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Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre Information - Maps - Retail Shop - Museum - Art Gallery - Meeting Room Rentals - Wildlife, History & We are more than just a tourist info centre.

Located on Highway 40 and surrounded by stunning vistas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre has much to offer the curious traveler and long-time resident. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to answer questions and help you make the most of your time in our beautiful mountain town. We offer hiking guides, maps and loads of information abou

t the area. Along with tourism information, the Centre also showcases the fascinating history of the area through free exhibits and displays: featuring ice age artifacts, Aboriginal heritage and fur trading, full animal mounts, tree and geological descriptions and local industry. There is also a gift shop, art gallery, an intimate movie theatre and space available for meetings and conferences. Make sure to save time to tour the Bird's Eye View Interpretive Park featuring an interpretative trail and gazebo style picnic areas, outside of the Centre. A replica of a “cache” along with other historic buildings are also on site.

MD of Greenview - Family Day 2025 Facility Hours & Closure Notice In celebration of Family Day across Alberta, all MD of...
10/02/2025

MD of Greenview - Family Day 2025 Facility Hours & Closure Notice

In celebration of Family Day across Alberta, all MD of Greenview Administration and Public Service Buildings, Landfills and Transfer Stations will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. Please also note the following operating hours at the Grande Cache Recreation Centre, Greenview Regional Multiplex and Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre on Monday, February 17, 2025.

To view or download the Greenview facility hours and closures, please visit the following link:
https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Family-Day-Notice-2025.pdf

For more information, please contact 780.524.7600.

🌲Jr. Adventurers after school program this Friday! 🌲Register your kindergarten-grade 3 child as we explore the predator ...
29/01/2025

🌲Jr. Adventurers after school program this Friday! 🌲
Register your kindergarten-grade 3 child as we explore the predator - prey relationship of the lynx and snowshoe hare through games and outdoor activities!
Call the Tourism and Interpretive Centre to register: 780-827-3300.

Looking for those last minute items? We are open until 5pm today and WILL BE CLOSED December 24-27 reopening on December...
23/12/2024

Looking for those last minute items? We are open until 5pm today and WILL BE CLOSED December 24-27 reopening on December 28!
Whether it's local, hand-crafted items, outdoor gear, toys and games or books we've got you covered!

Please be advised of the following Greenview Public Service Buildings, Administration Offices, Landfills and Transfer St...
23/12/2024

Please be advised of the following Greenview Public Service Buildings, Administration Offices, Landfills and Transfer Stations and Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretvie Centre hours and closures during the holidays.

Please also note the following Grande Cache Recreation Centre https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/gcrc-holiday-schedule-2024-2025/ and Greenview Regional Multiplex Scheduleshttps://mdgreenview.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GRM-Holiday-Schedule-FINAL-2024.pdf

To view the Greenview Administrative Office & Facilities hours and closure notice, please visit https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/greenview-facility-holiday-closure-hours-notice-2024/

Bird Count Info Session CANCELLEDDue to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's information session on the Christmas Bird Co...
19/12/2024

Bird Count Info Session CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's information session on the Christmas Bird Count has been cancelled. If you would still like some information on how you can participate on count day (December 28) from home or in the field, please contact the Tourism and Interpretive Centre by December 23! Happy birding!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our festive Santa’s Workshop event held on  December 13 & 14, 2024. We would l...
18/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in our festive Santa’s Workshop event held on December 13 & 14, 2024. We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful partners and local volunteers:

• Grande Cache Inn & Suites
• Elk Ridge Quarter Horses
• Peace Draft Horse Club (drivers Gordon and George)
• Grande Cache Municipal Library (Sam and Emma)
• ADC
• Smoky River Nordic Ski Club
• UCCO members: Matt, Steven, Amerit, and Maia
• Community volunteers: Mamta, Annie, Loc, Maevery, and Pearl
• MD departments: Recreation Centre Programmers, Operations, and Beautification

Join us for a brief info session on how you can participate in this year's Christmas Bird Count tomorrow at 6:30pm! Ever...
17/12/2024

Join us for a brief info session on how you can participate in this year's Christmas Bird Count tomorrow at 6:30pm! Everyone is welcome.

Looking for something to do over the upcoming holidays? Help out with this citizen scientist project from the comfort of your home or go on an adventure outside!
Join us and guest Karen Stroebel on December 18th for a brief info session about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count.

Join us for The Muppet Christmas Carol on December 15 at 2:30!Popcorn and juice will be provided.Space is limited.
15/12/2024

Join us for The Muppet Christmas Carol on December 15 at 2:30!
Popcorn and juice will be provided.
Space is limited.

Horse drawn wagon rides start TONIGHT and no bookings are required! If you'd like to book a spot for indoor activities, ...
13/12/2024

Horse drawn wagon rides start TONIGHT and no bookings are required! If you'd like to book a spot for indoor activities, please call the Tourism Centre: 780-827-3300🐎🎄

Registration is now OPEN for this year's Santa's Workshop!

Join us on December 13 or 14 for an evening of festive fun at the Tourism and Interpretive Centre. There's something for everyone! Enjoy:
- Crafts
- Stories
- Treats
- Horse drawn wagon rides and MORE!

