Summertime Country Drive Showcase Weekend Aug. 7 & 8, 2010

 

1.  Arlene’s Teas                             F     S

 Arlene's Tea's is a peaceful woodland setting where you will find a quaint log cabin. Shop for loose teas from around the world, enjoy a cup of tea and a muffin.  Stroll through Arlene's perennial gardens, rest near the water lily pond while experiencing the serenity and quiet of the country. Directions: Innisfail 13 km W of QE2 (exit 365) on Cottonwood Rd. then 3 km S on RR. 20.  Rural Address:  35016 RR 20   Phone: 403-224-3769

 

4.  Billyco Junction Gardens                 F     S     UP     RP     CP     W

Spend an idyllic afternoon strolling the rustic grounds, experiencing its natural charm and peacefulness. Tour the gardens and savor the flavors. Pick your dinner veggies and a basket of raspberries.  We’ll pull out the apple press and you can make some apple cider from our early apples. Delicious.  Directions: 15km E of Blackfalds on Hwy 597, 8.7km N on Prentiss Road  Web: www.billycojunction.com

 

5.  Blooming Fields, The                            F     S     UP     RP     P     W     CP

Sustainable Living Festival Both days we have a great outdoor market with numerous participants who will showcase their ideas and products about sustainable living. We will have examples of solar energy and  demonstrations in straw bale building. Of course there will be u-picking in full swing and good food to eat!  Directions: West of Hwy 2A, between Olds and Didsbury, follow the signs.  Phone: 403-335-8264   Web: www.thebloomingfields.com

 

6.  Bowden Sun Maze                    F    S    UP    RP     CP     W

Stroll through our Sunflower Maze which will be in full bloom. Bring a cooler for fresh carrots, potatoes and other veggies from our u-pick fields.  A stop at our farm isn't complete without a visit to the farm animals, play area and picking a bouquet of fresh flowers.  Directions: At Bowden 4.8km W of QE2 on Hwy 587, 2.4km N on RR 14 Phone: 403-224-3995 Web: www.sunmaze.ca

 

7.  Danish Canadian  National Museum                               F     S     M     W

Explore Danish Canadian immigration by ship.  View the Freydis Joanna Viking Ship, Dagmar Church, Brick Bridge, Stendysse (Dolmen) and the Thomsen Pioneer Cabin.  Tour exhibits, play in the Children’s Garden, picnic on our grounds or enjoy authentic Danish cuisine in the Dormitory Coffee House and browse the Gift Shop.  Directions: From Spruce View, 3.2km S to Dickson, 0.8km S of 4-way stop in Dickson Phone: 403-728-0019 Web:  www.dancanmuseum.ca

 

8.  Dickson Store Museum                         M     S     W     F

The store was built in 1909 and was a valued community service until 1980. In 1991 volunteers restored the building to represent the 1930’s era general store, post office, cold room and family living quarters. Visitors can tour the museum and enjoy an ice cream cone.   Directions: From Spruce View, 3.2km S to Dickson Phone: 403-728-3355 Web: www.dicksonstoremuseum.com

 

10.  Edgar Farms                                            F     S     RP     CP     W

Tour our asparagus field in its magnificent fern stage. Savor our delicious super sweet garden  peas.  Kid friendly petting zoo, bale fort, corn pit wagon ride and other fun activities. Visit our farm store for a wide variety of ready picked local produce, preserves, pies and beef.  Directions: Innisfail 10 km W of QE2(exit 365)  on Cottonwood Rd. Rural Address: 1465 Twp Rd 352  Phone: 403-350-0659 Web: www.EdgarFarms.com

 

 

 

 

 

11.  Ellis Bird Farm                      F     S     W

Enjoy our Bug Jamboree and Neighbour's Market. Saturday features  an educational and bug-filled afternoon. Several local producers and artisans will have their produce and wares for sale.  The EBF Tea House will have Saskatoon pie on sale and visitors will be treated to an opening/inspection of a Purple Martin house each day. Directions: 15km E of Blackfalds on Hwy 597, then 5km N on Prentiss Road Phone: 403-885-4477 Web: www.ellisbirdfarm.ab.ca

