Historic Markerville
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    • Markerville Creamery Museum
    • Buttermaker House
    • Markerville Lutheran Church
    • Fensala Hall
    • Tindastoll Cemetery
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Markerville
Creamery Museum

Built in 1902 by the newly formed Tindastoll Butter & Cheese Manufacturing Association, the Markerville Creamery operated continuously until 1972. During the 70 years of operation, the Creamery won many buttermaking quality awards and was recognized as a major production contender around the world. Upon closure in 1972, the building was abandoned and left to deteriorate.
In 1986, the dilapidated building was fully restored by the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society as a museum depicting the commercial butter making industry set in 1932. The Creamery’s ice storage area was transformed into a coffee shop & named Kaffistofa (Icelandic for coffee store) which serves our community and visitors with Icelandic delights along with a regular lunch menu & ice cream.
Museum Hours & Kaffistofa Menu
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​Today, the Creamery Museum is a Provincially designated Historic site and an Alberta Museums Association Recognized Museum. Open to the public from mid-May to September. The Creamery Museum offers educational programming for students, guided tours, tour luncheons and many special events.
In the off season, the Creamery Museum hosts a time-honoured tradition called “Coffee Club” friends, family and neighbours gather to share a coffee & fellowship. Everyone is welcome so contact us for more information.
Group Tours
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Markerville
Lutheran Church

This beautiful historic church is a landmark in Markerville and Red Deer County. Purchased in 2007 by the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society, the church was designated as a Provincial & Municipal Historic site and restored in 2009.
​The church holds a unique sense of history and timeless beauty that has lasted for over a century. 
With seating for 100 guests, this quaint, country church is available for your special occasion.
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Fensala Hall

Built in 1903, this community hall is steeped in history and the longest operating hall in Alberta. A designated Provincial Historic site, it was completely restored in 2006 with a commercial kitchen and modern amenities. This 100 guest hall is available for your special event.
Rental Rates
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The Buttermaker's House

This historic country home was built in 1913 by Dan Morkeberg for the Creamery's buttermaker, William H. Jackson. 
Designated as a Provincial and Municipal Historic site, its restoration journey began in 2020 and is now completed, with a Grand Opening date of September 15th, 2023.
The Buttermaker's House Residency will welcome artists of many disciplines to the idyllic rural community of Markerville.
Artist Residency Information

Tindastoll Cemetery

The Tindastoll Cemetery was established in 1903 and is a quiet resting place for many of our pioneers and their families.
For more information regarding plot purchase and internment, please contact Tim Kreil:  (403) 506-2123 or email [email protected]
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Historic Markerville is owned & operated by
​Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society.
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We acknowledge the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands and taken care of them since time immemorial. We acknowledge that the Historic Sites of the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society are on traditional Treaty 6 Territory. We recognize the Cree, the Nakoda Sioux, the Dene, the Saulteaux, as well as the Métis and Inuit who have lived on and cared for these lands for generations. We acknowledge the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders, both past and present, and are grateful for their contributions that helped keep this land beautiful. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation.
  • Home
  • Our Sites
    • Markerville Creamery Museum
    • Buttermaker House
    • Markerville Lutheran Church
    • Fensala Hall
    • Tindastoll Cemetery
  • Weddings
  • Group Tours
    • School Programs
  • Store
  • History
    • Stephansson
  • Contact
    • Artist Residency Award Criteria
    • Job Opportunities
  • Events
    • Markerville Photos
    • Contests