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Legacy of the Frontiersmen Why Go?Discover the rich history of the Legion of Frontiersmen Museum, founded in 1904 by adventurer and Boer War veteran Roger Pocock. Located at Hastings Lake, the museum offers a fascinating look into the lives of early frontiersmen through exhibits featuring military memorabilia, antiques, and natural displays. It’s a must-visit for history lovers and anyone curious Read more...

Explore the Fascinating History of Ryley Why Go?Visit the Ryley Museum, where two former country schools now tell the story of village and farm life. Inside, explore pioneer household tools, detailed family histories, vintage schoolroom displays, and old photographs that bring the community’s past to life in a personal and meaningful way. What’s Unique?Outside, the museum grounds offer even more Read more...

Step into the Stories of Prairie Life at the Provost & District Museum  Why Go?The Provost and District Museum is home to many historic treasures, offering a glimpse into both rural and town life, as well as the agricultural and oil industries of Provost and the surrounding district. Inside the main building, you’ll find displays from local organizations, clubs, and Read more...

Explore Rural Roots at Paradise Valley Museum  Why Go?Step into a piece of Alberta’s farming heritage, located in a beautifully restored grain elevator. Once part of a row of six towering elevators along the rail line, this museum now stands as a proud tribute to the town’s agricultural roots and community spirit. What’s Unique?As Paradise Valley’s last standing grain elevator, Read more...

History of Irma Why Go? Visit the Irma Museum and explore the town’s roots. Tour the childhood home of cookbook author Jean Paré and the 1934 Anglican Church. See artifacts from Irma’s early days – clothing, instruments, scrapbooks, and more. What’s Unique? Don’t miss the newest building featuring over 400 antique lamps from the Irvin and Doreen Bell collection. It’s Read more...

A Historic Stop Worth the Detour Why Go? Step off the highway and discover a hidden piece of Alberta’s past at the Innisfree Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved 1906 prairie bank. One of the last of its kind, this historic building offers more than just old walls – it’s a time capsule filled with local stories, vintage charm, and Read more...

Where History Comes Alive! Why Go? The region is home to Canada’s premier Ukrainian cultural attraction, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The history of Ukrainians in Alberta stretches back 130 years when the first Ukrainians to Canada settled in the Edna-Star region (north of Lamont). The story of early Ukrainian settlement and culture is brought to life at the Ukrainian Read more...

Teaching 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...

Explore Plamondon’s Rich History and Heritage  Why Go? Located near Highway 55, you can find the Plamondon Museum in Lac La Biche County, one of four official bilingual communities. Explore exhibits highlighting Metis culture, trapping, music, church, and pioneer history. The museum welcomes visitors from June to September, Tuesday to Saturday, between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with admission by Read more...

Experience 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...