I met my family in Camrose for lunch before going to the Jaywalkers Jamboree which is held on the…read morefirst Friday and Saturday of June. This event has been going on for a while, my mom told me about going to it when she was a kid. For me this was my first Jaywalkers. Essentially the city blocks off a few blocks downtown from traffic. Locals stores sets up tables outside with great shopping deals. There's a few fair rides, some fair food. It's nothing fancy, but it's a nice little way to spend some time. A good event for the family. The Bailey Theatre that's downtown, which was recently restored and looks really lovely, was offering free tours. I had to get back to Leduc so I wasn't able to take a tour but I'll definitely come back for that. It's a little out of the way from Edmonton but Camrose is a really nice little town to visit, and Jaywalkers Jamboree was just as good of an excuse as any.

The Farmer's Market in Sylvan Lake has moved to a lakeshore location that used to contain the water…read moreslides. First thing is that the ground is pebbly and very uneven, making it impossible for people in wheelchairs or with strollers to actually participate. All the sellers are sort of higgledy piggledy all over the place. Some are con artists and quality is not what it seems. Shop around before buying!!! Simple Simon Pies is excellent, as are Nixon and Pearson farms. All in all, I wish (as do many others) it was back in its former location.

I loved this place so much to look at it was probably better because my friend took my and his…read morefamily been doing farming for 100 plus years so he knew what all of the equipment was for and could tell you haw thet used it and a funny story's about the mishaps with it they had so mush to look at and eveyone is super friendly definitely worth a stop

I honestly wasn't expecting to give this museum 5 stars. Cars aren't usually my thing but they've…read moredone a great job making the exhibits interesting and engaging for everyone from the enthusiast to those more like myself who don't have a particularly strong interest in cars. The main gallery is a great snapshot of Alberta history told through the evolution of the personal vehicle. My favourite section was getting to see how farming equipment has changed over time. I also enjoyed the more interactive exhibits where you got to sit inside the vehicles. To my surprise, the museum isn't just about cars. A second building houses the Aviation Hall of Fame which displays various airplanes and helicopters. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in something a little different or to bring your car loving relative.

Absolutely beautiful honey. We are way down in Tucson Arizona and received a couple of pails,…read moreshipped down to us, a generous and much appreciated gift, from my son and daughter in law up in Alberta. I plan on ordering more,

This is definitely one of my favourite breweries. I go camping near here. My favourite beer they…read morehave is the Sawyer Hopped Mead. A description of it would be: The honey is prominent in flavour but not in sweetness as we are bound and determined to break the assumption that honey drinks have to be sweet! Our hop combination is strategically added to the batch so as to not make it taste like an IPA beer but more of a floral, hoppy accent to the traditional mead. Some information about this unknown, quiet but yet popular brewery in a small town is: Located in Clearwater County, near Caroline, Alberta, Tamarack Jack's Honey and Meadery buzzes with activity and excitement. Our bees work endlessly to make the honey that gave us our start. You see, at the meadery, we use our very own raw honey that comes from the various wildflowers and plant species that surround us. Fortunately, we are not located near any canola or other harmful, pesticide sprayed fields, so our bees are safe and our honey is extraordinary. As humble farmers, we live for serving the great people of Alberta only the best. That is what you can expect when you try our mead. Made from all Canadian ingredients, our mead is light, refreshing and different! We put a new world spin on an ancient recipe that will be sure to leave you wanting more. The process to get our Class E Cottage Winery, Class D General Off Sales and Class B Tourist Facility Licences, was a long, hard journey but worth it! Having been open only since August of 2017, Tamarack Jack's friends and family have been working tirelessly to provide our fellow Albertans with a product that we are passionate about and truly believe in." Who is Tamarack Jack? Tamarack Jack's Honey and Meadery is situated in a location surrounded by tamarack trees and willow. Imagine: a tall rugged man trudging through a tamarack forest with axe slung over his shoulder, dragging behind him an antique crosscut saw. Weary after a long day of logging, he slumps into his chair. With muddy overalls rolled up over his boots and blisters inside the palms of his hand he reaches for something cold to soothe the pain. Of course, after a hard day, what does one require the most to lift their spirits? A nice cold drink. Tamarack Jack reaches into the icebox and grabs his first bottle of Buzzsaw, knowing that the cool sip of his fermented honey drink will wash away the days burdens. Of course the work would be unbearable without the help of a dedicated team! Not only that, but Buzzsaw tastes better when shared with friends and family. http://tamarackjacks.com

One of my favourite things to do on a summery Saturday morning, is to pack up the kids and head to…read morethe Red Deer Farmer's Market. We find our place to park and make a bee line for some mini donuts for the little squirt and a sausage in a bun for me. Then we take a seat on the steps of the ice rink, listen to the pan flute and watch the crowd. The Red Deer Farmer's Market, is large, it is filled with a variety of vendors, from food to pottery, to jewelry, clothes, fruit and tons of buskers ready to entertain the masses. Going there is like a ritual for the locals as demonstrated by the large crowds it attracts. I love the atmosphere. As much as I love the market, I have to admit, I loathe the parking. Even with this negative, it doesn't detract me from loving it entirely.

I was lucky enough to sneak by here while we were setting up for Gran's 90th birthday party at a…read morenearby lodge. I was also lucky that we parked at said lodge (which was blocked off to the public) as parking for others was indeed a nightmare. This market is huge! I ran over there in search of a cold beverage and came back with a delicious egg and bacon sandwich. I only had 15 minutes to run over there before I would get caught so I only saw 1/4 of what they had to offer and boy did it look fun. Amazing fruits and veggies, food vendors galore, homemade wares and entertainment. One could easily spend hours poking around and eating. The egg and bacon sandwich was on an incredibly fresh roll and had a generous amount of thick cut bacon on it. Thankfully the line moved quickly as the cooks operated as a well oiled machine - this was a popular stand and offered many different varieties of breakfast - you could get the traditional or back bacon for $7.50 CAD. Drinks were $3.00 CAD so I didn't have enough for both - bacon always wins!

Great free for nothing (donations appreciated) walk into yesteryear…read more Fabulous vintage wagons and tractors, as well as a couple cool old cars and trucks. Educational stuff in the barns as well.

From the owner: We are a seasonal living heritage museum located in the heart of Red Deer! Come visit us every day…read moreVictoria Day - Labour Day, 9-5, 7 days a week. Make friends with our animals on display, milk our dairy cow Lily, explore a blacksmith shop, and explore plenty more buildings and displays to learn what life was like on a farm like grandpa's. Admission is by donation. Check out our website www.sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca for more information, special events and to find forms to sign up for our summer day camps or book birthday parties.

Great music, dancing, live, so much fun! Be sure to check them out whenever you can. This Saturday…read moreat Strathcona.

From the owner: Razzama Jazz Big Band’s upcoming Swing Dance Night…read more The event takes place on Saturday 15th June at the Strathcona Community Association in Calgary, starting at 7 pm. Razzama Jazz Big Band is a community-based, not-for-profit band that will reach its first quarter century next year. Under the musical direction of Craig Johnson, who arranges much of our repertoire, and with the vocal stylings of Lee Ann DeCoteau, Razzama Jazz plays a variety of exciting tunes, new and old. This fundraising dance represents the first time since pre-Covid that we have staged an event for our supporters to enjoy. Please tell your friends, and plan to spend an unforgettable evening with us! Advance tickets are available at eventbrite.ca.