National Capital of French Murals

Address:

5021 50 Street
Box 390
Legal, AB   T0G 1L0

Phone Number:

(780) 961-3773

Fax Number:

(780) 961-4133

Website:

http://www.town.legal.ab.ca/

The French culture is alive and well in Legal. In 1894 some of the first settlers from France started homesteading in the area. Soon many others followed, mostly from Quebec, and the community was formed. Today, Legal is known as the National Capital of French Murals and is home to the vast collection of 33 murals that depict the cultural history of the area, found on the sides of buildings around town. This year interpretive panels will be located next to all murals so you can learn the story behind each mural on a Self-Guided Mural Tour. Each year more murals go up around the community for visitors to enjoy. For more information on the Legal Murals contact Centralta Tourism Society at 780-910-1871. In addition to touring the beautiful murals around the town, visitors come from across Alberta to revive the French culture during the annual "Fete Au Village" festival held the last week in July. French-Canadian cuisine, a parade, demolition derby, and chili cook-off are all part of the festivities.