Think you've seen it all? We've asked our
interpreters to build a list of their top 10 things to see at Fort
Edmonton Park in case you think you've seen it all. Have you
discovered something else worth sharing? We'd love to hear about
it, share it in the comment below.
1. Take a ride on the train, it never gets old!
2. Pick up one of our themed self-guided tours at the Train
Station. They will highlight some of the history and artifacts you
may not have seen before.
3. Walk the back pond route from Egge's Barn (48) to the
Windmill (#20). There are plants and wild animals a-plenty for
those who look. 4. Out of the Way Gems! Have a look inside the
Masonic Lodge museum, upstairs in Masonic Hall (#56); at the East
End Park Bandshell (#66); and the J.B. Little Brickyard (#74)
5. Visit Ernest Brown's Historical Photography to tour the
exhibit of over a hundred photos of early Edmonton, then see if
you'd like to get your own done!
6. New characters! Alex Decoteau was Canada's first Aboriginal
Police Officer and we've got him on 1905 street. Meet him, then
find the Nursing Sister or Returned Veteran on 1920 Street to find
out about the war to end all wars.
7. Try a new drink at the Mahogany Room or the Daily Special in
Johnson's Café, both in the Selkirk Hotel (#69)
8. New exhibits! Check out the new Capitol Theatre (#70), the
PCL Job Shed and an Avro arrow biplane by the Blatchford Field Air
Hangar (#73), or the Exhibits Building (#81) next to the
Midway.
9. Pop into the Al Rashid Mosque (#77), Canada's first
purpose-built mosque. Our costumed staff and volunteers are there
almost every day to explore Edmonton's Muslim heritage with
you.
10. Peruse our program guide to find some activities you have
not seen or tried. They change every year and every day!
We asked our Public Interpreters for
some ideas on what to do at Fort Edmonton Park in the rain. Here is
our Top 10 list of Rainy Day Ideas for Fort Edmonton Park. Have
your own idea? Share it in the comments below.
- Ride the train. Why wouldn't you?
- Enjoy any of our daily programs, found in our program guide.
All have rain-out locations, so we keep going full steam!
- Visit the Jasper House Hotel bakery (#40) on 1885 Street and
pick up a coffee and a warm treat.
- Take advantage of a costumed interpreter's undivided attention.
Ask them their favourite stories or artifacts and tell them
yours!
- Have an old-style photo of yourself taken in period costumes at
Ernest Brown Photography (#62). Rainy days mean short
line-ups.
- Sit on the covered porches of any of our 1905 houses like the
Firkins Residence (#55) and enjoy the showers. The interpreters
might just have a pot of hot tea on!
- Enjoy lunch at Johnson's Café in the Hotel Selkirk (#69). Get a
spot near the window for best effect.
- See if you can find an interpreter to show you how the old
telephone system works and have a conversation with someone on
another street.
- Ride the carousel in the 1920s Midway and Exhibition (#80).
This carousel is protected from the elements so you'll stay warm
and dry. Nearby is the Show Tent, where you can enjoy a dry puppet
show.
- Ride the streetcar around the whole track. Chat with the driver
and look out the windows as the twentieth century goes by.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 sour pickles
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 stalk green onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 clove fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon tarragon
- 2 tablespoon Jamaican jerk spice
- salt to taste
Place all ingredients in food processor chopped until all
ingredient mix together.
Allow remoulade to sit for about on hour to blend the
flavours.
Dipping is good with chicken, seafood are just a spread for
sandwiches.