The Sturgeon River Valley shapes the urban landscape of St. Albert. This slow moving and shallow river created gentle rolling hills that are a contrast to the flat prairie surroundings. The river-lot system, styled after rural Quebec townships, defines the majority of land parcel sizes and shapes along both sides of the Sturgeon River. Streams, ravines and drainage channels leading to the river continue to be preserved in their natural state as much as possible. The museum celebrates the city's rich history, including the contributions of the Metis, the missionaries and the early settlers.
Special exhibits change every two months, and tours are available in English or French.
The rest of the year it's open Monday and Saturday noon to 5 p.m., and Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Father Lacombe Chapel On St. Vital St. This Provincial Heritage Site was built back in 1861 and is the oldest building in Alberta. It was built by Father Albert Lacombe for ministering to the Cree and the Metis and has been restored to its original appearance. The Vital Grandin Centre On St. Vital St. All rights reserved.