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Experience the prehistoric past at Canada’s Dinosaur Museum! Touch real fossils, dig in a realistic quarry, hike the badlands and explore one of the world’s largest dinosaur collections just 90 minutes NE of Calgary. Don’t miss the dramatic death pose of Gorgosaurus, the juvenile T. rex “Black Beauty” and see some of the most recent discoveries being prepared for research and display. For full details or to register for programs visit www.tyrrellmuseum.com

Location: Drumheller, AlbertaPhone: 403-823-7707Open May 15 to Aug 31, 9 am to 9 pmseven days a weekSept. 1 to May 14, 10 am to 5 pmclosed Mondays (except holidays)

This magnificently restored sandstone mansion was originally the home of Sir James and Lady Isabella Lougheed. Treat yourself to a delightful dining experience for lunch or brunch in The Restaurant at Lougheed House. Then, uncover some of the fascinating history of western Canada as you tour the house with one of our amazing storytellers. Stroll through the colourful Beaulieu Gardens and pick up an elegant Victorian treasure in the gift shop.

Walk the trail of the dinosaurs, experience beautiful scenery and view outdoor fossil displays at Dinosaur Provincial Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The newly expanded Park Visitor Centre and the Field Station of the Royal Tyrrell Museum offer exhibits, behind-the-scenes views into the preparation lab and an opportunity to register for guided hikes and bus tours. Reservations strongly recommended. 403-378-4344.

Location: 707 13th Avenue, SW CalgaryPhone: 403-244-6333Open year-round, Wednesday through Sunday 11 am to 4 pm

Discover the ancient Blackfoot story of why bats have squashed faces. This enormous quartzite glacial erratic commonly called the “Big Rock” originally came from the Rocky Mountains near Jasper where it fell onto a glacier that “flowed” out of the mountain valleys. When the ice melted between 10 and 18 thousand years ago, the rock and others like it were left behind in what is now known as the Foothills Erratics Train.

Location: Hwy 7, 10 km west of Okotoks Phone: 403-562-7388 Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day Weekend

Location: 50 km northeast of Brooks, off Hwy 1Phone: 403-378-4342Open daily mid-May to Labour Day

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Let your imagination bring the stories of this ambitious but short-lived coal mining company to life as you stroll through the preserved stone ruins at Leitch Collieries. Investigate the remains of the power house, washery, coke ovens, tipple and mine manager’s house for clues about the successes and failures of the operation.

Location: 90 minutes south of Calgary,near Fort Macleod on Secondary Hwy 785 Phone: 403-553-2731 Open daily, year-round

Location: Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403-562-7388 Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Location: Main Street, Cardston Phone: 403-653-5139 Open daily, year-round

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Walk along this enormous concrete structure and discover the fascinating story of how almost a century ago the Canadian Pacific Railway built the Brooks Aqueduct as part of their expansive irrigation network. Like a giant centipede stretching across the parched prairie landscape, this engineering marvel is the largest aqueduct of its kind in the world and spans 3.2 kilometres, suspending the concrete flume up to twenty metres above the ground.

Location: 8 km southeast of Brooks, off Trans-Canada Hwy 1 Phone: 403-653-5139 Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Listen to the amazing stories about elegant carriages, family carts and buggies, iconic stage coaches and wagons from across the continent. In the restoration shop, discover how skilled craftsmen conserve and restore carriages. In the stable see how the horse teams are groomed and harnessed, then climb aboard for a carriage ride. This award-winning museum features over 250 horse-drawn vehicles – all on display.

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Observe how oil sand is mined and how bitumen is extracted…it’s your chance to see, smell and touch this magnificent resource. Let us share with you the history, science and technology of the oil sands!

