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Arts & Culture Unlock the world of arts and culture in Camrose. Museums Visit both museums in Camrose to experience historical gardens, a model railway, and exhibits on the settlers that helped shape the area. Museums promises an unforgettable experience. Take a virtual history tour Let history in Camrose come alive Camrose Heritage Railway Station & Park More info Camrose & District Centennial Museum More info Theatres Let the begin show The Bailey Theatre More info Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre More info Theatres From live music to plays, circus shows and more, the Bailey Theatre and Performing Arts Centre bring you the best in entertainment. Movie Theatre More info Art Galleries Camrose art galleries are dedicated to showcasing the beauty of the prairies through various artistic mediums including dance. Local artists feature their works welcoming all art lovers to appreciate the beauty of the prairies. Roadside Art & Framing Candler Art Gallery More info Chuck McLean Arts Centre More info More Things To Do More info

Invest in Camrose's Tourism Sector The Alberta Advantage In the simplest of terms, the province of Alberta and the City of Camrose both represent absolutely outstanding places to invest in a tourism business. Location, Location, Location Over 50% of Alberta's population lives in either Calgary or Edmonton which makes the corridor between and including the two cities one of the most densely populated areas in Canada. This proximity to key markets is one of the greatest competitive advantages for Camrose businesses. Distances from these key markets and their relative populations are as follows: City Population (2024) Distance from Camrose Lloydminster 38,214 225 km Leduc 41,992 74 km Red Deer 118,463 140 km Calgary 1,506,479 290 km Edmonton 1,163,271 95 km EDM O N T O N CA L G A R Y CA M R O S E ALBER T A Key Tourism Markets Who is Visiting Alberta? Alberta had 37.7 million guests with 84% (31.7M) of those visitors being from Alberta. Alberta has one of the country's most youthful and wealthy populations - in fact, the fastest-growing with the highest median incomes in all of Canada who spent over $6.3 billion in 2022 exploring Alberta alone. Key international markets making up 38% of Alberta's visitor economy are from: USA United Kingdom France Japan Alberta is outpacing the rest of Canada significantly with Alberta's international visitation a full 16% ahead of Canada's overall growth from these international markets. Germany South Korea Netherlands Mexico Welcome to The Central Prairies Tourism Region There were 6.7 million visits to this region in 2023 with these visitors spending $2.3B for an average spend per overnight of $678 per visitor (the third highest visitation and second highest spend in the entire province). Seasonality While it's no surprise that summer is the season that sees the greatest visitation/spend, it is actually a very positive sign that the difference in visitation/spend between seasons is actually very small. This suggests that the region is attractive to guests over all four seasons, which is critical for the economic health of any tourism business. Camrose's Lifestyle Camrose has 333 sunny days per year on average and is truly the quintessential rural Albertan town. With a population of just over 20,000 people, it is a very unique city combining a rich history derived in part from the original Indigenous and Metis peoples combined with the strong Scandianvian settlers that first created Stoney Creek, the forebearer of Camrose. Camrose is both a university town and the economic, administrative, health care, and recreation hub for the surrounding rural region. The Community Advantages The City of Camrose is called the “City of Roses”, and this moniker captures the quaint beauty of this remarkable community. Camrose is known for several remarkable reasons: Thriving arts & culture scene 2 live performance theatres & host of Big Valley Jamboree country music festival Vibrant retail sector Known for women's boutique shopping attracting patrons from Edmonton and surrounding areas. Recreation assets in Camrose and Camrose County 20 campgrounds 7 golf courses Miquelon Lake Provincial Park 34km of multi-use trails in Camrose and another 10km of bike-only trails There can be few places left in Canada that provide such an idyllic location to bring up a young family. Between the excellent schools serving all ages from kindergarten to graduate studies, the plethora of recreation facilities that are of quality that attract televised competitions to the robust health care system, Camrose remains a remarkable place for entrepreneurs to make their home. Cost of Doing Business in Camrose From a cost-of-doing business perspective, Camrose provides an outstanding business environment. Critical business expenses are both low and extremely stable. The few taxes that exist and the cost of utilities are low and very stable year to year relative to other jurisdictions – in particular relative to owning a business in Edmonton. Real estate prices are also low relative to Edmonton, allowing businesses the luxury of owning their infrastructure – a key pillar to ensuring a successful exit strategy when that day arrives. The competitive advantages of starting a business in Alberta in general cannot be overstated: no provincial sales tax; no payroll taxes; no health care premiums; low fuel taxes; low commercial property tax; and low personal income tax rates Learn More More info Ag Tourism This agri-tourism family farm destination welcomes guests with antique farm equipment, hay bales, and a farm adventure space. More info Boutique Retail Downtown Camrose is the heart of boutique shopping with a significant number of current offerings. This critical mass draws customers from over an hour away and it is recommended to operate downtown with new boutique fashion retail opportunities. More info Family Sports Activities The family sports centre is an indoor, year-round family experience that will be attractive to individuals, families and groups. More info Golf Tour The experience includes pre-booked tee times and pre-arranged dinner and entertainment options. Glamping accommodations are provided in furnished domes decorated to look like golf balls with a golfing themed décor. More info Nordic Spa The Nordic Spa opportunity is built on the current demand for immersive spa experiences and a gap in the marketplace in Camrose for upscale accommodations and food and beverage services. More info Outdoor Gear Retail The opportunity is for the development of a mid to high-end outdoor equipment and outdoor clothing store located on or immediately adjacent to main street. More info Summer Rental This business opportunity is based on the simple reality that the Camrose Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at Mirror Lake is currently the epicenter for tourism in Camrose, and residents and non-residents alike enjoy the lake making it a major recreation area. More info Transportation Services The transportation services opportunity is aimed at both residents of Camrose and visitors. The opportunity is centered on the current gap in the marketplace and demand for charter and event transportation services in and around Camrose. More info Viking Dinner Theatre This opportunity provides people a tremendous, immersive dinner theatre experience that is Viking-themed. Because of Camrose’s legitimate claim to being built on the efforts of descendants of the great Viking clans, this authenticity can be parlayed into an outstanding narrative that makes the dinner theatre that much more compelling than simply watching a stage play while you eat dinner. More info Wedding Venue The Wedding Venue opportunity is built on the current and increasing demand for destination wedding venues that allow for the bride and groom to design their own experience. Get in Touch Interested in learning more about any of these tourism investment opportunities? We would love to hear from you! Headshot of Tourism & Marketing Coordinator, Maven. Maven Boddy | Tourism and Marketing Coordinator Economic Development | City of Camrose 5204 50 Ave | Camrose, AB | T4V 0S8 P: 780.672.4426 | C: 780.678.0057 Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit

