Top 10 Places to Visit in
Fort McMurray | Alberta
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Fort McMurray Wildfire Memorial
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In May 2016, a large wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray resulted in the mandatory evacuation of the community. Upwards of 88,000 people in the community and the surrounding region were evacuated. It was Canada’s largest recorded wildfire evacuation in history. Thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. It was the costliest wildfire in Canadian […]
Oil Sand Capital of Canada
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The oil crazed Fort McMurray lies in the middle of the Athabasca Oil Sands. The town is the heart of Canadian oil production. When the price of oil increased in 2003, the population of Fort McMurray nearly doubled from 34,000 to 66,573. Photo: https://canadianimmigrant.ca/settlement/living-in-fort-mcmurray-alberta
Oil Sands Discovery Centre
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The Oil Sands Discovery Centre is a great place for fun and learning about Alberta’s top trade. A must-see first stop on your way into town to learn the rich history of the prairie oil sands. Amazing interactive and hands-on displays that are great for kids or the kids inside us all. Dinosaur fossils, giant […]
Giants of Mining
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See the unbelievable size of a decommissioned 2400-ton bucketwheel, Gigantic draglines, and of course the Syncrude plant right next door which shows you the magnificence of the industry. A 30-minute drive north of Fort McMurray gets you to the Syncrude Giants of Mining Exhibit. This tour lets you get a close up look at some […]
Heritage Village
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In Heritage village, you can explore the old buildings and heritage of Fort McMurray’s fur trapping days. Heritage Village preserves Fort McMurray and the region’s past. Photo: https://explorewoodbuffalo.ca/
Heritage Shipyard
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Heritage Shipyard allows you to run freely while exploring historic vessels and two train cars. For decades, Fort McMurray was a transportation hub. In the spring, rail cars would arrive to unload their wares, which were then transferred to ships that travelled up the Athabasca River, distributing goods to remote communities as far north as […]
- 8405 Prairie Loop Boulevard, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1Y6
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- https://fortmcmurrayheritage.com/shipyard/
Home Town of Scottie Upshall
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Former NHL hockey winger Scottie Upshall was born and raised in Fort McMurray. “The heart of Fort McMurray is the hardworking people who have been there since the beginning. When you read the words ‘Fort McMurray’, <…> I want you to think of real people, like Ms. Jomass. She was the woman who worked the […]
Vista Ridge
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Fort MacMurray’s very own ski hill. But wait in the warmer months it turns into a land of adventure with activities from mini putting, frisbee golf, and even an aerial park! Photo: https://explorewoodbuffalo.ca/
Beacon Hill Lookout
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Take a drive to this series of lookout spots that let you gaze upon the lively city and scenic forestry. A must-go for newcomers to see the city from atop.
Home Town of Tony Sampson
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Once retired from acting, actor Tony Sampson, best known for his voice role as Eddy from Ed, Edd, n Eddy, came to work in the oil sand industry in Fort McMurray.