Edmonton History

By: Ryan Krawchuk  Discover the soaring history of Edmonton City Centre Airport, from its pioneering flights to its transformative legacy. Uncover a chapter of our city's past that shaped its future.

By: Ryan Krawchuk  Discover the inspiring journey of Edmonton's General Hospital, from its roots as a humble medical facility founded by the Grey Nuns to its evolution into the modern Continuing Care Centre. Explore how this historic institution has mirrored and shaped Edmonton's growth, overcoming challenges with resilience and innovation. Join us in uncovering the enduring legacy of a hospital that's much more than a place of healing - it's a symbol of community spirit and a beacon of hope in the heart of Edmonton.

By: Ryan Krawchuk Bill Matheson, born on April 26, 1926, in Lethbridge, Alberta, was no ordinary weatherman. His forecasting career in Edmonton was like a breath of fresh, crisp air, with a high pressure of humour and a warm front of whimsy. For 23 years, he painted the airwaves with his sunny language and blustery style, making even the gloomiest forecasts a delightful spectacle.

By: Ryan Krawchuk  The Molson Brewery in Edmonton, Alberta, is a historic landmark that has played an important part in the brewing business in the province. The Molson Brewery, founded in 1786 by John Molson, is the oldest brewery in North America and Canada's second-oldest company [ 4 ]. The building has recently been classified as a municipal historic property and has undergone extensive restoration efforts  [ 1 ][ 3 ].

By: Ryan Krawchuk Discover the fascinating history of the Princess Theatre in Edmonton, from its early days as a cinema to its transformation into a performing arts centre.

10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta By: Ryan Krawchuk  This icon in the heart of downtown has been there for as long as I can remember. I can remember going there with my mother to buy my school clothes and supplies. The Hudson’s Bay Company Department Store is a three-story stone and granite building occupying an entire city block on the corner of Jasper Avenue and 102 Street NW. It holds a special significance to Edmonton because of its connection with the Hudson’s Bay Company (H.B.C.), without whom Edmonton would not have existed.

The High Level Bridge By: Ryan Krawchuk Possibly the most iconic landmark in Edmonton, the High Level Bridge was constructed to link the communities of Edmonton and Strathcona spawning the merger into the City of Edmonton in 1912. Its massive length (772.24 metres) covers 28 total spans, on a combination of concrete and steel piers, standing 47.55 metres above the North Saskatchewan River. Planning began in 1903, with the federal government requiring that the bridge was at least 150 feet above the waters of the North Saskatchewan River. Construction began in 1910, employing over 500 men, as part of the four great steel truss bridges constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada before World War One.