With more than 9,100 farms in the Central region, fresh food is something we know a thing or two about. As a visitor to the Red Deer region, you’ll find friendly western hospitality, farm fresh food, and remarkable rural activities to enjoy.
Agritourism Experiences
Kraay Family Farm
Agritourism Experiences
Kraay Family Farm
Kraay Family Farm, Lacombe Corn MazeKraay Family Farm is home to the world famous Lacombe Corn Maze and offers over 40 family-fun attractions.
Get lost in the 15 acre corn maze, test your ninja skills on the obstacle course, jump your sillies out on the jumping pillows and pumpkin pad, battle with family and friends at the OK Corral, shoot the pumpkin cannon, visit with the animals, watch the pig races and MUCH more.
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Agritourism Experiences
Heritage Ranch
A romantic, ranch-like atmosphere offering a variety of options including date night packages, trail rides experiences, fantastic food at the onsite Westlake Grill, amazing wedding & meeting venues and more.
Enjoy an exclusive carriage ride, test your mettle with their Ranch Tracker Game or host your beautiful Western inspired wedding.
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The happiest place to be on a Saturday morning is the Red Deer Market, a public market that has been going strong for more than 40 years. Central Alberta’s farming community is incredibly diverse and the market does over $2 million in business annually.
Getting back to the farm is easy in Red Deer region where farms and agri-tourism ventures are abundant. Visitors can get lost at Alberta’s only sunflower maze, enjoy a wagon ride, a corn maze, make jam or pickles with a farmer, sheer a sheep, and many other activities.
Whether you explore a farmers market, visit a greenhouse, or shop at a local market you will discover plenty of ways to experience the agricultural bounty of this region. The Innisfail Grower’s Cooperative is a co-operative of local farm families offering the best of their fresh produce at several farmers markets throughout Alberta. During the growing season, many farms offer U-pick opportunities and the ability to shop ‘the farm gate’.
Red Deer
Agritourism Attractions
Eagle Creek Farms & Bowden Sun Maze
U-Pick: Throughout the summer we have a selection of Strawberries, Vegetables & Flowers to pick. There is no admission to enter the Upick Gardens, you are only charged for what you pick. Be sure to check our Availability List to know what is in season. U-pick Open August 7th – Mid September Sun Mazes: There is nothing quite like the unique experience of navigating a field grown from 100,000 Smiling Sunflowers! The Sunflower Maze is open from early August until mid October, however, if yo
34530 Range Rd #14
4032243995
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Sylvan Star Cheese
From pasture to plate, Sylvan Star Cheese is renowned for it’s farm made Gouda. We have won numerous Canadian awards as #1 Gouda, Extra Aged Gouda and smoked Gouda. Our extra aged gouda, also known as “Grizzly” because of it’s bite and power, is ranked #4 in the world. My wife and I are devoted to making great cheese. Besides Gouda, plain and flavoured, we also make Cougar (a swiss style cheese) and Edam. Today our son runs the dairy farm with a herd of about 240 Holste
39008 Range Rd 10
4033401560
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DNA Gardens
We specialize in farm fresh gelato, pie, kombucha, vegetables and cultured foods. Grown, made and baked right here! A foodies paradise. Farm Store filled with our creations. Chocolate covered fresh picked strawberries! Come relax and enjoy! UPIK strawberry, raspberry, cherry, black currant , apples, plums, chokecherries. Artisan fruit tree nursery. 2 commercial fruit combines on site. Bring your surplus apples to juice at DNA Gardens for a great family project. Way too many cherries? Never! LO
35344 RR 230
4037732489
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Market at Red Deer
Every Saturday morning, from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving, one of Red Deer’s most popular public events springs to life. It is the weekly Red Deer Public (Farmers’) Market, celebrating its 48 year. The Market is a commercial venue for fresh produce and a great array of other goods, services and entertainments. However, it is much more than that. It is a true community cultural and social event. Hours: 8 am to 12:30 pm.
