Your journey into Edmonton’s history at Fort Edmonton Park starts at the historic Train Station, where guests are invited “All Aboard” and whisked back in time on the iconic Locomotive 107, 1919 Baldwin Steam Engine and Train.
Throughout the past 150 years, trains connected our rural communities, and have been instrumental in the development of Alberta’s resource industries, fuelling economic growth and development in the province.
The Fort Edmonton Foundation wants to preserve Edmonton’s railway heritage with the renovation of the Train Station, the capital reinvestment of Locomotive 107 and the addition of a dining car at Fort Edmonton Park elevating the historical experience for all guests.
The All Aboard Capital Campaign seeks to raise $7.5 million dollars for capital investment to build on the legacy of telling the story about the railway in Alberta, but also, to build on the remarkable renovations at the park from 2021.
Capital Campaign will be for the revitalization of the Train Station, capital reinvestment into Locomotive 107 and the addition of a dining car at Fort Edmonton Park.
- The revitalization of the train station will introduce new opportunities in the form of an event space, on the main level with a capacity of 60-80 people, and an office space on the second floor. The renovation of the train station will include amenities similar to that of years gone by, that will enhance the experience of visitors at the Fort Edmonton Park.
- Reinvestment in Locomotive 107 to preserve the history of trains as well as the Fort Edmonton Foundation, and to make sure the train keeps rolling at Fort Edmonton Park.
- Addition of a dining car to providing an immersive dining experience bringing visitors back in time to the golden age of rail travel when the dining car was the height of sophistication and luxury while travelling.
Working in a partnership with Fort Edmonton Management Company and the City Edmonton, the Foundation continues to celebrate out regions vivid and diverse history by fundraising to develop capital projects and other initiatives at Fort Edmonton Park.
