- Update from the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village:August 11, 2025
Please see the latest Press Release from the Alberta Government: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm…
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On Friday, April 18, 2025, a devastating grass fire broke out at a property near the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, which quickly spread due to dry conditions and high winds.
Due to this fire, opening day of May 17, 2025 has been delayed and our annual Celebration of Dance event is cancelled.Alberta’s government is committed to reopening the site when it is safe and appropriate to do so. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding at this time and look forward to welcoming you back when we can open our doors again.Updates will be added on our social media and our website. We appreciate all of your kind comments and messages! Your support means a lot to us.****************************************
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 Cultural Heritage Village, where visitors can explore historic buildings and chat with first-person interpreters and tour guides.Operated by Alberta Culture and Tourism, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is located 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Highway 16 (just 3 km east of Elk Island National Park). Admission is charged. Show your current Experience Alberta’s History pass or Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society membership card and get in free!
To get a more in-depth lesson on Ukrainian heritage, programs and tours are available for schools, summer groups, personal groups, and corporate events. Don’t forget to check out their event calendar to see what’s planned for the summer!
What’s Unique?
If you are interested in booking a photography session at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, or in renting their facilities, call or check out their website for more information.Upcoming Events:
- CANCELLED: Celebration of Dance: Monday, May 19
- CANCELLED: Vintage Day Show and Shine: Sunday, June 22
- MOVED TO NEW LOCATION: Ukrainian Day: Sunday, August 24
To continue to honour Alberta’s deep connection with Ukrainian heritage, The Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Alberta Provincial Council will present this year’s Ukrainian Day on the Alberta Legislature Grounds on Sunday, Aug. 24. We invite Albertans to join in. Follow Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council (UCC-APC) for updates. - CANCELLED: Harvest of the Past: Saturday, September 6
Play the Roadtrip Adventure Game
this summer and enter to
win over $10,000 in prizes!!!Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is the Sticker Station for Lamont County.
All you have to do is show your Gameboard and collect a sticker!PLUS, be sure to scan the QR Code to enter for
Roadtrip Rewards and Bonus Prizes!*CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY AND
TO DOWNLOAD YOUR GAMEBOARD!It’s super fun and super easy to play!!
Update: August 11, 2025: Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is remaining closed.
Sticker Station is moved to: Elk Island National Park Visitor Centre (Just north of Hwy 16 at main entrance.)
Hours: Open weekdays 9:30am-6:30pm, Fri-Sun 9:30am-8pm.
