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Coloured History of Lacombe lodging
In the late 1800’s, before Lacombe was even deemed village
status, there was a shack on a dusty trail near what is now
Lacombe. Situated between Calgary and Edmonton, it was a
welcoming stop over for travelers trekking from the larger
outposts to hang their hat. The dusty trail became known in
1884 as the C & E Trail, and today is Hwy 2A. The shack was
more like a bed & breakfast lodging that we know today since
it was part of a residence. In 1896 Lacombe became just the
eighth organized community of the Northwest Territories to
be declared a village, so settlers believed the town was in
for a substantial growth influx and required more lodging.
Today if one is looking for a place to stay in Lacombe there
are four hotels, one motel and a handful of bed & breakfasts
in the town, and several more in the immediate vicinity.
Weeding out the unsavory visitors
Once the status of village occurred, Lacombe established a
temporary lodging for people looking to make Lacombe their
home. Today a newer hotel has been on the same site as
Immigration Hall, which was built and served as the lodging
relief until local housing could be erected. There was
already a hotel in town which also served patrons with a
bar. Although Lacombe had lost out to Red Deer as the
primary town for central Alberta, town businessmen realized
they would still get their fair share of settlers. Once the
train arrived a self-appointed immigration officer would
check out the would-be settlers to the area. The local
lodge, Immigration Hall, was filled with visitors the town
wanted to keep.
Build it and they come to stay over
The Victoria Hotel was Lacombe’s main hotel. It was steadily
busy, with several renovations and additions, and by 1901
had grown to become one of the largest buildings in Lacombe.
The entrance was large and open so a rider could gallop up
the street and right into the main lobby without barely
breaking stride. Accommodations in Lacombe today aren’t
quite as inviting to people on horseback, but as with the
old hotel is ideal for those looking for a place to stay.
Today’s hotels in Lacombe have restaurants, bars and room
service making for a more enjoyable stay.
B&B’s the relaxing choice
There will always be those who prefer the privacy of a
hotel in Lacombe, with luxuries such as in-room
Jacuzzis, room service, lounges and facilities for weddings.
However, a growing trend for an alternative relaxing
accommodation is a Bed & Breakfast, or B&B for short. Bed &
Breakfast accommodations in Lacombe are serene getaways with
amenities of your own home such as homemade breakfasts. A
charming atmosphere within walking distance from golfing,
lakes, sightseeing and cross-country skiing is an inviting
way to spend a few days. Many have theme rooms, such as
rustic, western or contemporary depending on your
preference. Today there are plenty of accommodations in
Lacombe to choose from.
