Tours & Packages: Self-Guided Tours
	Historic Downtown Camrose After 100 years, Downtown Camrose is alive and celebrating. Events are being held throughout the summer to mark the centennial and to celebrate founders such as Francois Adam, the Belgium born trader, prospector, railway surveyor, rancher, entrepreneur, and legendary Father of Camrose. Come with us on a short walk around historic downtown Camrose, rich with a heritage that reflects not only this community, but also is a mirror of Alberta's past. Some historical notes of the numerous attractions along the walk are: Sparling Townsite - In 1904, a year before Alberta became a province, Camrose's original eight blocks were laid out and registered in Winnipeg. The Main Street is 100-feet wide from building front to building front, thanks to Francois Adam. He convinved people that a wide Main Street would be important. It's the reason we have cobblestone, trees, planters and benches on 50th Street and still lots of room for parking. Candler Art Gallery - The oldest commercial building and still standing downtown, is also the first one built. In 1904 Duncan Sampson arrived in Camrose with plans to build a general store. But the layout for the town site of Sparling was not ready. Sampson wouldn't wait and quickly put up his store. When the town site plans were revealed Sampson was three blocks west of where the Main Street was to be located. He was asked to move his building and was given his choice of lots. Come celebrate Founder's Day as well from August 19 to August 21, 2004. There will be numerous tours being held, entertainment, old-fashioned booths, a street dance and other exciting events!!! contact person: Camrose Main Street Project address: 4949 - 50 Street Camrose, AB phone: 780-672-5191      e-mail: camrose@telusplanet.net
	Stettler's Downtown Historical Walking Tour The tour which will take you through ten blocks, features 14 of Stettler's historical buildings, each marked with a historical plaque. Some of the buildings include: One Better Hair Design: Located at 4822 - 50 St., the building was constructed in 1952. Over the past 50 years, the building has housed accounting firms, radio stations, knit shops, and school board offices. Stettler Pool Hall: Pool might be a family game today, but back in 1920, it was a pasttime mostly reserved for adults. Stettler's Pool Hall, located on 50th St., used to house a bowling alley and even a resident barber. Stettler Telephone Answering Service: In 1907 it was occupied by a real estate agency, a dry-cleaning outlet, and a men's clothing store. It's also seen several lawyers practice between its four walls, located at 4919 - 50 St. Fran's Flowers and Fudge: It might be the best smelling place in town. It's hard to top the aroma of flowers and chocolate, especially when you remember that the building (5015 - 50 St.) used to be a butcher's parlor. The 1938 building has also housed an insurance agency and a car dealership. Johnson Connor Agencies: The original tenant in 1909 was the the Stettler Medical Clinic, located at 4921 - 50 St. Mel's Shoes and Medi Wear: The building located at 4925 - 50 St. was built in 1920, and used to be the home of Robinson Stores. contact person: Joyce - Chamber of Commerce Stettler, AB phone: 403-742-3181      toll-free: 1-877-742-9499      fax: 403-742-3123 website: www.stettler.net
	Trochu Arboretum & Gardens Trochu Trochu Arboretum & Gardens is a place where trees and shrubs are grown and exhibited for scientific, educational and recreational enjoyment. The Arboretum contains more than 1000 trees and shrubs and over 100 different species. Bring your family and friends and follow the rambling red shale pathways through a living museum of horticultural wonder. Many coloruful floral displays of perennials and annuals may also be seen throughout the summer. The Arboretum has attracted many species of birds, making bird-watching an exciting and interesting adventure. Come and discover it today! The Arboretum is also a popular place for weddings, photo shoots of all kinds and group tours booked in advanced (groups are offered tea house services when booked in advanced). Make sure you also attend the Soup & Sandwich lunch on the Tues. after Victoria and Labour Day long weekends. Don?t miss our Friendraiser Dinner in July. Open daily from Victoria Day Weekend to Thanksgiving. contact person: Judy - Trochu and District Arboretum Society address: P.O. Box 803, Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 phone: 403-442-2111