Stephansson House
Be our guest at the home of the Poet of the Rocky Mountains.
Visit
the peaceful homestead where Stephansson wrote the poetry so famous and respected in his
homeland.
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Born in Iceland in 1853, Stephansson brought his family to the Markerville area in 1889.
There, withinthe view of the Rockies, he homesteaded - farming by day and writing by night.
His prolific literary output has since gained him renown as one of the greatest poets in the
western world.
Restored to its 1927 appearance, the Stephansson home offers a glimpse
of Alberta's Icelandic heritage and the life of this pioneer-poet.
Enjoy pioneer life as costumed guides provide interpretive programs
and house tours. Experience the spinning of wool, baking, household
chores or a more leisurely poetry reading; all as it was in the 1920's.
You can even become a volunteer and assist with house programs and events!
Hours of Operation
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
May 15 to Labour Day
Admission
- $3.00 for adults age 18 to 64
- $2.00 for Seniors age 65 and over
- $2.00 for youth aged 7 to 17 years
- Free for children 6 and under
- $8.00 for a family (Two adults and their children aged 7 to 17 years)
- Free for members of local Friends society
- ½ price for members of outside Friends societies
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is already included.
Admission fees are subject to change without notice.
Information
Tel: (403) 728-3929 summer only
Tel: (780) 427-3995 year round
Fax: (780) 422-4288 year round
Email: olga.fowler@gov.ab.ca
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