Built in 1939, The Convent was a high school operated by The Sisters of Assumption. Classes were held in The Convent until the mid-1960s, when the school was closed. The building stood vacant until discovered by Robert Ducan during a 1996 summer vacation visit to Val Marie. Captivated by the buildings brick work, hardwood floors, and rich interior wood, Robert purchased the building from the village, saving The Convent from imminent demolition. Working together, Robert and Mette restored the building, opening The Convent Country Inn, in time for the 1997 winter holiday season.The story of Roberts and Mettes achievement has been featured on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) radio and television programs, and in The Globe and Mail newspaper.Grasslands National ParkThe Convent is an ideal place to stay while exploring Canadas Grasslands National Park. more... See more text