The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village will open for the season on Saturday, May 21, 2022.  We remain closed to the general public until then.

Visit

Hours

  • May 21, 2022 to September 5, 2022
  • We are open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except holiday Mondays) 

Location

  • Located 25 minutes (50 kilometres) east of Edmonton on Highway 16, 3 kilometres east of Elk Island National Park
  • Get directions to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Admission

  • Family (2 Adults & Youths to a maximum of 8 people): $40
  • Adult (18-64): $15
  • Senior (65+): $13
  • Youth (7-17): $10
  • Child (0-6): Free
  • Canadian Military and Family (with CFOne card): Free
  • Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society member: Free

Payment can be made by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

All prices include GST. Admission fees are subject to change without notice.

Amenities

  • Gift shop (summer season only)
  • Food services (summer season only). View the concession menu on the Friends Ukrainian Village Society website.
  • Large picnic area with picnic tables and a fire pit (no wood supplied)

Accessibility

  • To maintain historical accuracy, buildings in the historical village have limited accessibility.
  • Our museum provides plenty of outdoor things to see and do surrounding the historic buildings.
  • The Visitor Centre, containing an exhibit gallery and gift shop, is wheelchair accessible.

Electric Scooters & Wheelchairs

  • To assist our guests with limited mobility, electric scooters and wheelchairs equipped with all-terrain tires are available to rent at our Visitor Centre.
  • Electric scooter rentals are $5 (cash only).  Wheelchair loans are complimentary.
  • Scooters and wheelchairs may be reserved ahead of your visit by calling 780-662-3855, ext 1139 (after May 21).
  • To rent an electric scooter, the user must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be able to operate the scooter on their own in a safe manner.

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed outside the parking lot at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
  • Identified service animals are permitted onsite.

Visitor Tips

  • Plan for 2-3 hours to tour our museum and historic buildings.
  • We are an outdoor museum with walking required between our historic buildings.
  • Walking shoes are recommended for our gravel roads.
  • Sunscreen and sun hats are recommended on warm summer days.
  • No food or drinks are allowed in the historical village, except water bottles.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the historical village.
  • Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted at any time.

Parking

  • Parking available onsite.
  • Accessible parking, RV (recreational vehicle) parking, bus parking, and passenger drop off.
  • No overnight parking

Accommodation

  • No accommodations or camping onsite
  • The nearest campsite is Astotin Lake Campground, located at Elk Island National Park. For more information, call 1-877-737-3783 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m. MST)

Site Map

Please see the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village site map to plan your visit.

For Your Safety

  • Gravel/dirt pathways and road may be uneven.
  • Wooden sidewalks/steps may be slippery when wet.
  • Use care when entering/exiting buildings. Please ask for assistance, if required.
  • Watch for irregular steps. 
  • Handrails will not be available.
  • Do not feed or approach livestock or farm animals.
  • Children should be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult.