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1. Arlene's Teas- Arlene creates her own signature tea blends in a beautiful cabin store, and welcomes you to sample and shop for a variety of tea-related items including a great selection of teapots.
QE#2 exit 365 south of Innisfail, west on Cottonwood Road 13 kms. to Range Road 20, south 3 kms. to shop on west side. 403-224-3769
2. Big Bend Market is the perfect start or end point for your Country Drive. We carry a wide assortment of fresh, in-store made deli items, locally sourced beef, buffalo, lamb, pork and poultry, breads and all the condiments and side dishes you'll need. Closed Sundays.
157- 2004 50 Avenue, in Red Deer's Southpointe Common. 403-341-2344; www.bigbendbison.com
3. The Blooming Fields offers lunch and high tea and a great giftware selection in their Tea Room. Mary-Ann loves to cook and is dedicated to showcasing fresh, seasonal and locally available food products in her menu selections. From 11-3 Saturday & Sunday enjoy a Christmas Buffet with seaonal delights including Turkey & Ham with all the trimmings, Apple Crumble pie, Pecan Pie & Rhubarb cake.
Located between Olds and Didsbury 3 miles / 5 kilometres west of Highway 2A on the Bergen Road- follow the signs. 403-335-8264; www.thebloomingfields.com
4. Bowden Pioneer Museum welcomes you to share our community's history and explore our second site, St. Matthews Anglican Church, built in 1893 and the oldest building in Bowden.
QE#2 exit at Bowden, to 2201 19th Avenue. 403-224-2122
6. Care Clothing is a great stop for seniors. We provide a number of speciality garments especially designed by Tracie for those with special dressing needs, and our chenille housecoats make a perfect gift.
QE#2 exit 365 south of Innisfail, west 20.4 kms. on Cottonwood Road. 403-227-6214, www.careclothing.ca
12. Historic Markerville Creamery Museum invites you to visit the newly restored Markerville Lutheran Church. Built in 1907, the Church has recently been designated a Provincial Historic Resource and the Stephansson Icelandic Society welcomes you for a celebration of the church's second century with a musical program, coffee and goodies. Noon - 5 PM both days
West of Penhold on Secondary 592 or south of Sylvan Lake on Secondary 781- follow the signs to the Hamlet of Markerville. 403-728-3006; 877-728-3007; www.historicmarkerville.com
13. HolmeHus Antiques and The Farm With The Good Food has 2500 square feet of retail space packed with endless gift items- you might even decide to treat yourself to an early Christmas present! Free range eggs are always available. Remember, we're open year round.
QE#2 west of Red Deer 2 kilometres, between Highways 11 and 11A on the east side of Range Road 282. 403-347-0516
22. Sylvan Lake Farmers' Market presents their Christmas Market Sunday, December 6th from noon - 4 PM at the Community Centre, showcasing the Christmas best from our wide assortment of vendors. Sunday only
4725 43 Street, Sylvan Lake 403-887-3461
23. Treasures from the Past invites you to find a treasure for yourself or for gift-giving from our great selection of vintage and antique home decor, collectible and furniture items.
QE#2 exit to Penhold, west on Secondary 592 to Range Road 284, south to shop. 403-886-2258
24. A visit to Vitality Crystals and Fountains is an experience in serenity and heightened awareness. Melanie has a great selection of new stones and fountains, CDs and books to help you complete your Christmas shopping list. Christmas Drive weekend will feature special sales, early bird gifts and a gift certificate draw on site.
QE#2 exit at Bowden, west on Secondary 587 5 kms. to cabin on south side. 403-224-2042
25. White Creek Leather Crafts specializes in soft leather products. We manufacture deerskin slippers and are excited to present our white slippers with blue fox tops just in time for Christmas Country Drive. Have a coffee while you shop and visit.
QE#2 to Bowden, west on Highway 587 17.5 kilometres. 403-224-3895; www.whitecreekleathercraft.com