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FeaturedDiscover this 1853 Mission Site! Why Go? The Lac La Biche Mission Site is a Roman Catholic mission located in a rural setting on the south shore of Lac La Biche lake, approximately 16 kilometres northwest of the hamlet of Lac La Biche. The historically-significant buildings on the site include a convent built in 1894, a church constructed in 1922-23, Read more...
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FeaturedTeaching Canada’s Aboriginal history since 1978. Why Go? Learn about the rich history of Aboriginal Peoples in this fascinating museum located in Portage College in the Hamlet of Lac La Biche. With nearly 2000 Indigenous artworks and artifacts from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples catalogued to promote a greater understanding of this culture. The museum currently has 8 wonderful Read more...
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FeaturedBilingual Tours available year round upon request. • Enjoy the history of Plamondon pioneers circa 1907. • Visit Plamondon Mini Heritage Park. • Extensive genealogy records including Metis genealogy. Open July & August 10-4 pm Tuesday/Saturday Read more...
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FeaturedExperience the diverse history of Bonnyville Why Go? Come visit the picturesque 3 acres of Bonnyville & District Museum. It features thirteen buildings including 2 churches, a replica of Durlingville School House, a 1920s store, a representation of Angus Shaw’s North West Trading post, the Bonnyville water tower, and house from 1907, and even more. Learn all about pioneer life Read more...
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FeaturedExperience the Rich Agricultural Heritage of the Area Why Go? Come out to Musée St. Paul Museum and explore the history of rich agriculture that St. Paul and region was built on. Varied displays throughout showcase the ways in which farming and agricultural pursuits have evolved throughout the years from when homesteaders first began to settle the area. Additionally, there Read more...
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Experience Hands-on History in Bodo! Why Go? The Bodo Archaeological Centre and Site is located 3 hours east of Edmonton and 15 minutes south of Provost on Hwy 899. See an exciting line-up of summer adventures and programs for all ages including daily-guided tours of the site and centre. Programs offer hands-on experience excavating a well-preserved bison bone bed, which Read more...
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FeaturedThe Only Romanian Museum in Alberta! Why Go? For a day of fun, learning about history, and experiencing a new culture, plan a visit to The Romanian Pioneer Museum of Boian, located on RR 143, 4 miles north of Hwy 45. The museum features four fascinating exhibits for you to explore, including The Bordei, which was a half dugout shelter Read more...
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Why Go? Explore Fort George & Buckingham House Interpretive Centre, 13 km southeast of Elk Point via Secondary Highway 646. Take a trip through time and visit this unique historic site, the location of two competing fur trade posts. Wander through the gallery and let modern technology offer you a glimpse of the dreams of Louis, the voyageur. Listen as Read more...
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FeaturedExplore the History of How Fort Saskatchewan Came to Be Why Go? In historic downtown Fort Saskatchewan you will encounter the Fort Heritage Precinct nestled on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The Precinct is made up of beautiful parks and trails, a pioneer village, and a newly completed 1875-1885 North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Fort. Visitors can experience Read more...
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FeaturedAn authentic vintage village! Why Go? Step into a part of history! The Iron Creek Museum consists of several heritage buildings which were moved on site including E.H. Hudson’s law office, Archie Beazer’s shoe shop and a Homesteader’s cabin. They are full of items from founding families as well as artifacts donated by other locals who were eager to contribute. Read more...
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