A Living Chronicle of Frontier Life

Established in 1985, the End of Steel Museum has steadily grown, becoming a vital portal into the unique story of Hines Creek—the “end of the steel,” where the railway halted to balance economic constraints. Its arrival in December 1930 transformed the settlement into a bustling transportation node, complete with five grain elevators at its peak

The End of Steel Heritage Museum offers an immersive, outdoor journey into early settler life, transportation, and community in northern Alberta—preserving not only structures but the stories and spirit of a bygone era.

Why It Matters