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Explore all that there is to do and see in Edson and area with this glossy, magazine-style Visitor Guide created in-house!

Explore the Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre & Archives in 3D from your very own laptop! Explore the Galloway Station Museum from home! Thanks to Klik Solutions (www.kliksolutions.net ) and the Edson & District Chamber of Commerce, you can now visit the Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre & Archives from the comfort of your own home! If you liked the virtual tour, you will love the real thing! Drop into the Gal loway Station Museum at 223 - 55th Street in Edson, or give us a call to book a tour at 780-723-5696 .

Private Tours Group and guided tours of the Galloway Station Museum are available! Delve into the history of Edson and area in the company of colleagues, family, or friends. Book a group of 10 or more people and save on the cost of individual admission, and/or book a guided tour by one of the Museum’s knowledgeable and engaging staff. Groups can enjoy a private tour tailored to their interests by requesting a focus on a particular subject, the current temporary exhibit, or the entire collection. Please call 780-723-5696 or email manager@gallowaystationmuseum to book a group tour.

A poignant written exploration of 15 individuals in the greater community who tell their stories with grace, humour and wit.

Robb: The Early Years exhibit was created by the Yellowhead County Heritage Program to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the naming of Robb. Check out the video to learn more about the 'Gateway to the Coal Branch'! Robb: The Early Years Narrated by John Aloisio & Faye Charlton

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The Resilience Project is a multifaceted project undertaken by the Edson & District Historical Society in collaboration with CANOE to showcase the role of arts and culture in community recovery, promoting a sense of togetherness and celebrating our home. The Resilience Project is a multifaceted project undertaken by The Edson & District Historical Society in collaboration with CANOE to showcase the role of arts and culture in community recovery, promoting a sense of togetherness and celebrating our home. This project was made possible through a grant from Department of Canadian Heritage's Commemorate Canada - Reopening Fund . 1/10 CANOE is an acronym for Culture and Arts Network Of Edson and as the name implies, it is a group of individuals, companies and organizations whose mandate is to contribute to the arts community in the West Yellowhead town of Edson and the surrounding area. The Resilience Project consists of several component parts, including a series of five murals designed and created on local buildings to beautify these buildings and bring a sense of pride and togetherness. Switzer's Drugs Artist - Brie Adkins The Heart of Edson Gallery & Studio artists - Andrew Visser & Pat Jakubiec Royal Canadian Legion -Joe Wynne Branch 51 artist - Madison Sharman Timberjack Home Hardware Building Centre artists - the community and Madison Sharman Henry Family Vision Care artist - Berg Felsing Concurrently, the committee approached a number of area residents who were identified as having unique stories - but all exemplify the theme of resilience. Those residents formed the nucleus of the remaining components which included a series of portraits created by area photographers documenting the character and/or lives of the subjects. These images were used to create a gallery exhibition of fine art prints to be displayed at different venues and kept as an archive of the project. As well, a series of video interviews created by a local filmmaker and recorded for community archival purposes formed the basis of a documentary - Resilience - A Small Town Definition. From those interviews, a series of short accounts of the subjects was written and combined with the portraits to create a book - Resilience - A Collaboration. Five hundred copies of the book were printed and made available to the public free of charge and the documentary and the book are available below in both official languages. (The documentary contains French subtitles). Please note that Resilience - A Collaboration and Resilience - A Small Town Definition deal with content and themes that some may find distressing. 1/15 Resilience a collaboration A poignant written exploration of 15 individuals in the greater community who tell their stories with grace, humour and wit. Resilience - A Small Town Definition A full-length documentary highlighting the amazing stories of our 15 subjects, and their resilience and strength through adversity. Résilience une collaboration Une exploration écrite poignante de 15 personnes de la grande communauté qui racontent leurs histoires avec grâce, humour et esprit. Résilience - Définition d'une petite ville Un long métrage documentaire mettant en lumière les histoires de nos 15 sujets, leur résilience et leur force face à l'adversité. 1/99 The entire project is then wrapped up with a celebration gala at which the book, prints and documentary were unveiled and presented. Special thanks go out once again to the subjects of this book for their patience and time, to CANOE committee members, the Edson Photography Club and contributing photographers, the mural artists and businesses, the Galloway Station Museum staff, the Town of Edson, The Heart of Edson Gallery, SRVENT Freelance, our translators, and the Government of Canada. This project was made possible through a grant from Department of Canadian Heritage's Commemorate Canada - Reopening Fund and in-kind donations from the Town of Edson and the Edson & District Historical Society. The Resilience Project material is subject to copyright. Use of the above material in full or in part is subject to the approval of both The Edson & District Historical Society and The Culture and Arts Network of Edson.

Amenities Galloway Station Museum and Travel Centre provides a wide range of amenities for travelers and locals alike: Coffee and Tea Bar Projector and screen Travel Centre Comfortable Public Seating Free Wi-Fi Visitor Information Kiosk Travel Alberta trained staff Custom Museum Tours Picnic Areas Walking Paths Bus parking Accessible Washrooms Boardroom

Pavilion Rentals Looking for the perfect outdoor venue? The RCMP Centennial Park Pavilion is available to rent for your next gathering, celebration, or community event. Rental rates: Half-day rental - $25.00/hr Full day rental - $50.00/hr A refundable $25.00 key deposit is required when renting the pavilion. Before you book, please contact the Town of Edson at 780-723-4401 to check availability and to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts with other events. No alcohol, rice or confetti is permitted on the pavilion or in RCMP Centennial Park. For more information, please contact the Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre & Archives at 780-723-5696 or email info@gallowaystationmuseum.com . Pavilion Rental Form

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