the danish tour
 

Beautiful Downtown Dickson

 

10. GLENIFFER LAKE / DICKSON DAM
20 km west of Innisfail is Gleniffer Lake, fed by the Red Deer River, and held back by the Dickson Dam. The lake has four boat launches and is well used for recreational boating, fishing and birdwatching. Provincial and private campgrounds, picnic areas and year-round resorts are nestled along the shores of the lake.

11. DICKSON STORE MUSEUM
Built in 1903 and restored in 1990 to be officially opened as a museum by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. A 1930's era General Store Museum in the quaint Danish Hamlet of Dickson. Phone: 403-728-3355 www.dicksonstoremuseum.com

12. DANISH CANADIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM & GARDENS
7 acres of traditional Danish gardens and attractions highlighted by a man-made lake featuring the Little Mermaid, an Island Castle & Drawbridge and a small Danish Church. The museum and grounds are bordered by natural walkways and beautiful flower gardens.Phone: 403-728-0019 www.danishcanadians.com

13. GLENIFFER LAKE RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
Located on Gleniffer Lake, this lakeshore resort includes a nine hole golf course and beautiful club house with dining facilities.Phone: 403-728-3010

14. KRUSI RETREAT BED & BREAKFAST VACATION HOME
Excellent hospitality with the comfort and warmth of a real home. A large yard for kid's to play, firepit, free coffee, and free Internet. A delicious homemade Western / European breakfast for a great start to an adventurous day. Located off Hwy 2 at Innisfail, exit 365, 14km west on the Cottonwood road. Phone: 403-227-2654 www.krusiretreat.com

15. EDGAR FARMS
Visit our farm store in May & June for the freshest, sweetest and most tender asparagus from the largest asparagus farm in Alberta. Located just 10 km west of Innisfail. Fresh garden peas in July & August. Always available, a great selection of other seasonal vegetables, home made pickles, jams, relishes, pies, home raised angus beef and much more. Phone: 403-227-2443 www.edgarfarms.com

16. BOWDEN SUN MAZE & EAGLE CREEK FLOWERS
Visit the Parklands newest country attraction of 3 mazes of sunflowers, corn and sorghum, alongside thousands of u-pick flowers. Phone: 403-224-3995

17. BOWDEN PIONEER MUSEUM
Preserving local history. Exhibits include: Disappearing Landscape (grain elevators), Bob Hoare Photographic Studio, Avon Collection — over 6,000 pieces, St. Matthews Anglican Church (Bowden's oldest remaining building) and hundreds of local historical artifacts. Phone: 403-224-2122

18. INNISFAIL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL VILLAGE
One of the largest museums in Central Alberta, the Historical Village also hosts numerous special events during summer months. The "Stopping House" at the museum is the only preserved stopping house from the days of stagecoach travel on the historic C & E Trail. Phone: 403-227-2906 www.innisfailhistory.ca

19. INNISFAIL AQUATIC CENTRE AND OUTDOOR WATER SPRAY PARK
Great fun for those hot summer days. Tennis courts, playground and picnic tables adjacent to the outdoor spray park. The indoor aquatic centre has daily public swim times with the annual September triathlon. Phone: 227-2920 www.townofinnisfail.com

20. INNISFAIL CENTURY THEATRE
Innisfail's historic theatre venue is now hosting live theatre, dance, and musical productions as well as nightly first run movies. Phone 403-227-2188 or centurytheatre.ca

  


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Gleniffer Lake





Dickson





Danish Canadian Museum





Discovery Wildlife Park





Edgar Farms





Bowden Pioneer Museum
 

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