Anyone who knows me knows that I could never bring myself to give any place like this anything less…read morethan 5 stars. As an avid animal enthusiast (AKA Crazy Cat Lady), there is always that moral struggle between wild animals in captivity, and promoting awareness, preservation, and just simply getting to see these amazing animals up close and personal. With that said, 5 stars certainly does not imply perfection in this situation. I am not too sure how I managed to not know of this place, having spent a few summers with my aunt who worked as a year-round Kindergarten teacher in Innisfail. So when my BF mentioned that he would be interested in checking it out, I was totally up for it, and SUPER excited!! I wasn't too sure what to expect as we walked in through the main entrance. It was pretty busy as the debit/credit machines were apparently not working. Thank goodness we had cash, so we were able to pay our $20/each admission price and walk right in. There are options available to get a more intimate experience with certain animals (bears, cats, beavers). We elected not to particulate in these, as we have a very cautious appreciation for these kinds of animals (either that or I have watched one too many episodes of Fatal Attraction on Animal Planet). Nonetheless, the enclosures are set up in such a way that you can get pretty up close and personal with these animals anyway. Several enclosures had feeding machines where you could pay a loonie to have some food fall out close to the gait and watch the animals eat (the camel in particular seemed to be a big fan of this!). We had to run back to the gift shop to get change (would have been nice if they would have mentioned that when we came in, but no biggie). Many of the animals got close enough that you could touch them through the gait. For myself, this is awesome - but I would recommend that parents keep a very close eye on the little ones, since those tiny limbs can fit pretty well through the fences, and you just never know what could happen - this isn't your typically zoo where there are concrete barriers at every enclosure to prevent anyone from getting close to the animals. Several of the animals were visibly stressed out, and were pacing back in forth. We would try to admire these ones from a bit farther away to try not to bother them as much. This is pretty common, I would say for zoos/wildlife parks. After listening to the 'caretakers' speech during a big cat show, it was clear that they have a sincere passion for education and wildlife preservation. They clearly care deeply for all the animals, and seem truly dedicated to improving the welfare of these amazing creatures throughout the world. In my opinion, the experience was totally worth it, and I wouldn't hesitate for one instant to make visiting the Discovery Wildlife Park an annual tradition.

I was looking forward to the road trip down with my sister and her kids…read more There is a tonne of parking, but the parking lot can get a bit messy if it rains a lot. The prices are reasonable for a day out with the family that proved unique. Having gone on a rainy day and having a 6 mo old with us, we rented a golf cart... So worth it!!!! It allows you to go through all the animals a bit faster, and then go back for a second visit if you'd like. The animal shows are very informative and help put to rest some of the fables. It is just soooooo awesome how they train the Bears. We choose to have a picture taken with the massive grizzly bear. It allows one to get up close and personal. The income from the pictures help them pay for upkeep of the park. There is actually a really nice diversity of animals as well. Make sure you take some change to buy food to feed your choice of animals. If you enjoy social media, they do an awesome job staying in touch on Facebook.

My daughters 7th Birthday Party was a hit!…read more I absolutley love this space and all it has to offer. I came in to view for an entirely seperate venue and happened to see some preparations for a kids party. I fell in love with the crafty idea of decorating fairy/bird houses and knew it would be perfect for the age group of our party. Lisa's easy going personality paired with a mind full of ideas helped the day run smoothly and full of fun! My first steps into the studio were welcoming and I instantly felt a good vibe! The space is adaptable to suit all ages and events. I truly can't wait for my next TWO events! I think a girls crafting night is in order and an annual Christmas Sale which I am a part of will have a fabulous new home at Da Vinci's Attic! Very excited about this! All of the parents who attended had wonderful comments: great energy! awesome space! smells so nice in here... very calming! I want to do something here... what do you do? I think the answer is: What doesn't she do? I believe the options are endless and limited to your own imagination! Most importantly... the kids had a great time! Thank you Da Vinci's Attic!

Awesome camp! A great place to get away from the city and learn about God. Tons of memories built…read morehere.

From the owner: Lone Prairie Camp is committed to facilitating life-changing encounters with the living God in an…read moreenvironment distinct from that of normal day-to-day experience. We are also available to rental groups year-round!

Well hello Pipestone Creek Recreation Park. I've walked in you for years and I had no idea what…read moreyour official name was until I had to add your listing to Yelp. When I was growing up, you were just "The Creek Park." Later, you were The Creek Park that people built their houses in. I was none too fond of that. Nor am I still none too fond of it. My dog used to go running for puddles that would gather at the base of a hill where those houses now stand. Boo. Anyway, this past weekend I was back for a visit and had occasion to revisit my old running loop. Everything's just as I remembered! The park itself is awesome. By day, it's a great place for a walk or a run. The path running through it is relatively flat, so easy for just about any age to enjoy. There are also soccer fields and baseball diamonds for people to enjoy. When I was in jr high, I used to come out to the soccer fields in the early hours before school and practice throwing a discus (it was the one track and field sport I seemed to have a natural knack for). In more recent years, the town has even added a spray park. By night, it's by far the best place within the town limits to come star gazing (or catch the Northern Lights if it's winter). Park yourself in the middle of a soccer field, lay down and look up.. wwwaaaaaaaay up. It's gorgeous! I also have memories of a family of foxes living in the park. And it's always fun to stroll along the creek in the evenings and see if you can spot any beavers swimming around. It's quite pretty, and enjoyed even more in the presence of friends or pet.

parks bossawesome! its got a sprinkler park an plenty of hiking trails in the woods which i really…read morei love millet for and miss it soo soo much