Location: 515 Mackenzie Blvd, Fort McMurrayPhone: 780-743-7167Open daily (closed Mondays, Labour Day through May 15)

Location: 26 km south of Fairview, on Highway 2.Phone: 780-835-7150Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Why were two competing fur trade posts built a short walk from each other? Visit the exhibit gallery to discover the stories of these two forts built in the 1790s. Through the displays you will learn about the important role of the Country Wife—the link between two cultures. Stroll down the interpretive path to the archaeological sites where the forts once stood. The view will take your breath away!

Location: 13 km southeast of Elk Point, off Hwy 646Phone: 780-724-2611Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Step inside the 1864 Clerk’s Quarters or the 1906 Methodist Church. Learn about the growth and decline of this once bustling community from costumed interpreters. This is where Reverend George McDougall founded a Methodist mission to the Cree in 1862. The Hudson’s Bay Company later established Fort Victoria to trade with the aboriginal people.

Location: off Hwy 855, near Smoky LakePhone: 780-656-2333Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

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Enjoy the scenery and splendour of the mighty Peace River. Explore one of the only buildings from an Alberta fur-trade post still standing on its original site and glimpse into the spartan lifestyle of Catholic missionaries while touring two original mission buildings.

Located just off the highway, it’s a perfect place to stop by to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic or stay in our cozy campground.

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This simple log chapel is the oldest building still standing in Alberta. Built by Father Albert Lacombe with Métis assistance in 1861, this building became the centre of the thriving Métis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. Take an interpreter-led tour of the chapel and visit the crypt where Father Lacombe and Bishop Grandin are buried.

Location: on St. Vital Avenue in St. AlbertPhone: 780-459-7663Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Travel thousands of miles and millions of years in one amazing day and… no backpacks required! Discover all the natural regions of our province, be mesmerized by a breathtaking gem and mineral gallery, become captivated by a stunning exhibition featuring the story of the First Peoples and encounter exotic insects in the live bug room. Experience Alberta! The Royal Alberta Museum – where fun and learning meet!

Location: 12845-102 Avenue, EdmontonPhone: 780-453-9100Open Daily 9 am to 5 pm Closed Dec. 24, 25

Visit the home of the “Poet of the Rocky Mountains,” a peaceful homestead where Stephan G. Stephansson—a revered Icelandic poet—farmed by day and wrote by night. Restored to its 1927 appearance, Stephansson House offers a glimpse of Alberta’s Icelandic heritage and the life of this pioneer-poet. Interpretive tours are conducted by costumed guides.

Location: 7 km north of Markerville off Hwy 781 & 59230 minutes southwest of Red DeerPhone: 403-728-3929Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Location: east of secondary Highway 897Open year-round

One of Alberta’s and Canada’s most significant heritage places, Frog Lake Historic Site commemorates the events of April 2, 1885 when First Nations’ dissatisfaction with federal government policies erupted in violence. Visitors can walk along an interpretive trail with tri-lingual signage that places April 2, 1885 within its historic context.

Step back in time and witness early Ukrainian pioneer life in east central Alberta at this award-winning living history museum. Have fun as you interact with costumed interpreters portraying real people and events from the past. Explore more than 30 historic buildings including three churches, a working grain elevator, blacksmith shop and a real sod hut. Taste traditional Ukrainian food and visit our quaint gift shop. With dynamic special events all summer long, you’ll be asking when was history this much fun?

Location: 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Hwy 16Phone: 780-662-3640Open daily, May long weekend to Labour day.

In 1911, Alexander Rutherford—Alberta’s first Premier—and his wife and their family moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. For many years, the Rutherfords welcomed the political and social elite of Alberta. Today, restored and furnished, the home retains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed historical interpreters.

Location: 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, EdmontonPhone: 780-427-3995Summer: May 15 to Labour Day, open daily.Winter: Labour Day to May 14, Tuesday to Sunday.Closed Mondays.

