Indigenous Peoples Experience, Fort Edmonton Park

Definitely set aside several hours for your visit. I absolutely need to return, so I can see the rest. Beautifully done, very interactive, I highly recommend this historical experience.

I thought this was a beautiful, informative, well thought-out experience. You should have patience to read; there are lots of meaningful quotations and information. There are many visuals, including sounds and videos. I will say there were little oral stories built into some of the spaces, but I found them to be really hard to hear because of the other audio and video going on. I learned a number of new things, and all of the staff/volunteers were great speakers, knowledgeable, and willing to share. There is also a lovely "market" area at the end. I appreciated the balance of sharing Indigenous ways of knowing, along with the challenges of differing worldviews as settlers arrived. The messages around the land and the most important aspects of life were varied and fascinating. I'm not sure young children would fully appreciate this experience without a guide or hands-on activities, but those may be possible, I'm not sure. It is visually stunning, and so would be a great intro to young kids, but if you really want to really thoroughly go through it, I would come without young kids. I spent about an hour and a half and definitely didn't intake it all. There were some sounds issues with one video, but one of the staff spoke and was an engaging speaker with meaningful messages to the audiences and Truth and Reconciliation. I would highly recommend this experience to both those just starting to learn and those who have some knowledge already.

This is a must-see exhibit. The storytelling, along with all the artifacts and intermittent digital presentations, make it a memorable, albeit, emotional experience. I highly recommend visiting.

There is a stand with a box or basket on it that says "Leave your tears here upon leaving". The exhibit has so much history and information that I could have spent more time there. The short film brings everything to present day and the "Leave your tears hear upon leaving" spoke volumes. I didn't expect my eyes would well up with tears. I had wished there was tissue box on your way in to see the short film " as a warning." I would definitely recommend to others visiting Edmonton to visit this exhibit at Fort Edmonton and to plan to take their time. Getting through all of Fort Edmonton took me 3 hours but had I had more time to spend in this exhibit it could have taken me up to 5 hours at Fort Edmonton.

This exhibit is very impressive and educational. A must see when you visiting Edmonton

UP FRONT You must visit this experience. This is a fully immersive multimedia presentation that will blow your mind. I learned so much about the indigenous peoples and their community. I was totally moved. The building was clean and has washroom facilities. There are lots of moments to enjoy and take in the information of the history of the indigenous people and a wonderful section about the Métis people. You could come here many times and learn something new each time. Not only is the presentation on the inside of the building amazing but the surrounding grounds have excellent interpretive trails and markers. My wife and I absolutely loved the whole experience and definitely recommend coming here.

Incredibly interesting and informative experience. The whole centre is extremely well thought-out and presented. This is so much more than a traditional passive museum experience. The building is not large, in fact I found it deceptively small. I was surprised by how much there was to experience inside. There is so much information and the vibe is so friendly and peaceful that it's definitely worth making this part of your Fort Edmonton Park visit. We benefit so much from seeing and hearing authentic emic perspectives from non-dominent groups. Thank you to everyone who made and also to those who continue to make this experience possible. Would definitely return and would definitely recommend.

Outstanding - Moving - a space where reconciliation can be understood and embraced - well done City of Edmonton

We came here to celebrate my moms birthday and it was absolutely perfect! The weather was warm, the sun was shining, and we were ready for a fun day. We made reservations at Johnson's cafe for their all you can eat brunch buffet which included entry into the park. The brunch was about $35 per person so it was a great deal. About $150 for 5 of us to enter the park and have all you can eat breakfast too! Reservations are highly recommended as they do get fully booked. After brunch we headed out into the park to explore all the old buildings and check out the Fort. It was a lot of walking and we really ran out of time to see all the attractions. I would recommend coming early and starting with the Midway then taking the train to the Fort and working your way backwards from there. We also bought tickets for the horse drawn carriage ride and the pony ride as well. You can purchase these in advance online or you can bring cash and purchase them onsite. They do have a debit machine however it doesn't always seem to connect to the internet so cash is best. The kids loved all the cool antiques and details and talking to the character actors in the park. (There weren't as many as I remember from when I was a kid). The pony ride and the wagon ride was also a highlight as well as the new mini golf activity. They loved seeing how people used to live back in the olden days. We missed out on the newest additions to the park this time (the Midway and the Indigenous Peoples exhibit) so we will definitely come back to visit again. We rode the steam train which is always a fun treat but we missed the streetcar ride so another one to do on our next visit. I highly recommend checking this place out and making it an entire day event. You can bring your wagons, water, picnic items too. People of all ages will enjoy this unique attraction and make some pretty special memories they won't soon forget. We will definitely come back again next year!

