Edmonton- Saturday Sights

 We went for a ride on the High Level Street Car.  The streetcar travel on top of the bridge.

 Max, Deanna, Susan and Randy

 Views from the streetcar.  We rode from the Farmers Market to the Ledge and back.

 The Farmers Market.

 So many interesting people and booths to see.  They had everything there.

 The colors in their displays made everything so appealing.

 The Muttart Conservatory.  It has 4 large pyramids with a different kind of display in each one of them.

 We are enjoying the Muttart Conservatory.

 The first pyramid  was the 'FEATURE'  It had all kinds of flowers representing Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass.

 The second pyramid was 'TEMPERATE'.  Notice the lady growing out of the grass.

 The third pyramid was 'ARID'.  It represented the dessert.

 The fourth pyramid was TROPICAL'.  This one was Deanna's favorite.

We next went to Fort Edmonton Park.You experienced Edmonton's origins come to life right in front of  your eyes.

 This was the Midway.  1920 Era

 We rode the train to the end of the park and then started exploring.

 1846 Fort- Fur Trading Era- The Hudson Bay Company

 The workers dressed up in period costumes.

 There were guard stations and high walls all around the fort for protection.

 The first nation camped outside the fort.

 Small trading post

 1885 Settlement Era

 1905 Municipal Era

 We saw a show in the Capitol Theatre on the growth and development of the area around Edmonton.

 We rode the trolly back to the park entrance.  What a fun way to learn about Alberta.

 We went for a walk down town and to have dinner.

 The water fountain at Churchill Square