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Golf Courses

The Picture Butte Golf Club is committed to being the premier golf course venue for Southern Alberta's corporate community. Our 27 hole layout is one of the finest in the province, and past endorsements include a number of prestigious provincial and national tournaments.

Designed for all levels of play, it has become a popular challenge for members and green fee players. Because of its popularity, corporate members and non-members are encouraged to book their yearly tournaments early so that we can insure dates and tee times.

Tee times for both members and green fee players can be booked easily through our automated internet system, by calling 403-732-4157 or by email.

Our Pro Shop features a full line of golf clubs and accessories from some of the worlds greatest manufacturers. Manned by CPGA professionals, we can offer you not only the best equipment the world has to offer, but also a fitting program designed just for you.

Golf school lessons are available for both groups and individuals. Please call for prices and availability (403-732-4157).

www.picturebuttegolf.com

Prairie Tractor and Engine Society

Members of the Society have restored all the buildings and machines located at the Prairie Tractor and Engine site.  The society has over 100 machines on display consisting of antique tractors, combines, binders, threshers and numerous kinds of beet and cultivating equipment. You are most welcome to visit our displays any time of the year. In the past more than 300 students have toured the Bowville School and village. The museum is located approximately one mile south of the Town of Picture Butte (Highway 843).

-- Brief History --
During the months of January and February of 1982, Murray Burton, Evan Evans, Norm Richards and Ray Pearse, all of Lethbridge, and Duane Dunn of Turin, met at Murray Burtons' farm to discuss the hobby of collecting and restoring antique tractors and farm machinery. The foundling meeting was held at the home of Ray Pearse May 1, 1982, and chose the name "Prairie Tractor and Engine Society." The first threshing show was held at Duane Dunn's farm, North East of Turin, in August 27 & 28, 1983, as well as subsequent shows in August 1984, 1985 and 1986. Land was purchased south of Picture Butte from Roelof Heinen which then became the home of the Prairie Tractor and Engine Society. Threshing shows and a "Parade of Power" have been held the third weekend in August, each year since. A shop, along with a Quonset for machinery storage have been erected, along with a number of buildings being moved onto the property.

-- Threshing Show and Parade of Power -- (held the third weekend of August)

  • Parade-of-Power 1 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Bindering & Stooking
  • Threshing
  • Rope Making
  • Lunch & Concessions
  • Camping Space
  • Plowing Demonstration
  • Horse Pull & Tractor Pull
  • Displays

For more information please call (403) 732-5451.

Restaurants

Cactus Pub & Grill
117 4th Street North
(403) 732-5539

ME Café & Lounge
329 Highway Avenue
(403) 732-4383

Picture Butte Restaurant
306 Jamieson Avenue
(403) 732-4163

Eddie’s Cuisine
428 Highway Avenue N
(403) 732-0008

The Frosty Dip (seasonal)
230 Highway Avenue N
(403) 732-5505

Picture Butte Golf Course Restaurant and Lounge (seasonal)
(403) 732-4202

Koster’s Bakery/Deli
331 Highway Avenue
(403) 732-4747

Trade Shows

None at this time.

 

Walk on the Wild Side

-- Brief History --
The excellent view from the prominence located on the southeastern side of the town prompted early settlers to call it " Picture Butte".

In July of 1947 the but for which the town was named was removed and used to dyke the shores of the Picture Butte Lake Reservoir.  This historic landmark, from which Indians sent their smoke signals in the old days, was removed.

By the time the project was completed the butte was leveled and what formerly was a dry knoll soon became the basis for future business development within the Town.

-- WHAT to see and WHERE to see it --
The lake is shallow with reed beds on the west shore, a privately-owned nesting area on the northwest shore for waders and a stony bank for fishing on the east shore.

Walking trails skirt the lake except along the east shore where the highway nears, as well as the private nesting area.

If you turn right after leaving the car park, you will walk along the retaining dam to the east shore where the fishing is good - 10-pound pike are common. North of the irrigation outlet there is a marshy area with a shallow shore where waders join the ducks.

Turning left along the dam brings you to the west shore where reed beds join the grasslands and buffalo berry bushes were planted in the spring of 1992. This is blackbird country.

Walking north brings you to the main Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District canal where water rats (Muskrats) abound. These help to keep the canal weed-free and have been trapped there for years as a local industry.

North of the canal is the private area set aside for nesting. Follow the canal to where it enters the lake. A long split brings you out into the water from which the migratory flocks can be seen.

Over 200 White Pelicans, 500 Canada Geese and 300 American Coots have been counted here on one day, gathering for the fall migration. This is a major transit station.

-- Plans For The Future --
This is planned as an active on going development as an active ongoing development, which will open the area for the public's enjoyment and education, while preserving the habitats and the wildlife we come to see.

Phase One will concentrate on shelterbelt planting and trail marking. Phase Two will add signs, observation platforms and an interpretive center. Phase Three will develop access along the east shore.

Since this is a new project, no formal records of wildlife sightings have been kept. We ask for the cooperation of every visitor.

Lethbridge Corn Maze

It was in the year 2000 that Theo & Esther Slingerland started the Lethbridge Cornmaze . Every year the new mazes are designed by Theo and carved into the field in late June; in August the corn is tall enough to get lost in.

Over the years the Slingerlands added a Kids Maze, Petting zoo, Picnic areas, Hayrides, Pumpkins, a Pie Garden, bale jump, a pumpkin slingshot and a cow train.

Fun For All!

  • Families

  • Birthday parties

  • Youth groups
  • Staff parties
  • Schools (see school tours)
  • Kids (of all ages)
  • Special needs groups (call for special rates)
For those adventurous at heart, conquer the maze in the dark in September and October. (Bring a flashlight!)

For more information, visit www.lethbridgecornmaze.com