Lots of free parking. We prebought tickets so it was quite quick to get in. Sooooo much walking. We didn't even make it to a lot of the buildings in the back. Street car was fun but doesn't go through the whole park. Cafe and bakery are top notch. Lots of bathrooms around.

This park is one of my favourite places in Edmonton! A great place for photography, learn about history, fun activities and walking! If you have guests from other cities or countries, it's a great place to take them! The staff is dressed up based on different time periods and they are always helpful and provide very interesting information about different events and history of Edmonton. Another nice thing is you can access the park from running and biking tracks in the area so you don't really have to drive there. If you drive, parking has never been an issue for me.

Newly renovated with new indigenous installations with outdoor picnicking area. Fort edmonton park is always a wonderful place to enjoy edmontons outdoors. A place to escape phones, electronics and modern conveinces and transport yourself to simple times. It's a great day to spend outside in the park with your family, significant other or friends. I've done all in the past and every time it was so much fun. Take the train to the 1800s to the original yeg fort which was used in fur trading times then walk balk to see evolution through the times. Personally that's the best way to visit. Don't miss out on their ice cream and candy store for some nice treats to fuel your day. I used to love the penny arcade as a kid, but sadly it's not always fully functioning anymore. But they do have a nice amusement park for the kiddos with carnival games and all! They renovated the place during covid so the buildings are nicely done: perfect for weddings or special events. They built some nice picnic areas and an indigenous Pavillion so that is worth coming to see. Place opens on May long weekend and I'm looking forward to coming back to see everything open and in full swing again!

I wish the midway staff would police unruly kids. One just pushed my kid aside to be next in line right in front of the staff. It would've been nice if the staff sent him to the back. I even said something. But they did nothing. We left.

Came here with my husband and 5 year old the second last day prior to season closing. This was our first time back after being shut down for renovations for several years. The wait was worth it! It was busy of course despite arriving at opening time but because it was a long weekend, they had live bands dispersed throughout the attraction playing time and theme appropriate music, including at the entrance area which was such a lovely and unexpected touch! Everything was enjoyable, and the volunteer character actor (including families) were fun to interact with. The newest exhibit, the Indigenous learning experience was clear highlight of my visit. The thoughtful details and tons of quotes and bits of knowledge inside this exhibit were interesting to read. The use of technology and visual projection especially to aid with story telling was especially cool. I can't wait to go back to read more without my little one pulling me along. We opted for food at the Masonic Hall (like most other families present) since the menu consisted of hotdogs, hamburgers, fries and drinks etc. Price point is a little high for what was received but understandable. Wait times were longer of course due to staffing limitations plus the sheer amount of people all taking lunch around the same time interval. The fair and exhibition were the last on our list to enjoy but due to the high heat of the day we weren't able to partake in the ferris wheel as line ups were excessive. Loved the smaller rides for kids that were actually manually hand cranked by the attendants. Some more shady areas in this part of the attraction would be useful as I saw lots of parents and older adults sitting down at the tables provided waiting for kids/grandkids, but quite uncomfortable without the added shade. I look forward to our next visit when they reopen for the summer again and would certainly consider the season pass as day pass tickets for the three of us set us back almost $75 dollars already.

Very nice park with a lot historic features. Great for spend a day with family especially with kids

LOVE this place.. Plan to spend an entire day absorbing the excellently preserved local history.

Fort Edmonton Park does a pretty good job of acting like a time machine, as you jump from decade to decade and see what an Edmonton village may have looked like in the 1880's, 1900's, and 1920's. One of the many shops and buildings you'll see (including a big fort and even an Indian teepee) is a sweet little saloon known as "Kelly's Saloon". It holds 48 people and is a perfect site to host a private party, like the one I went to last night. Kelly's Saloon is a reproduction of a 1900's saloon with a long brass railed bar, and a player piano. The back room has three pool tables and a dart board. There is a stuffed deer head and a buffalo head on the walls of the poolroom. Our group had a blast there. The cool venue, plus a nice catered dinner made for a fun experience and playing cards in the saloon made you feel like a real badass!

Always worth a visit, just to remember what things were like so many years ago. Always things to learn, experience and try. Good for a full day if you take your time, and the food options are surprisingly good.

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect here, other than possibly a ton of "cheese". But actually it's a pretty informative place if you want to learn about Albertan history. Parking is available before the front entrance. If the lots fill up, there is overflow parking on the S side of the highway interchange. The buildings here are pretty well-preserved. Sites worth mentioning include the fire hall, theatre, and Bank of Montreal. And of course the fort itself. It's pretty neat to see how people lived back then. Kinda cool, though I admit wouldn't want to live like that, no Yelp and all. Along the way, you can ride a mini-train, or a horse-drawn wagon. The area is surprisingly large. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk from the entrance gate to the fort area (which is the farthest away). The good news is that the site is quite linear. You will hit most of the major attractions along this route. One last thing - the Ferris wheel in the fair whips around pretty quickly. I had a good laugh watching it go. This would be a great place to take your kids. Recommended.

