Sites to See in St. Albert

 St.Albert is Alberta's oldest non-fortified community with roots going back to 1861. At this time, Father Lacombe convinced Bishop Tache' that a mission be established on the Sturgeon River to serve the Aboriginals and the Metis of the district. The first building to be erected was a modest log chapel. Two years later St.Albert became the site of the settlement's first school with...

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Sites to See in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland Area

City of Spruce Grove HistoryMany towns were named with reference to their surrounding landscape. Groves of spruce trees and poplars were prominent throughout the countryside of this region and our founders queried naming the new settlement after such, but were undecided as to which one to choose. ‘Poplar Grove’ was already established in the west so the decision was unanimous...‘Spruce Grove’ was bornSpruce Grove was settled by French and Scottish families in 1891 and originally comprised a general...

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Sites to See in Legal and Westlock Area

History of LegalTowards the end of the 18th century and at the beginning of the 19th century, settlers from the United States, the eastern provinces of Canada and even Europe, started to work their way westward to eventually take homesteads in the region now known as Legal. Among the earliest settlers were Theodore Gelot and Eugene Menard.In 1894, they started homesteading in the Legal area. Soon many others, the majority coming from the province of Quebec, were attracted by the rich fertile soil...

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Sites to See in Edmonton

History of EdmontonEdmonton is the capital city of Alberta and the sixth largest country in Canada. It has a scenic river valley and a enjoys many music and art festivals. Edmonton has North America's largest shopping mall, West Edmonton Mall. Edmonton has a beautiful and popular downtown as well as several well-known universities. Here are some of the most popular attractions in Edmonton...

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The Ukrainian Village

Visit this multi award-winning provincial historic site showcasing Ukrainian settlement in East Central Alberta (1892 – 1930). Be a time traveler and interact with costumed role players portraying real-life Ukrainian pioneers. Explore more than 30 historic buildings including three churches of Eastern Byzantine Rite, a fully-functioning grain elevator, blacksmith shop and burdei (sod hut). Sample...

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The Valley Zoo

The Valley Zoo is right next to the North Saskatchewan River. It is a small and familiar zoo that provides real and interesting animal experiences.Right now the Zoo is constructing a new exhibit called "Polar Extremes" which will hold Arctic fox, seals, sea lions and ground squirrels. The exhibit is designed to be environmentally friendly with a water recycling system, a green roof, and drought...

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The Alberta Railway Museum

The Alberta Railway Museum is operated by the Alberta Pioneer Railway Association(APRA). The APRA is a non-profit organization of volunteers whose interest is the collection, preservation, restoration, and interpretation of artifacts that represent the technology and history of the Canadian National and Northern Alberta Railways as well as industrial and short line railways in Western Canada.The APRA...

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The Alberta Legislature Buildings

Brief History of Alberta Politics The Legislature Building is open 362 days a year. Tours of the Legislature Building are open to all ages. Topics include the levels of government, the roles of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Speaker, and Members of the Legislative Assembly; the political history of Alberta; the daily Routine followed in the Chamber; traditions and ceremonies; and the art and...

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The Royal Alberta Museum

The Royal Alberta Museum opened in 1967. On the Museum’s opening day, visitors were introduced to main floor galleries: Fur Trade, and Native Peoples of Alberta. Today the Museum has four major exhibits with over 10,009,533 artifacts. The Museum even has a Virtual Gall...

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Strathcona County

 History of Strathcona CountyStrathcona County is an area south of the river valley that used to be seprate from Edmonton. They joined Edmonton in 1912 and today the area is still full of old buildings and lots of history.&nb...

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The Little White School House

The Little White SchoolTake a seat close to the front of the class and discover the lessons of the Little White School.  Opened in 1948, this two-room school house will take some generations back to the days of their youth, while showing younger visitors how reading, writing and arithmetic was taught 60 years ago.Here is a picture of The Sch...

