ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES
Bowden Sun Maze
Get lost in a Maze of Adventure in a field of sunflowers, a corn field, or hay bales. With a Sunflower maze, 3 corn mazes, a bale maze and a patio maze, there is fun for everyone in every age group – and a picnic area to relax in.
Pick a bouquet of flowers or your own farm grown vegetables. Visit the animal farm, have a picnic and relax in the fresh country air of the Bowden Sun Maze.
Part of the Country Drive
SEASONAL: July 25th to October 31st.
RR 14 (Bowden to hwy 587 W, follow the signs)
1 hour North of Calgary
(403) 224-3995
www.sunmaze.ca
Country Drive
Experience year round rural attractions, unique agricultural events, quaint rural shops, museums, markets and local cuisine. Choose your own farm-fresh meat, vegetables, fruit or flowers. Discover quaint and unexpected shops, restaurants and museums. Enjoy family friendly activities and events. Country Drive maps make it easy for you to fully experience the world of rural Alberta.
SEASONAL & YEAR ROUND
Click web link below for information on individual venues, maps & info
www.countrydrive.ca
Didsbury Ag Society
Home of the Didsbury FCA Rodeo & Fair, the “Ag Society” of Didsbury also hosts farmers markets, an annual horse show, riding clinics, annual and special events. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor arena, stabling barn, tractor pull track and camping grounds (no hook-ups).
SEASONAL
Office: 403-335-4494
www.didsburyagsociety.com
Eagle Creek Flowers
Farm fresh u-pick flowers and vegetables are just a part of what makes Eagle Creek Flowers an entertainment destination. 20 types of flowers, a variety of vegetables and herbs, people friendly farm animals, a picnic area and the Bowden Sun Maze are available on this working farm in the rolling parklands west of Bowden. Join Eagle Creek in the summer for the Lily Festival (Aug 1 – 3) and throughout October for the pumpkin harvest.
Part of the Country Drive
SEASONAL – July 15 to October 31
See link below for hours and directions
403-224-3995
www.eaglecreekfarms.ca
Edgar Farms
This farm-gate store, north of Bowden, offers forage and grain fed beef with a personal guarantee of traditionally prepared beef completely free of hormones, antibiotics, meat by-products and pesticides. Owners Elna and Doug Edgar allow their animals to graze the pastures of a 1000+ acre farm rotationally and are finished on farm grown barley for maximum flavor and tenderness. Every animal is raised with utmost care and kindness.
Edgar farms also features garden grown peas, beans and asparagus from the largest asparagus field in Alberta and have created a unique, fun-filled Asparagus Festival at harvest. U-pick peas and beans by appointment.
Part of the Country Drive
SEASONAL – Mid May to Thanksgiving
403-227-2443
www.edgarfarms.com
Jade Ecology
ECO-TOURISM
Educational tours of the Prairie Wetlands by local Sustainologist, James Edwards. Learn what it means to maintain, support and keep alive the ecological integrity of the systems in Central Alberta’s Prairie Parklands and wetlands. Gain insight into the flora of the region, tour a tree farm in the Rosebud River Valley near Didsbury.
Consulting, Development and research also available.
403-556-8975
www.jadeecology.com
Kernels Corn Maze
An adventure for all ages - get lost in a massive 10 acre corn maze uniquely designed for fun! Kernels Corn Maze offers group and family adventures, hay-rides, a picnic area, a kids coral and farm animal corner. Special events include: “flashlight nights” – a great chance to navigate the maze at night by flashlight and, “Halloween Celebration” - a great night to visit the Halloween decorated corn maze with fire pits, games for children and adults. Kernels is located off hwy 22, SW of Olds and SE of Sundre.
SEASONAL (See website link below for map and season information)
Fri, Sat, Sun (and holiday Mondays) 12 noon – 8 pm
403 335-8587
www.kernelscornmaze.ca
Mukwah Tours
Specializing in White-water rafting and Kayaking in the unspoiled wilderness of the Rocky Mountain Forestry Reserve, Mukwah Tours offers fully organized adventures. Enjoy a day or weekend in the Bighorn Backcountry with rafting, kayaking, cliff jumping, body surfing and fabulous BBQ meals.
