"Stony Plain, The town with the painted past" Stony Plain by Darby2

Stony Plain Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 39 photos

Stony_Plain is a farming town of around 10,000 about 40 Km west of Edmonton. One of its major attraction are the many historic murals painted on the sides of many of its buildings. The vibrant community also hosts the Great White North Triathlon held early in July each year. It is also the administrative center for the surrounding Parkland county.
The Stony Plain Reporter is the local community newspaper that comes out every Friday.

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Farmers Days and Tractor Pulls

Parade, Main Street, Stony Plain

Every year in June the town of Stony hosts its tribute to the local farmers. Parade, a tractor and heavy horse pull and other agriculture activities are featured. There are two farmer's markets as well held every Saturday morning where the locals sell their fresh produce and handicrafts.

Oliver 99 tractor pulls 'til its tires flatten!

This antique Oliver tractor can still do a full pull!

Last visit to Stony Plain: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Feb 16, 2007
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Little St. Matthew's Church - Stony Plain

Visit the St. Matthew Lutheran cemetery Off The Beaten Path (1)

St Matthew Lutheran Cemetery is on the southeast side of town and dates from 1895. The little church measures about 6... more travel advice

Dine inside or on the patio! Restaurants (2)

Excellent food at reasonable prices, this is a renovated garage that dates from the 1930's more travel advice

Stony Plain school, from 1920 - Stony Plain

Visit the Multicultural Centre Things to Do (1)

The Stony Plain Multicultural Centre is in the park in the centre of town. It consists of Opperhauser house, the... more travel advice

Beware of new fashion trends!!! Warnings and Dangers (1)

This elegant lady was promoting the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago....she made a big hit, but that hat!!!???? more travel advice

Local Customs (3)
See All Parkland Ukrainian Dancers

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hunterV Nov 27, 2008 at 4:40 AM

Hi, Dave! It's a nice rural area to visit! Very attracting! I'd love to go there some day...
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canuck68 Aug 28, 2008 at 8:36 PM

I love you home. I'll get back to you re: your visit to my area. Diane
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mariev Jan 27, 2008 at 7:40 AM

very interesting murals. Are they recent or old ?
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sourbugger Oct 1, 2005 at 4:04 PM

not what you would expect in calafornia at all !!!
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budapest8 Sep 22, 2005 at 4:19 PM

Nice pics + Tips... 'So the locals have another way of painting the town red' ....I know some remote towns in the Ukraine that would make this town look like fun......Keep 'em comin'.. Tim .·:*¨`*:·~My§ticÄl~·:*¨`*
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Maillekeukeul Aug 21, 2005 at 1:43 AM

Looks like a peaceful place...
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Babcia May 10, 2005 at 3:33 PM

So Dave - are you an amateur astronomer? Is that Schmidt-Cassegrain (or Maksutov??) a "go to"?? And what is that box-shaped telescope?? Greetings!! ~Ala~
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allikat May 4, 2005 at 5:45 PM

stony plain looks lovely!
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Podsiljak Jan 24, 2005 at 12:26 AM

Awesome place, I have to move up there
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roz.van Jul 24, 2004 at 7:21 AM

love those rural places...and giant sunflowers!!!! :-)