Viking (Alberta)

Near Viking, on the top of a hill at the highest point in the area, stand the only ribstones in Alberta. Also known as Boulder Petroglyphs, ribstones are two large stones carved in the shape of an animal's rib cage. These ancient monuments have remained in place just a few kilometres from Viking, Alberta for thousands of years. Historically, the Indigenous people of the plains were dependent on the bison. They revered the spirit of Old Man Buffalo, expressing their prayers and gratitude at the ribstone shrines.

Located in the old CNR railway station, the gallery features original work from local artists with a collection of original Scandinavian Rosemaling items.

Established in 1914, the Bruce Stampede has hosted riders, ropers, racers, and the bravest cowboys and cowgirls the Rodeo World has to offer. The Bruce Stampede is Canada's oldest one-day professional rodeo.

The Rangeland Research Institute (RRI) is administered by the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta and conducts research, teaching and outreach in support of the long-term sustainability of rangelands. The Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch was established in 1960 as a beef cattle breeding facility, and is now home to a herd of approximately 850 head of cattle, each of which has been genetically sequenced.