Fort Edmonton Park (often referred to as "Fort Edmonton") is an attraction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Named for the very first long-lasting European post in the area of modern-day Edmonton, the park is the biggest living history museum in Canada by area. It consists of both original and reconstructed historical structures representing the history of Edmonton (including that of post-horse Indigenous people), and is staffed throughout the summer season by costumed historic interpreters.
The history of Fort Edmonton Park's conception goes back as far as 1912 where the Women's Canadian Club proposed that they keep and protect Fort Edmonton, which was still standing since 1830 just south of the Alberta Legislature Building. This idea however was unsuccessful, and in 1915 the remains of the old fort were torn down, in the middle of opposition from residents who wanted to see the old structures relocated so that they could be valued for their heritage worth. A renewed interest after the Second World War began the momentum that saw the park start building in 1969 under the instructions of the Fort Edmonton Foundation.
The Foundation's Master Plan of 1968 envisioned a park that would provide a cross-section of the Edmonton area's history from the far-off geological past, to the areas that it presently embodies, and even an area that would prophesy Edmonton's future. This original strategy speculated that the finished park would be spread over ten stages. By 1987, however, it became clear that the park had actually evolved incompatibly with the enthusiastic 1968 plan, and the Master Plan was amended to focus instead on the four areas that had materialized to date.The fort was the very first part of the park to open in 1974, originally accessible directly by road.
1885 Street opened by the late 1970s, followed by 1905 Street in the early 1980s, and after that 1920 Street by the beginning of the 1990s. A working steam train has actually transported visitors from the park's entrance to the fort considering that 1977. Each street was opened as an operate in progress, and the latest variation of the park's development plan calls for still more additions, specifically to 1920 Street.Since 2008, Fort Edmonton Park is comprised of 4 areas, each representing an era, all topped 158 acres (0.639 km2).
The park is located along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in southwestern Edmonton. The first era is represented by the fort of 1846, followed by 1885 Street, 1905 Street, and 1920 Street. Visitors may board a fully practical steam train at the park's entrance which transports them across the length of the park to the fort, from which they continue on foot and abstractly move forward through time by checking out all four eras.Aside from the train, visitors may also ride horse-drawn carriages, streetcars, and automobiles in the suitable eras. Rides on the train and streetcars are free with admission; nevertheless, rides on horse-drawn lorries normally need a charge, and rides in the automobiles are at the discretion of the park staff who drive them.
From May long weekend through to Labour Day, and Sundays in September, visitors may also interact with costumed historical interpreters. These personnel use a range of techniques to reveal the way of lives and mindsets of the era that they represent. Furthermore, throughout the year, public tours may be booked with non-costumed interpreters.
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