Alberta’s Heritage Signs – Welcome to the Past

Themed Photo Stop Map | Alberta Road Trip Photo Contest

Every Alberta town has a story — and many proudly display it right at the roadside. From hand-painted “Welcome To” signs to community-built monuments celebrating heritage, these signs are more than markers. They’re snapshots of identity, history, and hometown pride.

The Heritage Signs Themed Photo Stop Map highlights Alberta’s most memorable community signs — perfect photo stops to document your journey and share in the Rumble Alberta Photo Contest.

🪧 Heritage Signs You Can’t Miss

• Crowsnest Pass – mining heritage carved into its welcome

• St. Paul – famous for its UFO Landing Pad + iconic town sign

• Vegreville – Ukrainian culture front and centre

• Vulcan – Star Trek-inspired welcome sign

• Mayerthorpe – rodeo heritage greeting visitors

• Smoky Lake – pumpkin capital of Alberta proudly proclaimed

• Wainwright – military pride reflected in its signage

• Elk Point – history of the fur trade captured roadside

Hundreds more across Alberta celebrate culture, farming, Indigenous roots, or small-town hospitality. Each one makes for a unique photo memory.

🚗 Rumble Alberta Photo Contest
Turn Alberta’s welcome signs into winning shots! Submit your photos at rumblealberta.com/photo-contest.

How it works:

1. Use the Heritage Signs Photo Stop Map to plan your stops.

2. Snap photos of Alberta’s most memorable town signs.

3. Upload your entries (multiple allowed).

4. Winners chosen by public voting — not random draw.

Prizes:

• 🥇 1st Place – $2,500 Alberta Vacation Package

• 🥈 2nd Place – $1,500 Alberta Getaway

• 🥉 3rd Place – $500 Road Trip Bonus

Eligibility: Must be a registered Rumble Alberta member.

Timeline: Winners announced March 2026; travel April–October 2026.

☕ Hidden Gems Along the Way

• Czar & Veteran – small prairie towns with vintage sign charm

• Vilna – home of the giant mushrooms, sign included

• Provost – prairie heritage proudly displayed

• Redwater – oil heritage celebrated in signage

• Coronation – royal name, prairie welcome

📸 Pro Tip:
Signs are best shot framed with your bike, car, or group. Line up at sunrise, sunset, or with prairie skies for maximum impact.

Map: Themed Photo Stop Map – Heritage Signs
Highlights: Crowsnest Pass, St. Paul, Vegreville, Vulcan, Mayerthorpe, Smoky Lake, Wainwright, Elk Point, plus dozens of small-town gems province-wide.