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Father Lacombe Chapel

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This simple chapel, Alberta's oldest building, tells the history of missionary and Métis history in Alberta.

Story

In 1861, Father Albert Lacombe and his Métis helpers constructed a log building to serve the new St. Albert Roman Catholic Mission.

This simple chapel, Alberta's oldest building, became the centre of the thriving French speaking Metis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. Drop in to the chapel and let the historical interpreters take you back to an earlier time.

Visit the crypt where Father Lacombe and Bishop Grandin are buried. Take a stroll through the cemetery, the resting place of some of St. Albert's first residents.

Interpretive guides lead tours through the chapel and the historic Mission Hill site and demonstrate activities and skills of the time. Education programs and special events are offered as well. Tours are available in English or French.

Address: St Vital Ave , St Albert T8N, AB, CA
Phone: (780) 459-7663
State: AB
City: St Albert
Zip Code: T8N



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Reviews
Beautiful and peaceful site for a visit. Offer a prayer and light a candle in the Grotto of Lourdes in St. Albert right behind this beautiful basilica. I felt peaceful.
A great Alberta historical location over 150 years old. Old-old school cool
Good there isn't an official guide but were able to ask questions and sample some left over bannock from a field trip that had just gone through.
Part of Alberta's history, great little church.
one of the oldest places around with lots of history to St.Alberts back ground and lots of nice places to rest and be blessed by thee holy spirit oh are lord are god omighty , with jesus Christ amen amen amen amen amen
Tiniest museum packed with tons of history. Summer staff have always been knowledgeable.
Can't even pray to Dionysus on Saturnalia, otherwise pretty cool
Disappointed.
Lots of history Father Lacombe founded the church and named it after his patron Saint Albert.
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