If you are in the Fort McMurray area, come and visit the Centre, or discover Alberta's oil sands here online. Either way, you're sure to be amazed.

The Discovery Centre - Plan your visit to the Centre. Location and contact info, map, hours of operation, admissions, and facility & group bookings.

The Discovery Gift Shop - Visit our Discovery Gift Shop for a wide selection of unique souvenirs and gifts.

The Oil Sands Story - A brief history of the Athabasca Oil Sands. Look at the major theme areas in the Centre: The Resource, Mining, Extraction, In situ, Upgrading and, The Environment. Download copies of our current fact sheets packages.

Programs & Special Events - Education programs, public programs and special events.

Kid's Centre - Professor Nositall's top ten questions about the oil sands.

Links - Connect to websites offering more information about oil sands, Fort McMurray, and other provincial historic sites & museums in Alberta.

Facts about Alberta’s oil sands and its industry - (PDF download)

For more information on how government is working to address the environmental impact of the oil sands go to the Alberta Environment website.

The Oil Sands Discovery Centre is an ALTO (Alberta Tourism Awards) Award Winner. The Centre's exhibit redevelopment project is also the recipient of the Premier's Silver Award of Excellence in 2003.

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