Heritage Village is officially open!
We have a collection of buildings, some dating back a century, each one inviting visitors to experience a different aspect of Fort McMurray’s past. Walk through history and explore the stories of those who came before. It’s a vibrant and captivating destination, and an essential part of our community.
Catholic Mission
The Catholic Mission was built in 1911 and was originally located on the eastern side of Franklin...
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Chateau Gai
The Chateau Gai building was constructed by Father Bern Will Brown and the Oblate Missionaries,...
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Fire Lookout Tower — Coming Soon!
Coming soon!
In 1930, the Alberta Forest Service implemented a network of lookout towers, now...
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Forest Service Cabin
Built in 2009 at Heritage Village, this cabin represents the Clausen stopover cabin, named for...
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Forest Service Shed
The Forest Service Shed was constructed in 2015 to house large artifacts related to forest...
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Golosky House
The Golosky House was built on what is now Marshall Street in 1921, along with barns, a shed, and a...
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Hill Drugs
Originally named Sutherland Pharmacy, partners Angus Sutherland and Walter Hill had this building...
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Hill Family Home
This was the home of Walter and Gladys Hill and their two sons, David and Kenneth (Ken). In 1934, Walter...
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Presbyterian Church
Built in 1916 by Reverend D.C. McTavish, this was the first Presbyterian Church in Fort...
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Royal Bank
This Royal Bank building was the third of five Royal Bank buildings in Fort McMurray. It was constructed...
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Ryan Brothers Warehouse
The Ryan Brothers Warehouse was built in 1919 for local entrepreneurs and businessmen, the Ryan...
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Schoolhouse
The Schoolhouse was built in 1938. Frank and Simone Goodwin rented the house from about 1948...
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Simone Carpentry Shop
The Simone Carpentry Shop was built before 1935 and was used first as a public hall. Joe Simone,...
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St. Aidan’s Church
St. Aidan's Church was built in 1938 as the first permanent Anglican Church in Waterways. It was used as...
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Trading Post
The Trading Post building was built in the 1940s. Originally located near the Saline Creek road...
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Trapper’s Cabin
The Trapper's Cabin, once located at the west end of MacDonald Avenue, was built in 1941 and...
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Wop May’s Home
From 1929 - 1935, this building was the home of Wilfrid Reid "Wop" May and his wife, Violet May. Wop May...
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