Fort McMurray | Alberta - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 10 Places to Visit in Fort McMurray

Region:

Wood Buffalo

Known For:

Fort McMurray Wildfire Memorial
MacDonald Island Park
Oil Sands Discovery Centre
Athabasca River
Oil sands hub
River valley

Best For:

Meaningful Stops
Industrial Tourism
River Views
Family Activities

Fort McMurray Wildfire Memorial

In May 2016, a large wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray resulted in the mandatory evacuation of the community. Upwards of 88,000 people in the community and the surrounding region were evacuated. It was Canada's largest recorded wildfire evacuation in history.

Address: Franklin Avenue/King Street, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Web: 1000towns.ca

Oil Sand Capital of Canada

The oil crazed Fort McMurray lies in the middle of the Athabasca Oil Sands. The town is the heart of Canadian oil production. When the price of oil increased in 2003, the population of Fort McMurray nearly doubled from 34,000 to 66,573.

Address: Downtown, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Web: rmwb.ca

Oil Sands Discovery Centre

The Oil Sands Discovery Centre is a great place for fun and learning about Alberta’s top trade. A must-see first stop on your way into town to learn the rich history of the prairie oil sands. Amazing interactive and hands-on displays that are great for kids or the kids inside us all.

Address: 515 MacKenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4X3
Phone: (780) 743-7167
Web: oilsandsdiscovery.ca

Giants of Mining

See the unbelievable size of a decommissioned 2400-ton bucketwheel, Gigantic draglines, and of course the Syncrude plant right next door which shows you the magnificence of the industry. A 30-minute drive north of Fort McMurray gets you to the Syncrude Giants of Mining Exhibit.

Address: Syncrude Giants of Mining, Highway 63, Wood Buffalo, AB
Web: 1000towns.ca

Heritage Village

In Heritage village, you can explore the old buildings and heritage of Fort McMurray’s fur trapping days. Heritage Village preserves Fort McMurray and the region's past.

Address: 1 Tolen Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1G7
Web: fortmcmurrayheritage.com

Heritage Shipyard

Heritage Shipyard allows you to run freely while exploring historic vessels and two train cars. For decades, Fort McMurray was a transportation hub.

Address: 8405 Prairie Loop Boulevard, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1Y6
Web: fortmcmurrayheritage.com

Home Town of Scottie Upshall

Former NHL hockey winger Scottie Upshall was born and raised in Fort McMurray. “The heart of Fort McMurray is the hardworking people who have been there since the beginning. When you read the words ‘Fort McMurray’, I want you to think of real people, like Ms. Jomass.

Address: 155 Beaconwood Rd, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R5
Web: 1000towns.ca

Vista Ridge

Fort MacMurray’s very own ski hill. But wait in the warmer months it turns into a land of adventure with activities from mini putting, frisbee golf, and even an aerial park!

Address: 1 Spruce Valley Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5B4
Phone: (780) 743-8651
Web: vistaridge.ab.ca

Beacon Hill Lookout

Take a drive to this series of lookout spots that let you gaze upon the lively city and scenic forestry. A must-go for newcomers to see the city from atop.

Address: Memorial Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2S3
Web: fortmc.ca

Home Town of Tony Sampson

Once retired from acting, actor Tony Sampson, best known for his voice role as Eddy from Ed, Edd, n Eddy, came to work in the oil sand industry in Fort McMurray.

Address: Downtown, Fort McMurray AB
Web: ed.fandom.com