County of Minburn

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The County of Minburn has a population of nearly 3,084 and is located 45 minutes east of Edmonton. The countryside is full of rich farmland with bountiful wildlife, beautiful scenery and miles of peaceful country roads. Interspersed throughout are small and friendly communities including the hamlets of Lavoy, Ranfurly and Minburn.

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Wapasu Recreation Conservancy Park

The Wapasu Recreation Conservancy Park near Innisfree aims to preserve and protect the wildlife habitat in and around the Lake. Wapasu Lake is a known migratory stop for white swans and countless wildlife species.

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Minburn County Office


Address: 4909 50 Street, Vegreville, AB

Phone: 780-632-2082

Attractions & Events


Get a feel for the area's history when you visit Ranfurly Museum, uniquely housed in the old school, filled with artifacts and treasures. Ranfurly Spring Rodeo Series features barrel racing events in April, May and June. Be sure to take the kids to Ranfurly Agricultural Fair in August.

Outdoors

Heading east just outside of Vegreville on Highway 16A is the internationally recognized Rotary Peace Park.  It features a Peace Grove of 12 trees, where you can relax and enjoy the park.  It offers a large picnic area, shelter with a fireplace and a covered BBQ area that can be reserved for private functions.  On the southside of Highway 16 by Vegreville you can enjoy many species of birds while fishing at the Rainbow Park Reservoir.  This scenic parcel of land boasts a man-made lake stocked with trout.  Keep heading east on Highway 16 by the hamlet of Lavoy and you will see Akasu Hill.  This Hill is a historical site encompassing both Akasu Lake and Akasu Hill.  The Hill was a rest stop for native tribes, Akasu being the Cree Indian word meaning "sick".  It is believed the name originates from natives who got sick drinking the water from the lake and the hill was where they came to perish.  Akasu (Sickman Hill) is the highest geodetic elevation on the Yellowhead Highway between Edmonton and Winnipeg, Manitoba (2500 ft. above sea level).  Continue heading east to the Wapasu Recreation Conservancy Park near Innisfree aims to preserve and protect the wildlife habitat in and around the Lake. Wapasu Lake is a known migratory stop for white swans and countless wildlife species. Trails are developed to the summit of the natural elevation that provides a panoramic view of the lake, and surrounding area for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy the day-use and recreational area along the southeast shores of the lake.

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