Uncover ancient mysteries and celebrate the diversity of life on Earth, billions of years in the making. The world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum, in the spectacular Alberta badlands, features Canada’s largest collection of dinosaurs. Explore the fascinating science of palaeontology and see what’s new with the prehistoric past… because just like the history of life, the Museum is constantly evolving.

Location: 6 km northwest of Drumheller on Hwy 838Phone: 403-823-7707OPEN YEAR-ROUND May 15 to Aug. 31: daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,Sept. 1 to 30: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 1 to May 14: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Mondays except holiday Mondays)

Transported by glacial ice far from its place of origin, “The Big Rock” is part of the Foothills Erratics Train, a group of rocks carried along the front of the Rocky Mountains and dropped as the ice melted some 10,000 years ago. This is a significant spiritual site to the Blackfoot people, and the name of the erratic is derived from the Blackfoot word for rock, okatok.

Location: Hwy 7, 10 km west of Okotoks Phone: 403-297-4049OPEN YEAR-ROUND

Alberta’s history comes alive!Purchase an Experience Alberta’s History Pass and receive unlimited admission to a network of provincial historic sites, museums and interpretive centres in Alberta for one full year. Passes are available at all major facilities and at all Alberta Motor Association (AMA) offices.

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Discover one of North America’s oldest and best preserved buffalo jumps. Immerse yourself in Blackfoot culture. Connect with the landscape where plains people thrived for thousands of years. Learn how the buffalo provided all that was needed for a joyful life. Explore the award- winning Interpretive Centre and nature trails. Participate in Drumming & Dancing every Wednesday in July and August.

Explore the graceful ruins of the only Canadian owned and operated coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass. Enjoy beautiful scenery, the scents of wildflowers, and the music of a fast-flowing mountain stream. Take a guided tour, talk with a knowledgeable storyteller, read the interpretive panels, and hear the listening post’s voices from the past. Investigate the power house, mine manager’s residence, tipple, washery and coke ovens at the “bad luck mine.”

Location: 90 minutes south of Calgary, on Secondary Hwy 785 Phone: 403-553-2731 OPEN YEAR-ROUND (closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1 & Easter Sunday)May 15 to Labour Day: daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Labour Day to May 14: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403-562-7388OPEN SEASONALLYMay 15 to Labour Day: open daily

Location: Main Street, Cardston Phone: 403-653-5139 OPEN YEAR-ROUND (closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1 & Easter Sunday)July 1 to Aug. 31: daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sept. 1 to June 30: daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is charged at all provincial historic sites and museums. Call toll-free in Alberta through 310-0000 followed by the phone number of the heritage facility you would like to reach.

Note: hours and special events subject to change. Find information online at ExperienceAlbertaHistory.com

Discover the fascinating story of how a century ago the Canadian Pacific Railway built the Brooks Aqueduct within their expansive irrigation network. Like a giant centipede stretching 3.2 kilometres across the parched prairie, Brooks Aqueduct was the largest concrete structure of its kind when built, suspending its flume up to 20 metres above the ground. Walk along the interpretive trail and appreciate the significance of wetland habitats.

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

Canada was transformed by horsepower, from wagons carrying farm families to fine coaches carrying royalty. Hear stories from the Old West while touring the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in North America. Visit the craftsmen in the restoration shop, see horses being groomed and harnessed in the stable, and then enjoy a carriage ride you will never forget.

Location: 1.5 km off Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass Phone: 403-562-7388OPEN YEAR-ROUND (closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1 & Easter Sunday)July 1 to Labour Day: daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Labour Day to June 30: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On April 29th in 1903, 90 million tons of rock thundered from Turtle Mountain and buried part of a town. Immerse yourself in survivor accounts – who lived and who died? See the awesome power of North America’s deadliest rockslide. Find yourself emotionally connected with Crowsnest Pass history as you view the award-winning features in the theatre. Hike the trail through the rock avalanche debris or listen to the stories told by our guides.

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This magnificent restored Victorian sandstone mansion was the home of Sir James and Lady Isabella Lougheed. Treat yourself to a delightful culinary experience and marvel at the rich décor of the original dining room. During a tour, hear fascinating stories about the Lougheed family’s influence on the development of western Canada. Stop by the elegant Treasures Gift Shop and then stroll through the beautiful estate gardens.

Location: 707 13th Avenue, SW CalgaryPhone: 403-244-6333OPEN YEAR-ROUND (closed on Good Friday)Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Only two hours southeast of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the Field Station is located in beautiful Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in the world for fossil discoveries. The Station is an outpost for researchers to work at while in the field, and the associated Visitor Centre allows visitors to experience the world of palaeontology. For more information, visit www.dinosaurpark.ca. Location: 50 km northeast of Brooks, off Hwy 1Phone: 403-378-4344OPEN YEAR-ROUND Camping and self-guiding opportunities;Public programs and Visitor Centre/Field Station open daily mid-May to mid-October

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Discover what the oil sands are all about. Feel what bitumen is really like and find out how the oil is extracted from the sand using different technologies. Take a selfie while standing beside the “Big Truck” with 3.6 metre (12 foot) tall tires, then climb up into the driver’s seat to experience what it would be like to work in the mine.

