St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators

I felt like a kid again! Have you any idea how hard it is to find a working grain elevator around here? I have lived in Alberta most of my life and had never toured this historical site in St. Albert. The maintenance manager showed me around even though they were not officially opened yet. They open to public THIS weekend. Do not miss getting a view of the hopper and seeing how the elevator system works these were built at turn of the century in the 1900s - bring the whole family. This part of Alberta Heritage is a Must-see! This is the equivalent of seeing the Lighthouse keepers quarters on the Great Lakes for the Prairies!! Don't miss the old rail load point outside the Grain Elevator doors. I can just imagine the noise and sound of the train pulling up out back. These Grain Elevators were once how we fed the nation and beyond! Look how far we have come...

Great meeting place for family or friends. There is a classroom type space downstairs to hold meetings & gatherings. The Rotary Club funded this signature project! The river lots and heritage houses are a must see. They also have a nice community garden. Check the website to get into a tour.

Amazing experience, silver grain elevator was built in 1906, the Green Alberta wheat pool elevator was built in 1929 tours are free donations are accepted.