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!