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By Nathaniel Leigh

Community

City of Grande Prairie celebrating Alberta Day Aug. 30

Aug 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM

The City of Grande Prairie celebrating Alberta Day on Saturday August 30, with free recreation and heritage experiences.

To mark Alberta’s 120th anniversary, the City is offering free access to the Eastlink Centre, Keyera Place and Design Works Centre, along with a public skate with the Grande Prairie Storm at Bonnetts Energy Centre.

The City is also encouraging residents to explore local history by visiting the Grande Prairie Museum and Reverend Forbes Homestead, where admission is always free.

“We are excited to celebrate 120 years of Alberta by offering free access to various recreation and heritage facilities. Alberta Day is a chance to come together as a community, enjoy the activities that make Grande Prairie unique and showcase the culture, sport, tourism and spirit that connect us to our province’s story.” -Jackie Clayton, Mayor of the City of Grande Prairie

You can view the full hours of free admission for Alberta Day below:

• Eastlink Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Aquatics public swim:
    • Wave 1: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Dive contest at 12:00 p.m.)
    • Wave 2: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Dive contest at 2:30 p.m.)
  • Available Aquatics Amenities: Steam room, sauna, 25m program pool, limited lane swim, free swim area in 50m competition pool, FlowRider, splash park & yellow slide, wading pool, hot tubs
• Design Works Centre – Drop-in access
  • Stick & Puck (7 and under): 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Stick & Puck (13+): 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Public Skate: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Please note: skate rentals are available for an additional fee and quantities are limited.
• Keyera Place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Bonnetts Energy Centre public skate with the Grande Prairie Storm from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Grande Prairie Museum from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Reverend Forbes Homestead from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.