Canadian Energy Museum

On February 13, 1947, Leduc No. 1 struck Devonian reef oil kicking off a transformation of Alberta, and Canada. The Canadian Energy Museum started as an homage to this major event and has since grown to conserve and educate the public on the entirety of the Canadian energy industry.

Located on a plot of rural land immediately south of Devon, Alberta, the Canadian Energy Museum is home to the very derrick used to drill Leduc No. 1. Additional energy related artifacts are displayed across the museum grounds and within its walls with another 5000+ of historical documents and objects in storage.

On its origin, the museum focused on the oil and gas energy, and notably Leduc No. 1 but has since broadened its attention to all aspects of energy including new, renewable forms. Visitors can learn about all of this through self-guided tours and school field trips offer educational opportunities for students.

Another unique aspect of this museum is the modest campground on the grounds. This makes a convenient stop for RVers exploring the provincial capital region (Devon is very close to Edmonton). Devon is also home to Prospector’s Point, a publicly accessible gold panning spot, one of only a few in Alberta with proven gold. Sounds to me like a great day; museum visit and gold panning.