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Viking Community Festival

June

Previously known as Viking in the Streets, the Viking Community Festival involves two days full of fun activities. The festival celebrates the Viking’s rich Scandinavian history.

Join in to watch the parade march along the main street, participate in the chili cook-off, or try to brave the lutefisk eating competition.

With fun activities for children and adults, the Viking Community Festival is a great event to come and learn about the community while having a great time.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/VikingAlberta/

 

 

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Carena

Named after the old arena, which burnt down in 2005, the carena complex houses the town’s ice rink, library, walking track, and fitness center. Various town events are also held throughout the year, so check out the town calendar to see what’s happening during your visit.

While you’re there, grab something to eat at the carena kitchen, and look at all the information and memorabilia related to hockey’s most famous brothers, the Sutters.

So, no matter what you like, you’ll always find something at the carena.

Photo: Google Street View

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Eastview Campground

If you’re a fan of camping, then the Eastview campground is the perfect place to stay when passing through the town. The campground has fully serviced sites if you’re planning on taking an RV and sites without power and water for tents.

Both the tent and RV sites also include firewood and access to showers located on the campgrounds. Also located on the campgrounds is Eastview playground, which is perfect if you plan on bringing kids along.

If you enjoy camping, staying at Eastview Campground will ensure a comfortable and enjoyable time.

Photo: Google Street View

 

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Camp Lake Park

Another great spot to stay in Camp Lake Park, a campground located just east of town. This park contains a beautiful beach that is great for swimming and boating. Playgrounds, volleyball nets, and basketball courts are also available.

Camp Lake includes powered and non-powered sites, showers, cookhouses, and firewood to make the most of your stay.

Grab your friends, a towel, and a swimsuit, and have a stay at the beautiful Camp Lake Park.

Photo: https://www.campreservations.ca/campground/camp-lake-park-737

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Tea House

Do you enjoy quaint cafés and Scandinavian art? Then the Tea House is perfect for you. Located in the town’s original railway station, the Tea House has various food and drink options that are perfect for sitting and enjoying the Scandinavian rose paintings created by artists.

The Tea House is also located next to Troll Park, which makes it the perfect place to stop and grab some food for a picnic. Walking through the gardens with fresh baked café goods sounds like a great way to spend a summer afternoon.

Photo: Own work – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The Irricana Campground

The Irricana Campground is a wide-open beautiful space with many amenities. The campgrounds include a baseball diamond, bike trails, hiking trails, playgrounds, horseshoe pit, group camping, picnic shelter, and a snack bar/concession. Perfect place to spend the day with family and friends.

Photo: parkadvisor.com/ca/alberta/irricana/70259/Founders+Park+Irricana+Municipal+Campground

  • 1 St, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
  • (403) 371-7376
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Irricana Outdoor Rink

Irricana Outdoor Rink is an open hockey rink that is beloved by locals. The outdoor rink host seasonal events that include fun activities for families to enjoy. There are food trucks near the rink as well.

Photo: facebook.com/TownofIrricana.403.935.4672

  • 504 Henricks Dr, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
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Irricana Skate Park

The local Irricana Skate Park is a great place for skating and includes a water park. Great place for both older and younger children to enjoy. There is a loving and supportive community that visit the park often.

Photo:zaubee.com/biz/irricana-skate-park-0arosvtl

  • 503 Henricks Dr, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
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Irricana Lions Centennial Park

Irricana Lions Centennial Park is a local park that is visited frequently by the community. The park has a beautiful playground. It’s a great place for children to enjoy.

Photo: habitat-systems.com/project/irricana-lions-club

  • 500 1 Ave, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
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Out of the Fog Lighthouse Museum

Out of the Fog, Lighthouse Museum is a history museum featuring artifacts displaying what living in a historic lighthouse would be like. The museum is led by previous lighthouse keepers and sailors with extensive knowledge of historical lighthouses. They can help visitors discover and learn about the different artifacts on display in the museum and provide an insight into what it was like operating a historical lighthouse in the past.