This international award-winning museum “Celebrates the Spirit of the Machine!” The collections feature cars, airplanes, tractors and industrial machines from the 1880s to present. In summer, take a chauffeur- driven cruise in a 1927 Model T Touring, or soar like an eagle in an open cockpit biplane! All year long, take in a Drive-In feature and see new displays and feature exhibits. Find the special event schedule at ReynoldsAlbertaMuseum.com

The museum is home of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to those who pioneered and advanced aviation in Canada.

Location: 6426 40 Ave, 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13Phone: 780-361-1351Open Daily, May long weekend to Labour Day, 10 am to 5pmWinter Hours, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (open holiday Mondays)

The Provincial Archives of Alberta preserves and makes available for research both private and government records related to the history and culture of our province.

Our collection includes over 2.2 million photographs, 47 kilometers of textual records, thousands of hours of sound, film and video recordings, as well as books, newspapers, maps and architectural drawings. Explore family genealogy, study community and provincial history, and use primary documents for research. Everyone is welcome; admission is free.

Location: 8555 Roper Road (51 Avenue and 86 Street), EdmontonPhone: 780-427-1750Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesdays 9 am to 9 pm, (no retrievals from 3:30 pm to 9 pm, Wednesdays)

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There is something big in store for everyone at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre. Discover Alberta’s oil sands through our interactive exhibit gallery, as well as hands-on demonstrations, movies, tours and a Play Lab for children of all ages!

Observe how oil sand is mined and how bitumen is extracted…it’s your chance to see, smell and touch this magnificent resource. Let us share with you the history, science and technology of the oil sands!

Location: 515 Mackenzie Blvd, Fort McMurrayPhone: 780-743-7167Open daily (closed Mondays, Labour Day through May 15)

Location: 26 km south of Fairview, on Highway 2.Phone: 780-835-7150Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Why were two competing fur trade posts built a short walk from each other? Visit the exhibit gallery to discover the stories of these two forts built in the 1790s. Through the displays you will learn about the important role of the Country Wife—the link between two cultures. Stroll down the interpretive path to the archaeological sites where the forts once stood. The view will take your breath away!

Location: 13 km southeast of Elk Point, off Hwy 646Phone: 780-724-2611Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Step inside the 1864 Clerk’s Quarters or the 1906 Methodist Church. Learn about the growth and decline of this once bustling community from costumed interpreters. This is where Reverend George McDougall founded a Methodist mission to the Cree in 1862. The Hudson’s Bay Company later established Fort Victoria to trade with the aboriginal people.

Location: off Hwy 855, near Smoky LakePhone: 780-656-2333Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

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Enjoy the scenery and splendour of the mighty Peace River. Explore one of the only buildings from an Alberta fur-trade post still standing on its original site and glimpse into the spartan lifestyle of Catholic missionaries while touring two original mission buildings.

Located just off the highway, it’s a perfect place to stop by to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic or stay in our cozy campground.

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This simple log chapel is the oldest building still standing in Alberta. Built by Father Albert Lacombe with Métis assistance in 1861, this building became the centre of the thriving Métis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. Take an interpreter-led tour of the chapel and visit the crypt where Father Lacombe and Bishop Grandin are buried.

Location: on St. Vital Avenue in St. AlbertPhone: 780-459-7663Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Travel thousands of miles and millions of years in one amazing day and… no backpacks required! Discover all the natural regions of our province, be mesmerized by a breathtaking gem and mineral gallery, become captivated by a stunning exhibition featuring the story of the First Peoples and encounter exotic insects in the live bug room. Experience Alberta! The Royal Alberta Museum – where fun and learning meet!

Location: 12845-102 Avenue, EdmontonPhone: 780-453-9100Open Daily 9 am to 5 pm Closed Dec. 24, 25

Visit the home of the “Poet of the Rocky Mountains,” a peaceful homestead where Stephan G. Stephansson—a revered Icelandic poet—farmed by day and wrote by night. Restored to its 1927 appearance, Stephansson House offers a glimpse of Alberta’s Icelandic heritage and the life of this pioneer-poet. Interpretive tours are conducted by costumed guides.

