the community.