Photo: http://www.lighthousemuseum.ca/

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Prince Henry Sinclair Monument

Prince Henry Sinclair, a Scottish and Norwegian nobleman, landed at Chedabucto Bay in 1398. he was one of the first Europeans to visit North America on a voyage pre-dating Columbus.

The monument was erected on the place in 1996. It is a fifteen-ton granite boulder with a black granite narrative plaque.

Photo: Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada – DGJ_4449 – Prince Henry Sinclair Monument and Park Monument – Fact or Fiction Uploaded by Skeezix1000, CC BY-SA 2.0

  • Hwy 16, NS B0H, Canada
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Guysborough Waterfront Trail

Guysborough Waterfront Trail is a hiking trail located in Guysborough. The trail is 1.8km long and is appropriate for all levels of hikers. The trail is beginner-friendly and should take around 20 minutes to complete. The Waterfront Trail is perfect for bird watching, running, and walking and is open all year round for visitors to enjoy.

Photo: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/nova-scotia/guysborough-waterfront-trail

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Boylston Provincial Park

Boylston Provincial Park is a public natural park with many activities and amenities. In the park, there are 34 campsites with a large variety of hiking trails located around them. The park also has access to a freshwater lake, where visitors can swim, kayak, fish, and participate in various water activities. Services offered include washrooms with showers, free wifi, firewood/ice, a dishwashing station, and drinking water taps.

Photo: https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/boylston

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Tor Bay Provincial Park

Tor Bay Provincial Park is a public natural park located in a rocky area of the Nova Scotian shoreline. The park offers many activities, such as camping, hiking, biking, and picnic areas, and water activities, such as swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, and many more. Within the park, there are also fine sand beaches, perfect for kids to play around in. The park offers many services, including fully functioning bathrooms with water and wifi.

Photo: https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/tor-bay

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Old Court House Museum

The Old Court House Museum is a historical museum displaying artifacts of historical significance to the Guysborough region. The museum’s goal is to educate visitors on how people in the region lived in the past and focuses on the town’s large marine, agricultural, and lumbering history. Exhibits contain artifacts donated by residents of the local area and tools and handiwork of the Acadian and Black settlements.

Photo: https://www.guysboroughhistoricalsociety.ca/old-court-house-museum/

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Guysborough Marina

Guysborough Marina is the official harbour of the town of Guysborough. Visitors can observe the water and the surrounding landforms, which is an amazing place to watch the sunset. Boating is also available here, with multiple tour services offered by individual companies. Tours include fishing tours, whale watching, or just boating around the nearby landforms and observing the scenery.

Photo: https://www.guysboroughmarina.ca/

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Terra Nova National Park

Located on the island of Newfoundland and Labrador, Terra Nova National Park includes 400 km2 of park grounds where land and sea are so enchanting they compete for your attention.

One of Canada’s most easterly national parks, Terra Nova, has plenty of magic for you to explore! From its boreal forests to outdoor theater, the park offers camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. It is well-known for its numerous hiking trails, with plenty of land to cover. The breathtaking views of Terra National Park are like no other – if you are ready for an adventure, this is the place for you! Like most of Canada’s national parks, there is an entrance fee (daily or annual).

Photo: https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/top-destinations/terra-nova

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Splash “n” Putt Resort

Looking for a place to cool off in the summer heat? Splash “n” Putt Resort has what you’re looking for! Located just minutes from Terra Nova National Park, this destination is Newfoundland’s Premier Attraction Park. It has a waterslide that stands about 360 feet high and is one of the busiest attractions to Terra Nova.

Along with a waterpark, there are mini-golf, bumper boats, and go-karts that attract numerous guests each year. It’s too special to miss, so bring your family for a day full of fun and adventure!