Location: 7 km north of Markerville off Hwy 781 & 59230 minutes southwest of Red DeerPhone: 403-728-3929Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Location: east of secondary Highway 897Open year-round

One of Alberta’s and Canada’s most significant heritage places, Frog Lake Historic Site commemorates the events of April 2, 1885 when First Nations’ dissatisfaction with federal government policies erupted in violence. Visitors can walk along an interpretive trail with tri-lingual signage that places April 2, 1885 within its historic context.

Step back in time and witness early Ukrainian pioneer life in east central Alberta at this award-winning living history museum. Have fun as you interact with costumed interpreters portraying real people and events from the past. Explore more than 30 historic buildings including three churches, a working grain elevator, blacksmith shop and a real sod hut. Taste traditional Ukrainian food and visit our quaint gift shop. With dynamic special events all summer long, you’ll be asking when was history this much fun?

Location: 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Hwy 16Phone: 780-662-3640Open daily, May long weekend to Labour day.

In 1911, Alexander Rutherford—Alberta’s first Premier—and his wife and their family moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. For many years, the Rutherfords welcomed the political and social elite of Alberta. Today, restored and furnished, the home retains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed historical interpreters.

Location: 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, EdmontonPhone: 780-427-3995Summer: May 15 to Labour Day, open daily.Winter: Labour Day to May 14, Tuesday to Sunday.Closed Mondays.

This international award-winning museum “Celebrates the Spirit of the Machine!” The collections feature cars, airplanes, tractors and industrial machines from the 1880s to present. In summer, take a chauffeur- driven cruise in a 1927 Model T Touring, or soar like an eagle in an open cockpit biplane! All year long, take in a Drive-In feature and see new displays and feature exhibits. Find the special event schedule at ReynoldsAlbertaMuseum.com

The museum is home of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to those who pioneered and advanced aviation in Canada.

Location: 6426 40 Ave, 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13Phone: 780-361-1351Open Daily, May long weekend to Labour Day, 10 am to 5pmWinter Hours, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (open holiday Mondays)

The Provincial Archives of Alberta preserves and makes available for research both private and government records related to the history and culture of our province.

Our collection includes over 2.2 million photographs, 47 kilometers of textual records, thousands of hours of sound, film and video recordings, as well as books, newspapers, maps and architectural drawings. Explore family genealogy, study community and provincial history, and use primary documents for research. Everyone is welcome; admission is free.

Location: 8555 Roper Road (51 Avenue and 86 Street), EdmontonPhone: 780-427-1750Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesdays 9 am to 9 pm, (no retrievals from 3:30 pm to 9 pm, Wednesdays)

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Experience the prehistoric past at Canada’s Dinosaur Museum! Touch real fossils, dig in a realistic quarry, hike the badlands and explore one of the world’s largest dinosaur collections just 90 minutes NE of Calgary. Don’t miss the dramatic death pose of Gorgosaurus, the juvenile T. rex “Black Beauty” and see some of the most recent discoveries being prepared for research and display. For full details or to register for programs visit www.tyrrellmuseum.com

Location: Drumheller, AlbertaPhone: 403-823-7707Open May 15 to Aug 31, 9 am to 9 pmseven days a weekSept. 1 to May 14, 10 am to 5 pmclosed Mondays (except holidays)

This magnificently restored sandstone mansion was originally the home of Sir James and Lady Isabella Lougheed. Treat yourself to a delightful dining experience for lunch or brunch in The Restaurant at Lougheed House. Then, uncover some of the fascinating history of western Canada as you tour the house with one of our amazing storytellers. Stroll through the colourful Beaulieu Gardens and pick up an elegant Victorian treasure in the gift shop.

Walk the trail of the dinosaurs, experience beautiful scenery and view outdoor fossil displays at Dinosaur Provincial Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The newly expanded Park Visitor Centre and the Field Station of the Royal Tyrrell Museum offer exhibits, behind-the-scenes views into the preparation lab and an opportunity to register for guided hikes and bus tours. Reservations strongly recommended. 403-378-4344.

