Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park

Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park Historic Dunvegan has been a gathering place for thousands of years. Comment rules: http://alberta.ca/SMComments There is also a film and exhibit.

The Visitor Centre & Historic Buildings are open seasonally, Victoria Day Long Weekend to Labour Day. Historic Dunvegan tells the story of Indigenous people, fur trade and mission history. This area has been an important gathering area to First Nations people for thousands of years. In 1805, Fort Dunvegan, a Northwest Company fur trade fort was established. After the Northwest Company merged with

the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821, Fort Dunvegan became a Hudson's Bay Company post and remained in operation until 1918. Catholic and Anglican missionaries also established missions at Dunvegan during the 1800s. Tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays from May 18 to Labour Day of four fully restored historic buildings. A campground, market garden and day use area can be found nearby. Historic Dunvegan is part of Alberta’s provincial network of historic sites, interpretive centres and museums maintained and operated by the Government of Alberta. Visit Alberta Culture - www.culture.alberta.ca - to discover more.

This weekend, boost your “Never Have I Ever: Dunvegan Edition” score by visiting us for a guided tour! Make a day of it ...
06/20/2026

This weekend, boost your “Never Have I Ever: Dunvegan Edition” score by visiting us for a guided tour! Make a day of it by packing a picnic or try the delicious food at Dunvegan Market Gardens! There are two fantastic playgrounds available and the Visitor Centre has a small gift shop that includes activity kits for sale. Try writing with pen and ink, painting a picture or making a beeswax candle.

The Canada Strong program is back, starting today! Provincial museums and heritage sites operated by the Government of A...
06/19/2026

The Canada Strong program is back, starting today! Provincial museums and heritage sites operated by the Government of Alberta, including Historic Dunvegan, are participating in “Canada Strong” this summer.

From June 19, 2026 – September 7, 2026, children and youth 17 and under receive free general admission. Young adults aged 18 to 24 receive a 50% discount off regular admission when they show valid photo I.D. at time of entry.

Throwback Thursday - Dunvegan ConnectionsJune 3, 1963 (The Edmonton Journal).
06/19/2026

Throwback Thursday - Dunvegan Connections

June 3, 1963 (The Edmonton Journal).

What Was Happening Wednesday?In 1806, Fort Dunvegan was in the process of being constructed. One of the most important b...
06/18/2026

What Was Happening Wednesday?

In 1806, Fort Dunvegan was in the process of being constructed. One of the most important buildings was the Big House. It was a two-storey structure which included living quarters for the officers on the main floor and an apartment for the Chief Trader above, as well as a cellar, a kitchen, and a pantry. All clerical work and most of the business of trade was conducted in the Big House.

We are looking for volunteers to help us with our upcoming History Mystery event on Wednesday, July 1st. If you enjoy he...
06/17/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help us with our upcoming History Mystery event on Wednesday, July 1st.

If you enjoy helping others with simple crafts, games, and activities, we could use your help!

The time commitment is from approximately 11:30am to 4:30pm. Volunteers receive a complimentary snack and drink from the gift shop during their shift, and letters of reference are gladly written upon request!

If you’re interested, please send us a private message or email [email protected].

The Fort Dunvegan Historic Society (FDHS), has been supporting programming and operations at Historic Dunvegan for decad...
06/15/2026

The Fort Dunvegan Historic Society (FDHS), has been supporting programming and operations at Historic Dunvegan for decades. From planning special events, volunteering, building playgrounds and cook shelters at the Maples, and providing funding for various programming, training, and events, the contributions of the FDHS are so appreciated by Historic Dunvegan staff.

If you are interested in getting involved, the FDHS is having its Annual General Meeting this Wednesday at 7pm at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview. All are welcome!

What might Dunvegan have looked like in the 1890s? This weekend, travel through time by taking a guided tour of our four...
06/13/2026

What might Dunvegan have looked like in the 1890s? This weekend, travel through time by taking a guided tour of our four historic buildings. They are fully furnished to look as they likely would have in 1896.

And this weekend only, if you take a tour, you’ll receive a flower to take home with you (thanks to our friends at Dunvegan Market Gardens). If you help us with planting a full container to be displayed around the Visitor Centre for the summer, we’ll not only give you a flower to take home, but also 25% off your admission fee*!

*Discount on admission fee only valid the same day you plant a container. Discount can only be claimed once.

Throwback Thursday – Dunvegan ConnectionsDunvegan Days 1976!Article from Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune, June 9, 19...
06/12/2026

Throwback Thursday – Dunvegan Connections

Dunvegan Days 1976!

Article from Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune, June 9, 1976.

What Was Happening Wednesday?Starvation was a common theme at Fort Dunvegan throughout its history as a fur trade fort, ...
06/11/2026

What Was Happening Wednesday?

Starvation was a common theme at Fort Dunvegan throughout its history as a fur trade fort, and the winter of 1842-43 was particularly bad.

A week before this entry was made, Louis Bourassa cut himself on the leg with his axe. By June 22 the journal reports he is better and on June 27 he was weeding the potatoes.

Address

26 Kilometres South Of Fairview On Highway 2
Fairview, AB
T0H1L0

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+17808357150

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