In the last couple of years I have been able to come here for various outings. The first was for a colleague's retirement party held at the barn, the second was a work retreat held on the grounds and at the tea room on 1920 street and finally the third was recently to really experience the fort and all that it has to offer. I enjoyed each occasion for different reasons. I love being able to go back in time and learn about Edmonton's humble beginnings as a fur trading post in 1846 all the way up to the 1920's. Apparently, the park is the largest living history museum in Canada by area. It includes original and rebuilt historical structures representing the history of Edmonton, and is staffed during the summer by costumed historical interpreters. You can roam the streets that give a replica of Jasper Ave over the various decades past (1895, 1905 & 1920) and the fort (1846). There are a couple of cafes along the way and there is a restaurant located in Salkirk Hotel which serves good food. There is also an area for carnival rides when you first come into the park that is meant for young children. There are events that are held in the park. You will need to check out the website to see what they all are. The movie theater often hosts old movies on Thursday nights. What a great idea! I really enjoyed taking my time wandering the park and learning about Edmonton and it's history. So very interesting! and a great day to spend with family and friends.

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I called for help registering and the attendant was not sure how the system worked. I called back later, and no one answered, and the voicemail was full. Signage is lacking. A sign indicating an available path from my parking spot to the front gates would have saved a 15 minute walk with two small children. No signs at the streetcar saying when the last ride of the day was. An interpreter told me the last train left at 4:50, when it actually left at 4:30. I wish the train and street car had interpreters to provide more information about their histories. Also wish the Fort had more interpreters.

If you love the past this the place for you! From a train ride to in character actors and haunted houses this place has it all! Fort edmonton takes you back to 4 different eras of time; 1846, 1885, 1905, 1920. Today was my first time back in almost 15 years. I loved the character of Frank Oliver, he was a wealth of information and my friends and I had a blast picking his brain. We got amazing photos done at the photo booth and had some amazing drinks at the hotel. Would definitely come back. It took us 6 hours to get through the whole park. I would definitely recommend coming early and dressing for the weather as its mostly outside. The main downside is it is a little pricy at $27 an adult, but for the experience it is well worth it. The drinks and food were also expensive but we avoided that for the most part by bringing a lunch and having a picnic.

Since living in Edmonton, we have been to Fort Edmonton Park for a few different occasions: A wedding (Halloween theme, complete with tour of the "haunted" tower along with a house or two), Thanksgiving celebration, Dinner and Show at the Capital Theatre, and a school fieldtrip (being a teacher, we brought our students for the day to do a "pioneer" trip). During each one of these trips, I have always discovered something new and this time, having been on August 27th was no different. We went with friends and on this trip visited the area with the Midway ...to my wonderful surprise, I discovered the Exhibitions Building where the artisans and craftspeople carve and create the beautiful animals for the carousel. My only disappointment is that it was closed and we couldn't enter the actual workshop to watch the artisans do this beautiful work. What a surprise to find this :-) It is for this reason that I LOVE visiting Fort Edmonton Park and try to go every year....for every time I visit I discover a new place to see and/or learn something new about Edmonton and Alberta :-) I wish I could have gone to the Murder Mystery at the Midway Dinner...but I have the War of the Worlds Radio Show Event in October I can try to attend... SO great that we have this park and all that is done there all year round!

I've been going to Fort Edmonton since I was little and it never disappoints! It's a fully interactive, accurate, and fun experience! I can't wait until next time.

Love this place. Great for the family and recommend to locals who haven't been in awhile and families visiting.

