6th Annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Town Week!

July 3rd to 9th, 2010

Come down to the Bill Fowler Centre, home of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Centre in the beautiful Mirror Lake Park and be part of our "Be a Tourist in Your Own Town" activities! All week long we will be holding events and giving away coupons to local attractions.

Activities

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town - Kick off Barbeque - July 3rd, 2010    11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Join us at the Visitor Information Centre for a great barbecue, rides on the Camrose Mirror Lake Express Train, fun-filled family activities and much more!

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town - Plan Your Alberta Vacation - July 5th, 2010   10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come to the Visitor Information Centre and let our knowledgeable staff help plan your vacation.  We will also be offering access to discounted travel Alberta packages throughout the week.

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town - Geo Green Day - July 7th   1:00 - 3:00                    Join us at the Bill Fowler Centrer from 1:00 - 3:00 as we geo-cache and "green" our way around the lake trail.   Please register in advance if you are interested.  Also bring a food bank item throughout the week and receive a FREE reusable bag!

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town - Camrose Mirror Lake Express Train Rides - July 6th  & 8th  2010   5:30 pm - dusk
Rides will be $2 each for a 10 minute ride - GREAT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES!!   (weather permitting)

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town - Creative Arts for Kids - July 9th, 2010   8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Children can be dropped off at the Chuck McLean Arts Centre, where they will be involved in Camrose crafts and activities.  The cost for the day is $18.00

Walking/Driving Tours Information - July 3-17th, 2010
Come to the Visitor Information Centre and pick up your self-guided walking and driving tours passport; you'll learn secrets about Camrose you never knew existed!

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Collect pictures from Camrose & surrounding area, based on a scavenger list, and have a chance to win great prizes! Scavenger Hunt lists will be  available at the Chamber of Commerce in early July.  Event will run July 3-31, 2010.

HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY! FROM JULY 3-10, BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO THE CAMROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE CAMROSE & DISTRICT FOOD BANK AND RECEIVE A FREE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG!!!!!

For more information, call the Camrose Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Centre at 780-672-4217 or e-mail them at caminfo@telus.net. Contact:  Kara , Krystle and Erin our tourism consultants at the Camrose Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Centre.