June 10–12, 2026 | Northeast Alberta
Join the Alberta Farm Writers’ Association for a three-day spring tour featuring innovative farms, local food experiences and behind-the-scenes agricultural insights. Experience firsthand the people, farms, and operations shaping Alberta agriculture today. This tour blends behind-the-scenes access, farm-to-table dining and valuable networking opportunities with fellow ag journalists and communicators.
AFWA Members: $50.00
Non-members/guests: $75.00
Students: $25.00
Tentative Agenda (subject to change)
- Carpool departure (details TBD)
- Afternoon stop: Chatsworth Farm (Vermilion area)
- Guided farm tour with hosts
- Optional lunch stop in Vermilion
- Travel to Cold Lake / St. Paul area
- Evening: Supper on your own
Morning:
- Depart: Cold Lake at 8:00 am
- Arrive: Cold Lake Fish Hatchery at 8:30 and tour the hatchery
- Depart: Fish Hatchery 9:30 am
- Arrive: O'Canada Bison Wool tour facility 10:15 am
- Depart: Bison Wool 11: 15 am
- Arrive: La Grange (St Vincent) 12:00 pm
Lunch:
- Arrive: La Grange (St Vincent) lunch, tour, etc 12:00 pm
- Catered by Twisted Fork (locally sourced menu)
- Depart: La Grange (St. Vincent) 1: 30 pm
Afternoon:
- Arrive: Cremerie St. Edouard. Visit Dairy Operation. 2: 00 pm
- Depart: St. Edouard 3:30 pm
- Arrive: Charlotte Lake Farms. Tour the Angus Ranch. 4: 15 pm
- Depart: Charlotte Lake Farms 5:30 pm
Evening:
- Arrive: 350 Farms – Farm-to-Table Supper 6: 00 pm
- Featured Flemish stew (farm-raised beef & pork)
- Includes local ingredients and one glass of wine
- Depart: 350 Farms 8: 00 pm
- Arrive: Cold Lake 8:30 pm
Morning:
(Individual vehicles)
- Arrive: 4 Wing Cold Lake (RCAF Base). Tour of Tactical Fighter Squadron 8: 00 am
- Depart: 4 Wing 10: 15 am
Midday:
- Arrive: Providence Acres Flower Farm, Wolf Lake, Tour farm operation. 11:00 am
- Depart: Providence Acres 12: 00 pm
- Arrive: Foggy Pound Farm for lunch and tour 1:00
Afternoon:
- Return travel (carpool)
Sponsorships
As in years past, we are seeking sponsorship for the annual Spring Tour.
Sponsorship opportunities:
- Thursday lunch: $1,000
- Thursday Supper: $2,000
- Friday Lunch: $1,000
- Bus: $2,000
You can sponsor all or part of any of the above.
Please email abfarmwriters@gmail.com for sponsorships opportunities.
Accommodations
Lakeland Inn
We have rooms set aside at the Lakeland Inn
3 Room rates:
- 2 double beds at a rate of $135.00 + tax
- 1 queen bed a rate of $139.00 + tax
- 1 king bed rate of $149.00+ tax
Breakfast is not included with the room rates; however, there is a restaurant which opens at 7am that has a full breakfast menu.
Group code: "is 2275" Book by May 27, 2026
Call: 780-594-3311 or email: reservations@lakelandinn.com to book your room directly.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
We have extra rooms set aside at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Room rates:
- Single Queen rooms at a rate of $169.99 + tax
- Superior Double Queen rooms at a rate of $179.99 + tax
Rate includes a complimentary hot breakfast.
The Group Code is "AFW" Book by May 11, 2026
Call: 780-654-3688 or email: holidayinnexpresscoldlake@gmail.com to book your room directly, or using this link.
