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Town in Alberta, Canada
Photo: Rural Health Professions Action Plan from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Olds is a town of about 9,200 people (2021) in the Central Corridor region of Alberta. It is home to a botanical garden that is an important educational and research centre.
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Specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship; located on the east side of Olds.
Maintains a collection of archives and artifacts showcasing Olds College’s achievements.
Open to the public free of charge from dawn til dusk during the gardening season (April to October), the gardens are designed to meet the instructional needs of courses and programs on campus, and are used as the location and subject matter for research projects.
Small park centrally located in Uptowne Olds features a Skate Board Park and Splash Park. Home to Olds Fashioned Christmas Events and the Light Up Parade, as well as many events hosted by various organizations.
18 hole, par 3
9 hole, par 4.
Burgers, pizzas, pastas, etc.
Barbecue, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, ribs.
Part of Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program. The retail store is a social enterprise where all revenue goes back into supporting education.
Offers amenities including Boston Pizza, an indoor pool, free wifi and free parking.
Budget motel offering simple rooms with cooking facilities, free WiFi & parking.
Offers amenities including an indoor pool with waterslide, complimentary breakfast and free wifi.
Located in the hub of Cornerstone the Ramada as many amenities including breakfast, a pool and waterslide, and free wifi.
Clean, simple motel. Free WiFi is and parking. Every room has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a sitting area. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The rooms have a private bathroom.
Small downtown area with independent shops, centred along 50 Ave between 46 St (Hwy 27) & 54 St.
Big box shopping on the west end of Olds.
U-pick Saskatoon berry farm.
By car
Olds is located along Highway 2, 90 km north of Calgary and 61 km south of Red Deer, take Highway 27 west (exit 340).
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Calgary · International · YYC
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