Athabasca Region Itineraries: Thursday Out In Boyle
If you are looking for a fun day trip from Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Athabasca or one of the area’s Summer Villages or campgrounds, take a Thursday off, jump in the car and visit the Village of Boyle!
Boyle is 1 hour 45 minutes north of Edmonton, 2 hours 45 minutes south of Fort McMurray and 40 minutes southeast of Athabasca! The village once was the site of a large lumber mill but now serves as a hub for the local agricultural community and the Summer Villages of Mewatha Beach, Bondis, and Long Lake. It’s also an important commuter stop between Edmonton and Fort McMurray on Hwy 63!
Why visit Boyle on Thursdays? Because that’s the day of the Boyle Farmers’ Market! You Can grab a bite, take a stroll through town on the walking trail, splash at the water park, stock up on goodies at the Farmers’ Market then grab an iced coffee at the Co-op gas bar on your way back home!
Grab a Bite
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Save your appetite for a meal at one of Boyle’s dining experiences!
If you are into some amazing pizza, Boyle Pizza House serves up delicious pizza favourites, Italian-style subs and more. They have some tables outside so you can dine and take in the sunshine.
Other food choices in Boyle include Boyle Truck Stop for authentic diner food and the Keep Café, a food truck that serves up burgers and poutine! There’s also the Boyle Burger Bar for drive-in burgers and The Pepper Tree Café serves fresh and tasty Chinese food.
Boyle Historical Walking Trail
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Burn off some of your delicious lunch with a walk on the Boyle Historical Walking Trail.
The Boyle Historical walking trail starts at the Boyle campground and circles back through town. Follow the directional signs along the path.
Boyle Splash Park
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If you are with the kids, Boyle has a great combined splash and skateboard park to check out. The facilities include washrooms and picnic tables.
The Boyle Farmers’ Market
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The Boyle Farmers’ Market is a staple of the Boyle community during the summer months! The vendors offer up artisan crafts, home-baked goods, preserves, hand-made jewellery and fresh produce from the local Hudderite colony! One of the newest vendors is a snow cone vendor that makes delicious cold treats with Italian soda flavours!
The Market recently changed their hours from 3 pm – 6 pm to better serve the community. You can find it in Downtown Boyle at the Community Centre.
While you’re Downtown, be sure to check out the shops and boutiques on Main Street!
Get Fueled Up
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You’ll need some fuel for the ride home, coffee for you and gas for your vehicle! Make a stop at the North Corridor Co-op Gas Bar.
The Gas bar now has an iced coffee machine. You can make your custom iced coffee and grab some snacks too.
The gas bar has brand-new pumps with 24/7 self-service.
We hope you have a great time exploring Boyle on Thursdays or any day! If you have any questions about Boyle amenities please contact athabascaregiontourism@gmail.com!
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