Innisfail and Area Tourism

The Innisfail Tourism Region has launched a new web site at www.innisfailtourism.com

Attractions Map.pdf
Events
Tourism Brochure.pdf

There is so much to do and see in the Innisfail area! Here are some examples...

INNISFAIL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL VILLAGE
The Innisfail and District Historical Village originated in 1972 with the purpose of preserving and housing the history of the Innisfail district. The Village is open from mid May until Labour Day and offers a self guided tour of the grounds. The Village hosts Friday afternoon teas from June to September and all are welcome to drop in. Other special events throughout the summer include Canada Day Celebrations, the Fiddlers Jamboree & Strawberry Festival, the Harvest Festival and Octoberfest. Check the Events page for dates or call the Village at 403-227-2906.

DR.GEORGE / KEMP HOUSE
The Dr. Henry George House, built in 1893, is another interesting historical attraction in Innisfail. Dr. and Mrs. George established the first museum in what was then the North West Territories. Their natural history collections are echoed in their own museum housed on the main floor along with a tearoom and dining area.

DISCOVERY WILDLIFE PARK
Discovery Wildlife Park, located in Innisfail, will be the new home for the Zoo and Noah's Ark.Discovery Wildlife Park displays both indigenous and exotic species, however the main focus of the Park is to care for Canadian wildlife orphans and to educated the public about them. dougszoo.com

ANTHONY HENDAY CAMPGROUND
The Anthony Henday Campground is a Town of Innisfail facility open for camping from May to October. The campground is located on the northwest corner of Town where 56 Street intersects with Highway 54. The easiest route to finding the campground is to stay on Highway 54 (Main Street) from the Highway 2 overpass all the way through town to the west, cross the tracks, and past the cemetery before turning right just before leaving town to the west. More information is available from the Innisfail Town Office at 403-227-3376 or email to townhall@telusplanet.net

The campground has 40 sites, 30 of which are serviced with electricity. Rates are $13.00 for power sites and $10.00 for the unserviced sites. There are a camp kitchen and playground facilities on site. Hot showers, washroom facilities, and firewood are also available. Tap water is available at several yard hydrants on the grounds, sewage disposal site is located across town on Highway 2A.

DESTINY TRAILS / LAKES
The Destiny Trails system of paved and natural trails links the entire town with a 20 km trail network. The trail network provides recreational trails for walking, jogging, bicycling, in-line skating, and cross country skiing in winter.

ALBERTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
Located along Highway 2 at Red Deer, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is an interactive, hands-on celebration of Alberta's sporting history. The over 6000 square feet of exhibit space includes an interactive hockey rink, baseball pitching field, Alpine Skiing machine and the Honored Members Gallery.

DICKSON STORE MUSEUM
Local enthusiasts of Danish descent have restored the Dickson General Store. The store, open from mid May to Labour Day, was typical 1930's style general store that sold groceries, hardware, dry goods and included a post office.

GLENNIFER LAKE
Glennifer Lake is a man-made lake formed by the Dickson Dam. The lake is 11 km long and 2 km wide, crystal clear and fed by the waters of the Red Deer river. The lake can be used for recreation, such as boating and fishing, and there are a number of campgrounds, picnic areas and year-round camp resorts.

HISTORIC MARKERVILLE CREAMERY
A half hour southwest of Red Deer off Highways 592 and 781 is Markerville. The creamery is open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm daily, May 15 to Labour Day, and weekends in September. There is a coffee shop specializing in Icelandic foods, "Pint size" gift shop and interpretive tours. Admission for tours. www.touralberta.com/creamery.

MEDICINE RIVER WILDLIFE REHAB CENTRE
West of Spruce View, 4 km south and 1 km east of Raven, is the Medicine River Wildlife Rehab Centre. The only wildlife hospital in Central Alberta, the centre welcomes visitors with educational displays and outdoor and indoor wildlife watching opportunities.

RCMP POLICE DOG TRAINING FACILITY
South of Innisfail on Highway 2 is the only RCMP Police Dog Training Facility in Canada. To see this facility first hand Wednesdays at 1:30 pm or phone 403-227-3346.

STEPHANSSON HOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE
Stephan G. Stephansson, a famous Icelandic poet, built this small Victorian farmhouse. This site is open from mid May to Labour Day.

DAINES RODEO RANCH
Every year three major events dominate the calendar at the Daines Rodeo Ranch. On the second Sunday of May (Mothers Day) the Daines Rodeo Ranch hosts the annual Bucking Horse Sale. The Innisfail Professional Rodeo held in mid June has run consecutively for 40 years drawing rodeo fans and cowboys from across Western Canada and the U.S. The August long weekend sees the Daines Rodeo Ranch hosting the annual Ivan Daines Cowboy Country Music Picknic.www.innisfailauctionmarket.com/rodeo.htm

INNISFAIL GOLF CLUB
OPERATED BY THE INNISFAIL GOLF ASSOCIATION LTD.
PHONE (403) 227-3444 FAX (403) 227-1203 www.innisfailgolf.ab.ca