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/splashnputt/

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Parc du Centenaire

This lovely memorial park has a large shaded canopy as well as picnic tables and benches, making it a great spot to visit for lunch or a quick coffee if you’re in the area.

Visitors can read through posted materials and learn more about the area’s rich history. There is also a water bottle refill for runners or bikers.

Photo: Google Maps, Doum

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La Tarterie du Village

La Tarterie du Village is a lovely pie and tart shop in Sainte-Madeleine. Surrounded by farms, they use an assortment of local produce in their shop.

They offer a wide selection of homemade pies and tarts, both savoury and sweet, which are favourites among locals. They also offer jams, preserves and pates for purchase.

Photo: Yelp

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Sainte Madeleine Skate Park

The Sainte Madeleine Skate Park is a new, popular spot among kids. It is a great place to bring a scooter or skateboard and spend some time outdoors. Surrounded by trees, it is nice on a warm, sunny day.

Photo: La Voix du Nord

  • Sainte-Madeleine, Quebec J0H 1S0
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Stiver Mill Community Centre

Stiver Mill Community Centre used to be an operational grain elevator in the middle of Main Street, Unionville. Since then, they have turned it into a community center where guests can walk in and enjoy recreational programs and meetings.

Photos: Google Street View

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Unionville Festival

The Unionville Festival is hosted in the summer to bring the community together for a fun-filled event! Filled with activities for the family, you can expect fireworks, parades, bands, and vendor markets.

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

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Athens Cornfest

The 3rd Saturday of August

Athens Cornfest has been a part of the summer festival scene in Athens for almost 40 years.

Visit the festival to enjoy many Arts and Crafts vendors, Free Games for the kids, live music all day, corn on the cob and many food vendors.

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

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Fox Lake Campground

The Fox Lake Campground park is great for camping and spending time outdoors with friends and family. The site includes a playground for younger kids and has access to many facilities, including bathrooms, coin-operated handicap-accessible showers, and water stations with potable water available on site. For the ease of customers, the firewood is found for sale on the campground.

Bird watching and geocaching are some activities you can engage in with your friends and family in the park. Even wifi is available to the customers! Check out the park and bring your friends, you will enjoy yourself.

Photo: Google Street View

  • 31267 Range Road 145A, 3km West of Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
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Pineridge Adventure Camp

Pineridge Adventure Camp is about encouraging campers to explore healthy relationships with nature, God, and each other, as well as providing tools to help them grow in their spiritual journey at their speed and decision.

Pineridge welcomes children from non-religious or other religious backgrounds, making it a welcoming environment for tourists to enjoy while in town.

Photo: https://gopineridge.com/

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Resto Pub D’Antan

Looking for a spot to dine in with your friends and family or for yourself? The Resto Pub D’antan is a welcoming little restaurant that offers local fare with a small menu and amazing deals. They offer both dine-in and takeout. Their daily special includes soup, entree, dessert and coffee for $12. Everything is fresh and homemade, specializing in wood oven pizza, club sandwiches and delectable lobster rolls.

Many restaurant reviewers say this place is a must-try while visiting Cacouna, Quebec.

Photo: Google Street View

  • 660 Rue du Patrimoine, Cacouna, QC G0L 1G0
  • +1 (418) 863-5769
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Marché Public de Papineauville

A quaint farmers market in downtown Papineauville intends to help people discover and support local farmers and craftsmen. Shops like Little Nation Feeding, Home of delights, Virgo Double Attitude, and Types of Bottines are guaranteed to catch your attention. Hand-sewn baby booties, fresh organic fruits and veggies, homemade jams, and honey. What more could you need? This extraordinary community is waiting for you to enjoy the fruit of their hard work and the love they put into it. Occasionally, unique booths appear, like face and body painters, magicians, and storytellers.

Open every Sunday, 11:00 – 15:00, opening shop mid-May till just the beginning of October while the weather permits.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/marchepublicpapineauville/

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