Group Experiences in Edmonton

Nestled in the scenic river valley on 158 acres of wooded parkland, Fort Edmonton Park takes you on a journey through the city’s rich history. Explore life through the diversity of First Nations and Métis Peoples' histories and perspectives at the huge Indigenous Peoples Experience exhibit. The stories, music, artwork, and text in the experience come from local Indigenous perspectives and voices, gathered through research and engagement with local Indigenous communities. Board the 1919 Baldwin Steam Engine Train and be whisked around the park. This iconic attraction takes you on a journey through Edmonton's past, from the Fur Trade to the Roaring Twenties. Discover the 1846 Hudson’s Bay Company Fort, explore a model of the original fort set up in Edmonton, participate in demonstrations by live interpreters, and more. Get involved in rides, games, an outdoor maze, a funhouse and the amazing Cabinet of Curios exhibit, all inside the 1920s-style midway.

Step into a vivid panorama of First Nations' and Métis peoples' rich histories, vibrant cultures, and compelling narratives, nestled snugly in the heart of the Beaver Hills, known as the Edmonton region. The exhibit involves over fifty Indigenous elders, historians, educators, and community members. Every tale, melody, piece of artwork, and written word is covered with authentic Indigenous perspectives. Everything is diligently amassed through heartfelt dialogues with local Indigenous communities, historically significant documents, and rigorous research. These age-old narratives, teachings, and memories, handed down over numerous generations, illustrate a kaleidoscope of a resilient past and a deep-rooted connection to the land and its ever-changing seasons. Whether articulated in the languages of Cree, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota, Blackfoot, or Michif, this communal wisdom is ageless.