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Provost
Provost & District Museum
ATTRACTIONS
Discover the history of the community and area at the Provost & District Museum, located at the southwest corner of town. The museum features historic homes, churches and schools for you to explore (see CREAM Museum Tour page 15). For more history, be sure to visit the St. Norbert's Rosenheim Church, an Alberta Historic Site featuring the largest rural neo-gothic church in Alberta, located just southeast of town. It’s quite the site to see! Just 15 minutes south of Provost on Highway 899, you can join an excavation and experience archaeology first hand. Book a tour at the Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre – one of the largest and most well-preserved archaeological areas in Western Canada. They offer Adult Dig-It Camps, Kids Camps, and School Programs with amazing hands-on activities. The Centre is open from early May to midAugust. Visit www.bodoarchaeology.com to learn more.
OUTDOORS
Play a round at the popular Provost Golf Club. Camp in town at Bannister Campground, located in the Sports Park, and kids will enjoy the nearby skateboard park. Around town, you can enjoy playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, ball diamonds, and a trout pond. Around Provost there are also several lakes and campgrounds including Dillberry Lake Provincial Park with over 13 km of trails and a beautiful sandy beach.
SOUTHEAST OF EDMONTON
The Town of Provost is located 3 hours southeast of Edmonton and just 20 km west of the Saskatchewan border town, Macklin. The community has a strong agricultural and energy sector background. Enjoy a variety of shops, and services in the revitalized downtown area, as well as accommodations and businesses along Highway 13.
~ Czar ~ The Village of Czar is located 30 minutes west of Provost off Highway 13. Enjoy the action at the Czar Lake Bullarama on July 17th at the rodeo grounds. Nearby, Shorncliffe Lake Park is popular for water-skiing and camping, where you can enjoy many events and activities plus the Prairie Panorama Museum.
MORE INFO
Provost Museum Visitor Information Centre 5360 - 49 Ave May 19 to Sept 19 Tues-Sat 12-6 pm 780-753-6667 www.GoEastofEdmonton.com/Communities/Town-of-Provost
ATTRACTIONS
EVENTS
Agri-Day & Tradeshow, in early April, gets more popular every year. On Father’s Day weekend, be sure to attend the exciting Provost Kinsmen’s Splash and Smash. It is rural Alberta’s largest motorsport and monster truck event, complete with a midway, plus, don’t miss the Museum Day activities on June 11th. In October, take in the Pumpkin Fest, and enjoy Winterlude in November.
• Crescent Point Place Regional Activity Centre outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, indoor walking track & more
• Provost Museum - site of seven acres to explore • Provost & District Golf Club - 12 hole course with challenging greens, wooded areas and rolling hills
• Several Parks & Playgrounds • Outdoor Rink • St. Norbert’s Rosenheim Church - the largest rural neo-gothic church in Alberta
• Bodo Archaeological Centre - one of Alberta’s largest and well-preserved archaeological sites
• Nearby lakes - Dillberry Lake Provincial Campground, Czar Lake, Capt Ayre Lake
Major Annual Events AGRI-Day & Tradeshow - April 3 Seniors Day - June Kinsmen Splash & Smash - June 12-14 Cadogan Rodeo - June 13-14 Canada Day - July 1 Pumpkin Fest - October
3 hours southeast of Edmonton on Highway 13 and only 15 min to SK border.
780-753-2261 www.townofprovost.ca 2020 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide 143