Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site

Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site in Lac la Biche offers guided tours of a historic lakeside mission, bringing Northern Alberta’s past to life. Founded in 1853, this National Historic Site and Provincial Resource played a pioneering role in the development of Northern Alberta. It introduced advances in education, agriculture and technology that helped shape the province’s future. Visitors can explore original buildings and thoughtfully curated exhibits while hearing stories of the Oblate missionaries, Métis families, Indigenous communities and settlers who lived and worked here. Set on the shores of Lac La Biche Lake, the site offers history enthusiasts and curious travellers a meaningful look at the people and ideas that shaped the region.