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Okotoks Museum: Wednesday Walkabouts

Discover the history of Okotoks during free guided walks every Wednesday morning during the months of July and August. Each week, Kathy Coutts of the Okotoks Museum and Archives will share stories about the history of our community.

Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railway Street at 10 am. 
For more information, contact the Museum.

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Okotoks Museum and Archives

Wednesday Walkabouts: Fires, Floods & UFOs

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On this week’s tour, Kathy will share stories of how fires and floods have impacted downtown Okotoks. Plus, to honour World UFO Day, she will share some fun UFO stories! Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railway Street at 10 am. For more in...

Wednesday Walkabouts: We Made Our Own Fun

Small children play on a spiral metal slide.
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This week’s tour takes us past some of the favourite spots where early Okotoks residents made their own fun – from wading in the river, to playing tennis on Elma Street, to catching bobs down main street.Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Ra...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Elma Street #1

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This week’s tour takes us down the beautiful tree-lined Elma Street where we will focus on buildings on the south side of the street. We will head back down Elizabeth Street for a few highlights on its south side. Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Elma Street #2

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This week we will take another walk down historic Elma Street, this time focussing on buildings on the north side of the street! We will head back on the north side of Elizabeth Street. Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railway Street at 10...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Water and Oil – Growing with the Flow

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This week’s tour falls during Historic Calgary Week and the Okotoks Museum and Archives is thrilled to be part of this annual event. This year’s Historic Calgary Week theme is ‘Growing with the Flow.’ On this walk we will focus on how the flow of water and the flow of oil impact...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Call the Doctor

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Early doctors had their hands full keeping Okotoks residents healthy. This tour features stories of early medicine as we visit the sites of several former doctors’ offices. The tour will also acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima with a stop at the Veteran’...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Lost Okotoks

Old grain elevators near Okotoks.
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From grain elevators to blacksmith shops, this week’s tour is all about what doesn’t exist anymore! The tour will highlight some of the buildings that have been lost due to fire, age or modernization. Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railw...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Public Art

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This week’s tour showcases some of the beautiful art in downtown Okotoks, including the town’s public art collection as well as private art, and art in public places. Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railway Street at 10 am. For more infor...

Wednesday Walkabouts: Back to School

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With school just around the corner, this tour will share stories of the good ol’ school days in Okotoks – from one-room schools to the beautiful brick town schools. Tour lasts 1-1.5 hours. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 49 North Railway Street at 10 am. For more infor...
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Okotoks Museum and Archives
403-938-8969
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