Markerville Creamery Museum (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Markerville Creamery Museum
Open Monday -Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Sunday Noon-5:30pm

The MARKERVILLE CREAMERY MUSEUM is a glimpse into the past of this scenic Icelandic settlement.  Built in 1902 and restored to its 1932 appearance, the creamery remains the "hub" of this tiny community.  Costumed interpreters offer guided tours during the spring and summer season.  Visitors also enjoy the "Kaffistofa" coffee shop featuring Icelandic food and great tasting ice cream.  

Located in the Hamlet of Markerville located off secondary highways 592 and 781
30 minutes southwest of Red Deer, 15 minutes northwest of Innisfail, 20 minutes southwest of Sylvan Lake

(403) 728-3006
(877) 728-3007

admin@markervillecreamery.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Open House (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Open House
May 31, 1-5pm

Come to our Open House to learn about researching your ancestors. View several of our displays to learn more about creating your own genealogy chart, binding your own family history book and how to display your family pictures in different styles. Stay to watch a DVD presentation on the Granite Mountain Record Vault in Utah about storing of ancestral information on microfilm and microfiche.

3002 47 Ave, Red Deer (In front of AMA Registries)

(403) 755-9263

Historic Fort Normandeau Interpretive Centre- Fort Fest (Saturday, May 31, 2008)


Historic Fort Normadeau Interpretive Centre
Fort Fest
May 31 & June 1, Noon – 5pm
Admission: $3.00/person, $10.00/family

Celebrate Red Deer’s three founding cultures at this two-day event on the Fort grounds. Archery, traditional music, food, crafts and a mock rebellion complete with cannon fire and black powder rifles.

West of Red Deer across hwy 2 on 32 Street, north on Range Road 280.
(403) 347-7550

programs@waskasoopark.ca
www.waskasoopark.ca

Courmack Armoury - Historic Military Display (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Cormack Armoury
Historic Military Display
May 30, 3-9pm & May 31 12-6pm   

Come see a display of military weapons, vehicles and other equipment that chronicles the involvement of the Canadian Forces in Red Deer. Banners will be set up for the public to sign as a way of showing support to the local members of the 78 Field Battery currently in Afghanistan.

4402 –55 Street, Cormack Armoury
(403) 343-4939

thornton.MD@forces.gc.ca
www.forces.ca

Dickson Store Museum and Cemetery Tours (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Dickson Store Museum & Cemetery Tours
Open Monday – Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Sundays 12:30-5:30pm

Take a quick trip to Dickson and tour this 1930s general store museum with restored living quarters upstairs  Foothills ice cream ($2) and candies. Then take a tour through the Dickson Cemetery and learn the history of its famous and not-so-famous citizens. Interpreters are always available to guide tours, or you can wander around and see the sites for yourself.

Location: Dickson Store Museum - from Innisfail, take highway 54 west to Spruce View then south about 3.5 km to Dickson.

(403) 728-3355

dsms@telusplanet.net

Historic Fort Normandeau Interpretive Centre (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Historic Fort Normandeau's Interpretive Centre
Open Daily Noon – 5pm, Grounds open 8am – 10pm, or dusk

A replica of the original Fort, utilizing some original logs, was built by the R.C.M.P. in 1974 at the Red Deer Crossing - the gateway between northern and southern Alberta prior to the railway's arrival connecting Edmonton and Calgary in 1891.

Rich with history, the Interpretive Centre was added in 1986. Experience the Fort through slide shows, tours, and demonstrations. Pack a lunch and picnic at this beautiful location or launch your canoe and journey through the Waskasoo Park river system, the Fort and Interpretative Centre awaits your arrival.

West of Red Deer across hwy 2 on 32 Street, north on Range Road 280.

programs@waskasoopark.ca
www.waskasoopark.ca/ftnorm

Riverside Meadows Self-Guided Story Stones Walking Tour (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Riverside Meadows Self-Guided Story Stones Walking Tour
May 24 - 31, 2008   

Guide books available at the Museum, 4525 - 47A Avenue, Red Deer
(403) 309-8405

Take a walk through the historic Village of North Red Deer. See 7 historical sites including the Sawmill, the C&E Bridge, North Cottage School, Convent Park, and Rail Bed Park.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum - Spring on the Farm (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Spring on the Farm
May 31, 8am-4pm       
Admission: $2/person

Join us for Spring on the Farm with a pancake breakfast at 8:00 am - 10:30 am ($6.00 per person), an Antique Country Craft Sale from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, children’s activities including face painting and baby animals to visit, a  Junior Talent Show, a barrel train ride and entertainment by Waskasoo Bluegrass. 

4701-30 Street, Red Deer
(403) 340-3511

sbfs@telus.net
www.sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca

Kerrywood Nature Centre - Guided walks through the Sanctuary (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

Kerrywood Nature Centre
Natural & Cultural History walks through the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
May 25 & 31, 1-3pm

Since the 1880’s the Gaetz lakes Sanctuary has been one of Red Deer’s most treasured wild spaces. Interpreters will share natural and cultural history on these informative walks.

6300 – 45 Ave, Red Deer
(403) 346-2010

programs@waskasoopark.ca
www.waskasoopark.ca

Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery - Exhibits (Saturday, May 31, 2008)

During Historic Red Deer Week the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery has two ongoing Exhibits.
Open Daily from Noon - 5pm

Class of 2008: Central Alberta High School Arts Exhibit

This annual exhibit features student work ranging from sculpture, drawing, and painting; the broad spectrum of the visual arts is very well represented. These young students represent the next generation of artists.  

The Canadian Story: Ceramics by Brian McArthur Exhibit

This exhibition celebrates the beginning of Canada and its fur trading roots, with whimsical works that specifically look at David Thompson and his important role in the fur trade. 


4525 - 47A Avenue, Red Deer

(403) 309-8405

www.museum.red-deer.ab.ca