

Operated by the Fort Nelson Historical Society

Events &
Ongoing Projects
Heritage Days
February 21st & 22nd, 2026
Admission is FREE to the museum grounds. Enjoy tea and bannock, live music, bake sale, and prize raffles.

Pet Rocks
Event paused for 2026—will be back in 2027
Children are given a rock to transform into their pet with paint! A smock or old shirt is suggested to prevent good clothes from getting damaged. Free, no age limit, subject to weather.
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Get Your Rocks Off
All Summer - drop in
Our rock painting station will be available all summer (weather permitting).For 5$ donation per rock we will provide the rock as well as the paint.
Paint your happiness rock with your own inspirational message, glaze it with an outdoor glaze and place in our rock garden where it will spread happiness for many years to come for anyone that needs it.
You can also paint your home town on rock and it become a permanent fixture in our Hometown Rock Garden for all visitors to admire for years to come.
You can drop by the museum or paint it at home and drop it off (please use a waterproof paint).

Dog Pull
Event paused for 2026—will be back in 2027
Family friendly even held outside, whichever dog pulls the most dog food by sleigh wins. 4 different weight categories.

Canada Day Parade
July 1st, 2026
The museum contributes antique and heritage vehicles to the parade event along 50th Avenue North - the North frontage road paralleling the Alaska Hwy

Show and Shine
September 5th 2026
​There will be food, drinks and door prizes. Contact the museum for more information.

Sidewalk Chalk Extravaganza
TBA for 2026
Children decorate the pathway in front of the museum in a design of their choice. Free, no age limit, subject to weather.

Spooky Halloween Tour by Flashlight
October 25th 2026