4725 - 43 Street
4033466443
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The Farm with the Good Food
If you are looking for the best hand raised food, visit HolmeHus Antiques and Farm with the Good Food located just west of Red Deer. Free range animals that lead happy lives are the most important goals for us and make food much more delicious. Unlike supermarket labels that can only promise a healthy animal and happy environment, we can actually show it to you. We sell fresh free-range farm eggs, home grown pasture-raised and inspected Alberta beef, Danish rye prairie breads, homemade Danish pr
4033470516
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Kraay Family Farm, Lacombe Corn Maze
Located in Lacombe County. Settled in the heart of Alberta, with over 40 amenities and attractions, is the Kraay Family Farm: your destination for world famous adventure and FARMtastic fun all season long! Get lost in the 15 acre corn maze, test your ninja skills on the obstacle course, jump your sillies out on the jumping pillows and pumpkin pad, battle with family and friends at the OK Corral, shoot the pumpkin cannon, visit with the animals, watch the pig races and MUCH more. Make your way to
Site 6, Box 9, RR 1
4033021709
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Pearson’s Berry Farm & Bakery
Pearson’s Berry Farm is a full operating production facility and is recognized as the first commercial orchard of Saskatoon Berries in the world. All our products are manufactured and baked fresh at our location where the bakers enjoy the sweet aromas of fresh baked pies, tarts and muffins each and every day throughout the entire year. Our doors are always open to the public to come in and visit our farm and purchase our delectables. The “Farm” includes a Saskatoon Berry Orchard U-pick and
34463 Range Road 40
4032243011
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Edgar Farms
Our country store is all about home grown goodness.Due to Covid-19 we are now open 11 AM – 6 PM daily closed Sundays till the end of September. We offer farm-direct seasonal farm gate sales of our home grown sweet and tender asparagus Mid May until the end of June, freshly picked garden peas July & August and many other veggies. In the freezer, you can pick up Edgar Farms home raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free, grass fed Angus beef. Also there are natural fermented veggies, asparagus an
1465 Twp Rd 352
4032272443
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The Jungle Farm
The Jungle Farm is a 3 season destination for fresh, high quality, locally grown produce, family fun, and entertaining events. Spring We are always excited to feel the spring sun shine down on us and we get busy on the farm. Planting begins!! The heat of summer is around the bend and our gorgeous selection of greenhouse grown flowers and plants are ready for planting! Pop into the greenhouse for quality plants that will add beauty and life to your yard! Take advantage of our farmer tended option
28120 Township Rd 362
4032274231
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Red Lodge Guest Ranch
Working guest ranch offering working ranch package any length of stay. Package includes accommodation, meals and all ranch related activities. Airport transfer possible. Facility also includes meeting hall, 17 rustic sleeping cabins, dry camping for RV’s, and restaurant open for Sunday brunch only. Indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena. Offering trailrides, hayrides, ponyrides and sleigh rides. We cater to personal ranch getaways, family reunions, weddings, retreats.
34502 Rge Rd 22
4032243082
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Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre
Parkland is the largest retail garden centre in Central Alberta! Open year round, Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre has greenhouse production, a retail tree lot, perennial production, landscape design services as well as garden centre shop filled with a vast array of garden supplies and giftware for all ages, including an extensive Christmas shop. Throughout the year, Parkland offers gardening and design courses, hosts bus tours, group tours, weddings and distributes a gardening newsletter.
26554 Hwy 11
4033465613
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Heritage Ranch
Heritage Ranch is a locally owned and operated business. Our fully licensed restaurant, the Westlake Grill, combined with the central location (easily accessible from both the QE2 and the city of Red Deer) makes us the ideal meeting place. PACKAGES Try some romance at the Ranch. We’ve created intimate Date Packages designed to help you reconnect with that someone special. Our Chef’s Table Package offers the ultimate dining experience for you and your special someone, complete with wine
6300 Cronquist Drive
4033474977
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Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Sunnybrook Farm is a place where people experience and learn about the evolution of rural life in Central Alberta at our 10-acre site. Visit us for either a guided or self guided tour that promotes learning about rural life in Central Alberta, circa 1880 – 1950, through historical stories and a living farm community. Mission Statement: A place where people can experience and learn about the evolution of rural life in Alberta.
2879 Botterill Crescent
4033403511
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Westlake Grill
Located at the heart of breathtaking Heritage Ranch in Red Deer, AB, Westlake Grill offers an incredible dining experience in one of the most scenic areas of Red Deer. Our professional team of chefs use the fresh and local ingredients to create homemade favourites that will warm your heart and fill your stomach. Are you a breakfast fan? At Westlake Grill we offer brunch every weekend from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm so you never have to miss out on your favourite breakfast dishes, whether you’re a sw
6300 Cronquist Drive
4033474977
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Boulevard Restaurant & Lounge
Boulevard is ranked #1 out of 262 restaurants in Red Deer by TripAdvisor reviews. Chef Emmanuel David and his team have created an outstanding menu that features local ingredients. Meals are paired with featured wine selections and decadent desserts that will leave you satisfied.
