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Shopping Guide
Whether you're looking for something you forgot
to bring with you, or you're looking for the perfect souvenir to
commemorate your adventures, the merchants of Athabasca Country
will bring you a fun and successful shopping experience. Our
many commercial centres offer it all - the quaint, the high-end
and everything in-between. In Athabasca Country, "our good
nature beckons." … and you'll want to take a little bit of that
home with you.
From antiques to Zinfandel wine, find Athabasca
area products and services at...
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Lakeland Wildrice Ltd.
675-4148 or 675-2807
Truly one of the Athabasca's regions most unique products –
Lakeland is Alberta's only commercial wild rice producer. The
particular quality of our local lakes provide the perfect
conditions for growing north America's only native cereal grain.
This high protein, low fat food is excellent in a variety of
recipes including salads, pancakes, omelet's, casseroles, soup
or simply as a side dish. Makes a great gift or souvenir.
Available from the visitor information centre or Whispering
Hills Fabrics. To learn more, read the article
The Rice Stuff from Food for Thought Magazine.
Athabasca Native Friendship Centre Society
4919 53st Athabasca
675-3086
The Athabasca Native Friendship Centre welcomes all community
members and visitors to stop by and check out their selection of
locally produced high quality arts and crafts. The centre serves
as retail outlet for moccasins, dreamcatchers, birch bark
baskets, in addition to have a large variety of traditional
supplies. Stop in at Riddle Used Store in the Trades Building
next door for a bargain on used goods and clothing. All proceeds
go towards supporting aboriginal services in the community.
Mr. V's Field and Forest
780-689-2944
www.mrvs.net
Located conveniently at the corner of highways 663 and 63, Mr.
V's Field and Forest offers a up a variety of experiences.
Available for purchase are trees, shrubs, perennial garden
plants, and fully stocked gift and coffee shop. Starting mid
July something wonderful happens at Mr. V's - appearing daily,
almost by magic, are copious amounts of fresh mouth watering
fruit and vegetables. The strawberries, raspberries, saskatoons,
new potatoes, peas, and dill are all ready for your dining
delight. Owner /operator Bruno Wiskel has designed the building
for energy efficiency, with a centennial rose garden and
provides various workshops.
Athabasca Outdoor
Products
780-675-7009
www.athabascaoutdoors.ca The place to go for your off
highway motorized needs during any season of the year. Featuring
a huge selection of quads, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Also
available is lawn and marine equipment. If you are in need of
some parts or assistance the full service shop is there to help
you. Find Athabasca Outdoors Products on highway two on the
south side of Athabasca.
Cheapseats Sporting Goods
675-2000 Located in the historic Oliver building on
mainstreet, Cheapseats has all the gear you'll need for your
many pursuits in Athabasca Country. From fishing to hunting,
cycling to running there is service and selection. Check out the
monthly sales. Fishing licenses, bait, and bike service also available.
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Buy Low Foods
675.2236
If you attend a community event, it is likely that Buy Low
Foods has supported that event. Stop by for all of your meal,
picnic and campfire needs. |
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