Mackenzie Crossroads Museum and Visitor Centre

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The Mackenzie Crossroads Museum and Visitor Centre aims to promote the history and development of the area from the 1900’s to present by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts, as well as providing alternative educational programming while supporting and promoting local tourism.

Our Visitor Information Centre has an extensive array of local, regional, provincial and national travel information. Community members and visitors alike can access Town of High Level information packages or vacation planning brochures and maps.

Museum & Visitor Centre Hours: 

OPEN: Monday - Sunday 

9:00 AM - 6 PM 

Starting July 7, 2020 

Contact us              Location 

Phone: 780-926-4811                   10803 - 96 Street
Fax: 780-926-2899                        High Level AB
Email: tourism@highlevel.ca         T0H 1Z0 

Features  

  • Gift Shop
  • Picnic Area
  • Museum
  • Public Bathrooms
  • Geocache
  • Big Red Chairs
  • Extensive Brochure Collection
  • Public Computer
  1. Whats Happening at the Museum
  2. Community Events Calendar

Museum Exhibits & Events

The primary exhibit in the Museum, the “Northern Trading Post”, features an outstanding collection of over 16,00 food and medicine containers, donated by local residents. These, plus other artifacts in use during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, are showcased in a typical Trading Post/General Store setting with living quarters attached. Supplementary displays also feature farming, trapping, and native peoples of the region. A regional historical photo display is a valued part of the collection.

Local and traveling displays and activities rotate through the Interpretive Gallery throughout the year. The Mackenzie Crossroads Museum and Visitors Centre is part of the Spirit of the Peace Museum Network.

Currently there is a new exhibit highlighting the events of the  May 2019 Chuckegg Creek Wildfire. Various photos, stories and pieces of firefighting equipment are on display. 

Schools and groups can experience the life of early pioneers by dressing up and taking a guided tour back in time. After the tour they can participate in programs such as candle dipping, and butter making.

Some of the events that are hosted at the Mackenzie Crossroads Museum and Visitors Centre include: Craft and Bake Sales, Old Fashioned Christmas Open House, Annual Photo Challenge on “What I Love about High Level” and an Annual Art show.

Gift Shop

The Gift Store at the Museum and Visitors Centre carries an array of local, hand crafted and authentic aboriginal items. We also sell works of local artisans and photographers, as well as souvenir items.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunity Qualifications 
ResearchReliable, willingness to follow through and complete a project or assist with one. A keen interest in history of the community. Good communication and written skills.
GalleryDetail oriented, willingness to try new ideas and technique, love for local history
Programing AssistantWork well with children. Available during school hours to come to the facility.
ProgrammerWe are looking for Volunteers with unique skills or traditional knowledge to present new programing ideas for the public.
MaintenanceWe require help on some of our new projects including packing, tear down, construction and design.
Gift Shop & Visitor CentreKnowledge of the area, love working with the public, knowledge of local history.