- Then and Now - this section is a picture presentation with narration showing how life was in the past compared to life now.
- Virtual Tour of Heritage Park - this section allows the students to become familiar with the Park before actually coming for their hands on tour.
- Picture Presentation - In this section you will see pictures of Fort McMurray's past highlighting Transportation, Shelter, Buildings and Businesses, Recreation and Child at Play
- Word Scramble - Word search that helps the children become familiar with words used in the CD and the tour of Heritage Park.
- Picture Puzzle - is a memory match game with pictures of artifacts and historical figures.
- Hidden Artifacts - A game where the students find the hidden artifacts within a picture.
- Manual - We have created manuals that include pre tour activities, preparing for the tour, what to expect on the tour and post tour activities as well as the picture presentation that is on our CD.
- Hands On Tour - After learning about Fort McMurray and Region's history through social studies as well as the CD and Manual, the class then comes to Heritage Park to participate in a tour which includes a visit to the Hill House, The Hill Drugs building and the Nistawayou building as well as a schoolhouse presentation, crafts and old fashioned games.
- Then and Now - this section is a picture presentation with narration showing how life was in the past compared to life now.
- Virtual Tour of Heritage Park - this section allows the students to become familiar with the Park before actually coming for their hands on tour.
- Picture Presentation - In this section we have focused on: Grey Nuns, Bush Pilots, and Aboriginal people.
- Picture Puzzle - Is a memory match game with pictures of artifiacts and historical figures.
- Word Scramble - This Word search uses words that pertain to the Grade 2 curriculum that will help the children become familiar with words used in the CD and the tour of Heritage Park.
- Manual - We have created manuals that include pre-tour activities, preparing for the tour, what to expect, and post tour activities as well as the picture presentation that is on the CD.
- Hands On Tour - After learning about Fort McMurray and region's history through social studies, the CD and Manual, the class then comes to Heritage Park to participate in a tour which includes a visit to the Nistawayou building, the Tepee, the Catholic Mission and the Wop May building as well as a Schoolhouse presentation, crafts and old fashioned games.
- Gardening
- Log cutting
- Washing clothes
- Butter making
- Schoolhouse lesson
- Old Fashioned games
- WHEN: TENTATIVELY July 14th to August 1st.
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:30 to 3:00
- PERFORMANCES: Beauty and the Beast.
- COST: $375.00 per child. Bursaries available at Heritage Park.
- SPONSORED BY: Syncrude Canada
- When: July 7th - August 1st
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:00
- COST: $150.00 / week
- WHO: Ages 5 - 10
All our school programs are created to work in accordance with the new Social Studies Curriculum. Grade 1-2 school tours are $5.00/Student, Grade 3-4 are $7.50/student. All manuals and CDs are available to purchase at Heritage Park.
Unlock Our History - Grade 1 Program
This program is made up of a combination of a CD, manuals and a hands on tour of Heritage Park.
The CD is an interactive multimedia CD featuring...
Unlock Our History - Grade 2 Program
This program is made up of a combination of a CD, manuals and a hands on tour of Heritage Park.
The CD is an interactive multimedia CD featuring...
Pioneer Days - Grade 3 Program
The Grade 3 program is designed to have the students experience life as it was in the early days. The students come to Heritage Park and participate in various activities such as:
Moving North - Grade 4 Program
The Grade 4 program was created to have the students role-play families coming to "Fort McMurray" trying to establish a new settlement. The students visit different areas around Fort McMurray like the bank, hotel, trapper's cabin, the tepee, and the schoolhouse.
Grade 5 Program - Fort of the Forks
Coming soon.
Other Educational Tours Available
Self-guided Tour: Students - $5.00; Adults - $8.00
*Guided Tour: Students - $6.00; Adults - $9.00
*Tour with schoolhouse presentation & Old Fashioned Games:
Students - $7.00
*By appointment only
Heritage Park presents the 7th Annual Theatre Camp
In Theatre Camp young people will learn the dynamics and skills of theatre performance through improvisation, acting games, ensemble building, voice and movement. The young people will have classes in the morning and rehearsal in the afternoon thereby having the opportunity to use and apply their new skills.
Heritage Park Summer Camps!
Looking for a cure for the summer time blues? Heritage Park is offering 4 weeks of summer camps! We invite your children to come explore the outdoors and take adventures into Fort McMurray's past.
Week 1: July 7-11 - Let's make a Storybook
Come learn about bush pilots, aboriginal culture and life in the early days! We have games and crafts for everyone. At the end of the week we are even having a Pioneer Party with food and old fashioned ice cream!
Week 2: July 14-18 - Northern Exposure: Day in the life of a Pioneer
Live as the pioneers once did. Come dress in old fashioned clothes, explore and create a community. Live as a family coming to the north to settle in the early 1900s!
Week 3: July 21-25 - Old Fashoined Sports and Games Week
Be a Waterways Warrior or a Fort McMurray Flyer and be on teams to compete in games such as baseball, soccer and even some old fashioned games like hoops and sticks. We have an awards day at the end of the week for sportsmanship and teamwork!
Week 4: July 28 - August 1st - How to be a Puppeteer!
Come learn the art of puppeteering with fun, silly puppets. We are having a show here at the park for your family and friends at the end of the week!
If you are interested in participating in any of these programs call: (780) 791-7575 Extension 224 or email programs@fortmcmurrayhistory.com.
Summer Hours
PARK & OFFICE
Mon - Sat 9 - 5
Sun 9:30 - 5
GIFT SHOP
Daily 10 - 5
Winter Hours
PARK
CLOSED FOR SEASON
OFFICE
Mon - Fri 9 - 5
Closed On Weekends
GIFT SHOP
Mon - Sat 10 - 5
Admission
Adults $8.00
Students & Seniors $5.00
Children 5 and under Free.
Family Rate: $20.00
(Family consists of 2 adults & 2 students, additional members at regular rate)
*Members: FREE (must show membership card)
GUIDED TOURS
additional $2.00 per person
by appointment only
*Prices include GST
Bus Tours
Adults $5.00
Students & Seniors $3.00
Tour Guide/Bus Driver: Free *Minimum $20.00 Charge.
*Prices include GST
Educational - Resources
Unlock Our History
interactive CD $10.00
Historical Timeline
Our History Timeline CD $19.95