Edmonton has no shortage of tourist attractions, but its best has to be Fort Edmonton Park. Staffed by costumed interpreters who really get into their roles, Fort Edmonton brings local history to life through a series of replica and original buildings spanning four time periods in the city's past: the 1846 Hudson's Bay fur-trading fort, 1885 Street, 1905 Street, and 1920 Street. A steam locomotive, built in 1919, picks visitors up at the main gate and shuttles them over to the replica fort on the other side of the grounds. Here, you'll gain an understanding of what life was actually like for the hundred-some people who actually lived inside. There's a replica trading post, stocked with different pelts and provisions that would have gone through in the mid-1800's (I'm proud to say that the brothers of my red bandana were some of them). Inside Rowand House, chat with John Rowand, head of the fur trade in Western Canada. Just outside the fort is a Native American camp - if you're lucky, the ladies will be whipping up a batch of bannock over the campfire. 1895 Street is next; here, the Ottewell Homestead gives its turkeys and chickens the run of the land. An early tavern, a livery shop, a milliner, and a church line the road. Around the corner on 1905 Street, life quickly changes into that of a growing urban area. A replica of Edmonton's old tent city - where people were housed until their homes could be built - stands across from some fine examples of early local homes. These include the first house of Alberta's first premier, and Firkin House, rumoured to be haunted. Up the street at 1920, Hotel Selkirk houses guests for the night, as well as serves up a mean lunch and dinner. If you're simply thirsty, try the hotel bar. Besides the Selkirk, there are a few options for food and drink: light lunch at 1895 Street's Jasper House; fast food at 1905 Street's Masonic Hall; or snacks and treats at Bill's Confectionary on 1920 Street. The sights at Fort Edmonton Park are almost endless and you'd be hard-pressed to thoroughly see them all in one day. When you're tired of tramping up and down stairs and browsing through history, pick up a few tickets and end your day at the 1920s midway, complete with carousel, ferris wheel and games.

Well maybe it was cause it was opening weekend but #Dark Fort Edmonton Park was crap. Very un-organized, with insanely long lines. They had way too large of groups walking through the exhibits purely to capitalize on profits which took away from the experience. The event opened right at 7pm when we got there, and there was a big line to get in. By 8pm they were busing ppl in because all the parking was full. We stood in a line for 45min without moving for our second haunt. I decided to walk ahead to see how many ppl where ahead of us, and there was easily 300ppl, so we left and went to "Center of Town" the additional show that was over and above the 30$ general admission for 35$. So for 130$ a couple basically. In 3hrs we went through 1 haunt and had to check in for 915 for the added show that went to 1030. Had 30 min to get to the other 2 haunts. Which we picked the wedding. Which was good. So anyone considering going. Scrap the added show for 35$. If you enjoy lots of facts and a grade 9 history lesson with interpretive dance then go. Rated 18A for language and graphic imagery. Herd a few F bombs and watched a 5 second canabolisum scene, I'm sure most 12yrs say and have seen worse. Not 18A worthy or gorey at all. YOU WON'T HAVE TIME TO DO IT ALL, unless you go during the week when its maybe slower. They have a fun beer gardens and a few options for finger food with a few bon fires to stay warm. Ensure you dress for being outside for hours of standing. Expected pricing for booze and food. 5$ for "blood shots" jello shots in a syringe. 7$ for a beer or highball. Best haunts in my opinion. The Cult, The Wedding, The Warewolves (The one we didnt see) everyone said it was crap. The worst was the Dead Center of Town. 5 little plays and only 3 portions were interesting. The lobby while waiting was fun as well. So in conclusion. Either go for 2 nights and break it up. Or just do the 3 haunts, but still go early.

Just went back to Fort Edmonton Park for the first time in years. Not much has changed there, but I'm good with that. It is, after all, a historical site. I find the ticket price to be a little bit high for adults, but I know how hard the staff works to maintain this place and to provide a great experience for everyone. Shout out to Paul in the 1927 Chevrolet for the history lesson on the truck and to Melanie in the nineteen twenties garb who stayed in character and gave us a damned good history lesson about her 'new job' at the AGT. I like how you can buy things like jewelry and ice cream. I loved the Bagpipes that went through for Celtic week. I'm amazed at how cool the inside of the buildings were on such a hot day, despite no obvious AC or ventilation systems. We're told it's how they built them in those days. They used different insulations, and didn't need fans and air conditioning. So if you're worried about going inside the structures during the summer heat, no need to worry. This is actually a great place to hang out in the summer. I noticed they have a little midway going off to the side. Is this new? I don't remember seeing it in previous visits. Anyway, I like that idea too. It's got a funhouse, ferris wheel and carousels. We'll have to come again sometime soon. There's so much we didn't get around to, that now I find I kind of miss.

Seems to still be running with COVID restrictions. Almost no souvenirs except a mug or t shirt in the gift shop. Finding coffee is almost impossible. Lots of buildings/attractions barely open. Capitol Theatre was the best thing there

One of my favourite attractions in Edmonton. I have been here many times I have stayed at the hotel, I have been to a murder mystery at the hotel, Mother's Day brunch at the hotel, Halloween at the park and I've always enjoyed myself. Look on their website because they have a lot of fun events and they show cool retro movies.

I don't come here nearly enough. There's so much here: from the Capitol Theatre which hosts special events and classic movies, to the Selkirk hotel which is actually a hotel but also a great wedding venue and place to host special events, and everything in between. I keep longing to visit to see the interpreters in their full regalia and whatnot. The train is definitely a highlight of this particular living history museum. I also like the Fort re-creation and the carousel. This is a marvelous venue for families and individuals alike.

