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Sundays are definitely for adventures. We returned to this quaint and appealing little shop about 25min west of Edmonton – Spruce Park Ranch Country Store. My wife and I discovered it about a month ago and returned today with my mom to show her. So many ideas for home decorations mixed with some local canned goods and a little café. If you’ve never been I highly recommend the short drive to check it out.
Today was a day well spent. My wife Marlene finally had another Saturday off, which have been few and far between this summer. Taking advantage of the time together we drove up to the St. Albert Market. One of the largest outdoor markets around they boast over 300 vendors and it took us a good couple of hours to see most of them. Always on the hunt for unique vendors and items we came across a simple little stand housing a beautifully branded wine from Barrhead. Shady Lane Estate – “is a family owned and operated farm and winery. The primary focus of our farm is the production of quality fruit for fresh consumption or in our delicious wines. Our fresh fruits include strawberries, raspberries, saskatoons, haskaps, seabuckthorn, cherries and rhubarb. From these fruit varieties we are making wine from the strawberries, raspberries and saskatoons.” 
After a brief lunch at the market we drove through town to one of our favourite locations – Old Strathcona Antique Mall – Such a fun place to go and hangout, eat, and browse all the interesting collectables and antique items. We easily lose ourselves for a few hours looking at all the cool items here.
Both places offer a fun way to spend time together on a date or even as a family outing. Go, explore, rejuvenate!