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 … Read more
Warner is a small, prairie town located approximately 70 km southeast of Lethbridge in southern Alberta. About 20 km west of this unassuming town something remarkable was found. The first dinosaur nesting site ever found in Canada. The Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Museum allows visitors to explore this amazing palaeontological discovery. The initial discovery was made … Read more
Grand, government supported museums are wonderful, but there’s something special about passion projects. Canadian Rockies Earth Science Resource Centre (CRESRC) is one such project. Located in downtown Canmore in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, CRESRC is the brainchild of Rick Green, a semi-retired geophysicist in the Canadian oil patch. Long active with the Canmore Museum, Mr. Green … Read more
The Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta and southeastern British Columbia is renowned for its rich, and sometimes tragic, coal mining history. When approaching from Alberta along Highway 3, you’ll first encounter the ruins of Leitch Collieries. Leitch Collieries is a Provincial Historic Site preserving the remains of Leitch Collieries Coal and Coke Company which operated … Read more
The Crowsnest Pass region of Alberta and British Columbia has a long, and sometimes tragic, coal mining history. The coal mining continues to this day but you can get a glimpse into its past at the Bellevue Underground Mine. The town of Bellevue lies on the northeast side of Crowsnest Highway just 2.5 km southeast … Read more
Before the Drumheller region became famous for its dinosaurs, it was known for its coal mines. There have been 139 throughout the valley’s history and Atlas Coal Mine is the last one standing. The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site preserves the underground and surface workings from Atlas No. 3 and 4 which was active … Read more
The Royal Alberta Museum is the largest museum in western Canada. It is located in a fancy, new (2018 opening) 419 square foot home a couple blocks east of Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton. The museum was established in 1967 with the goal to “collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects and specimens related to the … Read more
Official Club Website Facebook Page Instagram Page The Edmonton Tumblewood Lapidary Club services the provincial capital and surrounding area. As per their website, the club is “dedicated to promoting the lapidary hobby.” With a full calendar of social events, classes, meetings, and field trips throughout the year, plus a full lapidary workshop, the club keeps … Read more
Official Club Website Facebook Page Instagram Page Youtube Page The Alberta Palaeontological Society is an active club established in 1986. The club is based in Calgary, Alberta and has close ties to Mount Royal University where monthly meetings are held. As per their website, the club endeavours to “advance the field of palaeontology through dedicated … Read more
Official Club Website Facebook Page Instagram Page The Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club is an active club founded in 1959 in Calgary, Alberta. As per their website, the club explores “all aspects of the Earth Sciences and Arts.” With a full calendar of events, classes, meetings, and field trips throughout the year, plus a full … Read more