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Father Lacombe Chapel |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
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St Vital Ave, St. Albert • 780-459-7663 • 780-431-2300
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Distance:
~14.207 km from The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald |
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Description:
Father Albert Lacombe is known for establishing several Catholic parishes in the Edmonton area. This chapel was constructed in 1861, but was transformed into a museum in 1929. It has been fully restored and furnished in 1860s style, and the knowledgeable staff vividly describes the life and times of Father Lacombe. Tours are offered in English and French. Declared a provincial historic site n 1977, the chapel is Alberta's oldest building.
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