Grain Elevator Tours

General, Senior, and School Tours

We welcome visitors to tour the Grain Elevator Museum and the archives to learn about the history of the area. Any groups including school groups are also welcome.  It is our pleasure to be flexible and to work with your group organizer to create the best possible experience for all participants in the tour. Our tours are tailored for kids and adults of all ages.

Would you like to know...

  • How communities emerged and changed over time?
  • How individuals or groups contributed to the development of the community?
  • Why a grain elevator was important in the community?
  • Which types of grain are grown in Alberta and what they are used for?
  • How grain goes from the field to your table as bread, pasta, and other foods?

Note: Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

We are a non profit organization:
Individual tours are by donation, organized group tours are $5.00 per person. We accept cash & cheques.

Time:
A typical individual tour through the elevator is flexible and will take15 - 45 minutes. For organized groups of 10 or more, we divide into smaller groups and rotate through 2 - 4 stations, depending on group size and time constraints. We recommend you plan to stay for a few hours for these tours. You can bring lunch with you to have on site. 
We have parking on site. Handicap washrooms.  

Hours:
The Grain Elevator Museum is open from May 1st - September 30, 9:00 am - 3 pm, from Tuesday - Saturday.   

 

Due to the industrial nature of the grounds, we strongly recommend closed toe shoes be worn.
All areas are wheel-chair accessible. 

Bookings: Call 780-960-4600 (or leave a message)

May - End of September, Tuesday – Saturday, 9 AM - 3 PM

Email: elevatorsprucegroveagsociety@gmail.com


 

Senior Tours

Discover how grain was brought to the elevator and shipped by train. Learn how levers, pulleys, and simple gravity eased the workload of the manager who ran the grain elevator single-handedly. Look into the gigantic bins that stored locally grown grains. Be inspired by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our pioneer farmers.
 
Our tours can consist of anywhere between 5 and 50 visitors. To better serve individual needs, larger groups will be divided into two or more groups. We recommend sub-groups no bigger than 10 (including supervisors) for each station. Generally, each station rotation requires 20 - 30 minutes and depending on the size of the group, may include up to five stations: Spruce Grove Archives, the Grain Elevator where you will learn the origins of the community, Museum where you will find interesting items from the past:  household items that were used before electricity, computers, and other technologies of modern times were invented, the Water Tower on which you can see a mural of Spruce Grove in 1958. There is also the option to have a half hour lunch on-site. Visitors can bring their own lunch.
 
The Ag Society is a volunteer-based organization and the $5 charge is one form of our fundraising. The proceeds will support maintenance for the Elevator and the Water Tower as well as for funding of a new building.

Time We are available for group tours from June – September 30. Tuesday - Saturday, 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. (may be adjusted as required) 30 minute lunch (own or ordered) on site.
Cost $5/person
Payment Cash or Cheque
What to Wear The Grain Elevator Museum is always colder than outside, so sweaters or jackets are encouraged, even when it is warm outside.
Grain Elevator Site & Washrooms Wheelchair accessible. Short walking distance from each point of interest. Lunch room with washrooms on site.

 

 


We can meet your needs during your visit to the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator!


 

School Programs

'Origins of our Community' School Tour

Come and discover how grain was brought to the elevator and shipped by train. Learn how levers, pulleys, and simple gravity eased the workload of the manager who ran the Grain Elevator by himself. Look into the gigantic bins that stored locally grown grains. Learn about the diversity of products produced by grains and other agricultural products. Be inspired by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our pioneer farmers. Interact with household items that were used before electricity, computers, and other technologies of modern times were invented.


Our interactive program can be adapted to fit specific learner needs and can be adapted to fit into specific time constraints. We are available for programs June - September.

Our tours can consist of anywhere between 5 kids and 50. To better serve individual needs, larger groups will be divided into two or more groups. We recommend sub-groups no be bigger than 10 (including supervisors) for each station. Generally, each station rotation requires 20 - 30 minutes and depending on the size of the group, may include up to five stations: Archives if they are over 12 years old, Grain Elevator where they will learn the origins of the community, Museum where they will find interesting items from the past, the Water Tower on which they can see a mural of Spruce Grove in 1958, and an Education Interactive Station (Where our Bread Comes From). There is also the option to have a half-an-hour lunch on-site inside the Workshop.

The Ag Society is a volunteer-based organization and this is one form of our fundraising. All of the proceeds go towards maintenance for the Elevator and the Water Tower as well as for funding of a new building.

Time 9:30am- 2 pm (Easily adjustable to suit your group)
Cost $5.00 / student 
Payment Cash or Cheque
What to Wear Due to the industrial nature of the site, closed toe-shoes are strongly recommended. The Grain Elevator Museum is always colder than outside, so sweaters or jackets are encouraged, even when it is warm outside.
Supervision Requirements We require 1 supervisor for every 5 children, and recommend more if some students require special care.

 


"... you were well organized and prepared for our group.  Some of the children came away saying, 'this was the best field trip ever!' thank you." 
- from Edmonton's Aldergrove School

"Had a great time today at the Elevator Museum. The staff are excellent and they put on a fantastic tour. A++"
- Parent Supervisor from Devon's Holy Spirit Catholic School

 

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Credit for some photos above goes to Doug Cargill.