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DeutschAirdrie is a city of over 61,000 people (2016) in Calgary Region. Airdrie is a bedroom community and industrial centre.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Airdrie was established as a railway siding in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway. It was named for Airdrie, Scotland. In 1901, the first farmhouse and barn were built, followed by a post office and store in the same year.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By plane
[edit | edit source]Airdrie is served by the Airdrie Airport, a private airport with no scheduled flights. The closest major airport is the Calgary International Airport.
By car
[edit | edit source]It is north of Calgary in the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2) and Highway 567. Highway 567 provides access to Cochrane to the west and Irricana to the east. Highway 72 intersects Highway 2 just north of Airdire and alternate route between Calgary and Drumheller.
By bus
[edit | edit source]- Airdrie Transit. Commuter bus service from Calgary on routes 900, 901, and 902.
- Rider Express, toll-free: +1-833-583-3636. Bus service from Edmonton and Red Deer.
Get around
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Local bus service is provided by Airdrie Transit, $2.25 (Apr 2018). Airdrie Transit operates three local routes on a 30-minute frequency during high demand morning and afternoon times, and a 60-minute frequency at all other times.
See
[edit | edit source]Airdrie's primary cultural venues include the Nose Creek Valley Museum and the Bert Church Live Theatre.
- 1 Nose Creek Valley Museum, 1701 Main St SW (at the south end of Nose Creek Park), ☏ +1 403-948-6685, ncvm@telus.net. Sep–May: Mon-Fri 1PM-5PM, Sat Sun 1PM-4:30PM; Jun–Aug: Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat Sun 1PM-4:30PM. The museum houses more than 10,000 artifacts, wildlife displays, First Nations display, settler’s cabin, blacksmith shop, general store, barbershop, 4-H displays, antique cars and farm machinery, one of Canada’s largest arrowhead collections, memorabilia from World Wars I and II. $5.00 for adults, children under 12 are free.
Do
[edit | edit source]- Airdrie Festival of Lights. Nose Creek Park hosts the annual festival in the Christmas season. Other annual festivals include the Canada Day Parade and the Airdrie Pro Rodeo.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Crossiron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rocky View (10 min S of Airdrie on Queen Elizabeth II Highway), ☏ +1 403 984-6800. Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. Outlet mall.
- 2 Where On Earth (Antique Mall & Vintage Marketplace), 325 Edmonton Trail SE, ☏ +1 403-948-3669, info@whereonearth.ca. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun noon-5PM. Antique mall with over 15,000 square feet, and over 60 vendors.
Eat
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- 1 3B'S (Benny, Bowls & Breakfast), #505 800 Yankee Valley Blvd SW, ☏ +1 403-980-8884. Daily 7AM-2PM.
- 2 Abe's Modern Diner, #101 30 Market Blvd SE, ☏ +1 587-254-0539, aliser@abesfood.ca. Tue-Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 9AM -2:30PM. Local fresh food served in a cool modern diner environment. Locally owned and operated.
- 3 Ferraro, #5101 403 Mackenzie Way SW, ☏ +1 403-980-4707, info@FerraroFresh.com. Mon, Wed-Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat noon-10PM, Sun noon-9Mon, Tue closed. Italian; serves homemade pasta and stone baked pizza.
- 4 Flavours of Montreal, #4 213 Main St NW, ☏ +1 403-980-6881, info@flavoursofmontreal.com. Mon-Sat 11AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-7PM. Authentic Montreal smoked meat.
- 5 Main Street Beer and BBQ, #304 505 Main St SW, ☏ +1 403-948-4741, graeme@mainstreetbeerbbq.com. Sun-Tue 11AM-midnight; Wed-Thu 11AM-1AM; Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM. Southern BBQ and bourbon.
- 6 Nojomi, #207 304 Main St SE, ☏ +1 403-948-6827. Tue-Sat 11:30AM-3PM, 4-8PM. Japanese & Korean cuisine.
- 7 Paros on Main, 113 Main St NW, ☏ +1 403-912-4922, ltzigalanis@gmail.com. Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat Sun 4PM-10PM. Mediterranean, Greek, gluten-free options.
- 8 Paul’s Pizza, 528 2 Ave SE, ☏ +1 403-948-9888. Mon-Thu 11AM-midnight, Fri 11AM-1AM, Sat 10AM-1AM, Sun 10AM-midnight.
- 9 Tequila and Tacos, #501 800 Yankee Valley Blvd SW, ☏ +1 587-775-5758. Sun 9AM-8:30PM; Mon-Wed 11:30AM-8:30PM; Thu 9AM-8:30PM; Fri-Sat 9AM-9:30PM. Traditional Mexican flare.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Best Western Airdre, 121 Edmonton Trail SE, ☏ +1 403 948-3838, toll-free: +1-800-780-7234. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 100% smoke-free hotel, complimentary full breakfast, exercise facility, weight lifting equipment From $89.
- 2 Wingate, 513 Gateway Rd NE, ☏ +1 587 775-6171. Non-smoking hotel, free daily breakfast, free high-speed WiFi, fitness centre, convenience store, and free parking. Each guest room is outfitted with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and flat-screen HDTV. From $100.
- 3 Super 8 Motel, 815 East Lake Blvd NE, ☏ +1 403 948-4188. Free breakfast, WiFi, free use of fitness centre with gym next door, indoor pool and water park. Business center. From $65.
Connect
[edit | edit source]Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Airdrie |
| Edmonton ← Carstairs ← | N  S | → Calgary → Lethbridge |
| Red Deer ← Carstairs ← | N  S | → Becomes  at  |
Becomes  at ← | W  E | → Beiseker → Drumheller via  |