Oil Sands Discovery Centre

The Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray

Welcome to the Oil Sands Discovery Centre

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Oil Sands separation demonstration at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta, CanadaThe Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray is in the heart of the world's biggest single oil deposit - the Athabasca Oil Sands. At the Centre you'll be surrounded by BIG things - a dragline bucket, a 150 tonne heavy hauler with tires three metres high and "Cyrus," an 850 tonne bucketwheel excavator. You'll really get the "big picture" when you see our big screen movie "Quest for Energy." Discover us soon!

The Centre opened in 1985 as the Fort McMurray Oil Sands Interpretive Centre and changed its name to the Oil Sands Discovery Centre when it announced a major exhibit redevelopment project. The Centre is an educational facility committed to increasing public awareness, appreciation and knowledge about the oil sands industry. This is done by presenting and interpreting the history, technology and significance of the industry and its role in the development of Canada.

The Centre is a one of 19 provincial museums and historic sites, operated and maintained by the Alberta Government, Department of Culture and Community Spirit.

Facts about Alberta's Oil Sands and Industry

Tours of the oil sands industry are arranged by Fort McMurray Tourism.
For bookings call (780) 791-4336 or 1-800-565-3947 or
e-mail info@fortmcmurraytourism.com

* There are no Youth or Family rates for these ETE Tours. Youth will pay adult rate. Adult members of a family will be charged the adult rate. ETE Tours are by agreement with Fort McMurray Tourism, reimbursable year end.


Location

Located at the junction of Highway 63 and MacKenzie Boulevard in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
Fort McMurray - "We have the Energy."

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Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Contact Info

Oil Sands Discovery Centre
515 MacKenzie Boulevard
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Canada T9H 4X3
Phone (780) 743-7167
Fax (780) 791-0710
Toll Free 310-0000
e-mail: osdc@gov.ab.ca

Hours of Operation

May 15 through Labour day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, open daily.
For the remainder of the year: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Admission Fees

  • Adult (18 to 64) $6.00
  • Senior (65 and over) $5.00
  • Youth (7 to 17 years) $4.00
  • Child (6 and under) Free
  • Family $20.00 (Family admission includes two Adults and their children to age 17)

All admission fees include GST.
Members of outside Friends societies receive a 50% discount.

Group Tour Bookings

Group tours of 15 or more people receive 20% discounted admission when pre-booked.
Call (780) 743-7167 for more information.

The following individuals/groups access the OSDC free of charge:

  • Bus drivers, tour leaders, interpreters, and/or guides that are part of a group tour
  • Attendants accompanying handicapped persons
  • Pre-booked school groups (colleges/universities/trade schools)

The "Experience Alberta History" Pass

  • Adult (18 to 65) $30.00
  • Senior (65 and over) $25.00
  • Youth (7 to 17 years) $15.00
  • Family $75.00

Programs

The Centre offers many educational programs and special events for school children and families year round.
Check out our Educational Programs for school groups.

Services

The Centre offers theatre and boardroom facility rentals for meetings, presentations and events. Contact the Discovery Centre for more information at: (780) 743-7167

For more information, see www.oilsandsdiscovery.com

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