When you don't grow up in a place, you end up looking for a way to find out the history behind the city and the people who made it the city it was. Fort Edmonton Park is a great way for someone like me to learn about the wonderful city I transplanted to. I had no idea there would be so many ways to immerse myself in the history of Edmonton in one place, but Fort Edmonton Park is that place. From early fur traders to the people of today, you can learn so much from the buildings and employees of the park. I love that the individuals who work here are trained to take on a character so that you believe you're really in that time period. I also think it is great that you work your way through the time periods, starting with the fur trade period and walking back towards the more recent time periods (the 1920's). They have some great activities around the holidays, so keep your eyes open for one of these. We went to one around Christmas, and it was a lot of fun! The only downfall about Fort Edmonton Park is that it's sightly higher-priced than what most people would be willing to pay. Going on a busy day can cause some stress trying to find a place to park, so if you can access public transit, it is much easier to just take the train to South Campus and catch the bus over to Fort Edmonton Park.

Great attraction to visit! It's like stepping into the past. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.

Great place to hold meetings year round! Plenty of options, just be cautious of meeting spaces that are on a second level if you have guests who are disabled. Prices are reasonable given the unique location. Parking isn't always convenient. If it's a wet spring, it's tough to walk to some of the meeting spaces without getting your shoes wet/muddy. My only complaint is that you cannot choose your own caterer. Must use the one they have a contract with. I had a very bad experience with the caterer in 2013.

So much time and effort went into this "pseudo-historic" site that you can't help but be amazed. The scene: Victoria Day long weekend, noon on Sunday, opening weekend, and great weather all made for an epic day at Fort Edmonton Park on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Being early enough in the summer there weren't many mosquitos and the hot weather was very welcome after a long long winter. I took two visitors from Vancouver with me and we all got to experience a taste of Canadiana. It's easy enough to find and the parking is free but that just sets you up for an $17.25 entrance fee! Not knowing anything about the park I felt like I was being robbed blind! I didn't actually pay this much since I am an AMA member and after the next 6 hours I felt that the admission was totally fair. Starting off on a train platform (once you hack your way through the gift shop) we saw a huge line up for the train and decided to bypass it for the trolley. FAIL: The trolley is out of commission. So we walked over to the Midway Exhibition. Although this was accidental I would suggest starting with it cuz there were major lineups for the ferris wheel at the end of the day. Back at the train station we got to the front of the line and boarded the train to the actual Fort. The ride gives you a peak at all the other attractions that were to come and if you start at the Fort you work your way through chronologically and end up back at the main entrance. http://fortedmontonpark.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fepmaphandout2011.pdf The Fort may have been my favorite part. Although it was completely manufactured in the 70's it does follow the blueprint of many other historical forts in the wild west. Real furs from beavers, fox, wolf, badger, and many others gave it an authentic feel. The multitude of dedicated actors were very knowledgeable and friendly. Just outside the fort there was a camp site of hunters who were eating stew they had rewarmed over an open fire. As they ate I inspected the tents and other props and an actor came over to offer any assistance. I asked about a musket that was casually leaning against the tent and he informed me that it was real and if I wanted to see it shoot. DID I?! Who wouldn't?! He proceeded to pack it with gunpowder, charge it with a finer grade of gunpowder, check the flint and pack a blank wad of cloth into the barrel. The shot rang through the whole grounds and made my ears ring for the next few minutes. I was still able to hear him explain that he'd actually hunted and shot a deer with that exact musket from 45 yards away! Needless to say I was impressed. After the Fort you wind through three different streets named after the year it represents: 1885, 1905, and 1920. I can't describe each street so you'll have to go see it for yourself. But here are some highlights: 1. Sanderson & Looby Blacksmith Shop where they use an original kiln and actually make stuff in front of your eyes. 2. Penny Arcades & Shooting Gallery which explains itself. 3. Capitol Theatre which is actually the real thing from Jasper Ave and was moved piece by piece then upgraded. 4. Motordrome where there are some cool vintage vehicles that are in working condition. A few additional points to remember: ~Bring your own water unless you don't mind paying $3.50/bottle ~Bring sunscreen, cash and comfortable shoes ~Ask questions of everyone working there and you'll be pleasantly surprised ~Don't believe everything you see, the site was a farm before the government bought it in the 70's and made this ~make time to watch the 15 minute movie at the Capitol Theatre I was thoroughly entertained, educated, and exhausted once we finished the marathon through Fort Edmonton Park but I'm glad for every minute I spent and step I took through this lesson on the Canadian Wild West.

