Edmonton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the province of Alberta, Canada
About Edmonton
The area around Edmonton, which sits in the geographic centre of the province, was home to native populations for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. In 1795, Edmonton House was constructed and work on Fort Edmonton began. The original site was near Fort Saskatchewan, but was relocated near the present day Legislature in 1830. The town developed around the fur trade, and in the early days there was little to distinguish it from other such settlements in the area. The first hotel and hospital were built in the 1870s. The latter part of the century saw an influx of wealthy families, and in 1892 the Town of Edmonton was officially founded. Early developments were centred around the Quarters area. In 1905, Edmonton was declared the capital of the province ofAlberta,
Top Attractions in Edmonton
Explore the best things to see and do in Edmonton:
- ★Edmonton Squash Club
Edmonton Travel Guide Sections
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