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Airdrie | Alberta

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Iron Horse Park

Iron Horse Park is a must-visit if in the area, and is sure to be a favourite for families and children alike. The large park features a miniature train ride that provides a fun and exciting trip for riders. The 1.6km interpretive journey aboard one of the 1/8th scale diesel (or steam) locomotives while providing views of the flowers, gardens and surrounding landscape. The ride will also take riders over hills, across trestles and through tunnels!

The facility also features a play area for children, a fun walk, and snacks and souvenirs available for sale (found in the full-size replica of a CPR station on-site). Staffed by friendly and informative individuals who provide a great all-around experience for everyone. Picnic tables on-site provide a place for small family gatherings.

Photos: facebook.com/IRONHORSEPARK

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Where On Earth

Antique Mall and Vintage Market

What started off as a small business back in 1997, located in Calgary has led to this huge marketplace in Airdrie. The market is family-owned and operated, and features 15,000 square feet of space that is rented to local dealers and entrepreneurs. With over 50 vendors, there is a huge variety of antique and vintage goods to interest everyone from the savvy collector to the first-time visitor who has never set foot in an antique/vintage store.

This place is definitely recommended if you have a few hours to spare. With all the vendors and unique products, you will want to go slow in order to take a look at everything. A great and unique place to visit, and a great place to get something unique or to go for a walk back in time.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/whereonearthantiques/

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Fitzsimmons Brewing Company

The Fitzsimmons Brewing Company is a well-loved brewery that is well known for its’ unique experience. The brewery does not feature a kitchen, so visitors can feel free to bring in any food as long as they clean up after themselves. Minors are allowed as long as they are accompanied by an adult, and dogs are also allowed as long as they are on a leash.

For those interested in tours, the brewery offers tours every Saturday at 3 PM. Each tour includes a 16oz pint of beer once the tour completes.

The brewery features amazing and unique beers such as the “Mad Queen Pineapple Sour” (brewed with Vic Secret hops, very tarty, juicy, and easy to drink), “East Lake Amber” (based on the owner’s original home-brew recipe that our owner used to make, but with a unique bite at the end) and the “Big Hill Blonde” (a delicious ale deep gold in colour, crisp, clean, with hints of citrus). There are also a handful of other beers as well as seasonal beers constantly being featured.

Photo: facebook.com/fitzbrewing

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Nose Creek Valley Museum

The Nose Creek Valley Museum was established in 1987 as a permanent, public, non-profit institution. The museum collection features meaningful historical objects from the Nose Creek Valley and Airdrie area, from 1780 through to the present. Currently, this small museum houses over 20,000 artefacts across 10 exhibits, making it jam-packed with knowledge. Guides tours are also available and are very reasonably priced while offering a more knowledgeable and in-depth experience.

The museum features exhibits such as “First Nations Tools & Weapons”, “Prairie Home”, “Blacksmith Shop”, “General Store” and more. Collections include antique cars, wildlife displays, military memorabilia, antique farming machinery, grain elevators and so much more. Definitely stop by this charming little museum if you’re in the area, you will certainly not regret it. The museum provides a great place for families and children alike to learn more about the area’s history in an exciting and engaging way.

Photo: facebook.com/NCVMuseum

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Muk-luk Magpies Stained Glass Emporium

Muk-luk Magpies Stained Glass Emporium is a warm and engaging place as soon as you step in. This unique workshop has a gallery/craft shop upfront featuring the works of local artists in a variety of mediums (grouped by artist) integrated into a craft shop of unique stained glass works and handmade mukluks. The gallery is small and opens in the back to a full stained-glass workshop. Here you can view artisans as they create distinctive works with stained glass or take classes to learn how to create stained glass. Although the gallery area itself is quite small there is also an upper gallery to look out for.

The business offers beautiful handmade gift ware, classes for adults and youth and lessons for all ages. Local entrepreneurs who are talented come here to share their passion. There are lots of beautiful stained glass pieces such as antiquities, art, jewelry, pottery, lamps and so much more that make a fantastic souvenir or gift. The owners and staff share their professional expertise making this an extremely authentic experience for those who admire glass work. A must stop, as there is hardly any other place like this gem anywhere else.
Photo: facebook.com/muklukstainedglass/

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Genesis Place

Genesis Place is the town’s recreational centre, and a great place to burn off some energy. Genesis Place has an aquatics and pool area that features a six-lane, 25m pool. This pool area features a hot tub, leisure pool, tot pool, steam room, water slides and much more. Genesis Place also features a 14,000 square foot fitness centre. This centre has plenty of classes, a 200m indoor running track, 2 fitness studios, and plenty of equipment that enable you to work out however you need.  There are also indoor turf soccer fields, two gymnasiums, a stance studio and much more. Outdoors, there are fields and a 1000 seat grandstand, a 400-metre outdoor track, and access to an extensive pathway network.

