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Village of Ryley

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Village of Ryley

Ryley, is in the centre of Beaver County, 50 minutes east of Edmonton. The village and its nearly 500 residents enjoy a tranquil, small community atmosphere.

Attractions & Events

Ryley is the only village to unveil a Canada 150 Mosaic Mural. Admire it on Main Street, and while you’re here taste the famous Ryley Sausage, and visit the working museum of George’s Harness and Saddlery with its antique making and repairing equipment from all over North America. Shop or grab a bite to eat at the other main street businesses. Tour the Ryley & District Museum housed in two old country schools joined together. Ryley is also home to the only indoor swimming pool and fitness center in Beaver County with a climbing wall and hot tub. The monthly Village Market, on the first Thursday of the month, and many other programs and events are held at the Community Centre all year long.

In the third weekend of June the village will host the two day Sports Day festival featuring a live music street dance on the Friday and on Saturday a free pancake breakfast, parade, market, ball tournament, family events, a dinner, dance and fireworks. Cheer on your favorite team in the Ry/Tof (Ryley/ Tofield) Annual Slo-pitch Tournament held September long weekend. In December come out for the lighting of the 46 foot Christmas tree, with hot chocolate, Christmas Market, skating and more.

Outdoors

With a great variety of facilities, the Ryley Sports Grounds are an active place year round. Enjoy phase one of the skating/BMX Park, active curling rink, outdoor skating rink, three slo-pitch and one hardball shale diamonds, concession, Ryley Lion’s Club Playground and Earth Academy Park with walking paths. You can also spend a weekend at the campground. To learn more about Ryley, check out the Ryley video at: www.ryley.ca

Welcome to the VILLAGE OF RYLEY

Enjoy our Attractions…. Home of Ryley Sausage & George’s Harness & Saddlery Ryley Indoor Swimming Pool Ryley Sports Grounds Ryley & District Museum Ryley Lion’s Club Playground Ryley Campground Ryley Village Market – 1st Thursday of the month, Mar-June & Sept-Dec 10-2 p.m.

Join us for these annual events…. Christmas Light Up – December 5, 2020 Light up of the 46’ tall Christmas tree, market, skating and more! Tofield & Area Health Foundation Fundraiser – March 2021

Dinner and entertainment.

Beaver Heritage & Agricultural Society Spring Splash – April 2021

Dinner, live entertainment and auction. Lion’s Club Mother’s Day Brunch – May 9, 2021 Bring mom out for a special brunch at the Ryley Community Centre and no dishes! Live Music Street Dance – June 18, 2021 Enjoy the old time live music street dance on Friday with local food and beer gardens. Sports Day Festival – June 19, 2021 Free breakfast to start off the morning. Family entertainment & activities, market, baseball, dinner, dance, beer gardens and fireworks.

Ry/Tof Slo-Pitch Tournament – September

Long Weekend Christmas Light Up – December 4, 2021 Light up of the 46’ tall Christmas tree, market, skating and more!

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