Leave the Cabin
Live the Landscape
Explore the Ranch and Beautiful Rural Alberta
Need an afternoon getaway. See what Rocking R offers for serene day treks or cabin stay add-ons. From Nature Walks around the property, time with the ranch animals, walk bare-foot along the reflexology path, book a sound bath session or sip wine on the cabin porch and enjoy the view.
Our events run seasonally and the experiences and add-ons require advance bookings. Package & Add-on options can be selected once your cabin stay has been booked.
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What to do in and around the Area
Strathmore Food/Drinks
Strathmore Station, 380 Ridge Rd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5
Original Joe's, 100 Ranch Market Unit 125H, Strathmore, AB T1P 0A8
Mama's Greek Kouzina, 232 3 Ave, Strathmore, AB T1P 1M4
Sips & Slices, 318 3 Ave #105, Strathmore, AB T1P 1V9
PJ's Diner, 410 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1A2
Mike's Bar & Grill, 503 AB-1, Strathmore, AB T1P 1C1
Roadhouse Restaurant & Saloon, 510 K Hwy, AB-1, Strathmore, AB T1P 1M6
Local Shopping
The Rack on 3rd, 227 3 Ave, Strathmore, AB T1P 1N7
Mainstreet Market, 227 3 Ave unit 104, Strathmore, AB T1P 1N7
Sole Discretion, 124 3 Ave #1, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2
Court's Crates, 118 3 Ave #2, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
Hidden Secrets, 104 3 Ave, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2
Lil' Hoots Family Boutique, 307 3 Ave Unit 103, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B4
The Vault Cultural Collective, 136 2 Ave, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
Strathmore Pawn & Antiques, 410 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1E1
Smoke Shop Pellets & Grills, 227 3 Ave, Strathmore, AB T1P 1N7
Pistil & Stems Floral Boutique & Gifts, 223 Third Avenue, Strathmore T1P 1N7
Out of Town Adventures
Aspen Crossing Website, 44.7km
Atlas Coalmine, 93.2 km
Royal Tyrell Museum Drumheller, 97.7 km
Badlands Amphitheatre, 97.3 km
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, 51.5 km
Saskatoon Farm, 76.4 km
The Calgary Zoo, 62.5 km
The Town of Banff, 207 km
The Town of Canmore, 184 km
The Town of Vulcan, 84.5 km
Frank Slide Crowsnest Pass, 246 km
Rosebud Theatre, 58.4 km
Golfing
Strathmore Golf Club, 16 km
Muirfield Lakes Golf Club, 37.7 km
Oxbow Country Golf Course, 19.9 km
Lakeside Greens Golf Club, 47.5 km
Speargrass Golf Course, 28 km
Serenity Golf Club, 54.2 km
Breweries/Wineries
Origin's Malting & Brewing Strathmore, 14.2 km
Field Stone Winery Wheatland County, 13 km
The Mash Chestermere, 45.9 km
Two Rivers Distillery Calgary, 76.1 km
Drum Distilling Co. Drumheller, 91.1 km
Spirit Hills Flower Winery, Millarville, 107 km
Eau Claire Distillery, Diamond Valley, 105 km
Half Hitch Brewing Company, 110 km
Local Spas
Sagestone Dayspa, 14.9 km
Hunter Massage, 14.3 km
Gelcy Nails, 14.8 km
The History of Strathmore, Alberta
The town began as a hamlet for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) lines that were built in the area in 1883. The CPR named the town after one of its benefactors: Claude Bowes-Lyon, the Earl of Strathmore. The Earl's granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth – as consort to King George VI – later passed through the community on the "Royal Train" in late May 1939.
A track-laying record was made between Strathmore and Cheadle when the railway was built. In one hour one mile (1.6 km) of steel was laid and – at the end of the ten-hour working day – the rails were laid to Cheadle, 9 miles (14 km) for a record. The passing of the Canadian government's Dominion Lands Act in 1872, encouraging settlement, led to increases in Strathmore's population and its importance as a rail supply stop.
Strathmore's first school opened in 1908. The CPR railway tracks are now gone, the land having been subdivided.
In 2011, the Town of Strathmore celebrated its centennial – and released the book 100 Years of Memories: Celebrating Strathmore’s Centennial through Polished Publishing Group in early 2012.
Badlands & Dinosaurs
Embark on a journey through time and explore the alien landscape of theDrumheller Hoodoos. Our local history expert will guide you in discoveringgeological treasures like petrified wood and ancient fossils. With stops at thelegendary historic Wayne Hotel, to the world-renowned Royal TyrrellMuseum this is the ultimate educational expedition into Alberta’sprehistoric past.
Discover the secrets of the "Dinosaur Capital of the World" on our Badlands Hunt. This guided expedition takes you deep into the heart of the Alberta Badlands, where the earth tells a story millions of years in the making. Your journey begins with a RUGGED EXPLORATION Hoodoos Walk led by your professional history guide. As you navigate these dramatic sandstone pillars, you’ll learn the science of how this landscape was carved and join a guided search for geological treasures, including petrified wood and unique rock formations Step into local living hIstory as we stop and enjoy a meal at the iconic Last Chance Saloon at the Wayne Hotel in a valley of eleven bridges. This stop is like walking through a scene from a classic hollywood western movie. The day culminates in the spectacular galleries of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, offering yoU a deep dive into the world of paleontology. This is an immersive, educational experience that combines rugged exploration with the thrill of discovery.
