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Big Valley Jamboree
Camrose, AB

780.672.0224
Each August, Canada's largest country music festival, the Big Valley Jamboree comes to Camrose, a picturesque Alberta prairie town. The Jam offers the best of country music from around the world and is four days of "non-stop fun in the heart of a small city". People come from all over for the music, but food, rides, tradeshows, and even bull-riding events contribute to this "must-do experience" and entertain the masses of all ages who decide to camp out on the grounds and soak up the fun. Read more.
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Steeps Teahouse
Calgary, AB

403.209.0076
Boasting nearly 200 different varieties of loose leaf tea, including the "best chai this side of the Himalayas", Steeps is a "premium" teahouse that keeps the health and happiness of its patrons in mind. With an emphasis on the antioxidant—and social—qualities of tea, the atmosphere is calm and relaxing, perfect for a solo cup or a tea party. The staff can help you choose between, say, oolong and infusion, or just pick a tin and "lift the lid and waft" the rich aromas before enjoying your pot of tea. You can even choose your own teacup. Read more.

Dinosaur Provincial Park
Brooks, AB

403.378.4342
the badlands of Canada, strange rock formations such as hoodoos and coulees create a rugged and foreign terrain. However, deep within the rock lies millions of years of history "with dinosaur bones and fossils everywhere." Guided tours are available to take you throughout the "prehistoric scenery" and provide historical background about the dinosaurs who once roamed the plains. Children are welcomed and entertained, and everyone will be awed by the stunning vistas of the site. Read more.
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The Berry Barn
Saskatoon, SK

306.978.9797
Whether you prefer your berries ripe for the taking on a bush, pre-picked and sorted in a barrel, or baked between two crusts, The Berry Barn serves the morsels to your liking. The "riverbank restaurant" offers local Saskatoon berry dishes in its "parklike setting" while inviting visitors to pick their own snacks. The Barn rises above being a mere food stop with scenic South Saskatchewan River grounds that feature a greenhouse, gardens, and a "berry-themed" gift shop. This berry bonanza is worthy of a veritable "pilgrimage," as "a visit to Saskatoon isn't complete" without making the journey. Read more.

Ipsco Park
Regina, SK

306.924.7360
Old-fashioned family fun reigns during the summer months at Ipsco Park, an idyllic swathe of grassy picnic and barbecue areas, playgrounds and ponds, just outside the Saskatchewan capital. A "great place to take kids of all ages," the free-admission park boasts "something for everyone to enjoy" with a "huge slide" (burlap sacks are provided to slide on); a kiddie train; and a wildlife area in which bison, elk, deer, and a variety of waterfowl roam. And if you'd prefer to make a splash, head for the Ipsco Park pool to soak up the idyllic summer climate of Canada's sunniest capital.
Local Secrets, Big Finds - Western Canada