History awaits! Fort Edmonton Park will open the gates on its 51st season on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Experience all the fun this summer with new streetcar additions, reduced ticket prices, delicious eats, and exciting special events!
Fort Edmonton takes visitors on a journey through Edmonton’s rich history, from the 1700s to the 1920s. This unique living history museum is the largest of its type in Canada, offering an authentic, immersive, and engaging experience through four unique eras. See history come to life through its historical building and artifacts, live farm animals, vintage transportation, costumed interpreters, and hands-on activities!
Our top 10 can’t-miss experiences at Fort Edmonton Park:
- 🚂 A ride on the authentic steam engine and/or Streetcar.
- 🛶 Exploring the Rowand House and imagining what life was like as a fur-trader.
- 🦫 Watching the Indigenous People’s Experience come to life when the lights dim.
- 🐖 Visiting all the adorable pigs, chickens, horses, goats, and more in the farmyard.
- 🐴 Enjoying a pony ride or horse & carriage ride on 1885 Street.
- ⛳ Hitting a round together at Tom Thumb Mini Golf.
- 📽️ Cooling off while watching a show in the Capitol Theatre.
- 🍦 Enjoying an ice cream cone at Bill’s Confectionary.
- 🎡 Competing at the Carnival Games at the Johnny J. Jones Exposition.
- 🎠 Picking our favourite horse to ride around the carousel.
What’s NEW at Fort Edmonton Park in 2025?
All Aboard! Transportation week at Fort Edmonton Park
Streetcar fans are in for a big treat on June 7, 2025 when the Edmonton Radial Railway Society unveils two new newly-restored streetcars! Regina 42 and Saskatoon 200 will officially debut on Streetcar Saturday as part of Transportation Week at Fort Edmonton Park. After working almost 30 years to bring the two cars back to life, the ERRS is very excited to finally see them back on the street!
Streetcar Saturday will feature all operational street cars running down the tracks in a Seven Car Debut parade (the most ERRS has ever run at once!), plus the rare opportunity to tour The Restoration Barn. Event is included as part of regular admission.
Wedding Bells are Ringing
Everyone’s invited to Wedding Weekend at Fort Edmonton Park on July 19 & 20 — a celebration of two centuries of love and tradition!
Explore how weddings have changed through the ages, from vibrant Métis festivities and fur trade era customs to elegant Edwardian ceremonies and the lively vows of the Jazz Age. Programming included with regular admission, no RSVP required! Find it on the Events Calendar.
Save on Unlimited Fun and Adventure
Staycation and save! Fort Edmonton Park is excited to offer 10% off daily admission throughout the entire 2025 Summer season in appreciation of those choosing to support Canadian destinations.
If you plan on visiting Fort Edmonton Park more then once this season, we recommend investing in a Membership. Sold individually, or as a family package, a seasons pass pays for itself in just three visits, including other exclusive discounts and benefits. A single day Family Admission (2 adults and up to 4 kids) is $99.00+GST and a 2025 Membership that will allow you admission for the whole season is just $224.20+GST. You can even pay for daily admission and decide to upgrade at the box office after your day of fun in the park!
Weekend Brunch + Park Admission
On weekends, there’s no better deal than the Weekend Brunch at Johnson’s Café! For one great price you can start your day off right with a hearty buffet brunch in the historic Hotel Selkirk, then step out into the historic streets to explore everything Fort Edmonton Park has to offer. The mouth-watering menu includes oven-fresh pastries, fresh fruit, and all the breakfast classics like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and more. Limited seating is available, make your reservation here.
July is Disney Movie Month at the Capitol Theatre!
This July, you can enjoy a Disney animated classic on the big screen at Fort Edmonton’s historic Capitol Theatre! Grab your tickets for these fun weekend morning matinee events, then spend the rest of your day exploring everything Fort Edmonton Park has to offer. It is all included in one ticket price!
- Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Toy Story
- Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Mulan
- Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Beauty and the Beast
- Saturday, July 26, 2025 | The Emperor’s New Groove
Fort Edmonton Park has been helping families create old-fashioned fun and memories for over five decades. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to keep up-to-date on all the exciting upcoming events, and make history part of your family adventures this summer!
Fort Edmonton Park:
When: May 17 to September 14, 2025
- May and June Hours
Wednesday to Friday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM - July and August Hours
Wednesday to Sunday, and Holiday Mondays: 10 AM – 5 PM
- September Weekends
September 6, 7, 13, and 14: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Fort Edmonton Park
Address: 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
Website: fortedmontonpark.ca
