Vermilion  5021–49 Avenue,
Vermilion, Alberta, T9X 1X1
Phone: 780-853-5358
Fax: 780-853-4910
Website Email
Population: 4,472
Visitor Information Number: 780-853-6593
24 Hour Services: Yes
Campground: Yes
911 Service: Yes
Hospital Number: 780-853-5305  Vermilion Agricultural Fair July 28,29,30, 2011
Canada Day Celebration, Main Street Vermilion June 30, 2011
For travellers, Vermilion is a must in your holiday plans. Experience the warmth and charm of Vermilion’s Historic Main Street with a walking tour of the downtown area which includes brick walkways, unique lighting and several historically significant buildings, all lovingly restored, each featuring an interesting shop or service for you to experience. This friendly, tree-lined community offers visitors historic appeal with the modern pleasures of an indoor swimming pool, fitness
facility with racquetball courts, 
a 9-hole golf course with driving range and pro shop; in winter a 15 kilometre cross-country ski trail where Beckie Scott, Canadian Olympic gold medalist grew up and trained.
Vermilion has several facilities to meet your needs including the Vermilion Regional Centre, a multi-use facility which features a 600 seat main hall, state of the art kitchen facilities, meeting and dance rooms and a kiddie oasis with a built in playground. Fun events are always in season – 
including a spring and fall rodeo, spring dance and music festivals and a summer agricultural fair.
The Vermilion Agricultural Society in 2011 will be hosting the 105th Annual Vermilion Agricultural Fair, July 28, 29, 30. Events include a parade, trade show, animal judging, Pony Chuck wagon and chariot races, entertainment and agricultural/horticultural displays. Each year several thousand exhibitors showcase their talents in a friendly competitive spirit.
With the rejuvenation and beautification (Streetscapes Project) of Vermilions' downtown core the 2011 theme for the fair is "Honoring our Communities in Bloom". It not only pays special tribute to the significant investment the town has made in the downtown core but also to the tremendous volunteer effort the community gives to the Society and the Fair in particular. The residents of Vermilion are proud of their community with and take beautification of Vermilion seriously with many volunteer efforts from members of the "Communities in Bloom" association helping to keep Vermilion a colourful, clean place to live.
The Town of Vermilion, AB has participated in Communities in Bloom for several years, claiming the Provincial Title in 2000 and the National Communities In
Bloom Title receiving 5 Blooms
in 2010!
For more information on Vermilion visit www.vermilion.ca or contact Economic Development at economic@vermilion.ca
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