Village of Irma

HOME OF GREAT FASTBALL

As you drive through the beautiful parkland in east central Alberta, the village of Irma invites you to stop and stay awhile.

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.

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Irma Town Office

Office Address: 5017 - 50th Avenue, Edgerton, Alberta

Phone: 780-755-3933

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. Irma is also home to four baseball diamonds, and a nine-hole golf course. In 2014, Irma hosted the Canadian Junior Men’s Fast Pitch Championship with teams from all across Alberta and Irma's Junior Men’s Tigers fastball team won the national championship. The Irma Summerspiel will celebrate its 31st annual spiel in 2017 with teams from all over Alberta competing.

Eat & Shop

If you’re looking for a nostalgic piece to add to your home or a unique gift for that special someone be sure to visit Like it Never Was (see Antique Tour). More unique gifts can be found at Long Branch Trading Company – there you can also enjoy lunch and the best coffee in town! Nearby, Irma Home & Garden Decor carries an impressive collection of home and garden décor - known as “the store with the open door”. Irma is home to not one, but two greenhouses! Off the Beaten Path Greenhouse is located north of Irma on Highway 881. Get your bedding plants, hanging baskets, and planters. Spade to Spoon is located on Highway 14, six miles east of Irma, and specializes in locally grown, fresh garden produce and beautiful flowers. (See Greenhouse Tour).