Heritage Village set to re-open to the public in 2027
Council has approved the operating plan for the Fort McMurray Heritage Village and Heritage Shipyard, paving the way for the return of public programming and visitor experiences that celebrate the region’s rich history.
Beginning in Spring 2027, Heritage Village will be open to visitors Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until the fall. An official spring opening date will be announced in 2027.
Visitors can once again enjoy guided tours, school and seasonal programming, community events, a gift shop, and local vendor opportunities. This includes the return of Christmas at Heritage Village on Dec. 11 and 12 this holiday season. Stay tuned for more details!
Facility rental bookings for the Village will also open Jan. 4, 2027.
Additional details about programming, tours, events, and bookings will be shared later this winter.
Evermore Kookie remains open to the public.
Heritage Shipyard planned to re-open in 2028
Earlier this month, the Heritage Shipyard was temporarily relocated to a nearby site to accommodate berm construction as part of the Flood Mitigation – Reach 6 project.
Under the approved operating plan, the Shipyard is expected to re-open in 2028, subject to the completion of flood mitigation work and the successful reinstallation of artifacts and exhibits.
For questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or submit a request online at rmwb.ca/pulse.
Fort McMurray Heritage Village and Fort McMurray Heritage Shipyard are closed until further notice and there is no public access to these museums.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has assumed care and control of the Heritage Village and Heritage Shipyard and is committed to preserving the buildings, artifacts and collections. A proposed operating plan will be shared with Council in 2026 to support future operations.
Evermore Kookie remains open to the public.
For questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or submit a request online.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the region’s heritage.
Heritage Village
We have a collection of buildings, some dating back a century, each one inviting visitors to experience a different aspect of Fort McMurray’s past. Walk through history and explore the stories of those who came before. It’s a vibrant and captivating destination, and an essential part of our community.
Heritage Shipyard
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 traveled up the Athabasca River, distributing goods to remote communities as far north as the Arctic. Heritage Shipyard celebrates and preserves this essential part of our past with historical vessels, two train cars, a collection of artifacts and the Jack “Torchy” Peden Centre and Gift Shop.
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