Mukwah can help you arrange even more adventures such as quad and bike tours, horseback riding, hiking. Camp in a true mountain wilderness with breathtaking vistas, hot tub, sauna, hot showers, volleyball court, horseshoe pits and other games, and campfire pits. Arrangements available for indoor overnight accommodation, hiking trips and more.
SEASONAL (see Website link below for details and directions)
Toll Free: 1-800-465-0144
Calgary Direct: 403-637-3080
Telephone: 403-828-9449
www.mukwah.com
Olds Ag Society
From Headlining Concerts, fairs and rodeos to farmers markets, auctions and special events, the Olds Ag Society hosts year round experiences for every taste. Ready for a Mid-Summer’s Yahoo? The Olds Fair and Rodeo offers a professional rodeo and a lively, small town fair with a rural flair (2nd weekend, August). Or dress up and step into the past to build the future with the annual Chautauqua event.
Facilities include: Grandstand, racetrack, infield and grass area, the Cow Palace, the Caluori Pavilion, Mega Dome arena, Mega Dome stabling, Infield tents, Stables barn, Kiwanis Barn and meeting rooms. Facility rental available.
YEAR ROUND (see website link below for events details)
403.556.3770
www.oldsagsociety.com
Otter Rafting Adventures
Raft the Upper Red Deer River, one of Alberta’s most popular rivers for whitewater fun and considered second best in all of Canada for a fun whitewater trip! The Upper Red Deer River is a class 3 river with a wide variety of whitewater rapids that will constantly challenge and thrill you.
Otter operates from Sundre (1.5 hrs from Calgary), where a shuttle will take you through the Bighorn Backcountry – a land filled with breathtaking scenery, wild horses and other wildlife, to the rushing water of the Upper Red Deer River. Otter Rafting Adventures also features a gallery of kiln-fired pottery art by local artist David Todd.
SEASONAL
829 Main Avenue West, Sundre, AB
403-638-5177
1-800-661-7379
www.otterrafting.com
Rural Route Tours
GUIDED TOURS
Enjoy stunning panoramic views, cascading waterfalls all in the Alberta wilderness. Rural Routes customizes tours for groups and individuals, specializing in “off the beaten track” experiences including artistic and photography tours, 4x4 adventures and nature tours in the pristine wilderness of the central foothills and Rocky Mountain Forestry Reserve.
Adventurers will discover Alberta in a way they have never seen before. They will experience the thrill of climbing a mountain and bliss of open spaces. Take the opportunity to drive antique tractors on trails through an active farm and ranch and get up close and personal with the animals and agriculture. All inclusive tours available with accommodations at a luxurious B&B.
YEAR ROUND
403-507-6590
www.ruralroutetours.com
Sunset Guiding & Outfitting
GUIDED TOURS
Experienced, knowledgeable guides and gently broken horses await you at Sunset’s “Panther River Retreat” in the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Backcountry. Horseback day trips and adventures for all levels of riders take you deep into the world of inland lakes, waterfalls, rivers, mountains, and forests and among a rich tapestry of wildlife, including herds of wild horses. Learn how to ride or herd cattle, follow the trail to great fishing spots or ride in a covered wagon.
Panther River Retreat offers heated log cabins, teepee camping, RV pads with electric hook ups and access to spring water. Private Paddocks available. Hall rental available for weddings, retreats and other groups. Riding lessons also available.
YEAR ROUND (see website link below for directions)
Telephone: 403-637-2361
Toll Free: 1-888-637-8580
www.sunsetguiding.com
Weekend Warriors Paintball
One of the largest paintball facilities in Alberta offers endless challenge and fun for paintball enthusiasts and first time warriors. 35 acres of wooded, enhanced outdoor playing fields and a 15,000 square foot heated, dust free, indoor facility supports year round playing. Weekend Warriors has over 40 buildings, including multi-story and multi-room, speedball fields, complete camouflage and full face protective gear.
Clean, modern and heated changing facilities, restrooms, showers, pro shop and staging centre. Group rates are available and the site can accommodate groups from 6 to 80 people. Minimum age for participants is 10.
YEAR ROUND
Twp. Rd. 3202, Range Rd. 23. From hwy 2A (between Didsbury & Olds), turn west on Amerada road and continue to RR 23.
1-866-556-2132
www.weekendwarriors.ab.ca
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