Please call the Tourism Centre to book your family's time slot: 780-827-3300. 30 minute blocks run from 4-8pm nightly.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our partners:
Grande Cache Municipal Library, Grande Cache Inn and Suites, Elk Ridge Quarter Horses, UCCO, Smoky River Nordic Ski Club, community volunteers and other MD Departments including Recreation, Operations, Facility Maintenance and Beautification!

Interested in partnering with us? Let us know!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Foothills Forest Products and Youth Connections for sponsoring the recent ...
11/12/2024

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Foothills Forest Products and Youth Connections for sponsoring the recent Grinch Tree Workshop! Without their support, we would not have been able to make this program free for children to attend.

We would also like to thank the following people/groups for partnering with us and assisting during the workshops:
- Amanda Weimer - B.E.S.T.
- Grande Cache Municipal Library
- Trystan Atkinson - Wellness Navigator
- Youth Connections

And to Mountain Blooms, Grande Cache, AB for facilitating!

Thank you all!

Looking for something to do over the upcoming holidays? Help out with this citizen scientist project from the comfort of...
08/12/2024

Looking for something to do over the upcoming holidays? Help out with this citizen scientist project from the comfort of your home or go on an adventure outside!
Join us and guest Karen Stroebel on December 18th for a brief info session about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count.

Prep for your grinchy trees this afternoon is done!🎄This is also a reminder to parents of grades 6-10 to hand in your co...
05/12/2024

Prep for your grinchy trees this afternoon is done!🎄
This is also a reminder to parents of grades 6-10 to hand in your completed waiver for your child at drop off.
Please call the Tourism Centre at 780-827-3300 if you have any questions!

Grinch Tree Workshop on December 5 has a few spots left for grades 6-10. Please call to register: 780-827-3300.December ...
03/12/2024

Grinch Tree Workshop on December 5 has a few spots left for grades 6-10. Please call to register: 780-827-3300.
December 9 is FULL.

Registrations for Grinch Tree Workshops opens on November 21 at 9am! Call 780-827-3300 to register your child for one of these FREE workshops at the Tourism and Interpretive Centre. Space is limited.

Join us along with Karen from Mountain Blooms, Grande Cache, AB, Youth Connections the Grande Cache Municipal Library and B.E.S.T. to create your very own "Grinchy" tree!

December 5: Grades 6-10, 3:30-5:30pm
*December 9: Grade 5 and under, 3:30-5:30pm

*Children in grade 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Jr. Adventurers is happening this Friday from 9am-12pm and we still have spaces!Call to register your K-Grade 3 child to...
03/12/2024

Jr. Adventurers is happening this Friday from 9am-12pm and we still have spaces!
Call to register your K-Grade 3 child today: 780-827-3300

A school P.D. day is coming! Registration for Jr. Adventurers opens November 22 at 9am.

Date: December 6
Time: 9am-12pm
Grade: Kindergarten-grade 3
Cost: Free with donation of non-perishable item

This outdoor, nature-based program will have your child exploring and playing in nearby forests.
Please call the Tourism & Interpretive Centre to register: 780-827-3300.

Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre Holiday HoursDecember 24-27, 2024: ClosedDecember 28-29, 2024: OpenDecember 3...
02/12/2024

Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre Holiday Hours

December 24-27, 2024: Closed
December 28-29, 2024: Open
December 30-31, 2024: Closed
January 1, 2025: Closed

Registration is now OPEN for this year's Santa's Workshop!Join us on December 13 or 14 for an evening of festive fun at ...
29/11/2024

Registration is now OPEN for this year's Santa's Workshop!

Join us on December 13 or 14 for an evening of festive fun at the Tourism and Interpretive Centre. There's something for everyone! Enjoy:
- Crafts
- Stories
- Treats
- Horse drawn wagon rides and MORE!

Please call the Tourism Centre to book your family's time slot: 780-827-3300. 30 minute blocks run from 4-8pm nightly.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our partners:
Grande Cache Municipal Library, Grande Cache Inn and Suites, Elk Ridge Quarter Horses, UCCO, Smoky River Nordic Ski Club, community volunteers and other MD Departments including Recreation, Operations, Facility Maintenance and Beautification!

Interested in partnering with us? Let us know!

Please note a few schedule changes for our Grande Cache Tourism and Interpretive Centre:November 30, 2024: Open from 9:0...
25/11/2024

Please note a few schedule changes for our Grande Cache Tourism and Interpretive Centre:

November 30, 2024: Open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
December 1, 2024: Closed for the day

For further details, feel free to contact us at 780-827-3300.

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A school P.D. day is coming! Registration for Jr. Adventurers opens November 22 at 9am.Date: December 6Time: 9am-12pmGra...
21/11/2024

A school P.D. day is coming! Registration for Jr. Adventurers opens November 22 at 9am.

Date: December 6
Time: 9am-12pm
Grade: Kindergarten-grade 3
Cost: Free with donation of non-perishable item

This outdoor, nature-based program will have your child exploring and playing in nearby forests.
Please call the Tourism & Interpretive Centre to register: 780-827-3300.

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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780-827-3300

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