The Fort Edmonton Foundation is an Edmonton charity founded in 1969 by Rotarians, business leaders, and passionate community members. The goal was to help preserve the history of Edmonton by rebuilding the original Fort Edmonton and creating a living history museum in the river valley.
For over fifty years, the Foundation has enabled Fort Edmonton Park to be built and expanded to encompass the fur trade era,1885 Street, 1905 Street, and 1920 Street. Most recently, Fort Edmonton Park underwent a three-year enhancement project with funding from all levels of government and the Fort Edmonton Foundation. The Park reopened to the public in July of 2021 with the new Indigenous Peoples Experience, Front Entry Plaza and Guest Services Area, expanded 1920’s-style Midway, and many other enhancements.
In 2023 the Fort Edmonton Foundation, with the support of community donations, revitalized Tom Thumb mini golf on 1920's street, bringing and interactive game for all to enjoy!
Working in partnership with Fort Edmonton Management Company and the City of Edmonton, the Foundation continues to celebrate our region’s vivid, diverse history by fundraising to develop capital projects and other initiatives at Fort Edmonton Park. We work to ensure that the story of Edmonton’s past is preserved for future generations.