Facilities are very clean, and the recreational centre was renovated within the last five years, so the area is modern and has that “new” feel to it. In short, this rec centre has something for everyone and is a great place to have some fun with the family.

Photo: facebook.com/genesisplaceairdrie

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Chinook Winds Regional Park

Chinook Winds Regional Park is a stunning new addition to Airdrie’s park and playground community. Offering an abundance of activities for kids of all ages year-round. This park offers over 55 acres of developed parkland space including over 2 kilometres of paved pathways, 4 beach volleyball courts, 3 playgrounds for all age use, 8 baseball diamonds, 1 skateboard park, 1 spray and splash park, 1 multi-use court (seasonal), 2 concessions (seasonal), a toboggan hill (seasonal), public washrooms, and shelters are available for first-come use and advance booking from the City of Airdrie Park department.

Chinook Winds Regional Park also hosts the Canada Day Fireworks and activities, Little League Baseball, slo-pitch tournaments and many other festivals, events, and sporting activities. It’s a great space to enjoy the day with family and friends in Airdrie. Summer Fun Spray Park includes; two twist n’ spill water toys, splash blaster spiral, ground sprays, an interactive piano tune that plays music while the water is spraying, discovery stream, toddler water table, four slides, and change rooms, 12 picnic tables and shade, all in a fenced-off area. The spray features will time out automatically but can be reactivated by pushing the buttons found on the equipment. An absolutely stunning park, and a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

Photo: facebook.com/pages/Chinook%20Winds%20Park/164691323541736/

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Rival Axe Throwing

Rival Axe Throwing has been providing a unique experience for tourists and locals alike for quite a few years. The business offers axe throwing for all ages, and so, even children can be involved. Additionally, one’s athletic ability does not matter, making it fun and accessible for everyone. Featuring an extremely friendly and attentive staff, experience is certainly not necessary. Staff provides tips and tricks so everyone can throw the axes in a safe but effective manner.

Once staff helps get your group set up, you will then be off to the cages to meet the coach, get some drinks, and start throwing some axes. This unique place provides a fun and unique atmosphere with cozy areas for those who wish to hang out after. Additionally, Jena, the owner, is amazing and extremely personable, making this a perfect local business to support. Holding a perfect 5-star rating on Google based on 108 reviews, this is a must-visit if in the area.

Photo: facebook.com/rivalaxethrowing/

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Shamrock Lanes & Lounge

Shamrock Lanes & Lounge has been a staple in the Airdrie community for decades and is an excellent place to have some fun with the family. Although the business has remained relatively unchanged over the year, it still has its’ charm and remains consistently busy; so be sure to make a reservation if you want to guarantee a lane. The bowling alley is located in the basement, but is very spacious and features twelve lanes of 5-pin bowling and also 10-pin by reservation only. All lanes have bumpers available, making it more accommodating for families with children. Note that the maximum is 5 people per lane.

The bowling alley has extremely friendly staff and superb customer service. Decorations are simple, but the place is very clean, from the bathrooms to equipment. The bowling alley features glow in the dark bowling on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons (recommended to wear white). The bowling alley also has a restaurant called “The Blarney Lounge & Kitchen” which is fully licensed and has a wide variety of beverages from beer, coolers, and spirits. Additionally, the kitchen has simple but delicious food featuring favourites such as nachos, wings, chicken fingers and fries.

Photo: shamrocklanes.ca

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Apple Creek Golf Course

Apple Creek is located just outside town and has gained a reputation as Airdrie’s premier golf facility. The course is designed to challenge golfers with a tricky but manageable course and also features a driving range. The golf course features 18 holes with 5 tee decks, so golfers should be able to find the yardage most suitable for their game. Some unique holes are hole 15, with its island tee box, hole 13, a par 3 with the green wrapped by our meandering creek, and hole seven that has a creek cross the fairway as you approach the green.

Each golfer is given a total of five chances to visit the 2300 square foot snack shack called “The Core“and use that opportunity to refresh and rehydrate or to use the spacious washroom facilities. Avid golfers will enjoy the exciting and well-maintained 18-hole golf course with rates being offered at a very reasonable price.

Photo: facebook.com/AppleCreekGolfCourse

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