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Fort McMurray
Explore more of the vast northern region of Alberta by heading 291 km (175 mi) north from Lac La Biche via Hwy 55 and 63 to Fort McMurray. The Athabasca Oil Sands Deposit contains more oil than all known reserves in the Middle East, enough to supply Canada for the next two centuries. Oil Sands Discovery Centre tells the whole story of the development and technology of the oil sands. May 15 to Sept 7, daily 10 am - 6 pm, closed Mondays. May 16 to September 4 daily, 9am - 5pm. $6 adults, $5 sen, $4 youth/child, free for children under 6, $20 fam. Call 743-7167. Bus tours of the Suncor Energy and Syncrude Canada Plant sites are run by tourism. The bus tours leave the Discovery Centre at 12pm. The cost is $20 plus GST for youth
between 12 and 17, $20 plus GST for seniors, and $25 plus GST for adults. Children under 12 are not permitted on the public tours. The price of the ticket includes admission to the Discovery Centre. Reservations can be made by calling Fort McMurray Tourism at
1-800-565-3947 or (780) 791-4336. Reservations must be made at least 24
hours in advance, and photo identification must be presented at time of tour. Suncor tours run Sunday through to Tuesday, while the Syncrude tours run Wednesday through to Saturday, starting long weekend in May and continuing through to the long weekend in September. The Wood Bison Viewpoint and the Wood Bison Trails are located off Hwy 63, approximately 35 km (21 mi) north of the city at the entrance to Syncrude Self-guided trails on reclaimed land feature local plants, wildlife and a her of more than 300 wood bison, a species that was reintroduced to the area. Heritage Park, on the banks of Hangingstone River, is a recreated pioneer village. May 18 to Sept 1, wkdys 10 am - 6 pm, wknds noon - 5 pm. By donation. Call 791-7575. Gregoire Lake Provincial Park offers sport fishing (northern pike and walleye), call 334-2222. 40 km (25 mi) southeast of town. For more information, call the visitors’ bureau at 791-4336 or 1-800-565-3947.
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