Plamondon and District Museum
Welcome
Our first pioneers arrived in Plamondon on July 28, 1908. With the knowledge and help of the Métis people, our Pioneers survived the first winter. Through our Métis, trapping, music and pioneer displays in our museum, the story unfolds: Travelling by wagons, led by oxen and horses, on the Victoria Trail to the shores of Lac La Biche Lake, and finally settling in a valley now known as Plamondon.
In 1973, a group of White Russians (Old Believers) arrived, and they too have changed the fabric of Plamondon and the surrounding district. Today Plamondon prides itself with three languages being taught in the two Plamondon schools: English, Russian and French.
What's Happening at the Museum
Gift Shop
Open during Museum Operating hours. Various local items are available for purchase including our Plamondon History Books (Vol. 1 and 2).
Visitor Information
Plan Your Visit
The Plamondon Museum is located Northeast of Edmonton off Highway 55, in Lac La Biche County at 10031B 98 Ave, Plamondon, AB T0A 2T0.
- We are open in July & August, from Tuesday to Saturday.
- Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Entry Fee – by donation.
- Please call us for private tours or out of season tours.
News
Plamondon Museum Announcement
Plamondon Museum is proud to announce that it is the latest institution in Alberta to receive the Recognized Museum designation from the Alberta Museums Association (AMA). This is an exciting time for the Plamondon Museum because earning this designation demonstrates that it is committed to maintaining standards of professional practice and to ensuring that it plays a strong and important role within
Museum Reviews
Please note: Reviews are moderated by the museum staff before they get posted and displayed on the museum website.
“It was a real treat to visit your facility on Tuesday July 20th, 2021. The friendly greeting at the front door was most welcoming; thank you! I was particularly struck with the collection of personal items contained in the museum that tell the stories of the many families who have lived in the area. There is a wealth of information in your facility to be enjoyed by very many. “
“I have had the pleasure to visit the Plamondon and District Museum on multiple occasions and each time I do, I find very well thought out and creative displays. It amazes me that certain items were saved from demolition. Specifically, the old post office mail window. What a cool item.”
Nearby Attractions
This quaint park, filled with replicas of Plamondon’s early buildings and homesteads circa 1908 to 1940, invites you to take a nostalgic walk through history. The detailed shoulder-high structures radiate a sense of place and community pride. See where Plamondon’s pioneer families, many of whose descendants still live in the community, hung their hats.
Call or visit the Plamondon Festival Centre to request access.
Chapelle
Original church from 1911. Has been renovated, and can be used for small weddings and gatherings. Contact:
Festival Centre
Built in 2008. It serves as a community meeting place and a community hall. There is a mini theatre to host cultural events.
68445 Rge Rd 160A, Plamondon – Campsite on the western shore of Lac La Biche. 165 sites and also features a driving range. Located 11 km north of Plamondon. For reservations contact:
