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Upcoming Events


Historic Abasand Walk
Join us for a guided walk through Abasand Oils Ltd., one of the first oil sands plants in the Athabasca region. Call the Oil Sands Discovery Centre for information and registration at 743-7167.

Sunday Walks – walks begin at 6:30 pm – cost $5.00/person
June 1st – The Fort McMurray Environment Committee and the Oil Sands Discovery Centre have partnered up and invite you on this FREE walk…this walk also includes a spring clean up. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

  • July 13th
  • July 27th
  • August 24th

Wednesday Walks – walks begin at 1:30 pm – cost $5.00/person

  • June 18th
  • July 16th
  • August 13th
  • What can you expect on an Abasand Historical Walk?

    • Discover what’s left of one of the first oil sands operations as you tour the location of the historic Abasand Oil Ltd.
    • View the geological profiles of the oil sands around the Horse River Valley
    • Hand-mine your own oil sand to take home!
    • Explore the beautiful Boreal forest, a bird and flora list will enhance this nature experience!

    All summer
    Experience the Energy Tours

    - stay tuned for next year's program dates! -
    Suncor Summer Discovery Labs
    Download last year's (2007) PDF for Suncor Summer Discovery Labs (71 kb).

    Updated: 04.21.08