Place to visit
First Oil Well in Western Canada, Canada: what it is and when to go
First Oil Well in Western Canada is a defunct oil well and national historic site of Canada. Interests: History. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Defunct oil well and national historic site of Canada · History
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 228 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.071, -113.98682
What it is and where
First Oil Well in Western Canada is a defunct oil well and national historic site of Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 49.071, -113.98682; the nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 228 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit First Oil Well in Western Canada is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebBest time9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount CrandellMountain in Alberta, Canada4.4 km
- Mount BlakistonMountain in Alberta, Canada4.4 km
- Great Divide TrailLong-distance hiking trail4.9 km
- Mount AldersonMountain in Alberta, Canada5.4 km
- Prince of Wales HotelBuilding in Alberta, Canada6.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: History
- L'Anse aux Meadows: archaeological site on the island of Newfoundland, Canada
- Nahanni National Park Reserve: national park in Canada
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park: international park in the United States of America and Canada
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: buffalo jump located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada
- Miguasha National Park: national park of Quebec
- Old Quebec: historic neighborhood in Quebec City, Canada, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Every Canada place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is First Oil Well in Western Canada?
It is a defunct oil well and national historic site of Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit First Oil Well in Western Canada?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to First Oil Well in Western Canada?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 228 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Crandell, Mount Blakiston, Great Divide Trail. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- History542 places for history in Canada, from L'Anse aux Meadows to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February and May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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