Village of Avonlea a charming rural community
Nestled between the picturesque Avonlea Creek Valley and Dirt Hills and situated in the heart of a rich agricultural area, the Village of Avonlea is a delightful and charming rural community. Located 50 minutes southeast of Moose Jaw, the community is named after the novel “Anne of Avonlea,” written by the famous Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Avonlea lives up to its charming name by boasting relaxed and friendly rural living, with residents enjoying complete community services, exciting recreation venues and a vibrant business sector. Several recreation opportunities are available to attract just about anyone to this idyllic rural spot. Cradled in the hills of southern Saskatchewan, there exists a splendid example of early 20thcentury industrialism. The Clay-
bank Brick Plant remains frozen in time, virtually unchanged from the day it opened in 1914. Brick manufactured at the plant graces the façade of many prestigious buildings across Saskatchewan and in other provinces. Face brick was produced until the 1960s and adorns such prominent buildings as the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. The beautiful Gravelbourg Cathedral is also faced entirely of Claybank brick, as are several courthouses and other public buildings. Dunnet Regional Park has more than just camping; it also has a new heated outdoor swimming pool, a mini-golf course, an 18-hole Long Creek Golf and Country Club, a 600-acre water playground to boat and fish, and a fantastic nature trail to hike. The community also has the Avonlea Heritage Museum
and Avonlea Badlands Tours. Housed in a 1912 CN train station, the Avonlea Heritage Museum features various themed rooms that depict an old-time Main Street. Additional buildings include CN Cook Car, St. David’s Anglican Church and the Pioneer Display Building. Be sure to take in the museum’s Market Day and barbecue. Check out the large murals of historic scenes by local artist Paul Geraghty. For more information, call 306868-2101. Whether you are looking for the ideal vacation spot or to relocate to a community with an easier way of life, take the road to Avonlea and experience the charm and romance of this unique community.
Long Creek Golf and Country Club Box 369 Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0 Email: proshop@long-creek.ca
Phone: 306-868-4432 100 2021 ExploreMooseJaw.com
