Lac La Biche Museum

Our Land — Our People — Our Story

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Programs & Events

How They Illuminated: Candle Making Workshop

Step back into the days before electric lights and discover how people illuminated their homes with candles.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will use natural beeswax to make their own candle while learning a little about the history of candle making and everyday lighting.
We’ll provide all materials, and participants can take their finished candle home.
🐝 A special thank you to Christy Creek Honey for generously providing the beeswax for this workshop!

📅 Date & Time: November 13, 4–6 PM
📍 Location: Stuart MacPherson Public Library (8702 91 Av. Lac La Biche)
💲 Cost: Free
✍️ Registration: Drop-in event
🧓 Ages: 10+

No-Sew “Quilted” Christmas Ornament Making

Get into the holiday spirit with a colourful, no-sew “quilted” Christmas ornament workshop! Using folded fabric pieces, participants will create a festive ornament that looks like traditional quilting. No sewing experience needed.

We’ll provide all materials, and participants can take their finished ornament home to hang on the tree or give as a handmade gift.

📅 Date & Time: November 19, 4–5 PM
📍 Location: Lac La Biche Museum (9910 101 Ave. Lac La Biche)
💲 Cost: Free
✍️ Registration: Required
🧓 Ages: 10+
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Rhyme Time at the Museum

Lac La Biche County Libraries is bringing Rhyme Time to the Lac La Biche Museum! Join us for a fun, interactive evening of songs, rhymes, and stories for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Come enjoy a special off-site session at the museum. We look forward to welcoming our youngest visitors!

📅 Date & Time: November 26, 6:30-7:30 PM
📍 Location: Lac La Biche Museum (9910 101 Ave. Lac La Biche)
💲 Cost: Free
✍️ Registration: Drop-in event
🧓 Ages: 0-5

Curator’s Tour of the “Good Times and Hard Times: The Life of Tannie Deschambeau” Exhibition

Join us for a special curator-led tour of “Good Times and Hard Times: The Life of Tannie Deschambeau” exhibition. Discover the stories behind the exhibition, learn more about Tannie Deschambeau’s life and experiences, and explore Lac La Biche’s history through her story.

📅 Date & Time: November 28, 1-2 PM
📍 Location: Lac La Biche Museum (9910 101 Ave., Lac La Biche)
💲 Cost: Free
✍️ Registration: Required
🧓 Ages: All Ages are Welcome

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What’s On Display: Our Temporary Exhibits

Monsters & Mythical Creatures of Canada
Oct 2 – Nov 4

 

See the Forest Differently: A Solo Photography Exhibition by Donna Feledichuck
Sep 10 – Nov 3

“Good Times and Hard Times”:
The Life of Tannie Deschambeau
Oct 1 – Jan 12

 

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Vadim K
4 months ago
Such an unexpected cultural gem in the middle of rural north-central Alberta. Lots of interesting and thoughtfully arranged exhibits which make you want to stay longer and see more! Kudos to the administration and the curators - keep up the great work!
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Hal
4 months ago
Fascinating little museum telling everything about the history of Lac La Biche and their ethnic origins.
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Dp Koru
1 year ago
The museum was amazing and interesting things to learn and Artemii was wonderful and guided us well.
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Len P
1 year ago
A wonderful History of not only this area that was incorporated in the late 1790's, but also a story of the diversity of the people's from around the world along with their lifestyles. Be it Trapping, Voyaguers or the Hudsons Bay Company. A wonderfully informative as well as enjoyable experience!
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Dylanna Fisher
1 year ago
The Lac La Biche museum was a fantastic visit with interesting Alberta history (like moose tufting and the biggest Walleye I've ever seen). We saw the two temporary exhibits, one on Indigenous art and one on 100 years of women's fashion. 10/10 chill, interactive, informative
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Dharmesh Desai
1 year ago
What a beautiful place, luckily i decided to to stop here after living in north of this town for 20 years. A must visit just thoroughly loved it…….
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Murray Tippett
1 year ago
Great Museum. Has alot of history for Lac La Biche, but also ties the information to world events. The exhibits are well documented with easy to read signage that helps to put the items in context. There is also a fun scavenger hunt and a wonderful model ship. The temporary exhibit on toys was also wonderful. Great for kids, took about an hour to go through.
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Jen Mesch
2 years ago
Super interesting place with wonderful artifacts of the cultural and natural history of the area. I really didn’t know very much about the area, but this was a great introduction. The people at the museum were enthusiastic about sharing additional historical and about birding in the area.
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Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the museum and learned more about the area. Hope to see you again!
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dennis Bobko
2 years ago
Amazing museum with very knowledgable guide his name is Artemii
Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again!
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Irina Kalina
2 years ago
The museum exceeded my expectations. I thought it would be a small provincial museum with few exhibits, but the exhibition is quite large and very interesting. I have been to different museums in Europe - large and small, and I can say that the museum in Lac La Biche has great potential. Special thanks to the museum employee - he gave an interesting tour and answered all the questions. I recommend visiting the museum 👍🏻
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Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the museum and tour. Hope to see you again Irina!
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Spencer Moore
4 years ago
This museum was amazing! Definitely definitely worth a visit!
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Maryq Motel
5 years ago
Our kids had so much fun doing their scavenger hunt. Must visit museum in Lac la Biche. Clean and great presentation. Friendly staff.
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Harris Christian
5 years ago
A well appointed museum containing many varied historical artifacts. Self directed tour. David Thompson was the significant discoverer, explorer of the day & La Biche founder. Donations appreciated but entrance is free. Recommended. Worth your time.

Open: 9am-5pm

May – August: Open 7 days a week starting the May Long Weekend

September-April: Tuesday to Saturday

Jubilee Hall 9910 101 Ave. Lac La Biche, AB

780-623-1727 info@laclabichemuseum.com

Admission is currently by donation

We acknowledge that the Lac La Biche County is located on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8, and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.

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