Camrose County Board Room Just so you know This room is only available to non-profit organizations. 780.672.4446 Website Email 3755 43 Ave, Camrose, AB Venue Details More Information Venue Capacity 35 people Audio/Visual Equipment Screen and speakers included, some capability to connect to virtual meetings. Wi-Fi Available. Tables & Chairs Tables for board meeting set up. Parking Free parking. Catering Options Access to a small kitchen for coffee and tea. May bring in outside catering for events. Contact Information Email county@county.camrose.ab.ca or phone 780.672.4446 Tags Classes & Courses, Non-Profit Meetings Previous Next

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Breakfast at the Camrose airport Fly-in Breakfast Just so you know Breakfast at the Camrose airport End of May May 25, 2025 Camrose Airport Button Website For several hours, Camrose Municipal Airport becomes the busiest airport in Canada! This fly-in breakfast welcomes over 100 planes in a typical year which makes it the largest fly-in breakfast in western Canada. There are also many spectators that arrive by car and foot to witness the aircraft and eat a delicious pancake breakfast.

Historical homage event Heritage Day Just so you know Historical homage event Fourth Saturday in August Tentative: August 23, 2025 TBD Button Website

The University of Alberta climbing wall is a perfect place to practice top rope climbing or bouldering. Things to Do Rock Climbing The University of Alberta climbing wall is a perfect place to practice top rope climbing or bouldering. Just so you know Difficulty Duration When Easy 1-3 hours August to April ( university school year) 780.679.1576 4522 53 St, Camrose, AB Website Email The Wall consists of 8 high wall routes and 20 boulder problems. Access the climbing wall through the Forum near the Cafe. Drop-in hours Mondays 6pm to 9pm Pricing (includes use of harnesses and other equipment) U of A Students Adult Single Drop-in Pass Youth Single Drop-in Pass (12 & under) Adult Annual Membership Youth Annual Membership (12 & under) Belay Check Free $10 $5 $75 $45 Free Explore the map

Professional bull riding Rose City Invitational PBR Just so you know Professional bull riding Middle of May May 10, 2025 Encana Arena (Rudy Swanson Park) Button Website The best bulls and bull riders in the business will be demonstrating their skills at the Rose City Invitational PBR. A live concert will follow. It's an event you won't want to miss!

Artists are hosted in beautiful gardens around Camrose! Art Walk Through the Gardens Just so you know Artists are hosted in beautiful gardens around Camrose! Second Saturday in July July 12, 2025 Camrose Button Website This event connects Art & Garden; Gardener & Artist. Camrose Gardeners offer to host artisans working live in their gardens and welcome our ticket holders to come in – to see their beautiful gardens, discuss the plants and design and to meet their visiting artisans, see them display and/or demo their art. Its a wonderful day of immersion in nature and art.

Battle River Train Excursions offers day train excursions that showcase the communities and scenic vistas along the Battle River Railway shortline. The Battle River Train Excursions Just so you know Difficulty Duration When Easy 3-6 hours Year round 780.781.9260 5009 50 Ave, Forestburg, AB Website Battle River Train Excursions offers day train excursions that showcase the communities and scenic vistas along the Battle River Railway shortline. Exchanging the usual box cars for a beautiful 1950s vintage passenger car Battle River Train Excursions offers themed day excursions throughout the year. Each unique theme is carefully tailored to provide a fun-filled and memorable experiences for those with a hankering to ride the rails. Explore the map

Bawlf Community Centre Just so you know Community Hall in Bawlf. 780.373.3797 Website Email 212 Hanson Street, Bawlf, AB Venue Details More Information Venue Capacity 235 Audio/Visual Equipment Included. Stage/Lighting There is a small stage. Tables & Chairs Included. Parking Parking at the hall for day-use only. Accommodations Accommodations available at the Bawlf Campground nearby. Catering Options External catering is welcome. Hourly or Daily Rental Information General hall use: $175 Dinner/supper functions: $375 Meeting room only: $50 Weddings: $500 for 3 days Main hall, kitchen, and bar: $375 for 1 day Contact Information Phone 780.373.3797 or email customerservice@bawlf.com Tags Birthday Parties, Business Meetings, Classes & Courses, Conferences, Family Gatherings, Trade Shows & Expos, Weddings Previous Next

Celebrate Canada Day in Camrose Canada Day Just so you know Celebrate Canada Day in Camrose July 1 July 1, 2025 Camrose & District Centennial Museum Button Website Canada Day celebrations in Camrose are from 12 to 5 with food trucks, bouncy castles, cupcakes, games, photo booths, train rides, and more!