{"id":656332,"date":"2026-05-08T16:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/656332\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:38:09","slug":"fort-edmonton-park-is-reopening-its-gates-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/656332\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Edmonton Park is reopening its gates this May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Opening May 16, you can expect another season of historical adventures at Fort Edmonton Park this year.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Edmonton Park is one of Edmonton\u2019s most historic places. The Fort acts as its own time travel portal into the late 1800s. Throughout the winter and fall, it runs a couple of programs, but in the summer, the park truly comes to life. If you\u2019re looking to get the full experience of the park, this is definitely the time to be going.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait for the official reopening of the season. I know for a fact that not only the Park is going to burst with energy, but the city as well.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect<\/p>\n<p>When you enter the park, you\u2019re greeted with the 1<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortedmontonpark.ca\/plan-your-visit\/attractions\/train-and-streetcar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">919 Baldwin Steam engine<\/a>. This train ride is included in the entry, and it\u2019s one that you absolutely can\u2019t pass up on. It whisks you from the Park\u2019s train station at the front of the Park to the train platform at the back near the 1846 Fort.<\/p>\n<p>Near the front of the park is also Johnny J. Jones Exposition, the incredible 1900s midway. There\u2019s been some cool rides added since I last went. For example, they added a big Ferris wheel (not to be confused with the original, smaller 1920s version), as well as the Cabinet of Curios.<\/p>\n<p>Anyways, what you\u2019re really here to do is explore all the history within the park. There are so many eras of history scattered around; you can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortedmontonpark.ca\/plan-your-visit\/attractions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full list of all the attractions on the Fort\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, you can also add a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortedmontonpark.ca\/plan-your-visit\/attractions\/wagon-pony-rides\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wagon ride or pony ride<\/a> to your experience to make it all the more magical. Wagon rides last 10 minutes and take you for a scenic ride past the pond and the Fort. Pony rides are also available, as well as a vis-\u00e0-vis\u00a0ride, which will take you through the Fort\u2019s historical eras for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for your daily dose of history, Fort Edmonton Park is just waiting for your arrival. Summer keeps getting closer, so make sure to have your calendars ready. You won\u2019t want to miss another season at the Fort.<\/p>\n<p>Take a trip, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<p>When: Opening Saturday, May 16, 2026, to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026<br \/>Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday<br \/>Where:\u00a07000 143rd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: $27.90<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/things-to-do-weekend-edmonton-may-8-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">10 fun things to do this weekend in Edmonton (May 8-10)<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/fairs-and-carnivals-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Here are some exciting fairs popping up in and around Edmonton<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778258289_307_Screenshot-2025-07-07-090847.png\" alt=\"Alyssa Gallardo\" title=\"Alyssa Gallardo\"  \/>Alyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/alyssa-gallardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Opening May 16, you can expect another season of historical adventures at Fort Edmonton Park this year. 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