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The Telus World of Science

History of the Telus World of Science In 1978 a group of Edmontonians began a new planetarium and science centre. The doors opened on a new universe of space science education and entertainment in 1984. This center is a place of learning and discovery for students, families, and any gues...

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The Muttart Conservatory

The Muttart Conservatory is a beautiful garden to visit in Edmonton to see the natural areas from around the world in four pyramids, the Tropical Pyramid, Arid Pyramid, Temperate Pyramid and the Feature Pyramid. The Arid Pyramid The Temperate Pyramid Christmas display in the Feature Pyramid...

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Fort Edmonton Park

Fort Edmonton Park is a historical site based on the Old Fort Edmonton trading post for the Hudson Bay Company. The Fort has old streetcars, a old railway, houses and shops that were part of the fort The Streetcar Ride...

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West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall is the Largest Shopping Center in North America. It has 800 stores and 100 restaurants. The mall has an indoor amusement park called Galaxy Land, a large Water Park, a mini-golf course, and an ice rink. Europa Boulevard in West Edmonton Mall The World Water Park in West Edmonton Mall Mini Golf Course in West Edmonton Mall...

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St.Albert Heritage Museum

The museum is located in the Douglas Cardinal designed St. Albert Place.  The museum's permanent exhibit tells the story of St. Albert from its beginnings as a missionary settlement to the City it has become today.  The permanent exhibit includes artifacts and archival material from the museums collections.Here is a picture of one of the exhibits&nb...

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Mission Hill

Mission Hill was the first settlement in St.Albert by Father Lacombe, one of the earliest missionaries in the west, proclaimed Mission Hill home to the St. Albert mission settlement in 1861. Some sites to see on mission hill are the Father Lacombe Chapel and the St. Albert Catholic Parish.&nb...

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The Devonian Gardens

The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden, established in 1959, is a stunning 190 acre property made up of manicured gardens, mixed woodland vegetation and an extensive nature trail system.Highlights of the Garden include the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden, butterfly and cactus showhouses, ornamental flower gardens, alpine gardens, herb, sensory and healing gardens and more.Here are some...

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Stony Plain Murals

The Murals Program was initiated in 1989 to preserve and celebrate our heritage. Since that time, the Town of Stony Plain has been recreating its history through an aggressive Murals Program. To date there are over 30 life-size murals, one six-foot statue of Sheriff Israel Umbach and 2 statues at Town Office, as a celebration of our Town's 100th Birthday in 2008. Magnificent outdoor paintings...

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The Perron District

The Perron District is an excellent intersection of cultural and trendy. Every Saturday in the summer until September, the St. Albert Farmers Market runs from 10AM to 3PM in this spot. Besides that, there are lots of small cafes (I recommend the gelato), some finer dining (Ric's Grill - an open air restaurant), and indie shops selling unique amenities. The farmers market is a thing of the past because...

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Introduction

The purpose of this blog is for Japanese students or other students to find sites and history around St. Albert    area. Also to provide some basic information about the History of Alber...

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Student Answers - Gr. 9

1. What was your experience as a student like from middle school to high school?My experience as a student from middle school to high school was pretty average. Living in a small town, everyone kind of already knows each other. This makes things a lot easier.2. What were some positives and negatives of school life?A positive aspect of school life is that you don't just learn things from books. You also gain life experiences and learn things that can be used outside of work or school. You...

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Answers to Alberta Student Questions Grade 11

1. I didn't have a very good school at all in grade seven so, for grade eight and nine, I went into a home schooling program where I was half time public school and half time home schooled. I was in a classroom where there were three grades and one teacher.I go to a very good high school and, although grade 10 was a little tough for me to handle I have gotten better grades in grade 11 as I switched down to an easier stream in my classes. 2. I have always been good at school and have enjoyed it....

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The Multicultural Heritage Centre

The Multicultural Heritage Centre is a living Museum which reflects local history, Western Canadian pioneer life and much more!  Comprised of two historic buildings: the Old Brick School built in 1925 and the Oppertshauser House Built in 1910. There is a lot to see around the Multicultural Heritage Centre Museum.The Multicultural Heritage Centre's Archives, and Wild Rose Library contain collections...

