Alberta
Alberta Day Trips for the first long weekend of the summer

1796 fur trade history at Fort George and Buckingham House, one of many Alberta history experiences at heritage facilities across the province.
From the Province of Alberta
Sites, museums and archives open for summer
Everyone can enjoy affordable adventures over the May long weekend and all summer at Albertaās heritage facilities.
The summer season begins May 15 as provincial historic sites, museums and archives open the doors or start summer hours. From antique vehicles, Ukrainian dancing and vintage food, to dinosaurs and ancient bison-hunting culture, there is something for people of all ages.
āWe are opening our doors and calling all Albertans to discover our beautiful province through our historic sites, museums and archives. I know you will be inspired and moved by the stories and people that have shaped Alberta.ā
New and favourite experiences
There are many different things to do at Albertaās 20 provincially owned and operated historic sites, museums and Provincial Archives. From special events and one-time exhibits to new programs and old favourites, here is a sample of what is happening:
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The Vikings are here at the new Royal Alberta Museum
Check out the museumās first international travelling exhibition, Vikings: Beyond the Legend, and then relax at the outdoor cafĆ©, now open with the museumās summer hours.
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Vintage food at the Provincial Archives of Alberta
Food and Community, the newest gallery exhibit, features historic images of how food brings people together. It opens May 22.
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Tea time at Victoria Settlement
On May 19, celebrate Queen Victoriaās 200th birthday over tea and cake, and continue the tradition with Tea and Tales Tuesdays in July and August.
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Hike an ancient trail at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Starting May 18, and every other Saturday throughout the summer, travel the ancient drive lanes and hear the stories of how the plains people hunted the mighty buffalo from Blackfoot guides.
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Full week of fun at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre
Still looking for summer activities for your children? Summer science camps are now weeklong.
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Spotlight on the past at Historic Dunvegan
Behind the Scenes exhibit includes an archeological dig experience. On May 18, you can join interpreters for a humorous and interactive outdoor show.
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Feats with feet at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Step into an authentic early 1900s pioneer experience when the village opens its doors on May 18 and enjoy Ukrainian dancing at the Celebration of Spring on May 20.
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Fast and furious at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum
Sports car enthusiasts will want to see the two new exhibits: Our Checkered Past: Racing in Alberta and Honda Motorcycles of the ā70s & ā80s.
Plan your summer in Alberta
Explore and discover our common heritage with the Experience Albertaās History annual pass. Pay one fee and enjoy access to all the provincial historic sites and museums, and stay at a nearby Alberta Parksā campground for an authentic Alberta experience.
Share your moments during #MuseumWeek
May 13-19 is #MuseumWeek, a worldwide celebration of culture on social networks, and International Museum Day is on May 18. Share your favourite moments at Albertaās historic sites, museums and archives throughout the week using #ABhistory.
Alberta
Made in Alberta! Province makes it easier to support local products with Buy Local program

Show your Alberta side. Buy Local. |
When the going gets tough, Albertans stick together. Thatās why Albertaās government is launching a new campaign to benefit hard-working Albertans.
Global uncertainty is threatening the livelihoods of hard-working Alberta farmers, ranchers, processors and their families. The āBuy Localā campaign, recently launched by Albertaās government, encourages consumers to eat, drink and buy local to show our unified support for the provinceās agriculture and food industry.
The governmentās āBuy Localā campaign encourages consumers to buy products from Albertaās hard-working farmers, ranchers and food processors that produce safe, nutritious food for Albertans, Canadians and the world.
āItās time to let these hard-working Albertans know we have their back. Now, more than ever, we need to shop local and buy made-in-Alberta products. The next time you are grocery shopping or go out for dinner or a drink with your friends or family, support local to demonstrate your Alberta pride. We are pleased tariffs donāt impact the ag industry right now and will keep advocating for our ag industry.ā
Albertaās government supports consumer choice. We are providing tools to help folks easily identify Alberta- and Canadian-made foods and products. Choosing local products keeps Albertansā hard-earned dollars in our province. Whether it is farm-fresh vegetables, potatoes, honey, craft beer, frozen food or our world-renowned beef, Alberta has an abundance of fresh foods produced right on our doorstep.
Quick facts
- This summer, Albertans can support local at more than 150 farmersā markets across the province and meet the folks who make, bake and grow our food.
- In March 2023, the Alberta government launched theĀ āMade in AlbertaāĀ voluntary food and beverage labelling program to support local agriculture and food sectors.
- Through direct connections with processors, the program has created the momentum to continue expanding consumer awareness about the āMade in Albertaā label to help shoppers quickly identify foods and beverages produced in our province.
- Made in Alberta product catalogue website
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Alberta
Province to expand services provided by Alberta Sheriffs: New policing option for municipalities

Expanding municipal police service options |
Proposed amendments would help ensure Albertaās evolving public safety needs are met while also giving municipalities more options for local policing.
As first announced with the introduction of theĀ Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, Albertaās government is considering creating a new independent agency police service to assume the police-like duties currently performed by Alberta Sheriffs. If passed, Bill 49 would lay additional groundwork for the new police service.
Proposed amendments to theĀ Police ActĀ recognize the unique challenges faced by different communities and seek to empower local governments to adopt strategies that effectively respond to their specific safety concerns, enhancing overall public safety across the province.
If passed, Bill 49 would specify that the new agency would be a Crown corporation with an independent board of directors to oversee its day-to-day operations. The new agency would be operationally independent from the government, consistent with all police services in Alberta. Unlike the Alberta Sheriffs, officers in the new police service would be directly employed by the police service rather than by the government.
āWith this bill, we are taking the necessary steps to address the unique public safety concerns in communities across Alberta. As we work towards creating an independent agency police service, we are providing an essential component of Albertaās police framework for years to come. Our aim is for the new agency is to ensure that Albertans are safe in their communities and receive the best possible service when they need it most.ā
Additional amendments would allow municipalities to select the new agency as their local police service once it becomes fully operational and the necessary standards, capacity and frameworks are in place. Albertaās government is committed to ensuring the new agency works collaboratively with all police services to meet the provinceās evolving public safety needs and improve law enforcement response times, particularly in rural communities. While the RCMP would remain the official provincial police service, municipalities would have a new option for their local policing needs.
Once established, the agency would strengthen Albertaās existing policing model and complement the provinceās current police services, which include the RCMP, Indigenous police services and municipal police. It would help fill gaps and ensure law enforcement resources are deployed efficiently across the province.
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