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Turner Valley Alberta Recreation & CultureTurner Valley Alberta has recreation opportunities that are staggering. Beautiful parks, active lifestyles and sports teams are a source of pride for many Turner Valley Alberta citizens. Turner Valley ParksTurner Valley Alberta has beautiful parks and natural green spaces are well-known throughout Alberta and invite quiet retreats and action packed getaways. A water playground, participark, western ranch and wildlife sanctuary are just some of Turner Valley park highlights. Biking, paddling, skating, cross-country skiing, athletics, bird watching, picnics and peaceful walks can all be enjoyed in various parks and facilities along streams, creeks and the Turner Valley River. Turner Valley TrailsWithin the city of Turner Valley, Waskasoo Park offers over 80 kilometers of paved and shale trails along the river valley for a wide variety of recreational pursuits such as cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Turner Valley and Area Golf CoursesTurner Valley Alberta offers many choices for the golf enthusiast. The River Bend Golf Course is a municipal 18-hole championship caliber golf course in Waskasoo Park. An 18-hole private course bordering the Turner Valley River along with three other public courses provide a good variety. Courses at nearby Lacombe, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake and Wolf Creek add to the abundance of golfing opportunities. Turner Valley Recreation ProgramsThe City of Turner Valley, sporting groups, and many community associations, offer a host of recreational opportunities for children and adults alike. Opportunities range from recreational classes and programs, family festivals, sports teams and community groups, and drop-in activities. For more information contact the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department. Turner Valley Museums & Interpretive CentresThe Turner Valley and District Museum, Kerry Wood Nature Interpretive Centre, and Fort Normandeau bring a historical and educational perspective to Turner Valley and the Central Alberta region together with the recently-opened Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Turner Valley Festivals & EventsWesterner Days, Turner Valley International Air Show, First Night Celebration, Winter Fest, Heritage Day, Youth Fest, Canada Day, Agri-trade Show, Mayor's Garden Party, World of Women trade show, and the Silver Buckle Rodeo are just some of Central Alberta's family festivals and events. For information on current events in the Turner Valley area, check out the Turner Valley & Community Events Calendar. Arts & Culture Facilities & OrganizationsThe state of the art Turner Valley College Arts Centre, The Westerner and many other venues throughout the city offer a variety of live performances including music, drama and dance. Turner Valley Alberta has an abundant arts and culture organizations provide opportunities throughout the community to get involved in a wide range of drama, musical and other cultural pursuits. Turner Valley RestaurantsTurner Valley can accommodate almost everyone's entertainment needs. With more than 160 restaurants to choose from you won't be disappointed with your options - you'll find everything from ethnic cuisine to western fare. ShoppingWith major shopping areas on each end of the city and countless shopping opportunities in-between, Turner Valley is Central Alberta's shopping centre. You'll enjoy searching for unique treasures in quaint stores and finding great bargains in some of the wholesale shops. The Turner Valley Farmer's Market is also a great destination for shoppers and is open to locals and visitors throughout the spring, summer and fall. Turner Valley Real EstateThis Turner Valley Real Estate site presents useful information for real estate homebuyers and sellers as well as links to great Turner Valley community information and other Turner Valley real estate internet sites. Please try our online Turner Valley Home Search and Evaluation services, and search the online Turner Valley real estate listings as our guest. Relocating? We would be happy to send you school and community information in addition to the current Turner Valley real estate listings and property values. Just click here to use our handy relocation form! This resource is updated regularly, and whether you are buying or selling real estate properties, this site presents information that is of interest to future and current Turner Valley, Alberta area home owners. Your comments and suggestions are welcome! Please visit often. Turner Valley and area Real Estate directory |
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South of Millarville you will find the Turner Valley/Black Diamond district. This area is a fine blend of the two great economic thrusts of Alberta΄s first century - ranching/agriculture and petroleum production. The landscape is dotted with cattle, horses, wells, pumping stations, gas processing plants, compressor stations and farmsteads.
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