Lac Cardinal Regional Pioneer Village Museum


Located in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135, adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park
- from Grimshaw, 3k km north, 5 km west
- from Berwyn, 1.5 km north-east, 5.5 km north, 0.8 km west
- from Peace River, 16 km west, 1.6 km south, 5 km west

The Pioneer Village Museum represents life in the 1920's and 1940's. All building are furnished. The site includes 4 houses, hall, bakery, Municipal Office, blacksmith, school, store, church, barn, pole sheds and a large range of farm equipment.

Open daily except Wednesday, late May to mid-September from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. No admission fees, donations accepted

Our church is available during the summer for wedding and the hall may be used for family or group activities. No charge is made for the use of the church and hall, again donations are accepted.

Tours of the site may be arranged for groups or school children. Phone the Secretary at 780-333-2197 or the President at 780-332-1399.

Annual Pioneer Day held on the 2nd Saturday in August includes: pancake breakfast, beef on a bun, pies, demonstrations of sawmill, shingle mill, planer, threshing; horse and wagon rides, children's races and musical entertainment.

An Old Fashioned Christmas is held in December with a pancake breakfast, wiener roast, hot chocolate and cookies. Activities include a sliding hill for the children and making of ornaments and tree decorating in the school. A church service, musical entertainment, and horse and sleigh rides are provided.

In February, in conjunction with the Pond Hockey Tournament a Family Day pancake breakfast is held. Other activities provided by the Town of Grimshaw Community Services Board include sleigh rides to the tournament located on the lake, hot chocolate, cookies and the sliding hill.

"No services" camping is available at the M.D. of Peace Campground adjacent to the Museum site at a fee of $10.00 per day.

 

  • Aug 02.10
    August 2 - Free Public Swim
  • Aug 06.10
    July 26-August 6 Bronze Medallion/Cross
  • Aug 23.10
    July 5- August 23 - Mondays Free Swimming
  • Aug 31.10
    August 31 - Steve Bolkowy Annual Sports Award
  • Sep 19.10
    September 19 - Terry Fox Run- 30th

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