Top 9 Places to Visit in
Fort Saskatchewan | Alberta
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Inspector Jarvis Statue
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Completed in 2013, this bronze monument is dedicated to Fort Saskatchewan’s founder, Inspector Jarvis. The monument is located across from Legacy Park and is the perfect spot to visit, relax, and take photos. Photo: Matthew Boonstra, CC-BY-SA-4.0
- 9904 101 Street Located Within Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2C5 Canada
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- http://www.rcmpveteransvancouver.com/city-unveils-life-size-inspector-william-d-jarvis-statue/
Home Town of Evangeline Lilly
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Best known for her roles as Kate Austen in Lost and Tauriel in the Hobbit film series, actress Evangeline Lilly was born in 1979 in Fort Saskatchewan. She grew up here “surrounded on all sides by the never-ending golden fields of wheat that so signify the Canadian prairies.“ She received a Golden Globe nomination for […]
Fort Heritage Precinct
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The Fort Heritage Precinct is the perfect spot to learn about the rich history of Fort Saskatchewan. The Precinct offers guided tours through the historical area of Fort Saskatchewan. See the buildings that were the beginning of Fort Saskatchewan and see what life was like for 20th-century settlers. The replica of the original Fort Saskatchewan […]
- 10006 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 0J3 Canada
- 780-998-1783
- https://www.historycentre.ca/
Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market
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Held every Thursday evening, the Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market is located in the heart of Fort Saskatchewan, Legacy Park. The market features local baked goods, meats, crafts, seeds, and much more. The Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market is famous for the food trucks that attend, serving mini doughnuts, kettle corn, hotdogs, and more. Photo: fortsaskchamber.com
- 10030 99 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 3Y1 Canada
- (780) 998-4355
- https://www.fortsaskchamber.com/farmers-market
Home Town of Astronaut Joshua Kutryk
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Joshua Kutryk was named Canada’s newest astronaut as the country marked its 150th birthday. Kutryk was born in 1982 in Fort Saskatchewan. He was raised on a cattle farm in eastern Alberta. He enjoys backcountry skiing, cycling, mountaineering and paragliding. Attending St. John XXIII Catholic School till Grade 3, Kutryk knew deep down he wanted […]
- 9526 89 St, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2X7
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- https://1000towns.ca/joshua-kutryk-astronaut/
Elk Island National Park
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Elk Island National Park plays an important part in the Plains bison conservation. The park is a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve and home to Canada’s bison conservation legacy. Rolling hills, glassy lakes, star-filled prairie skies and a thousand shades of green all come together in Elk Island National Park. Photos: Chaplain143, CC-BY-SA-4.0; Flickr: Elk Island National […]
- 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3
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- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/elkisland
Perry’s 2 for 1 Pizza and Pasta
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Many considered the best pizza in Fort Saskatchewan, Perry’s 2 for 1 Pizza and Pasta is a must-try! This family-run business prides itself on using freshly grown Alberta ingredients of the highest quality. Stop in or have Perry’s 2 for 1 Pizza and Pasta delivered to your door. Photo: Google Street View
Home Town of “The Wizard” Whitney
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Considered by most to be the most underrated NHL player of all time, Ray “The Wizard” Whitney is the pride of Fort Saskatchewan. Whitney played nearly 20 years in the NHL, scoring over 1000 points and winning the Stanley Cup with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes and fellow Fort Saskatchewan native Mike Commodore. Photo: Puckpuff at […]
Visit the Fort Saskatchewan Sheep
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During the summer months, Fort Saskatchewan uses sheep to maintain the town’s parks grasses. This eco-friendly lawn care option also allows guests to interact with the sheep! The sheep can be found in the Fort Heritage Precinct. Photo: MichaelMaggs, CC-BY-SA-3.0
- 10006 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 0J3 Canada
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- https://www.fortsask.ca/en/things-to-do/visit-the-sheep_.aspx