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Global News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Fort Edmonton Park opens May 17 for 2025 season
Fort Edmonton Park opens for its 51st season on May 17, but hundreds of kids were given a preview Thursday. 'They get to see the park this year before anybody else does,' said Lori Farquharson Persaud, executive director of the Fort Edmonton Foundation. About 1,500 children had the run of Fort Edmonton experiencing a number of free activities as part of the foundation's Community Day. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'This year, we felt that it was really important to be able to do and this is something that I believe will now become a brand new tradition that will happen every year,' Farquharson Persaud said. Fort Edmonton Park is Canada's biggest living history museum where people can step into the past and rediscover Edmonton through stories, programs and experiences. 'We've got a huge Indigenous focus,' said Laura Nichol, the park's core programs manager. Story continues below advertisement 'We've been working to elevate narratives that are underrepresented but part of Edmonton's multicultural story for hundreds of years, especially focuses on the Islamic culture, Asian culture and Black history in Edmonton.' The park is offering a 10 per cent discount off of regularly priced tickets as part of a special campaign supporting local staycations.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Fort Edmonton Park reopens for May long weekend
Fort Edmonton Park will celebrate it's 50th anniversary on the 2024 May long weekend. (Amanda Anderson/CTV News Edmonton) Edmontonians can once again step back in time and experience the city's pioneer past at Fort Edmonton Park, which re-opens its doors to visitors this weekend. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and summer hours will be in effect until mid-September. 'We're proud to open our gates for another season and to continue bringing history to life,' Alan Nursall with Fort Edmonton Park said in a press release. 'Whether it's your first visit or a return to a family favourite, there's something new and exciting to experience at every turn.' Opening weekend at the history park will have added family-fun festivities including live performances, street theatre and face painting. A Red River jig and children's tea party are listed on the calendar for the Victoria Day weekend. In a push for local visitors to 'rediscover Edmonton,' Fort Edmonton Park is offering 10 percent off daily admissions and a membership pass providing access to the park all year, food and merchandise discounts and early access to events. Fort Edmonton Park and the Fort Edmonton Foundation are also celebrating the lead-up to opening weekend with an online contest on their social media. People can enter for the chance to win daily prizes including free park admission, family memberships, wagon rides and free ice cream. More information about the park and events can be found on their website. Park tickets can also be purchased in advance online or at the front gate.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Fort Edmonton Park reopens for May long weekend
Fort Edmonton Park will celebrate it's 50th anniversary on the 2024 May long weekend. (Amanda Anderson/CTV News Edmonton) Edmontonians can once again step back in time and experience the city's pioneer past at Fort Edmonton Park, which re-opens its doors to visitors this weekend. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and summer hours will be in effect until mid-September. 'We're proud to open our gates for another season and to continue bringing history to life,' Alan Nursall with Fort Edmonton Park said in a press release. 'Whether it's your first visit or a return to a family favourite, there's something new and exciting to experience at every turn.' Opening weekend at the history park will have added family-fun festivities including live performances, street theatre and face painting. A Red River jig and children's tea party are listed on the calendar for the Victoria Day weekend. In a push for local visitors to 'rediscover Edmonton,' Fort Edmonton Park is offering 10 percent off daily admissions and a membership pass providing access to the park all year, food and merchandise discounts and early access to events. Fort Edmonton Park and the Fort Edmonton Foundation are also celebrating the lead-up to opening weekend with an online contest on their social media. People can enter for the chance to win daily prizes including free park admission, family memberships, wagon rides and free ice cream. More information about the park and events can be found on their website. Park tickets can also be purchased in advance online or at the front gate.
