Best History Museum in St. Albert

"The Royal Alberta Museum is home to a mix of permanent cultural and natural history exhibits, as well as always-changing temporary installations. Particularly impressive are the fossils from dinosaur and ice age eras, aquaria of native fish, and live insects – including some exotic and enormous species. The museum’s cultural history departments explore aboriginal cultures with artifacts from Blackfoot, Cree, and other First Nations."

"As the largest museum in Canada, not to mention new and architecturally beautiful, you definitely shouldn’t miss spending a day at the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM). We say a day because the museum is huge and is full of information. You’ll learn about the First Nations and how they survived these harsh lands, how everything changed with the arrival of the traders, and everything that has shaped Alberta since."

"Formerly known as the Provincial Museum of Alberta, the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is one of my family’s favourite Edmonton museums. It is also the largest museum in western Canada. You should plan to spend at least a couple of hours exploring."

"Along the side of the Mercer Warehouse building lives one of the most photogenic spots in our beautiful city — a stunning row of vintage neon signs, lighting up the sky with every colour imaginable. The wall of historic signs tells a story of Edmonton’s past, featuring advertisements from bygone businesses. The neon sign museum is outside, easily accessible, and always open — check it out during daylight or at night for a different kind of glow.Located on 104 Street just north of 104 Avenue"

"The Neon Sign Museum, the first of its kind in Canada, features restored neon signs from Edmonton’s past. There’s 20 neon signs on the east wall of the TELUS building and the south wall of the Mercer Warehouse building on 104 Street and 104 Avenue."

"Twenty neon signs originally from stores, railroads, and theaters have been reconditioned and hung on a building. It’s not your conventional museum, but you’ll definitely get amazing photos if you decide to take a walk in the area."

"The Alberta Railway Museum (ARM) is an interactive museum that aims to preserve the history of the Alberta Railway. Replicating a small terminal with a station, a water tank, and several shops, the museum is an authentic outdoor display of railway equipment and buildings with a collection of cars and locomotives from railways around the country. Visitors can explore over 75 cars and locomotives at the museum, look at railway maintenance equipment, and learn about the history of the railways in Alberta through exhibitions and galleries."

"Opened to the public in 1976, the Alberta Railway Museum has long been a favourite Edmonton attraction. For local train enthusiasts and travellers alike, there’s no place like it in Alberta. The open-air museum occupies an old rail yard about 30 minutes north of the city."

"If you have got an hour or two to spare when passing through Edmonton in Canada, make it a point to visit the John Walter Museum. Housing three quaint buildings, the Museum, opened in the latter half of the 20th century and is named after John Walter, one of the early Pioneers in the community. A walk through the building of the Museum will take you back in time and allow you to explore the lif...Read more"

"John Walter was one of Edmonton’s early entrepreneurs and played an important role in the development of Edmonton. The John Walter Museum displays the three original homes of John Walter. Drop-in programs most Sundays."

"John Walter was a wealthy man who helped build Edmonton from York boats to the amalgamated city. Then the 1915 flood wiped out his fortune. His house was one of the first houses built outside Fort Edmonton."

"The Telephone Historical Centre has changed locations a few times in its history, with prior locations at the AGT Tower, Old Strathcona, McKay Avenue School, and its current location at the Prince of Wales Armoury. What’s unique about this museum is it is hands-on. Visitors can act as the switchboard, watch a film in the theatre, look at historic phone books using white gloves, and purchase unique souvenirs."

"Prince of Wales Armouries is another cultural centre with exhibitions of photographs, video records, diaries and other material that reveals Edmonton’s history. It features 2 different museums: “Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum” and The Telephone Historical Centre. The foundation of “Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum” was dedicated to military service in this city."

"Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage CentreSketch by Marlena Wyman, 5 May 2018. The Edmonton Drill Hall, as it was originally known, was completed in 1915 for the Department of National Defense. It served as a long-term training facility for Canada’s military and was integral to the organization and mobilization of the country’s armed forces."

"McKay Avenue School is the oldest brick school in Alberta and has Edmonton’s first public school house on premise. What makes McKay Avenue School important is that the first session of the Alberta Legislative Assembly met here after the province was formed. It is open while the roof is being renovated."

"Not far from Edmonton in the charming little town of St. Albert, the Musée Héritage Museum is on the small side of the Edmonton museums list but is still quite popular due to its focus on local exhibits that have shaped Alberta’s history. The exhibits are also frequently changing to keep it fresh and may include anything from the gold rush back in the 1850s to the Banff internment camps. Right now, it’s a great place to learn about the horrible atrocities of residential schools."

"Found just northwest of Edmonton, in St. Albert, the Musée Héritage Museum is a small museum that packs a real punch. With displays that change a few times a year, the focus is always on local exhibits that have shaped Alberta’s history. This means that, at any given time, you can see an exhibit on cultural tattooing of the Northwest, internment camps in Canada, or the 1850s gold rush… it’s always changing and always fresh."

"The City of Edmonton archives is the largest municipal resource of the city. It houses documents, photographs, newspapers, and other printed mediums of historic significance in the city. The majority of the data collected is open for public viewing, with the exception of time release archives and other documents of security concern like blueprints of buildings."

"The Comedy Factory has been bringing laughs to people for over 30 years, and their stand-up comedy is some of the best Edmonton has to offer. Aside from stand-up comedy, they also offer hypnotists, magicians, illusionists, variety acts, ventriloquists, impressionists, improv, and more. This makes them unique in a sense: every night there’s something new to offer on the table."

"The waiter got the order wrong, He immediately appoligized and rectified the situation. Three Other staff also came over to appoligize and gave us a 20.00 gift Certificate. It was honorable of that waiter to immediately admit it was his fault."

"Staff is really nice and went their for the very first time of my life and it was amazing trying out the sea food."

"These igloos popped up last winter, and sold out months in advance. They’re back this year!. It’s tough to beat the view, overlooking the city from the patio at The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel."

"NW block1912.com The vibe: This laid back coffee shop provides the perfect atmosphere to unwind after a long week with an alcoholic coffee drink and a decadent sweet treat from their bakery. Prices: $2.25 to $9.50 Must-try: The Block ($9.50) for a boozy caffeinated beverage with housemade chocolate ganache, espresso and Baileys Pairs perfectly with: The tiramisu or the pistachio mousse cake from their ever-changing display of cakes. FILED UNDER:coffeeEdmonton"

"Let’s start off with Block 1912 because I think this one is my all time favorite cafes. It’s located in downtown Edmonton on Whyte ave near a ton of other great shops you can check out so it has a great location. The drinks are amazing."

"A regal attempt at a genuine Torinese coffee bar, this inviting place allows you to recline on European-style sofas and armchairs and enjoy your coffee, beer or wine beneath twinkly lights."

"Find it: 10156 109 St. NW, 1919 98 St. NW, 9770 170 St. NW, 15274 127 St. NW, 6541 28 Ave. NW, 5364 Windermere Blvd. NW, 16561 97 St. NW, Namao Centre, 8882 170 St. NW, West Edmonton Mall, 13724 40 St. NW, plus other locations all across Canada, marbleslab.caThe atmosphere: Think typical mall spot (no judgement on that; we freaking love the mall)."

"NW, 8620 159 St. NW, 14717 127 St. NW, 11606-11670 Ellerslie Rd. SW, @80flavoursicecreamThe atmosphere: This colourful ice cream joint is not for the indecisive. Number of flavours: The name says it all."

"A post shared by Joanna Hoang (@miss.joanna.h) on Jul 15, 2017 at 11:46am PDT. A summer staple for us!. We often frequent 80 Flavours Ice Cream to try and beat the heat."