Location: 707 13th Avenue, SW CalgaryPhone: 403-244-6333Open year-round, Wednesday through Sunday 11 am to 4 pm

Discover the ancient Blackfoot story of why bats have squashed faces. This enormous quartzite glacial erratic commonly called the “Big Rock” originally came from the Rocky Mountains near Jasper where it fell onto a glacier that “flowed” out of the mountain valleys. When the ice melted between 10 and 18 thousand years ago, the rock and others like it were left behind in what is now known as the Foothills Erratics Train.

Location: Hwy 7, 10 km west of Okotoks Phone: 403-562-7388 Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day Weekend

Location: 50 km northeast of Brooks, off Hwy 1Phone: 403-378-4342Open daily mid-May to Labour Day

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Find more information online at:

www.ExperienceAlbertaHistory.com

ANNUAL PASS

A Pass with Class!Purchase an Experience Alberta’s History Pass and receive unlimited admission to 19 provincial historic sites, museums and interpretive centres in Alberta for one full year. Experience Alberta Passes are available at all major facilities, at all AMA offices and at the two Edmonton Visitor Information Centres.

Printed in Canada for free distribution

Survey this ancient buffalo jump and discover the stories of how the Plains People organized complex communal buffalo hunts through more than 5,700 years of North American history. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest and best preserved buffalo jump in North America.Experience native drumming and dance demonstrations at the Jump every Wednesday in July and August.

Let your imagination bring the stories of this ambitious but short-lived coal mining company to life as you stroll through the preserved stone ruins at Leitch Collieries. Investigate the remains of the power house, washery, coke ovens, tipple and mine manager’s house for clues about the successes and failures of the operation.

Location: 90 minutes south of Calgary,near Fort Macleod on Secondary Hwy 785 Phone: 403-553-2731 Open daily, year-round

Location: Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403-562-7388 Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Location: Main Street, Cardston Phone: 403-653-5139 Open daily, year-round

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PublicParking

WheelchairAccessible

FoodServices

GiftShop

TouristInformation

PicnicArea

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Admission is charged at all provincial historic sites and museums. In Alberta, call any museum or centre toll-free through 310-0000.

Find more information online at:

www.ExperienceAlbertaHistory.com

Admission is charged at all provincial historic sites and museums. Call toll-free in Alberta through 310-0000 followed by the

telephone number of the heritage facility you would like to reach.Find information online at ExperienceAlbertaHistory.com

Walk along this enormous concrete structure and discover the fascinating story of how almost a century ago the Canadian Pacific Railway built the Brooks Aqueduct as part of their expansive irrigation network. Like a giant centipede stretching across the parched prairie landscape, this engineering marvel is the largest aqueduct of its kind in the world and spans 3.2 kilometres, suspending the concrete flume up to twenty metres above the ground.

Location: 8 km southeast of Brooks, off Trans-Canada Hwy 1 Phone: 403-653-5139 Open daily, May 15 to Labour Day

Listen to the amazing stories about elegant carriages, family carts and buggies, iconic stage coaches and wagons from across the continent. In the restoration shop, discover how skilled craftsmen conserve and restore carriages. In the stable see how the horse teams are groomed and harnessed, then climb aboard for a carriage ride. This award-winning museum features over 250 horse-drawn vehicles – all on display.

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Location: 1.5 km off Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403-562-7388Open daily, year-round

Feel the impact of the Frank Slide story through first-hand accounts of people who lived through the chaos of Canada’s deadliest rockslide. Uncover the stories of Crowsnest history in the interpretive centre through interactive technology, experiential learning and award-winning high definition features in the theatre. For the adventurer, hike through avalanche debris that continues to fascinate earth scientists more than a hundred years after the April 29, 1903 disaster.

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