Flights
Edmonton and Calgary are the closest international airports to COCs and WCOCs, respectively. Red Deer hosts a regional airport.
Travel time from airports
| From | To WCOC Middle / Long arena | To COC Sprint arena |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport (YYC) | ~1.5 hours | ~3 hours |
| Edmonton International Airport (YEG) | ~2.25 hours | ~1 hour |
| Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) | ~1 hour | ~2 hours |
Driving distances
It would be difficult to access the 2025 WCOC Middle and Long events without a car. There is no public transit. The following are estimated driving time and distance between events at different locations.
| From .. to .. | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| From WCOC Long Arena to Sprint | ~1 hour | 88-98 km |
| From WCOC Sprint to COC Sprint | ~2 hours | 190km |
Edmonton area event locations and driving times
Except for the COC Sprint it would be difficult to access any of the Edmonton area events without a car. There is no public transit. The following are estimated driving time and distance between events at different locations.
| From .. to .. | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| From COC Sprint Arena to COC Middle and Long Arena | 50 min | 60km |
| From Sherwood Park Hotels to Model & Package Pick-up | 25 min | 32km |
| From Sherwood Park Hotels to Training camp and HPP fundraiser event | 20 min | 25 km |
| From Sherwood Park Hotels to COC Sprint | 20 min | 23 km |
| From Sherwood Park Hotels to COC Middle and Long events | 40 min | 50 km |
| From Sherwood Park Hotels to Banquet and Silent Auction | 13 min | 13 km |
| From Edmonton Airport (YEG) to Sherwood Park Hotels | 30 min | 45 km |
Accommodation
| Event | Camping Options | Motel Options |
| WCOC Middle & Long | Caroline – 10 minute drive Burnstick Lake – 10 minute drive Sundre – 25 minute drive | Caroline Sundre |
| WCOC Sprint @ Red Deer | Lions Campground Westerner Campground | Red Deer Polytechnic: *block booking – details below Other hotels / motels |
| All Edmonton Area Events | Sherwood Park Hotels | |
| COC Sprint @ Fort Saskatchewan | Fort Lions Campground | Hotels & Motels |
| COC Middle & Long | Lindbrook Star Tofield Campground | Fort Saskatchewan (above) Tofield |
Red Deer Polytechnic
This is an awesome option for the WCOCs. You are on the map for the WCOC Sprint on Monday and only an hour away from the Middle and Long locations.
- You are only allowed to stay in the specific accommodation pre-booked at campus due to the sprint embargo. You will have to keep to the strict embargo rules and not drive or walk through / around campus ground while you are staying here. (Details will follow in bulletins.)
- We secured a block booking for this event. You will need to contact the venue to make your own reservation. (You may request your own dates at reservations up to August 19, 2025.)
- Townhouse-style housing options with private bedrooms & shared kitchen.
- One person per bedroom.
- Non-linen room: $35/night per person.
- Linen-serviced room: $65/night per person.
- Full unit (four-bedroom townhouse, linen service included): $210/night.
- Rates do not include 4% Tourism Tax and 5% GST.
- Registration available now! Participants can email RDP accommodations inbox stay@rdpolytech.ca and include the code WCOC25. Booking Details to provide them with:
- First and Last Name
- Arrival and Departure Date
- If booking more than one room, # of rooms
- Cell #
- Home/Billing Address