Explore Stony Plain - Your Guide to History, Art, and Adventure

> Murals > View

The Famous Stony Plain Murals

The General Store

Jacob Miller’s General Store and Post Office was a significant landmark in Stony Plain for many years. Jacob Miller was a prominent businessman, postmaster and...

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...

Pride in Agriculture

The Stony Plan Demonstration Farm was in operation from 1912-1924 for the purpose of demonstrating new farming techniques and to provide work experience for...

“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...

The Life and Times of Murray & Esme Byers

Murray and Esme Byers operated Byers’ Drugs on Main Street from 1939 to 1969. The were involved in the community and contributed in many ways, giving away live...

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...

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...

Foundations

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

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...

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...

With Hands & Heart

This mural represents the Good Samaritan Society and its impact on the community of Stony Plain. The design of the artwork reflects the stain-glass window located in...

The First People

The town of Stony Plain is situated on a large fertile tract of land once called Eskatina of the Stoney Plains, a name derived from the Nakota Sioux First Peoples....

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...

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...

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...

Bridging the Gap for Peace

From the Great war to present day, from Vimy Ridge to Kandahar, the Royal Canadian Legion honours the men and women past and present, serving our country. Soldiers,...

Morning Light

Jacob Schram operated a blacksmith shop at the old town site in the late 1800s; he moved his business to the new town location in 1906. Schram was the...

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...

For Home and Country

This mural depicts the history and personalities of the Stony Plain Women’s Institute from its inception in 1913 to the present. The crest prominently displays...

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...

Stony Plain the First 100 Years

This mural was presented to the Town of Stony Plain by the Parkland Potters’ Guild on the occasion of the 2008 Centennial Celebrations. The mural depicts the...

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...

Town on the Move

In 1905, the Canadian Northern Railway started constructing a 19-mile line from Edmonton to Stony Plain. Unfortunately, it missed the original Stony Plain settlement....

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,...

1 2

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.

I'm looking for...

Watch CBC’s segment on Stony Plain’s Murals

More Art in Public Place resources

Watch CBC's segment on Stony Plain's Murals in full screen.
Watch Full Screen

Download a high-resolution printable version of the latest Mural Guide (50MB pdf).
Download