Christmas in the Heartland

Welcome in winter with a trip to the country.

Christmas in the Heartland is a driving tour of unique rural venues steeped in tradition. Local halls and churches will be filled with artisans and crafters, ice carvings, nativity displays, sleigh rides, holiday music and more. Local venues will be featuring different aspects of a traditional christmas – Good Hope Committee at Josephburg Community Hall, Moyer Rec Centre, Bethany Lutheran Church, Brookville Community Hall and Partridge Hill Hall. Plus the Friends! A new addition that is proving to be a great opportunity for more time in the country. The fresh air will do you good!

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

Free, Donations to charity taken at all locations.

Bus tour:

Cost:

• $10 per adult
• 12 and under free

Activity Hours Vary at each location.

Saturday, November 28th, 2026~ 10 am – 4 pm

• Good Hope Committee @ Josephburg Community Hall, #57 54569 RR 215, Josephburg, AB
  Enjoy German culture with over 130 Nutcrackers to look at. Artisan vendors selling homemade items. Ice carving.

   

• Bethany Lutheran Church @ 20577, Township Road 550 780-998-1874
  Nativity displays of all sizes. Sleigh rides, music, and food onsite to purchase tasty treats. Ice Carving onsite.

   

• Moyer Rec Centre @ 54569 Range Road 215 in Josephburg
  Country Market featuring homemade crafts and baking. Live music. Cinnamon buns made onsite / concession. Ice carving onsite.
• Brookville Community Hall on Highway 16 at 53203 Range Road 212
  Indulge in our delicious Ukrainian lunch while you enjoy the live music of our talented musicians.
  Delicious breads, baking, fudge and Whoville trees for sale. Bring the little ones to have fun creating at our craft table or inside the beloved Bookmobile!
  Ice Carving onsite.

   

• Partridge Hill Community Hall at 22002 Township Road 542
  Unique hand-crafted gifts and art displays. Ice carving onsite.
  Antique display. Concession with winter-warming choices.

“and Friends” additions to the tour

• Meat Me@Codiak @ 53258 Range Rd 214, Ardrossan, AB
  A family-owned meat shop east of Ardrossan offers
  a variety of “season’s eatings”. Let’s make this holiday one to savour!
• Herbal Roots Greenhouses’ Gift Store @ 53271 RR 212 , Ardrossan, AB
  Featuring festive local artists and crafters. Shop jams, jellies, beeswax candles, stainless glass and more
• Elk Island Art Club @ Area 5 Seniors Drop-In Centre, #57A 54569 RR 215, Josephburg, AB
  Display and sale of original works and cards etc.
  Stop in and find the perfect picture for everyone on Santa’s list.

Free Parking

The Christmas in the Country Bus Tour will depart the Bethel Transit Terminal at 9:45 a.m. and tour a variety of community locations. It will return to Bethel Transit Terminal at 4 p.m.

Route stops:

Bethany Church
Brookville Hall
Partridge Hill Hall
Josephburg Hall
Moyer Recreation Centre