Welcome to Pioneer Acres

"Where History Comes Alive"

Situated on 50 acres of land, Pioneer Acres is aimed at preserving Alberta's heritage. We are conveniently located about 45 minutes north-east of Calgary and offer over a dozen buildings filled with unique exhibits and artifacts from our pioneering era.

Pioneer Acres Opened for the Summer Season on July 1

The museum is now open Thursday to Monday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for the remainder of the summer season.

All of our feature events, including our Annual Show, are cancelled.

We are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our guests and staff. This means things will look a little different at Pioneer Acres this year. Please read our updated COVID-19 statement for the latest information.

What can visitors expect?

  • Directional traffic in various buildings
  • Only select exhibits will be open
  • Enhanced cleaning and physical distancing protocols
  • We encourage the use of masks, particularly indoors - please bring one with you, if you wish
  • The number of people on the grounds and indoors may be restricted
  • Self guided tours (maps provided, staff and volunteers available to answer questions)
  • We prefer debit or credit cards for payment

We will be showcasing more of our static displays and, of course, our new Grain Academy exhibit.

EXCITING NEWS!!!

The Grain Academy Museum has moved to Pioneer Acres. The museum was formerly located in the BMO Centre on the Calgary Stampede Grounds since the 1980's but that location has now closed and all of the contents have been moved to Pioneer Acres. COVID or not, this is a great exhibit to see.

51st Annual Show

Our signature event is our Annual Show in August. For 2020 our feature is International Harvester Tractors and Equipment. You'll need all three days to see everything! There is also information available for the Pioneer Market (the "trade fair").

Our Mission Statement

"Pioneer Acres and its dedicated volunteers actively preserve, display, and demonstrate equipment and artifacts that were used by the pioneers of Western Canada."

Events and Happenings

Many days during the summer, Pioneer Acres is more than just static displays. We often have antique tractors or trucks being driven around the grounds. In addition to our annual show, we have a number of special event days. See the Feature Events page for more information.

Sponsors

Check out our Current Sponsors or have a look at our Sponsor Information page and see if this would be a good way for your organization to get some visibility.

You Are Invited

Our friendly staff work to make your visit enjoyable and are always available to answer questions. If you are interested in what it was like in Alberta 100 years ago, we invite you to come out and have a look. You won't be disappointed. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a member, we can help you with that too.