Fort Edmonton Park
Canada's largest living history museum by area, in the North Saskatchewan river valley.
About Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park recreates the history of the Edmonton area, including Indigenous history, with a reconstructed fur trade fort and streets representing 1885, 1905 and 1920, plus costumed interpreters, steam trains and streetcars.
A brief history
Construction began in 1969 under the Fort Edmonton Foundation. The fort was the first section to open in 1974, followed by 1885 Street in the late 1970s, 1905 Street in the early 1980s and 1920 Street by the early 1990s.
RV tips
- Seasonal, so check opening dates.
- Check the park's website for RV or oversized parking. Otherwise visit from a city campground in your tow vehicle.
Before you go: Hours, road conditions, campground availability, passes and fire bans change. Check the official source below, 511 Alberta and Alberta Fire Bans before you travel. National parks need a Parks Canada pass, and Kananaskis needs a Conservation Pass.
Campgrounds nearby
- Rainbow Valley Campground (Private, typical about $48/night)
Costs are approximate (checked October 2026). All Alberta campgrounds →
Sources & more information
Related trip planning: Alberta RV routes · Pre-trip checklist · Crown land camping