Educational Tours
Science and industry play an important role in the economic and
social life of Athabasca Country, and many of the area's key
players are happy to share their expertise and activities with
the public. It takes just a phone call to plan an Athabasca
Country educational event that the whole family can enjoy.
Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
Grassland North America's largest single-line kraft pulp mill offers free
public tours from early May to late August for those
12-years-old and older. Call ahead to 780.525.8000 or
1.800.661.5210 to confirm dates and times. Or find more
information at http://www.alpac.ca/index.cfm?id=tours.
Athabasca University
Athabasca With over 34,000 students in more than 50 countries, Canada's
largest provider of online and distance education is happy to
provide free tours of its Athabasca-based facilities, art
collection and library. Just call 1.866.788.9041, ext. 6109 to
book ahead. www.athabascau.ca Millar Western
Boyle This Boyle-based sawmill produces fir, spruce, and pine lumber.
Book tours by calling 780.689.3030.
Meanook Biological Research Station
Meanook As a research facility for the Faculty of Science at the
University of Alberta, the Meanook Biological Research Station
invites classes, youth groups and the general public to tour the
field and laboratories where they research terrestrial and
aquatic species within mixed wood boreal forest and aspen
parkland. Check out the meteorological station and the
experimental ponds, and see scientists in action. But don't
forget to pre-arrange tours 780.675.4934.
Mr. V's Field and Forest
780-689-2944
www.mrvs.net
Located conveniently at the corner of highways 663 and 63,
Mr. V's Field and Forest offers a up a variety of experiences.
Available for purchase are trees, shrubs, perennial garden
plants, and fully stocked gift and coffee shop. Starting mid
July something wonderful happens at Mr. V's. Call ahead to find
out when free tours of the energy efficiency building and seven
zone 2 botanical gardens take place.
Heritage Tours
Athabasca During the summer months, Athabasca's Heritage Society offers
visiting groups guided walking tours of the town's historical
hotspots. Schedule your group's tour in advance by contacting
the Athabasca Country Tourism Coordinator at 1.877.211.8669, or
inquire about heritage talks at the Visitor Information Centre.
Self-guided walking tours can be done along the riverfront and
through the downtown. A booklet of historic houses is available
from Amber Valley
Amber Valley Contact Doug Harper 780.675.4382 or LeRoy Overacker at
780.675.3083 to schedule a tour of Amber Valley's Community Hall
and Obadiah Place, a restored homestead named for its owner
Obadiah Bowen and now designated as a provincial historic
resource. Guided tours are available by appointment on Saturdays
in July and August. |
