Top 11 Places to Visit in
Barrhead | Alberta
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Home of the Great Blue Heron
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The Great Blue Heron is another prominent figure in local lore. The elegant, long-legged bird, often spotted along the shores of local lakes, is the Town’s official mascot. A bird statue is situated at the corner of 50 Street and 49 Street, next to the Community Gazebo that marks the Town centre and miniatures of […]
- World's Largest Great Blue Heron Sculpture, 5213 49 St, Barrhead, AB T7N 1A1
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- https://www.barrhead.ca/p/history-barrhead
Barrhead Street Festival
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June If you’re looking for a fun-filled day, come check out Barrhead’s Street Festival. There, you’ll be able to find group dancing, live local music, and more performances from talented artists from the area. Or why not sit down and enjoy the food and drinks served at the beer gardens while taking in the festivities […]
Klondyke Ferry
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The Klondike (Vega) Ferry on the Athabasca River is one of only seven remaining ferries in the Province of Alberta. The ferry operates from April to October. An ice bridge serves the crossing during the winter months. Photo: Google Maps, Zbigniew Gronowski
- Highway 661, Ab - Highway 661, Ab, Alberta
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- https://www.barrhead.ca/p/places-of-interest
Nature Alive
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Nature Alive offers various outdoor trips, workshops, courses, and more. One of the services they offer is survival courses. In these courses, you’ll learn how to set traps for catching animals, prepare animals you caught, make warm gear, and more. If you’re planning on booking one of these courses, look at the gear you’re required […]
De Herdt Gardens
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The De Herdt Gardens combines two very relaxing settings into one place. The building has an extensive greenhouse in it, full of beautiful plants and flowers, and a café specializing in Belgian Pastries. In the greenhouse, you’ll find everything from fresh vegetables to colourful spring flowers, all of which create a beautiful and natural environment […]
Willowbend Resort
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If you’re looking for a place to stay and don’t mind being a short drive out of town, then the lakeside Willowbend Resort is a great place to check out. This campground is great for long-term campers looking for a place to stay the whole season. It is located right by Lac la Nonne and […]
Barrhead Grain Elevators
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Barrhead’s grain elevators which some might refer to as prairie cathedrals are historical buildings and a visual symbol of Western Canada. Visit Elevator Road for a flashback in time to the early 1900s. Photo: Google Street View
Barry’s Ultra Motorsports Park
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A bit more of an extreme adventure located near Barrhead is Barry’s Ultra Motorsports Park. This park features five different dirt bike tracks and off-road trails for you to explore. The dirt bike tracks differ in length and skill level, so be sure to check which one will best fit your requirements. And for the […]
Blue Heron Fair
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August Another annual festival put on in Barrhead is the Blue Heron Fair. This fair features a weekend packed with fun events and activities. Some activities you’re likely to find at the festival include live music, a parade, a rodeo, a motocross show, and much more. On top of these events, you’ll also be able […]
Thunder Lake Provincial Park
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Just 20 km west of Barrhead, you’ll be able to find Thunder Lake Provincial Park. This park is right on the coast of the beautiful Thunder Lake and features multiple trails and seating areas that will allow you to take in the scenery. The lake is also an excellent spot for kayaking or canoeing if […]
- 47JH+73 Tiger Lily, Alberta
- (780) 674-4051
- https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/thunder-lake-pp/
Barrhead Centennial Museum
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The Barrhead Centennial Museum is a great place for anyone looking to learn about the town’s history and what life used to look like. The museum has collections of artifacts from key events from the town’s history, such as the arrival of the railway, as well as many items that would have been used in […]
- 5629-49 St, Barrhead, AB, T7N 1K9
- (780) 674-5203
- https://barrheadcentennial.wixsite.com/museum