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Olds (51°48'N 114°06'W) is a small town in central Alberta, Canada, located south of Red Deer, the nearest large community.

Olds is 90 km from Calgary. Olds College is noted for its Agricultural Programs, as well as its Fashion Marketing Studies.

As the "Gateway to the Rockies", Olds offers more than 100 acres of parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and golf courses. Canoeing, hiking, camping, white water rafting and hunting are all readily accessible. Olds has one of the finest sports arenas in central Alberta, which is home to the Olds Grizzlys Junior 'A' Hockey Club.

Fun events such as the Olds Fair & Rodeo, Olds College Open House, Canada Day Festival, month-long Olds Fashioned Christmas festivities and the Kiwanis Music Festival are just a few of the year-round activities from which to choose. Public facilities, quality restaurants and shopping are all easily accessible, with free downtown parking.

The Olds Aquatic Centre officially opened to the public in November 2002. This state-of-the-art facility features an 8-metre tall Waterslide, a five-lane, 25-metre Lane Pool, Whirlpool, Tot Pool with beach-type entry for children and the physically-challenged, and a Multi-Purpose Room, perfect for parties and meetings. The facility is also wheelchair accessible.

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