Edmonton has a long and rich history. The city played a central role back when Alberta was still part of the British Empire, has been heavily influenced by immigration from Europe and has now emerged as Canada’s festival city. A number of historic landmarks will take you back to days gone by.
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is just a 5-minute drive from Elk Island National Park. So a popular day plan is to spend the morning in Elk Island National Park and then go to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village during the afternoon.
Become a time traveler and step back in time more than 125 years! History comes alive at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, an open-air museum that shows what it must have been like for the first inhabitants of Eastern Alberta from 1891 to 1930.
Discover more than 35 restored historic buildings, including a school, Eastern Byzantine Rite churches, a blacksmith shop, operating grain silos, farms, a house made of peat and much more. There are also demonstrations of how old crafts were performed.
Step back in time and experience four different eras in Edmonton’s past: the days of the fur trade and the pioneer years of 1885, 1905 and 1920. Explore the park on a steam train, visit a Penny Arcade or feel the excitement of a real 1920s Midway fair. So if you love history, Fort Edmonton Park is definitely a must-see!
The park’s new addition is the Indigenous Peoples Experience. See life from the perspective of First Nations and Métis Peoples and learn about their rich history.
“The Ledge” is a nickname for Alberta’s Parliament (Legislature) building. The building is a beautiful collection of marble pillars, ornately carved wood and Beaux-Arts architecture. On a daily tour of “The Ledge,” you can see how things work in Alberta politics. The parliament building is open 362 days a year. Admission and tours are completely free.
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