Celebrate Canada’s past, present, and future at Fort Edmonton Park, open again for 2021! This article first appeared in the Info Edmonton 2021/2022 City Guide.

Fort Edmonton Park Reopening

The largest living history museum in Canada reopens to the public on July 1st, 2021, after the completion of its $165-million expansion project! The enhancements made during this expansion include the 30,000-square-foot Indigenous Peoples Experience, an enlargement of the 1920s-style midway, and a new front entry plaza and admissions area (with a café, gift shop, and gender-neutral washrooms), complete with wide open spaces for appropriate socially distanced fun.

The new signature Indigenous Peoples Experience exhibit will immerse visitors in the rich cultures and histories of First Nations and Métis communities in Canada, recounted from their perspectives and
voices. Consideration was given to even the smallest of details, including the pattern on the exterior of the building, which resembles the colourful sashes worn by Métis peoples. Inside, the experience includes hands-on exhibits, multimedia displays, interpreter interactions, and more. Learn about the history and diversity in the area now known as Edmonton in a fun and educational way,
perfect for the whole family.

If you are a fan of the park’s previous exhibits and attractions, you can trust that old favourites like the carousel and swing ride in the 1920s-style midway will be there to welcome you back. Be sure to look for the updated Ferris wheel (which is larger and better!), outdoor maze, Cabinet of Curios exhibit, funhouse, and a newly expanded game selection. And did someone say food? Visitors should set some time aside to check out the plethora of carnival-style food there is to enjoy.

You can find this popular and beloved attraction along the North Saskatchewan River, at 7000-143 St. || fortedmontonpark.ca