3 Best Places To See in Grande Prairie

“Grande Prairie Museum is a well-maintained museum in Grande Prairie, AB. The museum opened in August 1970 to focus on preserving the area's pioneer history. The museum has about 55,000 items in its collection. Grande Prairie Museum is accessible for everyone to visit and enjoy, regardless of age. The museum's galleries feature temporary and permanent exhibits, including features from the prehistoric era, the first homesteads of the Peace Region, and modern times. Visit the Grande Prairie Museum & Heritage Village to explore its history. The Heritage Village is also fun to walk around and see with friends or family and offers free admission.”

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“Bonnetts Energy Centre is the finest arena in Grande Prairie, AB. The Centre was formerly known as Revolution Place. Bonnetts Energy Centre is a multi-functional arena in Grande Prairie with 2,960 seats. The Centre was built in 1995 and proudly welcomes local user groups, event customers, sports tenants, and show promoters. The arena can accommodate any event or trade fair with 18,000 square feet of flexible event space and newly renovated outdoor areas. Bonnetts Energy Centre is home to the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Grande Prairie Storm. The Centre hosted the 2006 Ford World Women's Curling Championship, the 2004 Royal Bank Cup, and the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.”

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“Forbes Homestead is one of the most famous historical museums in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The museum was built in 1911 and was Grande Prairie's first hospital. The museum is beautifully restored to its original form, open to the public, and contains the original log structure built in 1911, which was used as the first hospital in Grande Prairie, plus the two-story add-on used by the Forbes family as their residence, which was built in 1912. The Forbes Homestead is the oldest building still standing in Grande Prairie. Rev. Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital offer free admission to all visitors.”

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