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Town in Alberta, Canada
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Athabasca is a town of almost 3,000 people (2016) in North Central Alberta. It is nestled in the picturesque Athabasca River valley and is the health, education, shopping, and service centre for the region.
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Chicken or pork souvlaki; pizza.
Canadian, Italian, Greek and Irish cuisine.
Fast food
20-room motel built on the side of a hill with a panoramic view of the river valley. Some rooms have kitchenettes.
Continental breakfast with seasonal fruit included. 32 rooms, air-conditioning, fridge, microwave, LED TV, fitness room, laundry room, kitchenettes, cable TV.
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