Sightseeing - within 10 min. of lodge
Turner Valley Gas Plant Historic Site
The Turner Valley Gas Plant provides a look into Alberta's early gas and oil industry.
The Big Rock
Just 7 kilometres west of Okotoks lies The Big Rock from which Okotoks derives its Indian name. This mammoth (18,000 tons) glacial deposit is now a Provincial Historic Site. Climb to the top for a tremendous view and maybe find aboriginal "pictographs".
Spruce Meadows
This picturesque world-class equestrian facility has four major outdoor tournaments each year that attracts the Olympic, World, European, and National Show Jumping Champions.
Saskatoon Farm
This 50-acre orchard is devoted to Saskatoonberry production. Enjoy picking your own berries, or strolling through the pioneer main street checking out the many Saskatoonberry products, in the café, kitchen and general store.
Bar U Ranch
The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. It is a living historical ranch with daily activities, group and adventure tours, that commemorates the evolution of the Canadian ranching industry.
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Arts and Crafts
Boot Hill Gallery
Home of the renowned Western and Wildlife pencil artist Bernie Brown.
Bowker and Scudds
A gardener's boutique located in a historical 1900's clapboard church on main street Okotoks.
The Station
The original Okotoks Train Station has been completely restored and is home to the Okotoks Visitors Bureau. The Station is also a display centre for the work of our many talented local artists, musicians, and actors.
Millarville Market
The Millarville Farmer's Market is renowned for it's country atmosphere, original art, handcrafted goods, baking, and the freshest fruit and produce. Plan on a leisurely morning at the market sampling the food while local entertainers perform at the centre of the market The market is open every Saturday mornings from Mid June to the beginning of October 8:30 am until noon.
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