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Turner Valley | Alberta

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Turner Valley Gas Plant

The Turner Valley Gas Plant is the first commercial oilfield and processing plant in Western Canada. Open on the weekends from May to September, explore the birthplace of Alberta’s petroleum history by taking a guided tour around the buildings and equipment that reflect the history and evolution of natural gas processing.

This plant was first built after natural gas sprayed out of the well bore at Dingman No. 1 in Turner Valley on May 14, 1914. The Turner Valley Gas Plant was one of Canada’s most significant petroleum processing facilities until it closed in 1985. Today, you can tour the site, exhibit hall, and some historic buildings.

Photo: https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/listings/turner-valley-gas-plant-10654/; Google Maps, Brian Coville

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Sheep River Provincial Park

Sheep River Provincial Park is in Kananaskis Country, straddling the Rockies to the west and the foothills to the east. There are many species of mammals and birds that call the park it’s home. In particular, the bighorn sheep are the most prominent and are seen all year round.

In Sheep River Provincial Park, you can follow a 0.5 km out-and-back trail near the Kananaskis Improvement that brings you to Sheep River Falls, one of the prettiest falls near Calgary. The area is perfect for various adventures, including hiking the numerous trails, horseback riding, fishing, and camping at the park’s two large campgrounds.

Photos: Google Maps, Patricia Archibald; Dwayne Reilander, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Eau Claire Distillery

Established in 2013, Eau Claire Distillery is the first of the independent craft distilleries in Turner Valley. While its start is relatively recent, the distillery has rich connections to Alberta’s liquor history. It is in a 1929 movie theatre along a street known as ‘Whiskey Row’ during Prohibition in the 1920s. This area was the core of Alberta’s liquor history, where determined drinkers set up whisky stills on nearby ranches and a thriving market of speakeasies, illegal whisky trade, and illicit activities.

Today, Eau Claire is open for retail sales and offers a limited but splendid menu of craft cocktails and food. Each small batch of liquor produced is hand-crafted for perfection from farm to glass.

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

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Full Circle Adventures

Full Circle Adventures provides customers with a unique outdoor experience you cannot find. For more than 11 years, they have connected people to nature by teaching participants survival needs using what nature has provided, such as how trees, plants, shrubs, and wildflowers can be wild edibles or made into tools. They host specific programs that focus on different aspects of nature.

From late May to late July and mid-January to mid-March, you will have the opportunity to experience this adventure and its certified guides. Check out their website for the time and location at which different programs are organized.

Photo: https://www.fullcircleadventures.com/

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Turner Valley Discovery Day

June

Discovery Day is Tuner Valley’s largest annual event on the first weekend of June, following the Diamond Valley Parade in Black Diamond. During the event, those of Turner Valley and Black Diamond come together for an event bustling with life and activity.

Across town, numerous family-friendly events are featured, such as an artisan market, bouncy castles, face painting, a climbing wall, and a petting zoo. Furthermore, Turner Valley hosts a barbeque, carnival treats and games, a dance party and talent show, and much more. For Discovery Day and the parade, a schedule will be posted for more information on the locations and hours of different activities.

 

Photo: https://turnervalley.ca/events/turner-valleys-discovery-day/

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Chuckwagon Cafe

Chuckwagon Café is home to Alberta’s best burger and famous Steak & Eggs Benedict. All-day breakfast is served, as well as an assortment of daily specials and home-baked goods. Moreover, over half of the beef used in the restaurant comes from the owner, Terry Myhre’s, own ranch.

The restaurant is set in a cute red barn, giving customers a warm, homey feel. This delicious diner has even been featured on the TV show “You Gotta Eat Here!”. It’s a must-go place to drop by if you are in the area.

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

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Fahr Brewery

If beer is your thing, then Fahr Brewery is your place to go. Get the opportunity to taste authentic German beer in Alberta and not have to fly across the ocean for it.

The brewery’s owner, Jochen Fahr, was born and raised in Ebringen, Germany. His father worked at the Fürstenberg Brewery in Donaueschingen, which sparked Jochen’s interest and passion for brewing at a young age. For his undergraduate studies, Jochen focused on industrial engineering and biotechnology using microorganisms (e.g., yeast, bacteria) for industrial processes such as ethanol production. Today, he has been able to put his professional experience in business, science, and engineering to create an automated brewing system that has helped him win several medals in home brewing competitions.

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

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Meska Outdoors

Meska Outdoors is a Boutique Glamping experience at Eau Claire Distillery. Enjoy the fresh smell of the calm foothills air in an upgraded unit with a comfy queen bed, an artisan-crafted blanket from Heart Print Threads, and accent décor. Meska Outdoors aims to create a more welcoming outdoor community where you can connect with nature and the nearby community.

Enjoy waking up to the sun filtering through the canvas walls and the fresh, crisp air of the morning. Furthermore, you will have easy access to the various outdoor attractions, including Sheep River, Friendship Trail, Kananaskis and more.

Photo: https://meskaoutdoors.com/

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Friendship Trail

Friendship Trail is a 3 km paved path that connects Turner Valley and Black Diamond. Take a stroll and pass several scenic viewpoints, landmarks and rock formations, including the old McPherson coal mine. Along the trail, you will find areas of remarkable history and see the geology that sustained the Turner Valley oilfields boom during the 1920s to 1940s.

As Friendship Trail links Turner Valley and Black Diamond, it is also a great way to explore what both towns offer.

Photo: https://turnervalley.ca/walking-and-cycling/

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