 

12.  Hidden Valley Garden                                        UP     RP     W

All of our vegetables, herbs, saskatoons, raspberries and rhubarb ready for u-picking, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers for sale.  For the younger visitors; a scavanger hunt, a rope maze to discover, a sandpile to enjoy, room to run and great things to taste. Bring your lunch and relax in our picnic area. Directions: 3.2km N on Hwy 20 from Hwy 11A/Hwy 20 traffic circle in Sylvan Lake, E  on Twp Rd 39-2, S  into Kayton Estates. Sign on E side of service road. Phone: 403-887-3778 Web: www.hiddenvalleysylvanlake.com  Rural Address: 1271 Twp Rd 392

 

13.  Historic Markerville Creamery Museum                                F     M     W     S

 Sunday is CREAM DAY at the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum -our Annual Open House! From noon – 5:00 you can try making ice cream and butter, enjoy live entertainment and participate in children’s activities. Don’t miss out on the petting zoo and be sure to fill up at the concession and the pie and ice cream station. Directions: W of Penhold on Hwy 592 to Markerville Phone: 1-877-728-3007 Web: www.historicmarkerville.com

 

14. HolmeHus Antiques & The Farm With The Good Food                   S     W     RP

Antiques and collectibles, free-range eggs, freezer beef, fruits and vegetables.  2,500 sq ft shop specializes in Scandinavian, British Isles, German and Canadian collectibles. Unusual jewelry, textiles, metal, wood, china, glass, furniture.  Farm tours and picnic tables for individuals or groups.  Directions:   Located on RR 282, 3.2km W of QE2, between Hwy 11 and 11A Red Deer Phone: 403- 347-0516

 

20.  Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site          M     W

Restored to its 1927 appearance, Stephansson House offers a look at Alberta Icelandic heritage and the life of pioneer and poet, Stephan G. Stephansson and his family.  Costumed guides provide interpretive house tours, demos, fresh baking from the wood fired oven, pioneer crafts, poetry readings and special activities.  Directions: N of Markerville on RR 21, W on Twp Rd 371.  GPS: N52 08.670’ W114 07.675’ Phone: 403-728-3929   Web: www.stephanssonhouse.org

 

21.  Stitchery, The                        S     W

 Join us this year as we are CELEBRAING 25 years in business! Enjoy our peaceful country atmosphere as you browse and shop our unique handcrafted offerings. In-store draw and specials for  countrydrive.ca visitors plus in-store demos!  Directions: 0.8km W of Olds on Hwy 27, turn N at RR 21 Rural address: 33002 Phone: 403-556-6221

24.  Vitality Crystals & Fountains Inc.             S

 SUMMER TIME ROCK EVENT!!  Awesome Sales with bulk salt crystal lamp prices and more! Crack Open Your Own Geode Station & Contest! Angel Card Reader, crystal clusters and outdoor rocks. Experience indoor fountains and rocks from all over the world! FREE: Draw for gift certificate, Lemonade, Gift for the first 100 people!  Directions: 5.7km W of Bowden on Hwy 587 Rural Address: 1431 Hwy 587 Phone: 403-224-2042

 

25. White Creek Leather Craft                            S

Our gift shop specializes in western and native hand crafted leather items including slippers, mandalas, dream catchers, tool pouches, change purses and more. Fabric items such as placemats, potholders and baby items as well. Directions: 17.5km W of Bowden on Hwy 587 Phone: 403-224-3895 Web: www.whitecreekleathercrafts.ca

 

26.  White Treasure Farm                         S

At White Treasure Farm you will be able to view up close the goats on display as well as watching the main herd. Spinning, weaving. and dying demonstrations using the luxurious fiber from these animals will be carried out throughout both days. Try your hand at spinning. Bring your camera.  Directions: W of Innisfail on Hwy 54 to RR 23, N 2.4km. Phone: 403-728-3488