Christmas in the Heartland welcomes you on November 29, 2025. Stop in for a visit.
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!
This is a free event. No entry fee.
Catch a ride from Sherwood Park to the event.
Bus tickets are purchased through the Strathcona County website. The busses do not stop at the “and Friends” locations.
For more info, visit strathcona.ca/ruralchristmas
Saturday, November 29th, 2025~ 10am – 4 pm
Good Hope Committee @ Josephburg Community Hall
Enjoy German culture with over 130 Nutcrackers to look at.Artisan vendors selling homemade items. Ice carving.
Located at #57 54569 RR 215, Josephburg, AB
Bethany Lutheran Church
Nativity displays of all sizes. Featured this year are wooden nativities. Sleigh rides, music,
and food onsite to purchase tasty treats. Ice Carving onsite.
Located at 20577, Township Road 550 780-998-1874
Moyer Rec Centre
Country Market featuring homemade crafts and baking. Letters to Santa Writing Station, Holiday Photo Spot, live music. Cinnamon buns made onsite / concession. Ice carving.
54569 Range Road 215 in Josephburg 780-998-9450
Brookville Community Hall
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! Located on Highway 16 at 53203 Range Road 212
Partridge Hill Community Hall
Unique hand-crafted gifts and art displays. Ice carving onsite.
Antique display. Concession with winter-warming choices.
Located at 22002 Township Road 542
Please check out our, “and Friends” additions to the tour ~ 10am – 4 pm
Meat Me@Codiak
A family-owned meat shop east of Ardrossan offers
a variety of “season’s eatings”. Let’s make this holiday one to savour!
53258 Range Rd 214, Ardrossan, AB
780-998-5483
Herbal Roots Greenhouses’ Gift Store
Featuring festive local artists and crafters. Shop jams, jellies, beeswax candles, stainless glass and more.
53271 RR 212 , Ardrossan, AB
780-887-2407
Elk Island Art Club
Display and sale of original works and cards etc.
Stop in and find the perfect picture for everyone on Santa’s list.
Located at Area 5 Seniors Drop-In Centre, #57A 54569 RR 215, Josephburg, AB
No Sunday Events
