Opened in 1995, the Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre is the nucleus of heritage preservation and conservation in the Fort Vermilion area. Boasting over 16,000 photos, 22,000 archives, 8000 objects and 2 heritage houses – there is much to explore! The history of the Fort Vermilion area is vast, fossils and bones (“Rocks Tell Tales” exhibit) are remnants of the pre-human history of the Fort Vermilion Area. “Weyiman Waskahikun Wehkohkewin (Fort Vermilion A Special Gathering Place)” is a tribute to the Dene Tha’, Beaver and Cree nations. Agriculture, industry, and community events of days past compose our nuclear collection from the Fort Vermilion Experimental Farm (58° North and Farming).
“Boreal Beauty, Bounty and Balance” features the area’s natural heritage. With these main exhibits, and a plethora of other displays and artifacts, the Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre is the premier historical resource in Mackenzie County.
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