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Dunvegan Market Gardens: A Fresh and Fun Destination in Northern Alberta

If you are looking for a place to enjoy nature, shop for local produce, and have some family fun, look no further than Dunvegan Market Gardens. Located only 26km south of the Town of Fairview and right next to Dunvegan Provincial Park just off Highway 2, this family-owned business has been serving the area since 1953. This beautifully landscaped location runs along the north shore of the mighty Peace River and is open spring through fall, offering locally made items, giftware and much more. Find a wide variety of bedding plants in the spring and later in the season bring the family and enjoy picking your own strawberries and raspberries. Through the summer, corn and other vegetables are also available fresh from the garden. As the long Peace country summer comes to an end, enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the river valley and find the perfect pumpkin here.  After shopping in the garden centre get some refreshments at the onsite licensed restaurant serving mouth watering, locally produced bison burgers and much more. Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of the 16 flavors of ice cream available and complete your day in this beautiful area with a round of mini golf. Be sure to visit on the September long weekend, each year a corn roast is hosted at the gardens featuring fresh corn, an open air market and live music!

A visit to Dunvegan offers so much to do, be sure to come for the day, weekend or even a week. Dunvegan Gardens is a scenic riverside stroll away from the Dunvegan Provincial Park Campground, Historic Dunvegan and The Maples day use area. Beach fun, hikes with amazing views and photos of the Dunvegan bridge are also on the do not miss list for this very special location in the MD of Fairview.

Check their Facebook page or call 780-835-4459 for hours of operation and information on what’s happening at Dunvegan Market Gardens.

Located within the scenic Dunvegan Provincial Park, this trail offers a breathtaking 1.4 km out-and-back journey that rewards hikers with stunning panoramic views of the iconic Dunvegan Bridge, the surrounding rolling hills, and the mighty Peace River below. As you make your way along this easy-to-navigate trail, the natural beauty of the landscape unfolds, making it a perfect spot for photography and moments of tranquility. Whether you’re looking for a short but memorable hike or a peaceful place to appreciate the region’s stunning scenery, the Dunvegan Overlook Trail provides an unforgettable experience.

Directions: As you enter the provincial park, stay right and drive under the Dunvegan bridge. There is a well marked parking lot 200 meters after the bridge. There are also washrooms at the parking lot. The trail starts as you walk north towards the bluff, the 1st 300 M are flat till you reach the bluff.