Lamont: Churches, History and Parks

Lamont can be explored through traces of Ukrainian history and a range of outdoor activities. Churches with distinctive architectural styles, a memorial plaque and a historical exhibit offer cultural points of interest. Hillside Park adds walking trails, cycling, disc golf and summer water play. When planning your vacation rental in Lamont, consider whether churches and history or outdoor activities will be the main focus of your stay.

Churches and Architectural History

Lamont United Church has a history of rebuilding: it was destroyed by fire in 1936, along with its furnishings, and subsequently rebuilt from fieldstone. The present-day St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church was built in 1947. It is topped with onion domes and has round-arched windows. In the settlement area, it was one of the last attempts to build a simple cruciform church rather than a more architecturally ambitious religious building. For those interested in church architecture, these two different building histories are the main focus. Check current access arrangements before visiting.

Memorial Sites and Lamont’s History

A plaque bearing the names of the first 125 Ukrainian settlers is located in front of the Lamont County Administration Building at 5303-50 Avenue. In the Town Administration Building, the History Corner displays artifacts and items related to the history of Lamont and the surrounding areas. Together, these sites offer different points of interest: the plaque commemorates the settlers, while the exhibit focuses on Lamont and its surroundings. Check the current visitor arrangements for the History Corner before your visit.

North of Lamont stands the Mohyla. Built in 1991, it commemorates the centenary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada. This memorial site outside town adds to the history you can encounter at the plaque and in the History Corner. In town, you can also look out for murals; their specific locations are not listed individually.

Activities at Hillside Park and Around Town

Walking trails in Hillside Park offer views of the fountain and the Mallards Landing Platform. The Bike Pump Track is a circuit with rollers and banked turns, designed for cyclists of all experience levels. Another way to get active outdoors is the free nine-basket disc golf course, intended for all ages and skill levels. The activities vary in pace and type of movement, from a walk to a cycling circuit or a game of disc golf.

The Spray Park at Hillside Park operates throughout the summer and features fountains and spray nozzles for play and cooling off. Lamont’s Ball Diamonds are used by numerous ball teams during the spring and summer. Water attractions and team sports thus offer different seasonal ways to experience the town; the Ball Diamonds are not identified as part of Hillside Park. Check current information on conditions before visiting the parks.

Planning Park Visits

Lamont’s parks are closed to the public from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Take these closing hours into account when planning your day and check current park information before your visit. If you mainly want to explore the churches, the History Corner or the memorial sites, your focus will be different from that of a stay centered on walking, cycling or summer water play. Your choice of activities can shape the pace of your trip without requiring a single main excursion focus.

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