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.

What Was Happening Wednesday?The journal entry on the day before the 1842 entry states that Comptois had been accidental...
08/27/2026

What Was Happening Wednesday?

The journal entry on the day before the 1842 entry states that Comptois had been accidentally shot in the chest in a hunting accident. The wound did not heal easily, but by September 9, he was able to return to work as long as he didn’t strain too hard.

08/22/2026

This weekend at Historic Dunvegan:

If you want to help Penelope Parsnip pick the perfect hat to match the paintings in the church, you can come for a guided tour of our historic buildings!

Join us for Social Saturday on August 22 to craft and/or build. Bring your own project or try something new! Our staff have been learning to finger weave and loom bead and would love to share their skills with you!

08/18/2026

The Indigenous name of the August full moon depends on your location, but in many cases the name has to do with harvesting and the beginning of the land and animals moving into fall. Metis Knowledge Holder Natalie Pepin is from just north of Edmonton and talks about askîhk kiskinwahamâtowin opâskahopîsim - ohpahowpisim: Learning to Fly Moon.

askîhk kiskinohamâtowin - opaskowipîsim- Learning to Fly Moon -(Aug...

08/15/2026

This weekend at Dunvegan:

Social Saturday – Drop in any time between 1:30pm and 4:30pm to try your luck as a fur trader! We’ll play our popular Trappers and Traders game, try out some relays, and if there are enough people, play Capture the Furs! We’ll also take a tour of our fur trade store and Factor’s House. $2 drop in fee.

Guided Tours – Take a guided tour of our fully restored and furnished historic buildings. Step back in time to see what life was like here over 100 years ago.

08/08/2026

This weekend at Dunvegan:

Social Saturday – From 1:30pm to 4:30pm, drop in with your favourite book. We’ll take a tour of the site to find a place to settle down to read within the stunning backdrop that Dunvegan provides! A $2 drop-in fee applies.

Guided Tours – Take a guided tour of our fully restored and furnished historic buildings. Step back in time to see what life was like here over 100 years ago.

What Was Happening Wednesday?This was Fort Dunvegan’s first summer in existence so a lot work was being done getting set...
08/06/2026

What Was Happening Wednesday?

This was Fort Dunvegan’s first summer in existence so a lot work was being done getting set up and getting the permanent dwellings ready to live in.

08/04/2026

Happy Heritage Day! We are open today and guided tours of our four historic buildings are available at 10:30am, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm.

Dunvegan’s heritage begins thousands of years ago with the Beaver People who live along the Peace River and surrounding areas. Because the Beaver people gathered regularly at the area now known as Dunvegan, fur traders and missionaries knew it would be a good place to set up shop.

Rivers used to be a primary source of transportation, and while some things have changed (*ahem* Dunvegan Bridge, we’re looking at you!), it’s pretty cool to know that this video shows an approach to Dunvegan that has been utilized for thousands of years.

When was the last time you visited our historic buildings and explored the history that is almost literally in your back yard?

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08/02/2026

Fresh Air Market runs today 11am to 5pm, rain or shine! Cash only!

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

Telephone

+17808357150

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