Events Calendar

Participation is $5/person, which includes a free beverage or snack (some limitations apply) from the gift shop and free guided tour of our historic buildings. All ages are welcome! Board Game Bonanza – July 5, August 2 Games such as cribbage and dominoes were played at Fort Dunvegan and the St. Charles Mission in the 1800s. We’re continuing the tradition by inviting you and your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon playing one of the many board games Dunvegan has available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and favourite board games. Book Club – July 12, August 9 Reading was a popular pastime for residents of Dunvegan in the 1800s, and still is! Join us for an afternoon of sharing and discovering books. We’ll start the afternoon by doing a book show and share – tell the group about one of your favourite books or the book you’re currently reading. We’ll then take a guided tour of our historic buildings and find a historic setting where everyone can quietly read their own book. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Fur Trade Fun – July 19, August 16 You’ve played Dunvegan’s popular fur trade role playing game on school trips, now you can challenge your family and friends to negotiate the best deal during our fur trade fun afternoon. Individuals or teams can join in on the Trappers and Traders game, Capture the Furs, and voyageur relay races. Crafter’s Circle – July 26, August 23 Are you a painter? A knitter? Do you bead, quilt, or sculpt? Bring your current project to work on while enjoying the company of other crafters in the scenic Peace River valley. If you’re looking to try something new, we’ll have a variety of crafting materials including yarn, crochet hooks, yarn needles, beads, paints, etc. An additional small fee may apply for some materials.

Participation is $5/person, which includes a free beverage or snack (some limitations apply) from the gift shop and free guided tour of our historic buildings. All ages are welcome! Board Game Bonanza – July 5, August 2 Games such as cribbage and dominoes were played at Fort Dunvegan and the St. Charles Mission in the 1800s. We’re continuing the tradition by inviting you and your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon playing one of the many board games Dunvegan has available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and favourite board games. Book Club – July 12, August 9 Reading was a popular pastime for residents of Dunvegan in the 1800s, and still is! Join us for an afternoon of sharing and discovering books. We’ll start the afternoon by doing a book show and share – tell the group about one of your favourite books or the book you’re currently reading. We’ll then take a guided tour of our historic buildings and find a historic setting where everyone can quietly read their own book. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Fur Trade Fun – July 19, August 16 You’ve played Dunvegan’s popular fur trade role playing game on school trips, now you can challenge your family and friends to negotiate the best deal during our fur trade fun afternoon. Individuals or teams can join in on the Trappers and Traders game, Capture the Furs, and voyageur relay races. Crafter’s Circle – July 26, August 23 Are you a painter? A knitter? Do you bead, quilt, or sculpt? Bring your current project to work on while enjoying the company of other crafters in the scenic Peace River valley. If you’re looking to try something new, we’ll have a variety of crafting materials including yarn, crochet hooks, yarn needles, beads, paints, etc. An additional small fee may apply for some materials.

Pack a picnic and join your friends at Historic Dunvegan for a variety of family-friendly activities. Start by spreading your picnic blanket on the lawn and eating your lunch while enjoying an interactive amphitheatre presentation. At 1 p.m. games and crafts will be available. Participation is by donation. Visiting Tips • You must bring your own picnic lunch. Except for snacks and drinks in the Visitor Centre gift shop, food services are not available at Historic Dunvegan. • If it is raining, the event may be rescheduled. Call the Visitor Centre at 780-835-7150 before coming down if the weather is poor. • Consider making a donation to Historic Dunvegan – donations can be made in the Visitor Centre by cash or debit/credit.