FORT EDMONTON FOUNDATION

Fort Edmonton Foundation - Keeping History Alive. Inspiring Future Generations.

At the heart of Fort Edmonton Park is a community of supporters who believe history matters. The Fort Edmonton Foundation is the heart of the Park—dedicated to preserving Edmonton’s past and bringing history to life for generations to come.

Founded in 1969 by Rotarians, business leaders, and passionate community members, the Foundation helped rebuild Fort Edmonton and establish what is now Canada’s largest living history museum. What began as a bold community vision has grown into one of Edmonton’s most treasured cultural destinations.

Today, thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners, Fort Edmonton Park spans centuries of stories. Visitors can explore the award-winning Indigenous Peoples Experience, walk through authentic buildings from the fur-trade era, and step into the vibrant streets of 1885, 1905, and the 1920s. From historic artifacts to the beloved steam locomotive and midway, the Park is where Edmonton’s story truly comes alive—and the Foundation is what keeps that story beating.

Your Donation Opens the Gates — One Child at a Time

As the heart of the Park, the Foundation connects community generosity directly to meaningful impact through Fort Edmonton Foundation CARES (Creating Accessible Responsive Education for Sharing). This initiative expands access to Fort Edmonton Park for children, youth, families, schools, and community groups who may face social or economic barriers.

Just $100 provides one child or youth with a full Fort Edmonton Park experience, including admission, interactive programming, meals, rides, and immersive learning opportunities. Through CARES, your donation helps:

Create lasting memories for the next generation
Provide access for schools, families, community groups, First Nations, and Métis groups
Support responsive programming tailored to community needs
Educate children and youth about Edmonton’s history through immersive experiences
Share history through meaningful, hands-on learning

Many children in our community face barriers that prevent them from visiting the Park due to the cost of admission, meals, rides, and programming. Through partnerships with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton and others, CARES removes these barriers, ensuring every child can learn, explore, and belong.

Your gift of $100 can open the gates for one child. Your continued support can open the gates for many more.

Be Part of the Heart of the Park

For 57 years, the Fort Edmonton Foundation has been powered by community generosity, shared memories, and a belief that history connects us all. When you support the Foundation, you’re not just making a donation—you’re becoming part of the heart that keeps the Park alive.

Your support helps:

Restore historic buildings
Protect treasured artifacts
Create immersive experiences that allow visitors to walk through Edmonton’s past
Ensure children and youth—regardless of circumstances—can experience the wonder of history firsthand

Together, we can keep Edmonton’s story alive, accessible, and beating strong for generations to come. Donate today and help keep the heart of the Park beating.