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By Shaun Penner

Historic Sites

Historic Dunvegan to remain closed until further notice

Jun 18, 2020 | 10:38 AM

The Alberta Government says the Historic Dunvegan museum will remain closed until further notice, as more provincial historic sites get the go-ahead to open..

Citing an inability to properly physical distance at the site and adjust to public health orders, the province says the historic site, located adjacent to the Dunvegan Bridge, is one of several sites that will remain shuttered.

“Given the nature of certain historic sites and their close quarters, they are unable to safely implement measures and procedures to adhere to public health guidelines and will remain closed to the public until further notice.”

Other sites that will remain closed until further notice include:

• Father Lacombe Chapel (St. Albert)
• Fort George and Buckingham House (Elk Point)
• Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (Fort Macleod)
• Rutherford House (Edmonton)
• Stephansson House (Spruce View)
• Turner Valley Gas Plant (Turner Valley)
• Victoria Settlement (County of Smoky Lake)

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Other sites in Alberta have been given the green light to open, including the Provincial Archives in Edmonton on June 23 and the Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray on June 20. The Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller and the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton have already been allowed to open.

The full list of provincial historic sites and whether they can open or not can be found here.

“Having more sites open across the province will give people the chance to venture out with friends and family, play tourist in their own region and help support the local economy,” said Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women. “With this reopening, we are urging all to follow physical distancing and hygiene protocols as they once again enjoy local food, culture and heritage.”