Fort Edmonton Park is my by far my favourite place in Edmonton. Last summer our trip back in time on the train was fabulous. The train conductor pointed out great little tid bits about the train (Brad Pitt sat in a certain compartment to film Jesse James) and got us excited about was new at the park. There weren't too many people roaming the park to interact with, but I also went later in the day. The new movie theatre had just opened and the Edmonton film has a pleasant surprise ending! I would recommend bringing a picnic for a cute date in the sun and definitely your camera because there is a lot to wander around and see. I would also check their website often because they have several events like murder mystery parties which are always a blast. I wish Fort Edmonton was open all year around!

I took my class here on a field trip. I had NO idea how much there was to see or I would have booked an entire day rather than just the morning. How incredible it is that we have access to such a breath of historical recreations! We spent most of our time in the Fort learning about the fur trade. Our interpreter Chiara was incredible with the children. They were thoroughly engaged the entire time (we did the Fur Trade Challenge). The children built a travois (a construction out of wooden poles used to drag loads across the land), and learned about the value of furs (a good quality fur was 5 'hands' across with no holes in it; fur was currency for the Blackfoot and Cree during this time); we also played Aboriginal games. We enjoyed a scenic walk through the park. There are ponds, picnic areas, a street car, train, and there is even a 1920s Midway & Exhibition. The Park is divided into four distinct Eras: -The Fur Trading Era as represented by the Hudson Bay Company Trading Fort (circa 1846) -The Settlement Era ("1885 Street") -The Municipal Era ("1905 Street") -The Metropolitan Era ("1920 Street" and Midway) Each street is complete with working cafe's, shops, and even a movie theatre. It's neat to see the vintage signage and advertisements throughout. There is a penny arcade, and several churches as well. I'm not a tourist-y person, but I highly recommend Fort Edmonton Park to locals and tourists alike!

This living history museum is really something special. It is an experience every single time you go. My grandma goes every Sunday in the Spring and Summer and never gets tired of it. It's really fun to see Canadian history tangibly. You can read as many books as you want, but nothing compares to seeing it first hand, touching it, and talking about it. The actors that work at Fort Edmonton are a lot of fun too. It's not just an educational place, it's a place of fun and entertainment too! I would definitely recommend a visit to Fort Edmonton to anyone visiting Edmonton or for any Edmontonians who haven't been there before.

Wow. This place is a "living history" museum or something... they have quite a high budget operation here, with live actors playing roles of everyday historical characters in three little "towns" each of which captures a specific era in Edmonton history. I could go into the details about each of these, but I don't have the attention span right now. Basically, authentic stores, houses, trading posts, teepees, cafes (some of which you can even eat in!), amusements, clothing, signage, transportation, technology including what seems like a genuine steam locomotive passenger train. Even with a short attention span I enjoyed this tremendously. Suffice to say that your $13 ticket must be heavily subsidized by someone - it's truly impressive.

Suprisingly good ! great for the kids ! awesome day out ! the Steam Train Ride is quite nice and worth the price of admission . Friendly and helpful staff that actually teach visitors about the park and Edmonton's History !

Our family spent 5 hours in the hot sun walking through history yesterday afternoon as we brought our daughter to Fort Edmonton Park for her birthday. It was my wife's first trip and my first in 15 years. We had a great time! There is a lot to see and do while exploring Edmonton's rich history. It was pretty cool looking in different directions and being able to see multiple time periods intersecting. The kids enjoyed the treats and carnival rides the most, overlooking what make Fort Edmonton Park unique but oh well, hopefully they are still soaking up some history. The staff were great. They played their roles naturally and knowledgeably. Top collective Hi-light: Our stop at the "Capitol Theatre" to enjoy a film titled "Northern Lights: The Edmonton Story". I wasn't aware of the theatres abilities and was very pleasantly surprised (Also it was air conditioned) - Cost, none.

Hands down the one of the best places to visit in Edmonton. There is something for everyone to see from an old fur treading fort to a 1920s midway for the kids. The train and street car rides are an interesting experience also. Numerous people are dressed in the various period costumes and are very interesting and informative. They were all very welcoming and kind. It's the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon. There is ample parking and the ticket price is reasonable considering the wide variety of displays and activities. A special note of interest don't miss the movie at the theatre, a very pleasant surprise and exceeds initial expectations.

