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There are four living history villages to enjoy at Canada's largest historical park - one of the best returns for your entertainment dollar. The furthest back in time is Fort Edmonton, the hub of the fur trade on the northern prairies, where Aboriginal people from all over Alberta brought furs to exchange for goods. In this faithful reconstruction of the Hudson's Bay Company's post as it was in 1846, you can talk to costumed interpreters playing the roles of those who lived and worked at the fort. For a more complete experience of the site, join people going about their daily tasks, such as the boat builder as he repairs the York Boats, the blacksmith at the forge, and the Chief Trader bartering in the Trade House.

You can then go by stage coach up 1885 Street, which evokes the young settlement of Edmonton when only 385 people called it home. Costumed
staff are happy to help you experience life in their frontier town. Each store has a genial shopkeeper, and you can actually buy things a big plus at Lauder's Bakery.

1905 Street is next. Here you'll find the frontier town has become a booming city - the capital of the new province of Alberta. Let the Operator place your call to a friend in another building on that fabulous new invention, the telephone; have your fortune told in the penny arcade; or try out the shooting gallery. A sobering lecture on temperance may be just the thing to motivate you toward the next town.

1920 Street captures Edmonton as a bustling city set on achievement. Your grandparents might have sampled ice cream from a store like Bill's Confectionery or taken a spin in cars like the antique vehicles that are on display. And did you know that miniature golf was all the rage in Edmonton of 1920? You can try it at Tom Thumb's Miniature Golf Course. When the street car stops and if you're ready to face the future, jump on and ride to the train station where your journey began.

For information on hours, admission rates, events and off-season guided tours call . Operated by The City of Edmonton, Community Services. Food services available. Located at the corner of Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive, Edmonton. Web site: www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/fort/