Canadian Northern Railway Family Day event for all
ages and interests at Meeting Creek. Spend a marvelous day in the country.
Linear Park open all day from early morning. Organized events 10-4pm.
Admission by Donation.
bird watching trip along the Linear Trails west on the Alberta East Central Natural Linear Parks to Edberg (4 km return trip). and east to Highway 56 using the Discovery brochure. Examine the flora along the trail and adjacent grasslands. Listen for the Meadow Lark, raptors and prairie birds. Take a Discovery Self-guided hike or cycling adventure using prepared discovery packs, with your group family or friends. Contact us to book the Discovery packs if hiking prior to 10 am.
Take a horse-drawn interpretive wagon ride down the Canadian Northern abandoned rail line linear trail east of the site through the prairie grasslands to highway 56 overpass. Stop and walk the labyrinth. Learn about the grassland restoration.
Family Special Pioneer Activity Fun With Folklore will take place in the community hall. Adults can help children build a pioneer town, learn to dance the Virginia Reel, sing some pioneer songs and following move outside and take part or watch the children in sack or three-legged race with your children or try your luck on the stilts.
Give your children a chance for safe creative play by going back in time at this historic site at the playground and other areas on the site. Dress like pioneers for added fun.
At the Station site before riding the motor car, meet Fireman Garry and hear what his job on the railway was all about. Tour the 1913 station and 1917 elevator with knowledgeable guides.
Homemade Chili and Sunny Boy Bread; cookies, homemade pies, and beverage will be available for purchase at the community hall. Admission to the event is by donation. For more information call 780 672-3099 or e-mail canadiannorthern@telus.net.
Web site: www.canadiannorthern.ca
