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Hours

  • The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is now closed for the season.
  • We are open to the public from the May long weekend until Labour Day. Our summer season hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday (and holiday Mondays). We are also open on the Saturday after Labour Day for our Harvest of the Past special event. 
  • In the fall and winter, staff deliver pre-booked school programs and we accept bookings for meeting spaces. Discover more about our offerings by visiting the "Programs & Experiences" tab. 

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

  • Food services is available Wednesday to Sunday (and holiday Mondays) during our summer season, and on the first Saturday following Labour Day.
  • Food services concession menu can be viewed here, or you can visit www.fouvs.ca
  • Large picnic area with picnic tables and a fire pit (no wood supplied).
  • Gift shop is open Wednesday to Sunday (and holiday Mondays) during our summer season, and on the first Saturday following Labour Day.

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 $10 (cash only).  Wheelchair loans are complimentary.
  • Scooters and wheelchairs may be reserved ahead of your visit by emailing uchvbookings@gov.ab.ca.
  • 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.
  • Electric scooters are not available during and following rainstorms, as they can get stuck on our dirt roads. If you have reserved a scooter, we encourage you to call to confirm your scooter can be driven during your visit.

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 and vaping are 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.