Village of Irma
Looking to the FutureAs you drive through the beautiful parkland in east central Alberta, the village of Irma invites you to stop and stay awhile. The Village of Irma is a friendly community 90 minutes East of Edmonton and 20 minutes West of Wainwright.
Irma Museum
This museum is developed around the house where the widely known Company's Coming cookbook author, Jean Paré, grew up, as well as the 1934 Anglican Church building. Open Sundays 2:00 to 4:00 pm from May long weekend until September long weekend.
Irma Village Office
Office Address: 4919-50 Street, Irma, Alberta
Phone: 780-754-3665
Attractions & Events
Learn about the history of the area during a visit to the Irma Museum. The museum is comprised of the original Jean (Elford) Paré house (Company's Coming cookbook author) and a tiny Anglican church. Both buildings are filled with displays of artifacts of days gone by and are located at the north end of Main Street. A new building opened in 2016 with Irving and Doreen Bell's collection of over 400 antique lamps and a wide variety of other artifacts from the 1800s and early 1900s.
Take in Irma Daze which features a parade, Ranchers' Rodeo, Kids' Zone activities, and bench exhibits. In December, Santa Day will give visitors a chance to go on a hayride, take in a Christmas market and more. In winter enjoy the town’s indoor ice arena and a four sheet curling rink.
Outdoors
Extend your visit and stay at the fully serviced campground conveniently located near the recreation area. Full service sites available nestled on the north end of the Village, with showers, washrooms & dump station. Sites are booked on a first come first serve basis. Irma is also home to four baseball diamonds, and a nine-hole golf course. Irma hosted the Canadian Junior Men’s Fastball Championship with teams from all across Alberta and Irma's Junior Men’s Tigers fastball team won the national championship.