All Museums

The CDÉA is unveiling the new routes-ab.ca website where visitors can choose from among some 200 attractions in Northern Alberta and use an interactive map to create a personalized itinerary. This site also offers internet users the opportunity to select a thematic circuit offering a variety of cultural, heritage, agritourism and family experiences as well as many others. Equipped with 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Discover Tofield’s Past and Natural Beauty Why Go? Step into Alberta’s past at the Tofield Museum, where history and nature come together. Operated by the dedicated Tofield Historical Society, the museum takes you through time, from early Indigenous settlements and pioneer life to the growth of farming, schools, and local businesses. Inside, you can see exhibits on farming, rural medicine, Read more...

Explore Vermilion’s History  Why Go? Housed in a restored 1912 brick school, the Vermilion Heritage Museum is a quirky, hands-on dive into Alberta’s past. With six themed galleries, you’ll explore everything from pioneer artifacts and agricultural exhibits to vintage collectibles and a historic home. What’s Unique? Step inside jail cells, squirm at old dental tools, and wander through full-scale replicas Read more...

Step Into History at the Fort Heritage Precinct Why Go? Located in Fort Saskatchewan’s downtown river valley, the Fort Heritage Precinct invites visitors to experience Alberta’s past across three distinct eras in one walkable destination. Guided tours bring history to life, from the 1875 North West Mounted Police Fort to the early settler village and the 1909 Courthouse, ending at 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...