Turner Valley Gas Plant Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Turner Valley Gas Plant Historic Site

Turner Valley, Alberta
Type
Industrial
Address
Sunset Boulevard Southeast, Turner Valley, AB, Canada
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Hours
Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone
403-933-6243

On May 14, 1914, wet natural gas sprayed out of the well bore at Dingman No. 1 in Turner Valley and changed the nature of Alberta forever.

This discovery of petroleum led to the creation of Alberta’s first natural gas plant, starting the modern era of oil and gas exploration and processing.

The Turner Valley plant was established to process the oil and gas found in Turner Valley. It was the birthplace of Alberta’s petrochemical industry and, by undergoing decades of change and development, remained one of Canada’s most significant petroleum processing facilities. The buildings and equipment reflect the evolution of natural gas processing and the technological changes in the oil and gas sector.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Location

Sunset Boulevard Southeast, Turner Valley, AB, Canada
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