pierogies : olena rudenko / alamy ; market : rick charlton ; Bears : candice Ward / calgary hitmen |
Community Dumplings Satisfy your appetite with classic Prairies comfort food : a plate of perogies . On the first Friday of each month from September to June ( excluding January ), St . Andrew ’ s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor Parish in Edmonton hosts a perogi supper that ’ s open to the public . The family-friendly atmosphere attracts a diverse mix of patrons who dine in or take their food to go . The most popular option is a $ 13 plate that includes a dozen perogies plus fixings , sausage , coleslaw , a beverage and dessert . Go for the food , handmade by the ladies of the church , and stay for the fellowship . uocc-standrew . ca
FESTIVE FUN
Christmas on the Farm Enjoy a rustic holiday season by visiting Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm , just 25 kilometres north of Edmonton . The working farm ’ s “ A Prairie Christmas ” celebration has hands-on activities for the whole family , from hayrides to Christmas cookie decorating to special performances by magicians and musicians . This year , Prairie Gardens is expanding its winter offerings — with a campfire marshmallow roasting , hay-bale mazes and a snow slide too . December 9 & 10 prairiegardens . org
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Holiday wares in Millarville
Get a Jump on Gifting The Millarville Christmas Market isn ’ t just any old holiday craft fair . Southwest of Calgary , the indoor-outdoor affair at the Millarville Racetrack boasts hundreds of merchants — including some exclusively for kids — who can help you get a jump-start on your seasonal decorating or checking off your gift-giving list . After perusing the wares , take in a glass-blowing demo , check out the live nativity , get a photo with Santa or his
Truckloads of teddy bears
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reindeer , and much more . Food from the vendors at the new covered picnic area fuels all the fun . November 9-12 millarvilleracetrack . com / millarville-events
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Reason to Cheer Teddy bears aren ’ t typically associated with hockey , but once a year thousands of the stuffed animals hit the ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome . At the Calgary Hitmen ’ s
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annual Brick Teddy Bear Toss game on December 10 , the home team ’ s first goal sets off a flurry of bears and other stuffies thrown from the cheering crowd . The plush toys are then scooped up and donated as Christmas presents ; last year , 60 local agencies shared nearly 24,000 bears . Members save 25 % on Calgary Hitmen , Edmonton Oil Kings , Red Deer Rebels , Lethbridge Hurricanes and Medicine Hat Tigers tickets ; buy at the team box office and online AMARewards . ca / WHL
Gather and Lather Talk about good , clean fun ! At the Rocky Mountain Soap Company in Canmore , customers can partake in a guided tour of the popular local business ’ s workshop . On the hour-long tour you ’ ll learn about the enterprise ’ s Bow Valley origins , watch as its natural soaps are crafted by hand , and get a chance to make your own bath salts . The eco-friendly workshop was built and furnished with recycled and sustainable materials , plus it features an unbeatable mountain view . Book a tour online at rockymountainsoap . com
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