Innisfail Travel Guide
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Welcome to Innisfail!
Found off Highway 2, between Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta's Heartland, Innisfail was once known as Poplar Grove. At that time, it was a resting spot for travellers along the First Nations trail between Fort Calgary and Fort Edmonton. The first permanent settlers moved in during the 1880s, attracted by agricultural opportunities. With the construction of the railway in 1891, the population flourished and the bustling village was renamed Innisfail, meaning —Isle of Destiny.— Visitors enjoy delving into the town's pioneering past at the Innisfail Historical Village. Innisfail's modern-day country lifestyle is also a big attraction, and many dig into various —pick-your-own— farms, while animal lovers delight in the bear and lion movie stars at the Discovery Wildlife Park. The Daines Rodeo Ranch hosts many exciting events during the year, including the Innisfail Professional Rodeo in June and the Ivan Daines Cowboy Country Music Picknic in August. Boating and fishing is popular on the nearby Red Deer River and Glennifer Reservoir, and that big prairie sky beckons adventurous sky divers.Tourist Attractions
Dickson Store Museum
This 1930s-style general store houses antiques, crafts, artwork and a gift shop.
This 1930s-style general store houses antiques, crafts, artwork and a gift shop.
Hotels & Motels
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Innisfail
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Innisfail is located close to the Wild Discovery Park.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Innisfail is located close to the Wild Discovery Park.
Tour Operators
Skydive Big Sky
Skydiving adventures and training at a Canadian Sport Parachute Association affiliated drop zone.
Skydiving adventures and training at a Canadian Sport Parachute Association affiliated drop zone.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Innisfail? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Kneehill Valley 4-H Show/Sale
May 28 » Innisfail Auction Market - "Get into the 'Spear it' of Spring" Asparagus Festival
Jun 02 to Jun 03 » Edgar Farms - Innisfail Professional Rodeo
Jun 14 to Jun 17 » Daines Rodeo Ranch - Canada Day Celebration & Fireworks
Jul 01 » Innisfail Historical Village Museum
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