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Forts, heritage sites, tours, statues
-- lots to
do, see, experience, enjoy.
Heritage Sites -
Fort Normandeau
Red Deer County (5 min. east of Red Deer)
Where three cultures came together
and modern central Alberta began. The site features: A replica of the
original fort built in 1885 at the site of the original settlement at
Red Deer River Crossing, a modern interpretive centre, riverside picnic
facilities in a beautiful natural setting, re-enactment of military
skirmishes and a canoe launch upriver from the City of Red Deer.
5 km (3 mi) west of Hwy 2 from Red Deer via 32 St Phone:
(403) 347-7550
Heritage Square Red Deer
Next to Recreation Centre, includes oldest existing building from 1890's, steeple from
Knox Presbyterian Church, 1887 log schoolhouse replica and is home of Norwegian Society's Aspenlund Laft Haus
with a replica of a 17th century Norwegian farm house.
Cronquist House Red Deer
Red Deer
Cultural Heritage Society operates the historic Cronquist House, a three
storey Victorian style Brick farmhouse built in 1911 by one of Red
Deer's early settlers. They also organize special events such as the
Canada Day celebrations. It
houses arts and crafts, serves afternoon tea and has a collection of 800
dolls. Part of
Waskasoo Park.
Phone: (403) 346-0055
Old Court House Red Deer
Constructed in 1930, it is the last
court house in Alberta to be designed incorporating classically inspired
detailing. This is a community arts centre with local artists' studios.
It also houses the David Thompson Country Tourist Council. Located in
downtown Red Deer.
4836 Ross St Red Deer AB Phone: (403) 342-2032
Historic Walking Tours Red Deer
A diverse collection of architectural styles within a few blocks of
one another. Includes the old Court House, old Armoury, old CPR Railway
Station, revitalized store fronts and buildings and homes of some of the
early settlers.
Ghosts Project Red
Deer
Eight bronze sculptures depicting
figures from Red Deer's history stand on guard of our streets. Have a
seat beside Reverend Gaetz. Many say he is a good listener and even
replies on occasion. Look into the face of the one handed man that
fights to control his team of horses and feel the power and energy of
the 'Sound the Alarm' ghost. Stop to see our national headliner 'Francis
the Pig' who turned the Downtown upside-down when he made it his home in
1990. Each has a story worth exploring.
Markerville Creamery
Built in 1902 and restored to its
1932 appearance, the Creamery remains 'The Hub' of the tiny scenic
Icelandic community. Costumed interpreters offer guided tours.
Box 837, Markerville, Alberta T0M 1M0 Phone: (403)
728-3006
Stephansson House Markerville
A classic tribute to homesteading
life and to one of the greatest poets in the western world, Stephan G.
Stephansson, Poet Laureate of Iceland.
7 km north of Markerville, Alberta
Phone:
(403) 728-3929
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Over 200 years ago the North West
and Hudson’s Bay companies set up rival posts at the end of the fur
trade line on the North Saskatchewan River. Competition for trade was
fierce. During 76 years of operation, nine different Aboriginal groups
came here to trade. Explorer, fur trader and mapmaker, David Thompson
used Rocky Mountain House as a base for finding a pass across the Rocky
Mountains.
Today, Parks Canada tells the stories and
protects the sites of four trading posts. Picnic area, bison,
interpretive centre on the fur trade.
Phone: (403)
845-2412
Site 127
Comp 6, RR 4, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 2A4
Nordegg Heritage Centre and Mine Site
Tells the story of this once-booming
coal mining community. Interpretive Centre. Tours of the Brazeau
Collieries Phone: (403) 845-4444.
Big Valley Station
& Roundhouse Interpretive Centre
The Station, built in 1912, is an excellent example of a "standard 2nd
class" CNR Depot and houses a large display of early railway memorabilia
plus artifacts and pictures depicting local history in areas such as
ranching, farming, coal mining, oil and gas exploration and development.
More exhibits are located in the vintage rail cars beside the station.
Visitors may take a short self-guided tour of the adjacent roundhouse
remains and former rail yards or stroll up Main Street of Big Valley and
browse through the unique Jimmy-Jock Boardwalk, then view the oil pumper
display and end up visiting St. Edmunds (The little "Blue Church") on
the hill. Future home of the Railway Hall of Fall.
Phone:
403-876-2349.
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Waskasoo Park
Fort Normandeau and the Crossing
Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Heritage Ranch
Cronquist House & Bower Ponds
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