Syncrude Giants of Mining Exhibit

A 30-minute drive north of Fort McMurray gets you to the Syncrude Giants of Mining Exhibit. This free, self-guided tour lets you get a close-up look at some of the early equipment involved in the harvesting of Alberta’s oil sands. The massive bucketwheel reclaimer and dragline buckets give you a glimpse into the history of mining and how equipment has evolved with changes in technology.