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About Mundare
An intriguing and intriguingly named town in Canada, Mundare is a new addition to the Alberta Calendar of Events. It first became known in 2013 when it was added as an event for the Calgary Stampede's Celebrity Police Series. A series that looks for celebrity candidates who are willing to dress up as police officers and take part in a mock crime simulation.
This town’s got so much going on: it’s home to a number of historical landmarks such as Fort Chipewyan, the site of North America’s most northerly manned army post; the Red Deer River; and over 300 years' worth of history since it was established by explorer Alexander Henry the Elder.
RV Park and Campground in Mundare
Located at the junction of the Athabasca and Red Deer rivers, Mundare is your gateway to Northern Alberta. It’s a place where you can enjoy that small-town atmosphere, as well as all the perks of a big city.
RV Park and Campground in Mundare, Alberta - Mundare RV Park and Campground located in Mundare is a perfect place to stay while in the area. It is very close to the community of Athabasca and only six miles south of the provincial capital city of Edmonton. This campground offers amenities that include its own restaurant, clubhouse, playgrounds, and fine level of service. They have a laundry room that can be used by campers with dishwashers available for use during business hours.
Art and culture in Mundare
A place that has a long, and interesting history, Mundare has several buildings from the 1800s still standing. The most well-known of these is the Alexander Henry House, which was built in 1851 by Alexander Henry the Elder. It was used as an administrative center for the Hudson’s Bay Company in Northern Alberta and is now part of Athabasca University.
Mundare’s heritage sites include Fort Chipewyan, which was built in 1873 to protect the local fur trade operations, and comes alive in June when 100,000 Northern Lights visitors descend on it each year. In 2003, it was turned into a National Historic Site and serves as both a museum and interpretive center that tells the story of Fort Chipewyan, its history, and its importance as a trading post.
Mundare also has three heritage residences: the Campbell/Lynch House, the Smith House, and the Fraser Cottage. The Campbell Lynch House is home to historical exhibits that are run by the Peace River Historical Society, while the Smith House is used as a church. The Fraser cottage has been restored to be used for accommodation purposes when visiting Mundare and can be found off Riverside Drive on Athabasca Avenue.
Food in Mundare
One really nice thing about this small town is that there are a number of eateries that serve Alberta’s finest beef. Since the mountains around this town have good grazing pasture, the beef from Mundare is considered to be one of the best-tasting and healthiest beef cuts in all of Canada.
Mundare also offers some great cultural events, such as the Taste of Mundare in July, an Arts and Artists Musical Concert Series in August, and a Town Christmas Lighting event in early December. As well as these events Mundare hosts an annual Jazz Festival every September which continues to grow year after year.
Shopping in Mundare
Mundare has various places to shop. The Mundare Outdoor Center is a local family-owned business that can help you select the right kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for you. Mundare RV Park and Campground have their own built-in store that can meet your camper's needs. Other places to shop in Mundare are:
The No Frills Grocery Store – They accept RVs for free as a courtesy stop and offer a shuttle service from the campgrounds. They also have a butcher’s counter, a deli, and an in-store bakery. You can also pick up some great deals on packaged meat, produce, and other grocery items. Slow Food Alberta is located next door here.
Chick Peas –You can find this store located downtown and it has a great selection of organic foods. Try them for your meat, bacon, and poultry needs or their extensive selection of wines. You can also add some fine coffees to your cart.
At Mundare’s RV Park and Campground, you'll find everything you need at the campground store. It's open throughout the year and sells firewood, ice, propane, t-shirts, and souvenirs. They also have a small kitchenette that offers coffee, hot chocolate, tea, pop, and water with free refills. They also sell RV supplies like propane tanks, batteries, generators, etc.
Transportation in Mundare
Mundare is located in central Alberta at the main intersection of Alberta Highways 734, 858, and 864. Indirectly accessible via both Highway 43 and Highway 2, there is a lot of traffic that moves through this town.
Mundare Airport (CZMA) is a public-use airport located 15 km east of the central business district of Mundare. It has two runways, the first one being 132 m long with a surface of 18/36 gravel, while the second run is 800 m long with a surface size of 18/36 gravel. The airport offers services such as refueling, rentals, and charters to private aircraft, flight training, and aircraft maintenance services.
Natural attractions in Mundare
Mundare is about in the center of Alberta, where the Athabasca and Red Deer rivers meet. As a result, there are large open fields surrounding it that offer great opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.
As you get closer to Mundare, you will start to see even better sites such as the Athabasca and Red Deer Rivers, as well as various picturesque lakes such as Jocko Lake. Some of these lakes have even been designated as Provincial Parks.
Mundare also has a few man-made attractions worth spending your time looking at. One of these is the Royal Alberta Museum, which was opened in 1930 and was built on top of Blatchford Hill, a part of the North Saskatchewan River Valley.
The Royal Alberta Museum is a place for both adults and children to learn about Alberta’s history. The museum has three buildings that all contain exhibits based on particular areas of interest. The first building holds the artifact collection, which displays items from the area, such as fossils of Edmonton's ancient dinosaurs, Inuit artifacts, etc...
The second building contains the natural history exhibits and also includes information on early Alberta’s culture. The third wing houses the contemporary art exhibits and more modern forms of art such as video. All three buildings are connected by a partially covered walkway and there are separate admission fees for each building.
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