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About Hinton, AB

Hinton sits right on Highway 16, the Yellowhead, making it the last real stop before Jasper National Park if you're heading west, or a fuel-and-food break if you're coming from Edson or points east. Jasper is 84 km west, Edson 86 km east, both easy day-trip distances. EV charging is available in town, handy before the long mountain stretch ahead. Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) is just outside town for small aircraft. Don't miss the Beaver Boardwalk, a wooden walkway through an active beaver wetland right in town.

Where is Hinton, AB on the map?

Hinton, AB is in Canada, at 53.411, -117.564 - about 84 km north-east of Jasper, AB.

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What is the closest airport to Hinton, AB?

The closest airport to Hinton, AB is Whitecourt Airport, 178 km (about 2 h 15 min by car).

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