Stony Plain Murals – Explore the Outdoor Art Gallery

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The Famous Stony Plain Murals

The Places You’ll Go

A whimsical world awaits you when you enter the depths of your imagination. This mural represents people sitting on the ledge and children going deeper into the mural...

Foundations

Seniors from Meridian Foundation and school children engaged in a discussion about life, past to present. One room schoolhouses, playing softball after church,...

Press Relief

An inside look at the office of the Stony Plain Advertiser (1907) reveals its first editor and proprietor, W. Worton, and provides a glimpse of the old printing...

Comforts Past

In 1914 the ratio of doctors to population in Alberta was 1:999 people; residents were fortunate to have Dr. Oatway serving Stony Plain at this time. This mural...

Winter Reflection

Skating on the pond has been a local pastime for decades. Featured within this artwork are skaters from different eras. The old Stony Plain railway station looks over...

Strong Arm of the Law

Israel Umbach was Stony Plain’s first appointed sheriff, overseer, and tax collector. The railway refused to pay taxes that were due to the Town, so Sheriff...

Milling on Main

Main Street is bustling as farmers deliver their product to the grain elevators and feed mill while daily business is conducted in Stony Plain’s well stocked...

Harnessing Our Past

The farming community has always played a strong role in the development of Stony Plain and surrounding area. As a tribute to these pioneers, this mural focuses on...

Along the Fifth

The Stony Plain community developed along the 5th Meridian, the community’s main artery. The coming of the railway impacted the community in many ways,...

Riders

This mural was painted by local artist Daphne Côté and members of the Stony Plain Youth. It is the first non-historical mural commissioned. This mural celebrates...

The Book

Imagine…our Library’s history is kept safely in a book. The book opens and, magically, the story comes to life. Important dates, significant buildings...

2012 International Year of the Cooperatives

This mural is a tribute to the significant role Co-operatives have had in fostering Co-operative share internationally agreed principles an act together to build a...

Mosaic of the Past

What might a pioneer family have in a small log cabin? A closer look at this unique clay mural will give you the answer. Basic amenities may have included a wood...

Project of the Heart

The Stony Plain Youth Centre participated in the National Project of the Heart initiative in 2013 to offer youth the opportunity to seek truth in education for a...

Back Home

Residents from the Meridian Foundation shared their memories. Sunday picnics and loved ones arriving “Back Home” were some of the fondest memories shared....

Early Stony Plain Postal Service

A series of stamps depicts milestones and postmasters in the history of the Stony plain mail service. The far-left image on the mural depicts John L. McDonald, the...

Shaping The Future

As we look toward the future of healthcare, we don’t yet know what to expect. This mural depicts some of the newest innovations currently in development and...

Companions on the Journey

Catholic Educations has been prominent in Stony Plain since 1982. Father Willie O’Farrell helped start the first Catholic School in the church basement. John...

“Mr. Goalie”

National Hockey League Hall of Fame Legend, Glenn Hall is depicted as a tribute to his outstanding accomplishments. During his NHL career, Hall was a consistent...

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Take a tour of Stony Plain for a day filled with art and history!

Our charming town is renowned for its unique 'Outdoor Art Gallery' featuring over 40 stunning murals that vividly capture the spirit of our community's past. Our many public works of art showcase our one-of-a-kind identity. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a delightful day out, Stony Plain's art in public places is an experience you won't want to miss.

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