Contact Information

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-Please e-mail info@countrydrive.ca for information about joining the Country Drive for next year.

 Country Drive is a group of diverse rural operation each with their own hours of operation.  Please refer to operators profiles for information on when sites are open to the public.
 
 Shopping
Blooming Fields - Site #5
Activities, Shopping, U-picks
Making for an excellent day trip, the Blooming Fields has plenty to offer. Tour the gardens, pick your own produce, shop in the nursery and enjoy lunch, High Tea or supper in the Tea House.
Badger Ridge Farms - Site #2
Shopping
Badger Ridge Farms is a family run greenhouse northwest of Calgary specializing in beautiful hanging baskets and planters.
Billyco Junction Gardens - Site #4
Activities, Shopping, U-picks
Spend an idyllic afternoon strolling the rustic grounds, experiencing its natural charm and peacefulness. We offer an outstanding selection of fruits and vegetables. Pick your dinner veggies and a basket of berries, dig a few potatoes, pluck some apples or shuck some corn.
Big Bend Market - Site #3
Shopping
Located in Red Deer's Southpointe Common, Big Bend Market is the perfect start or end point for your Country Drive, and a great place to stock up on fresh local ingredients for your family.
Olds Agricultural Society - Site #16
Activities, Shopping
Olds Agricultural Society hosts events ranging from livestock shows to tractor pulls, chuckwagon races and Farmers Markets. The Market runs Thursdays, May - September from 4:00-6:30pm.
Sylvan Star Cheese - Site #23
Shopping
An award winning cheese company. Especially famous for Gouda, but also Gruyere, goat Gouda, plenty of spiced Goudas and more. Their new facility holds a store where you can find other local products as well.
Vitality Crystals and Fountains - Site #24
Shopping
Visiting Vitality is an experience in serenity and heightened awareness, and offers a great shopping experience. Closed Easter Sunday & Monday.
HolmeHus Antiques and The Farm With The Good Food - Site #14
Activities, Shopping
This year-round business features 2500 square feet of vintage, "old" and genuine antiques and contemporary artwork, specializing in vintage pioneer and Scandinavian items and jewelry.
Ellis Bird Farm - Site #11
Activities, Museums, Shopping
Ellis Bird Farm is a working farm as well as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of mountain bluebirds, tree swallows and other native cavity-nesting birds.
Jungle Farm - Site #15
Activities, Shopping, U-picks
Come enjoy our farm in flower, strawberry or pumpkin season. We like to make fun family memories. CLOSED SUNDAYS During Summer months.
White Creek Leather Crafts - Site #25
Shopping
White Creek Leather Crafts Midnight Madness Sale Saturday, August 7th 9 a.m. - midnight Sunday, August 8th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come enjoy some peaceful shopping in the country. Have a cold drink, snack and a visit. For more info contact me at sandy@whitecreekleathercraft.com or check out our website at www.whitecreekleathercraft.com
Dickson Store Museum - Site #8
Activities, Museums, Shopping
The Dickson Store was built in 1909 and was a valued community service until 1980. Open as a museum since 1991.
Planted Earth Greenhouses - Site #17
Shopping
Enjoy our three cozy greenhouses by the big red barn! We offer new varieties and old favourites in a tranquil rural location. Stop by and smell the herbs.
Historic Markerville - Site #13
Activities, Museums, Shopping
Built in 1902 and restored to its 1932 appearance, the Markerville Creamery Museum offers a glimpse into the past of this scenic Icelandic settlement.
Edgar Farms - Site #10
Activities, Shopping
Visit our country store for the freshest home-grown veggies, natural Angus beef, homemade pickles, preserves, pies & more. Spring features our delicious asparagus, Summer features our sweet tender peas. May 29 & 30: “Get into the ‘Spear It’ of Spring” Asparagus Festival. Kid friendly.
White Treasure Farm - Site #26
Activities, Shopping
The largest angora goat operation in western Canada is worth a visit, or see John at the Farmers' Market- Innisfail and Olds Thursdays, and Lacombe and Sylvan Lake Fridays.
E&M Woodland Farm Greenhouse - Site #9
Shopping
E&M has an impressive selection of annuals, hanging baskets and "new and neat" hardy perennials. Open: May 1 to July 31 10am – 7pm. Closed Wed
Stitchery - Site #21
Shopping
A most unique and unusual little quilt and gift shop...in the country. Our shop is eclectically characterized by locally handmade wood frames, quilt hangers, stained glass, hand dyed wool, goat milk soaps and lotions. As well as fabrics, custom-quilting and rug hooking kits from our own in house designs.
Arlene's Teas - Site #1
Shopping
Tea is good for you, and a visit to Arlene's Tea's offers an opportunity to shop, enjoy a cup of tea, and experience the peace and tranquility of Arlene's perennial country garden and water lily pond.
Sylvan Lake Farmers' Market - site #22
Activities, Shopping
Open: Fri 4:00pm – 7:30pm May 14 to Sept 24
 
 Partners




 

 Innisfail & District Agricultural Society

Cottonwood Gordon Agricultural Society

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list of our partners.

 

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