John Walter Museum

The John Walter Museum can be found on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, where pioneer businessman John Walter settled in 1875. The Scottish-born Walter played an important and diverse role in the development of Edmonton. He built boats and carriages and established a ferry service, a coal mine, a general store, and two lumber mills. Through the story of this early entrepreneur, visitors learn the history of Edmonton’s greatest natural resource, the river valley.
The largest of Walter’s three homes on the site has a photographic display about his life and work, as well as temporary exhibits about life in the river valley. The other two houses have been restored to their original appearances and furnished with period artifacts.
Since the 1960s the John Walter Museum has offered highly popular school programs on pioneer life. There is also a range of seasonal special events, such as Candlelight Christmas and Springtime Serenade.

The John Walter Museum is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton, and is open year round. Sundays 1-4 or by appointment. No admission charge. Fee per child for school programs. Located in Kinsmen Park across from the Kinsmen Sport Centre, bottom of Queen Elizabeth and Walterdale Roads, Edmonton. .

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