The tour ends at the historical society's Blacksmith Shop Museum. The tour provides people with the opportunity to learn many stories behind the old-fashioned facades and gives people a better understanding of the historic main street area. They can appreciate the beauty of the architecture on their own, but without a tour, they can't appreciate the historic nature of those buildings and why they still exist. Tours are offered by appointment. To book a tour, call 782-3933.
Self guided tours are also available.
Participants can pick up pamphlets which give basic information about each building being featured on the tour at the Michener House Museum. It truly is a treasure of the Lacombe area. Visitors enjoy the beautiful gardens, the Visitors Center and dine in the Ellis Tea Room which serves homemade soups, sandwiches, cinnamon buns and much more. There's plenty to see and do and anyone wanting to take it all in should plan on a two hour to half day visit. The bird farm originated in 1955 when Charles Ellis set out a nest box on his farm southeast of Lacombe.