33 Petrolia Drive
4033142518
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One Eleven Grill
One Eleven Grill brings a chic, sophisticated vibe to the heart of Red Deer. Situated in the historic Old Brew Plaza building, the restaurant is a combination of industrial and classic modernism. The menu features the best seasonal ingredients prepared in a simple yet elegant style. Their passion is steak, and they are committed to serving up the very best locally-grown, grass fed Alberta Triple AAA beef in both classic and unique cuts. Enjoy the great food, great atmosphere, and the live jazz e
#108, 5301 43 St
4033472111
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Troubled Monk Brewery
Troubled Monk is a family owned and operated craft brewery and distillery located in Red Deer, Alberta, specializing in award winning beer, and flavourful craft sodas and spirits. Join us in our rustic taproom, where our team of taproom experts will help you find the perfect beverage! Onsite tastings and brewery tours available upon request.
5551-45th Street, Unit1
4033482378
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Messinger Meats – Artisan Butcher, Bistro & Cafe
Shop for our local meats, sausages and enjoy European comfort food for lunch. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, cappuccino or latte.
2067 50 Ave
5872733838
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Big Bend Market South
Big Bend Market is Red Deer’s year round farmer’s market and butcher shop specializing in local products. Pick up delicious ready to go home-made meals, or have a seat and enjoy one of our daily lunch specials, soups, sandwiches, pasta and more.
157, 2004 50 Ave
4033412344
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Viva Deli Inc.
Enjoy European Deli products that will bring you the amazing foods that you would find in Europe. Viva Deli is known for its prized meats and perogies along with sauces, dried goods, preserves, pickled goods, cakes and more. Sit and enjoy delicious, freshly made European food at the Bistro. All menu items are made from local Albertan and Canadian ingredients with no fillers and remarkable flavours derived from traditional European recipes and Canadian tastes. Drop by for mouth-watering dishes th
# 5, 4324 54 Ave
4033477274
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Market at Red Deer
Every Saturday morning, from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving, one of Red Deer’s most popular public events springs to life. It is the weekly Red Deer Public (Farmers’) Market, celebrating its 48 year. The Market is a commercial venue for fresh produce and a great array of other goods, services and entertainments. However, it is much more than that. It is a true community cultural and social event. Hours: 8 am to 12:30 pm.
4725 - 43 Street
4033466443
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Sylvan Star Cheese
From pasture to plate, Sylvan Star Cheese is renowned for it’s farm made Gouda. We have won numerous Canadian awards as #1 Gouda, Extra Aged Gouda and smoked Gouda. Our extra aged gouda, also known as “Grizzly” because of it’s bite and power, is ranked #4 in the world. My wife and I are devoted to making great cheese. Besides Gouda, plain and flavoured, we also make Cougar (a swiss style cheese) and Edam. Today our son runs the dairy farm with a herd of about 240 Holste
39008 Range Rd 10
4033401560
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HolmeHus Antiques
With a huge 1600 sq ft showroom, you’ll be sure to discover hidden treasures you will fall in love with. Owner Susan Manyluk was born in Denmark and regularly travels to Scandinavia to find interesting and unique collectibles including Viking themed items. There are also plenty of antiques from North America and around the world – original artwork and quality prints, jewelry, fine metals and glass, textiles and clothing, and more. Come visit us today! Open: Year-round, daily, 10am – 5pm,
RR 1, LCD 1
4033470516
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Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre
Parkland is the largest retail garden centre in Central Alberta! Open year round, Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre has greenhouse production, a retail tree lot, perennial production, landscape design services as well as garden centre shop filled with a vast array of garden supplies and giftware for all ages, including an extensive Christmas shop. Throughout the year, Parkland offers gardening and design courses, hosts bus tours, group tours, weddings and distributes a gardening newsletter.
26554 Hwy 11
4033465613
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If you have a question about growing asparagus in Alberta, Elna Edgar probably has the answer. With all the questions she gets from visitors to her Central Alberta farm, she could start her own Ask Elna column. Elna and Doug Edgar have the largest asparagus operation in Alberta and every year, thousands of people visit their farm to purchase great farm fresh food from their farm store. School children visit the farm on field trips to learn about life on a working farm and families enjoy the annu
What’s On Your Plate
Red Deer is one of Alberta's most important agricultural regions and getting back to the farm is a big part of the fun for visitors. With more than 9,100 farms in the region, Central Alberta has agriculture at its backbone. Visitors to Red Deer area find friendly western hospitality, farm fresh food, and remarkable rural activities to enjoy. Fun on the Farm: Getting back to the farm is easy in Red Deer region where farms and agri-tourism ventures are both abundant. Visitors can get lost at A
An a-mazeing time at Kraay Family Farm
Kraay Family Farm invites you to join them for fun-filled days for everyone in your family! Home to Alberta’s premier corn maze, Kraay Family Farm offers over 40 attractions and amenities in addition to the world-famous corn maze. Some of their attractions include: mini golf, play areas, jumping pillows, and gemstone mining. Closer to the end of the season, the also offer a corn blaster and pumpkin cannon. When Kraay Family Farms isn’t open to the public, this farm is still busy.