Top Things to do in St. Albert
10 Free Things to do in St. Albert That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in St. Albert, Canada including John E Poole Interpretive Boardwalk, Red Willow Trails, Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site, St. Albert Botanic Park, Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park, St. Albert Farmers' Market, Art Gallery of St Albert, The Enjoy Centre, A Boutique Gallery Bar by Gracie Jane, Century Casino St Albert.
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1. John E Poole Interpretive Boardwalk
2. Red Willow Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelP24442 - St. Albert, Canada
This is a St Albert hidden gem.The total walk extends for several miles on both sides of the Sturgeon River, though most days I (and my wife) walk the south side for half a mile, have a coffee, and walk back home. Total activity 45 min. The trail is well-used by joggers, cyclists, and other strollers. It is kept clear of snow in winter by superb maintenance crews and borders for the most part a natural riparian vista: geese, ducks, the occasional heron (yesterday), muskrats and beavers abound!
3. Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
In 1861, Father Albert Lacombe and his Métis helpers constructed a log building to serve the new St. Albert Roman Catholic Mission. This simple chapel, Alberta's oldest building, became the centre of the thriving French speaking Metis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. Drop in to the chapel and let the historical interpreters take you back to an earlier time. Visit the crypt where Father Lacombe and Bishop Grandin are buried. Take a stroll through the cemetery, the resting place of some of St. Albert's first residents. Interpretive guides lead tours through the chapel and the historic Mission Hill site and demonstrate activities and skills of the time. Education programs and special events are offered as well. Tours are available in English or French.
Reviewed By TJCRA
On the historical walk in St Albert. Visit when they open their doors after the long weekend with interpreters. The kids love to compare the school setting of their grandparents to what schools are like now.
4. St. Albert Botanic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
We parked our car inside the St. Albert Botanic Park. Once out of the car, I took my camera and took many flowers. There were all kinds of colors and different flowers as well. We took our walk to not miss anything! This is completely free. We enjoyed what we saw and wished it could go on for more. This is a must see! You will love it!
5. Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Big Lake is shallow and supports a large nesting colony of Franklin's gulls, migrating flocks of tundra swans, and numerous nesting and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. It has been recognized as a globally significant Important Bird Area. More than 220 bird species have been observed here.
Reviewed By ErikSveinson - Edmonton, Canada
I wasn't aware of this provincial park sitting just outside Edmonton and St. Albert until earlier this year. It is very close to the Anthony Henday highway (take the Ray Gibbons exit toward St. Albert), and is basically on my way to work. Since first visiting in the summer, I have returned every couple of weeks. In the fall, it was almost a different experience each week, with different types of birds migrating through the area. One week, there were thousands of ducks, then geese, and after all the masses of birds had made their way through the area and the lake/river were starting to freeze over, the muskrats were out in force (saw 20-30 of them on the river at the same time). Saw a magnificent bald eagle a few weeks ago. On this latest visit in January, I saw a beautiful pileated woodpecker, as well as the smaller downy woodpeckers, and other small winter birds that are usually found in the area. Great 2.5 hour walk through the woods (packed down snow trails through the woods beside the lake were easily walkable).
6. St. Albert Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By F8339HYdavidm - St. Albert, Canada
Very good farmers market with lots of fresh produce, baking, meats and assorted other food items. Parking is a premium, free parking fills up fast and you should plan to walk a distance to get there. Enjoy the open air market and bringing home dinner that someone else prepared.
7. Art Gallery of St Albert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Located in the historic Banque d'Hochelaga building, the Art Gallery of St. Albert, features contemporary and community exhibitions and a variety of public programs and a gallery shop. The Gallery's award-winning, curriculum-based educational programs offer hands-on opportunities for thousands of children, youth and adults throughout the year.
Reviewed By Cdentwistle - Edmonton, Canada
I've been to the Art Gallery of St Albert about five or six times - sometimes for the amazing fundraisers they throw, but other times purely to view the latest exhibition and get a taste of something new. The gallery itself is modest in terms of space, but the staff there seem to have embraced this and will constantly bring a supply of fresh material through on a regular basis. I've never been and seen the same thing twice - something that the larger galleries often fail to achieve. There is a great selection of purchase-able or rent-able art works if you're looking to bring something home, and the location of the gallery is central to St Albert - itself a picturesque place to visit. I love art, and I love being surprised - that's why this place holds a special place in my heart. It is unique and the exhibits are well thought out, and that's what ultimately keeps me coming back over and over again.
8. The Enjoy Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By pinkpuppy10
OMG! Love this greenhouse. They have so many plants....I couldn't decide so I got 5! The staff were incredibly helpful. They talked to me about what I was looking for and how to look after it. I'm hooked and plan to make this a regular stop.
9. A Boutique Gallery Bar by Gracie Jane
10. Century Casino St Albert
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 63 reviews
St Albert & Edmonton's premier entertainment facility. Over 400 Casino style slot machines, Gaming Tables including Blackjack, Lucky Lucky & Texas Hold'em. Free LIVE Entertainment every Friday & Saturday night in VEE. Get on the Anthony Henday, Get off on Campbell Road. Welcome to the Winners' Zone!
