The Innisfail Pro Rodeo is on this week, June 11-15, at the Daines Ranch. The Rodeo Parade is Saturday morning @ 10:30. Kick it off with the Pancake Breakfast @ the Legion 7:00 - 9:00 am.


the danish tour
 

Beautiful Downtown Dickson

 

10. GLENIFFER LAKE RESORT / DICKSON DAM
20 km web 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. GAMMEL HOUSE GALLERY & POTTERY STUDIO
The Gammel House Gallery is owned and operated by Anna Rasmussen, the resident potter. This original house features quality handcrafted pottery along with other unique items by local artisans. Phone: 403-728-3684 www.gammelhousepottery.com

12. 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

13. 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.dancanmuseum.ca

14. 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

15. DICKSON LEISURE GROUNDS
225 full-service sites on the south shore of Gleniffer Lake. Boating, fishing, swimming pool, laundry, mini golf, horseshoe pits, games arcade, store, firepits, playgrounds, and security. Phone: 403-227-2941 www.dicksonleisuregrounds.com

16. EDGAR FARMS
The freshest, sweetest and most tender asparagus from the largest asparagus farm in Alberta is just 10 km west of Innisfail on the Cottonwood Road. Asparagus in May and June, fresh peas in July and August. Also available are home made pickles, james, relish, pie, and other local produce. May to Thanksgiving at their farm store. Phone: 403-227-2443 www.edgarfarms.com

17. 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 www.sunmaze.ca

18. BOWDEN PIONEER MUSEUM
Preserving local history. Exhibits include: Disappearing Landscape (grain elevators), Bob Hoarse 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 http://www.anwc.net/museum/

19. 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.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

  


Gleniffer Lake





Gleniffer Lake





Dickson





Danish Canadian Museum





Discovery Wildlife Park





Edgar Farms





Bowden Pioneer Museum