Westworld Alberta
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weekenders The stylin' Bailey Theatre in downtown Camrose. CAMROSE the getaway Camrose has always been a pretty spot, but lately it has new energy, thanks to its Main Street Rejuvenation Program. The program restored 16 heritage buildings downtown, culminating in the grand reopening of the Bailey Theatre – Alberta's oldest perform- ing arts theatre – in spring 2011. With its now-burgeoning arts scene, well-kept heri- tage sites, extensive trails and boutique shopping, Camrose makes for a great week- end getaway. Pack good walking shoes and grab a map at the visitor information cen- tre in Bill Fowler Centre (camrosechamber. ca/visitor-information). The Haselwood mill now houses an antique shop. have their grain cleaned and ground. A fi re destroyed the original structure in 1932, but the "new" mill, erected the same year, is still standing and today houses an antique shop. The inn, built in 1919 as a dwelling for the Haselwood family, now serves as a bed and breakfast. Its traditional foursquare construc- tion allows for just fi ve cozy rooms, which are comfortable and tastefully decorated with antique furnishings and paintings. bbcanada. com/haselwoodinn –Kristine Kowalchuk the inside track the hideaway Spend a night at the picturesque Haselwood Inn, 18 kilometres west of the city. The prop- erty was originally the site of a flour and feed mill built by English immigrant Alfred Haselwood in 1900. The mill operated until 1964 and was something of a meeting place for farmers, who came from miles around to Refl ective stroll: Stretch your legs and gaze at trumpeter swans on the scenic trail around Mirror Lake. Founders Days: If you happen to be in town August 12–14, don your best Klondike garb and head downtown for train rides, ragtime music, local-grub tastings, quilt and arti- san displays, history presentations, dancing and more (camrosefounders days.com). Rail 'n' Roses: Camrose Railway Station and Park commemo- rates the city's historic role as a railway hub. The old station houses a café, while the grounds include a heritage fl ower garden and railroad paraphernalia (canadiannorthern.ca). Tractor time machine: Centennial Museum exhibits historical buildings, vehicles and farm machinery – including a locally invented model of plow (camrosemuseum.ca). Lefse lunch: Get your fi ll of lefse (Norwegian fl atbread), Swedish meatballs and sand- bakkels (butter cookies) at The Lefse House. (thelefsehouse.ca). (Bailey Theatre) Sean Mascaluk www.sandlphotography.ca, (Haselwood Mill) courtesy Haselwood Inn Bed & Breakfast WESTWORLD >> JUNE 2012 15