Making Memories Together: Family Adventures in the Camrose Area
- Mar 27
- 3 min read
Whether you have just one day or a full weekend to explore the Camrose region, this itinerary is designed for family friendly and engaging experiences. We have included hidden gems, sweet treats, and even some live entertainment!
A Day of Family Memories in the Making
Morning - The morning will start off with a visit at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station & Park. You can take a self-directed Heritage Flower Tour or book a guided tour. There are always flowers in bloom between gardens including:
Hummingbird Garden
Lupin Garden
Children's Secret Garden - where kids can play on a large, wooden play train.
Morgan Garden Railway - features model buildings inspired by Camrose, Meeting Creek, and Big Valley.
Victory Garden is a vegetable and fruit garden that was used in World Wars I and II to feed people in Camrose and soldiers overseas.
Continuing with the theme of history, stop by the Camrose & District Centennial Museum to see a rotating display in the main gallery, thousands of artifacts, and many buildings that are from or inspired by Camrose's early settler days including the old fire hall, the blacksmith shop, log hut, schoolhouse, and more.
Lunch - Stop for lunch at Strada Coffee Co. & Artisan Bakery who are known for their yummy brews and locally sourced ingredients.
Afternoon - While visiting Camrose's lively downtown, make sure to explore this historic main street and feel free to explore some shops. Save some steps though, because you won't want to miss a walk around Mirror Lake on foot, with a 0.7km loop or 2.16km loop. Feel free to stop at one of the many viewpoints to enjoy the serenity of the lake. Reward yourselves with some ice cream from OleO's Ice Cream Castle. The kids can even enjoy the playground nearby.
Evening/Dinner - Dinner at Marrow is a fun experience. The building is a provincially recognized historic site being a former feedmill-turned modern dining establishment. Then, take in a show at the Bailey Theatre or Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
A Weekend Full of Memories for the Whole Family
Day 1 Morning - Start off the journey with a tour of Donalda's Lamp Museum and world largest lamp. Take a walk through the river valley and hoodoos right from the townsite.
Day 1 Afternoon - Enjoy lunch at the Coulee Tea House; known for their exceptional, fresh baking.
If you're feeling ambitious, you can gravel bike in the former railway allowance from Donalda north (or you can just drive) to Meeting Creek Railway Station and Park. You can explore Linear Park, the railway station, and grain elevator.
Day 1 Evening - Enjoy an evening at Cherry Lane B&B and Cafe with a delightful dinner, disc golf fun, and stay either at their campground or B&B.
Day 2 Morning - Start off the day with 9 holes at Double Dam Golf followed by a quick stop at Ferry Point Greenhouse and Ferry Point Springs, feel free to grab some snacks for a snack for a picnic later in the afternoon.
Day 2 Afternoon - Stop for lunch at Cherry Lane B&B and Cafe and enjoy the serenity of the prairies at the Camrose County Nature Conservation Centre where you can picnic and walk around the lake.
Day 2 Dinner/Evening - Stop in at Detention Brewing for a wee tasting before dinner.
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