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The Pioneer Museum

The Pioneer Museum received its certificate of incorporation on April 10, 1992. On June 4, 1992 the donated Don Gray barn was moved onto the present property which was leased from the Stony Plain and District Exhibition Society. This building serves as the main display area, as well as providing the office/administration areas. Since that time a 3,000 square foot multi use facility has been added....

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The Library

The St. Albert Library  is a unique building as its architecture is quite different and abstract.The first Library in St. Albert was a travelling collection operated by Susie Atkinson in the 1930s. Mrs. Atkinson would obtain books from the Department of Extension at the University and circulate them from her home or at various gatherings and meetings in the community.From 1946 to 1967 the...

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The Grain Elevator in Spruce Grove

The Grain Elevator was originally built by the Broxs brothers they had originally built five grain elevators however only one remains today as the others were destroyed by fires. The Grain Elevator has been turned into a small museum. As you can see how the old grain elevators operated. Also there is a farmers market held on the ground every saturday that sells special home made goods from food to...

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The Grain Elevator Park and Train Station

The St. Albert Grain Elevator Park features the 1906 Alberta Grain Company Elevator and the 1929 Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator, which were both designated as Provincial Historic Resources in January of 2007.The Grain Elevator Park is also home to the St. Albert Train Station and Visitor Centre.  Built in 2005, this station offers visitors a chance to stand on the platform of a replica 1920s train...

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St.Albert Catholic Parish

Fr. Albert Lacombe founded the St. Albert Mission in 1861, atop what is now St. Albert's Mission Hill on the current location of St. Albert Parish.Read more...

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Father Lacombe Chapel

In 1861, Father Albert Lacombe and his Metis helpers constructed a log building to serve the new St. Albert Roman Catholic Mission. This simple chapel, Alberta's oldest building, became the centre of the thriving French-speaking Metis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. Visit the crypt where Father Lacombe and Bishop Grandin...

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The Canadian Tractor Museum in Westlock

The Westlock & District Tractor Museum Foundation was formed in 1999 with the vision of developing a world-class museum in Westlock, Alberta dedicated to vintage tractors.There are more than two hundred fully-restored antique tractors owned by the museum and members of the Vintage Tractor Club.In 2006 the Foundation added a storage building for steam engines and extra tractors.This facility...

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Legal Murals

There are over 30 murals proudly displayed around Legal, welcoming visitors to this bilingual town. Legal's strong cultural heritage has collaborated with the L'Association canadienne-française de l'Alberta régionale Centralta to bring this project to life. The town now flourishes with a wonderful display of murals. Tourists from around the world have come to Legal for a taste of Northern...

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Introduction to Canadian Student Life - Interview Questions

1. What was your experience as a student like from middle school to high school?2. What were some positives and negatives of school life?3. Tell us some interesting stories about your school life.4. How is high school and middle school different from schools in other countries?5. What are some things that are important to Canadian students? What are some issues that exist in Canadian schoo...

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St. Albert Heritage Sites - Instructions (English and Japanese)

This is a list of several sites relevant to St. Albert's heritage suggested by Canadian students. Please make a comment on this post saying which site you would be most interested in visiting. Comments should follow the guidelines outlined in Commenting on FACTSnet Blogs. Use "Sum2010A" as the group name.こちらはカナダの学生が進めたアルバータ州聖アルバート市の文化遺産に関する史跡のリストです。興味のあった史跡があれば、このブログポストにコメントしてください。コメントするには、この以下の用法を使用してください：誰でもコメントできますコメントはモデレートするから数日の間現れません。不敬や不適正なコメントは許されません。コメントはラベルで見分けます。文以外のリソースに関係するコメントのばあい、"画像"や"映像"のラベルを使ってください。ほかのラベルはブログによって変わります。コメントにリンクをつけるのは、名・URLを使ってコメントしてください。クラスのようなグループでコメントするなら、以下のようにしてください：...

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