Hours
On Friday, April 18, 2025, a devastating grass fire broke out at a property near the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, which quickly spread due to dry conditions and high winds. Due to this fire, opening day of May 17, 2025 has been delayed. Alberta’s government is committed to reopening the site when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
- 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
- Evacuees: Free (Alberta’s government is offering free general admission to our world-class museums and historic sites in support of displaced Albertans who must leave their homes due to wildfires. Visitors are asked to provide their postal code or government ID to verify their evacuation status. Sites will continue to offer free admission until evacuees are able to return home.)
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.