This is the place my family has picked to go to 2 years in a row for the city of Edmonton's free admission day. Sure, the steam train is always out of commission on this day, but it's obviously a safety issue because of the high volume of attendees. The favorite part for us is the kids midway near the entrance. If you have a tot, the mini swing ride & mini carousel that is manually operated is free. The Ferris wheel spins quite fast too compared to the few carnival ones that occasionally pop up around the city. Some rides & games do need tickets & any of the gift shops sell those. If you have a little one & you want a guaranteed prize, the game to play is the fishing game! The others games require older kid/adult strength & if you lose, there's no consolation prize. The staff here are amazing... friendly, dressed & acting in character, but also excellent in crowd control & queues. We love going on the indoor carousel too. Parents must ride on the same saddle as their little kid though as a rule. Plus, if the washrooms in the basement of the main entrance train station/gift shop is busy, there's 3 washrooms in the carousel area that have change tables with minimal to no lineup. Outside food is also allowed, so pack a picnic if you don't want to buy food, but there's plenty of shops with food/ desserts/etc. in the 1920s era location. It is a lot of walking, so bring a stroller if you need to for your littles. A lot of the buildings are not wheelchair accessible though, so my family tag teams, so that one parent & kid can go through a building while the other waits & vice versa. It does get crowded on free admission day, but it's definitely worth all the effort.

Opening weekend at Fort Edmonton! Yeah, that was a couple of weeks ago, but it was fun! I have memories of so many different activities out here when I was a kid, school trips, Girl Guide activites (it's true, I was a Girl Guide). But I had never been as an adult. So, while I was in town visiting some friends we thought this would be a fun way to spend our afternoon! We went through everything backwards, skipping the long line for the train ride out to the Fort and instead walking through the streets from different eras all set up. I did my best at walking on old school stilts (hard!) and enjoyed visiting each of the different homes and setups along the way. My fave? The tent city! How did I not know about the tent cities that used to exist with E-town was first being built? Could you imagine living in a canvas tent with a wood stove for 2 years in an Edmonton winter while you were waiting for your house to be built? Holy toledo, Yelpman. My other favourite part was the old school print shop. On opening weekend, it was making free "wanted" printed with your name on them (which usually cost a dollar). Twas a cool souvenir of the day! We missed the train back, last one is at 5pm from the Fort to the front entrance, but whatevs. Fort Edmonton is now open for the season!

One of our favourite places in Edmonton during Autumn season. Everything is just too colourful and beautiful. A great place to get the perfect family photo.

I suggest you read the following review in an old-timey accent, but if you don't, that's OK too. Walking down Main street and its side roads gives one a total blast from the past. Perfect for a Saturday out or a school field trip. (Want to learn to churn butter? Oh, they will teach you!) The buildings and the fort are based on Edmonton's own history, which makes For Edmonton Park a unique local gem. Don't forget to hop on the train for the scenic view around the park! I love the airplane hangar for special events (I have volunteered at many a tradeshow there!) and Fort Ed hosts a mental Halloween celebration. Creepy stories, haunted houses, and ghosts wandering around the town. It is the coolest, most all-encompassing Halloweeny atmosphere you will find in the city! Just wear good shoes - you might get chased by a surprise monster or zombie or two...

We had a great time here -- though it's too big for a single afternoon visit! While still interested, we didn't take the time to look through the Fort part or the 1895 street. I would totally recommend getting a season's pass and going a couple of times to really enjoy it.

I wanted to go back to my childhood roots, take a step back in time into what Edmonton was like "way back when". This is where the magical time travel can happen. I really loved this place growing up. I still go back anytime I am visiting in the summer. A real steam locomotive takes you back on your journey that begins outside the gates of "Fort Edmonton". A fur trading post nestled in on the shores of the North Saskatchewan. It's all set to period. There is a fur trading post.. some housing for the early settlers and their families.. and of course the Main Building which is grand in it's stature. The whole Fort within the walls is remarkably kept in a somewhat period set up, complete with actors and actresses who play along really well. As you leave the fort you head 'up' in time. A school house that runs you through the same attendance and 'punishments' that were current for the time. I even got in trouble for some dirt underneath my nails one time. Got the dunce chair. They have a prison that still works as intended. An old printer shop, to give Edmonton it's news.. a bakery with the best damn baked goods you can find these days. A general store with all the little candies and knick-knacks you could want. There is a period electric trolley, a penny arcade where you can do some target practice with guns, or take in a coin operated picture movie. It's so amazing to be able to step back and really appreciate everything that they have assembled here in the river valley, as a treat for the folks now and on into time to see.

Awesome place for the whole family. We were 4 adults and 2 kids , 5yo and 2yo, everyone had a great time. The place is huge so plan to go more than once if you want to see everything. Its a Historical Park though, not a Six Flag Amusement Park. Remember that. If you don't like the smell of horses and old stuff, don't go. There is food on site and the rides are free.

