Did you know that Fort Edmonton Park first opened their gates on May 17, 1974? This season marks five decades of old-fashioned fun and memories at one of Edmonton’s premier summer attractions. Celebrate Fort Edmonton Park’s incredible 50th Anniversary milestone by planning a visit back in time during the 2024 season!
My Fort Edmonton Park Memories
Fort Edmonton Park has been home to countless memories for families in Edmonton, Alberta, and beyond – including my own! Growing up in Red Deer, it was a treat to visit Fort Edmonton Park for a year-end school fieldtrip or daytrip with my family. I always loved touring through the houses and imagining what it would have been like to live and go to school in a completely different time period!
When I was in university, I got a taste of what it was like to live in 1885 when I donned a bonnet and apron and worked the summer in Lauder’s Bakehouse and Bakery! At that time the large bakehouse oven was still fully operational and I spent long hot days in the bakehouse baking up cookies, bread, and more to sell to visitors from the Bakery counter. It was one of my favourite jobs, with the opportunity to meet happy folks while sharing a fun historic experience!
Once I had my own children, a yearly visit to Fort Edmonton became a must-do each summer! From the early stroller days into their teens, there has always been something new to explore and discover on our annual visits, including the thrill of watching the Johnny J. Jones Midway come to life and the opening of the Indigenous Peoples Experience. I don’t think riding the steam engine through the park will EVER get old no matter what their ages, and both kids are always excited to spend plenty of time interacting with the animals!
Create Your Own Memories with a Visit this Summer
Fort Edmonton takes visitors on a journey through Edmonton’s rich history, from the 1700s to the 1920s. This unique living history museum is the largest of its type in Canada, offering an authentic, immersive, and engaging experience through historical building and artifacts, live animals, vintage transportation, and costumed interpreters. You will find Fort Edmonton nestled in the scenic North Saskatchewan River valley on 158 acres of wooded parkland.
Experience all the historic fun at Fort Edmonton Park from May 18 to September 15, 2024! It is part our familyās annual summer bucket list and we canāt wait to get back again and see whatās new and interesting. No matter how many times we go, we always have a memorable day!
Our top 10 canāt-miss experiencesĀ at Fort Edmonton Park:
- A ride on the authentic steam engine and/or Streetcar.
- Exploring theĀ Rowand HouseĀ and imagining what it would have been to live as a fur-trader.
- Hearing and seeing the Indigenous Peopleās Experience comeĀ to life when the lights dim.
- Visiting all the adorable pigs, chickens, horses, goats, and more in the farmyard.
- Enjoying a pony ride or horse & carriage ride on 1885 Street.
- Hitting a round together at Tom Thumb Mini Golf.
- Cooling off while watching a show in the Capitol Theatre.
- Enjoying an ice cream cone atĀ Billās Confectionary.
- Competing against each other at the Carnival Games at theĀ Johnny J. Jones Exposition.
- Picking our favourite horse to ride around the carousel.
If you plan on visiting Fort Edmonton Park more then once this season, we recommend investing in a Membership. Sold individually, or as a family package, a seasons pass pays for itself in just two visits. A single day Family Admission (2 adults and up to 4 kids) is $112.00+GST and a 2024 Membership that will allow you admission for the whole season is just $224.20+GST.
Fort Edmonton Park 50th Anniversary Season:
When: May 18 to September 15, 2024
Time: Wednesday to Sunday & Holidays Mondays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
Address: 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
Website: fortedmontonpark.ca
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