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Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
The North West Company and the rival Hudson's Bay Company both erected fur trading posts in this area as early as 1799. Site encompasses the archaeological remains of four forts built between 1799 and 1875.
Address: 7 km (4.2 mi) southwest of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 11A Rocky Mountain House AB Canada
 Send an Email (4)  1 403 845-2412
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Nordegg Heritage Centre
Once Canada's largest producer of coal briquettes, this national historic site chronicles the history of the area's mining community circa the early 1900s. Pictures and artifacts depicting the community are on display at the centre's museum. Free. There's also a gift shop and cafe on-site. May 11 to Sept 29, daily 9 am - 5 pm, free. Tours of the Brazeau Collieries leave from the centre daily. Short tour starts at 10 am and runs approx. 1 1/2 (hours) $4 adults, children under 12 free. Technical tour (2 1/2-3 hrs) $6 adults, children under 12 free. Prices are subject to change. For info, or to arrange group tours call, (403) 721 - COAL (2625), or (403) 845 - 4444.
Address: Nordegg
1 403 242-3742
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Land of David Thompson
National Historic Site is the locale of the David Thompson Puppet Theatre (takes bookings).The Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site with its interpretive Museum brings visitors back to the days of David Thompson and the Fur trade. May to September 10-6PM.
Address: 5924-59 Street Rocky Mountain House AB T4T 1K2
Send an Email (3) 1 403 845-5698
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Columbia Icefield Visitors' Centre
Opened in May 1996, the new Icefield Centre is a beautiful chalet-style stone building created to serve half a million visitors every year. This facility is of an environmentally sensitive design. Relax in the dining room, the cafeteria or the snack bar, visit the expanded gift shop, and stop by the new and expanded Parks Canada Interpretive Centre. Improved parking and restroom facilities have been added for comfort and convenience. This is also the base for the Brewster Ice Explorer tour onto the Columbia glacier.
Address: Located just north of the Banff /Jasper National Park boundary, on the Icefields Parkway (Highway #93 North ) AB
Send an Email (14) 1 877 423-7433
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