Fort Edmonton Park is one of Canada's many living history villages. Staff in period costume portray and interpret life in the time periods portrayed within the park.  

The park consists of four distinct eras in Edmonton's past.

  • There is the fur trade era represented by a reconstruction of the 1846 Hudson Bay Company's Edmonton House which originally stood from 1821-1915.
  • The settlement era of 1885 shows the transformation of Edmonton from a fur trading outpost to a village of about 350 people.
  • The next era is the metropolitan era of 1905 which represents the birth of Alberta as a province, portrayed on 1905 street.
  • The state of Edmonton after the Great War is highlighted on 1920s Street.

Fort Edmonton Park began construction in 1969.  The reconstruction of the Hudson's Bay Company fort was completed in 1974. 1885 street evolved soon after, comprised of both original and reconstructed buildings and 1905 street. The newest street which is still under construction is the 1920s street. The latest addition to the 1920s street is a representation of the 1926 Johnny J. Jones mid-way. 

Fort Edmonton Park is open each year, starting with the beginning of the May long weekend on through to the end of the Labour day. 

For current hours of operation, check the Fort Edmonton Park website.