Fort Edmonton Park is Canada's largest living history museum. They have actors playing out everyday life in certain points of Edmonton's history. They have 3 different time periods set up. They keep everything authentic from their transportation to their stores to their homes. You can go inside most of them and look around and even shop at others. Its a cool experience but I don't know how they keep this place going. I wouldn't want to check it out more than once.

I came here for the first time on a Free Admission Day for City facilities but I don't need to go again for a really long time. It's neat that the park is split up into different time periods, but you kind of get tired walking the whole thing because just like actual City of Edmonton, Fort Edmonton Park is also full of sprawl. When I went, the train was down for maintenance so that was a bummer. Don't get me wrong, there were some interesting things to look at. 1905 Street was most interesting to me, going through some of the homes that belonged to significant Edmontonian families. I'm surprised that people come multiple times per year.

Been up in the area for work and have been trying to find some neat things to see on my day off. Last Sunday I headed out to Fort Edmonton to learn some more about the history of the area. I have always enjoyed going to places like this and see some authentic buildings. I jumped on the train when I entered so I could start in the right century and move forward, really the best way to do this for the first time. I enjoyed the train and thought it is a nice touch to the park. The train is very well kept up. I think it would be interesting if the men working on the train gave some history of the train and area while we are riding around. I thought it was really interesting that they have it as a "living" experience with horses, chickens, goats and of course the people who "live" there. Its also slightly awkward! But it makes its little more interesting because if you have questions about the specific house/era they can answer them for you. By the time I walked to the 1920's I wasn't that interested anymore although. It kind of got boring and too spread out. I wouldn't probably visit again but it was a good experience to just check out if your in the area and need something to do.

The park itself is amazing. All staff that we interacted with were pleasant and were in character the whole time. The issue i had was with the quality & quantity of food for the price tag it came with. For $12.00 for a cheese burger combo, i would have liked a burger that wasn't half the size of the bun it came with. That was extremely disappointing. I would never recommend coming here on an empty stomach. In the future we will be eating before we come instead of forking out $12 for basically a bun, a can of pop , some over cooked fries & a tiny charcoaled burger. (Costco has some cheap bulk burgers, if you were wanting to solve that issue).

I have been going to this park since I was a child and as an adult I now hold an annual pass. The pass is well worth it, because it is less than the cost of three admissions. I love the selection of treats in the park. The bakery has fresh baked bread and it is delicious. Old fashioned candy can be found on the midway and in a couple of stores throughout the park. Have lunch in the Hotel Selkirk, the prices are reasonable and the food is much better than the short order place. Try going on a rainy day, the park will be less crowded and the interpreters will have more time to interact with you!

A place for all seasons! I've been here pretty much every season if the year and it's surreal how different it feels every season... In winter, especially. Snow covered old tmey buildings. In the fall, it's a different story. I'm a regular at the Spooktacular every year, acting on 1885 street. Walking throughout the park while orange leaves are on the ground and there's a chill in the air, it's quite spooky. At night it's just creepy. And in the summer, it makes for the best day time-killer. It's a museum of how Edmonton was formed, and it goes as far back as the aboriginal age. The streets are appropriately named after the era of time they're to represent ("1885 street", etc). The costumed interpreters are always fun, and the stores have lots of great things, like old time candy, there's a bakery tok, and plenty if souvenir boutiques. So therefore, if you want some good old fashioned fun, this is the place to go, but for great scenery, it also works as well. Oh, and go to the Spooktacular. I'm just dying to scare you shitless!

My review is of the "Spooktacular" event they throw on halloween, rather than the park on a regular day. I went for the adults only night - they promised a night of scares and candy and all around fun. Real talk - the candy they handed out was lollipops and rockets. Lame. But, the candy wasn't why I went. I thought there was so much potential at night in Fort Edmonton Park - so much space to make haunted and spooky. And some of what they did was pretty great - great costumed actors walking around and some pretty neat displays in some of the shops. But most of the park was un-utilized. (including a freaking park. you couldn't have somebody looking like a small child swinging back and forth on those swings, or trying to bury a body, or SOMETHING?) What was utilized wasn't particularly scary. In particular, the haunted house was such a waste of time. I say a waste of time because we literally waited an HOUR AND A HALF to get into it (we had no idea it would take so long, but I guess they were only letting in 2-4 people at a time). But we figured it would be good and scary since there were screams, etc. and there wasn't a hell of a lot else to do anyways. But you literally just walked around a completely dark building while somebody hovered over you 'spookily' telling you to 'go faster'. Nothing popped out, nothing. Just some dark hallways. Of the ~3 hours we were there the haunted house took up half of it (in line). The rest of the time was spent just wandering around. Not a single scream from me (and I spook easily). So much for making it scary for the adults. Anyways, a pretty big miss for $26 a ticket. Ugh.