Step inside the 1864 Clerk's Quarters or the 1906 Methodist Church to discover how the history of the site is made up of the stories of the different people woven together in time. The lives of the missionaries, fur traders, Mixed blood settlers, Metis and Eastern European settlers were all connected yet quite different.

The creation, growth and eventual decline of this community tells the story of many of Alberta's earliest communities. Catch a glimpse of a exciting period of Alberta's past through exhibits, interpretive trail and audio visual production. Interpretive tours and activities provided by costumed interpreters. Drop in visitors and pre-booked tour groups are welcome.

Address:

#318 5025 - 49 Ave
St. Paul, AB   T0A 3A4

Directions:

10 km S of Smoky Lake on Hwy. 855

Fax Number:

(780) 656-2333

Other:

(780) 645-6256

Phone Number:

(780) 656-2333

Website:

http://www.culture.alberta.ca/vs

Email:

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Hours:  May 15 through Labour Day (1st Monday in September)
               10:00 AM. - 6:00 PM  Daily.

Admission:  Adults $3.00        Seniors $2.00           Youth (7 to 17 years) $1.50

                 Children 6 and under Free          Family $8.00 (Two adults and their children aged 7 to 17 years)

                 Free for members of local Friends society   1/2 price for members of outside Friends societies                    GST (Goods and Services Tax) is already included.

Food Services:   snack foods

Gift Shop:  books primarily

Group Access:  loop driveway for buses

Handicap Access:  Yes - some areas are limited

EVENTS:  Victorian Geocache Murder Mystery -  Saturday, June 6  - 1:00 PM Start

               Mystery, History, Caches and Fun all on a Saturday afternoon. Find the caches, each with a part of a Victorian mystery. Propose a solution and see how close you get to the original, as participants gather for tea and final reveal. Each team of two or more will be give the coordinates for caches placed in the surrounding area. Teams will be required to find each cache and then propose a solution before the final tea and reveal. Prizes will be awarded.  Period costumes are welcome.

Cost: $10.00/per participant - includes admission to the site, a tour of the historic buildings and a good cup of tea!

               Jamboree and Country Craft Sale -  Sunday, July 5, 2009

               This Sunday starts out with a Church service at 11:00 AM followed by tea, a craft sale and great local entertainment in a jamboree format. Enjoy hot food, demonstrations, tours and kids activities.

               Field and Fort Day  -  Sunday, August 23, 2009

               Join our celebration of the potato's key role in the development of Alberta and in the survival of the missionaries, settlers and fur traders in this community. This event starts with an 11:00 AM church service, followed by a black powder re-enactor camp and demonstrations. The afternoon is full of a variety of fun and zany potato competitions for kids and adults. Prizes, entertainment and hot food available.