Location: 515 Mackenzie Blvd, Fort McMurrayPhone: 780-743-7167OPEN YEAR-ROUND (closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1, Easter Sunday)May 15 to Labour Day: daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Labour Day toMay 14: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Mondays

Location: 26 km south of Fairview, on Highway 2Phone: 780-835-7150OPEN SEASONALLYMay 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At this Provincial Historic Site follow in the footsteps of fur traders, explorers, surveyors and the cartographers Peter Fiddler and David Thompson. Hike along the bank of the North Saskatchewan River to the archaeological sites of Fort George and Buckingham House, both constructed in 1792 as competing fur trading forts. Interpreters will teach you traditional wilderness survival skills like igniting a fire using flint and steel.

Location: 13 km southeast of Elk Point, off Hwy 646Phone: 780-724-2611OPEN SEASONALLYMay 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Connect with the fur trade story within the 1864 Clerk’s Quarters of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Run your fingers through fox or beaver pelts and try the bitter-sweet taste of licorice made over a wood stove. Learn about the founding of the Methodist Mission by Reverend George McDougall. Hear stories of how the Métis suffered small pox, faced economic upheaval, and were impacted by the 1885 North West Rebellion.

Location: off Hwy 855, near Smoky LakePhone: 780-656-2333OPEN SEASONALLYMay 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Connect with the fur trade and mission history within Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park on the banks of the mighty Peace River. Sign up for a tour of the restored log buildings. Relive stories about the Dunne-za First Nation and barter for goods at the Revillon Frères store as you run your fingers through fur pelts. Marvel at the stunning paintings within the 1867 St. Charles Church.

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At the core of St. Albert’s French missionary history and Métis settlement is the 1861 Father Lacombe Chapel, Alberta’s oldest standing structure. Sit in a wooden pew and imagine being at Catholic Mass 150 years ago. Tour the crypt where Father Lacombe and Bishop Grandin are buried or walk down to the Sturgeon River where voyageurs transported supplies and furs by canoe as part of Canada’s fur trade.

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

Travel thousands of miles and millions of years in one amazing day and… make MAMMOTH memories! 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, Edmonton. Phone: 780-453-9100OPEN daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 7, 2015Open Friday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 6, 2015NOTE: GLENORA LOCATION CLOSING DECEMBER 7, 2015

Restored to its 1927 appearance, enjoy the welcoming ambiance of this historic country home of pioneer and prominent Icelandic poet, Stephan G. Stephansson. Costumed storytellers provide interpretive programs and house tours where you can experience the spinning of wool, baking, household chores or poetry reading, all as it was in the 1920s.

Location: 7 km north of Markerville off Hwy 781 & 59230 minutes southwest of Red DeerPhone: 403-728-3929OPEN SEASONALLY May 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: east of secondary Highway 897OPEN YEAR-ROUND

The relationship between government and First Nations in Canada has always been complicated and sometimes, tension resulted in violence. The events in and around Frog Lake in 1885 took the form of tragic battles between police, Métis and Cree tribes. Walk the trails and with the help of interpretive signs, learn about and contemplate this complex period of Alberta’s history.

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 role-players portraying real people and events from the past. Explore more than 35 historic buildings including three churches, a working grain elevator, blacksmith shop and a real sod hut. Taste traditional Ukrainian food and visit our gift shop.

Location: 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Hwy 16Phone: 780-662-3640OPEN SEASONALLYMay 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take pictures of this elegant Edwardian-era brick mansion with its colourful heritage gardens, which was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. Maintaining the Rutherford tradition of hospitality, experience what life was like in 1915 on a tour of this living museum with a costumed storyteller. Find an old-fashioned gift within The Lilac Tree Museum Shop.

Location: 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, EdmontonPhone: 780-427-3995OPEN YEAR-ROUND May 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Labour Day to May 14: Tuesday to Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

“Celebrating the Spirit of the Machine” with a vast collection of cars, airplanes, tractors and industrial machines, this must-see attraction offers lots to see and do. In summer, let your inner aviator soar in an open cockpit biplane or take a vintage vehicle tour of the museum grounds. Feature exhibitions and special events happen year-round.

Location: 6426 40 Ave, 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13Phone: 780-361-1351OPEN YEAR-ROUND (closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1 & Easter Sunday)May 15 to Labour Day: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Labour Day to May 14: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (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. The collection includes over 1.4 million photographs, 48 kilometres of textual records, thousands of hours of sound, film and video recordings, as well as books, newspapers, maps and architectural drawings.

Location: 8555 Roper Road (51 Avenue and 86 Street), EdmontonPhone: 780-427-1750OPEN YEAR-ROUND Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Open Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., (no retrievals from 3:30 to 9 p.m.)

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