Situated in the 1846 HBC Fur Trading Fort, Clerks’ Quarters is an excellent venue for a casual dinner steeped in history. Natural pine tables complement the log construction floor. Clerks’ Quarters is great for rustic themed weddings, corporate dinners, harvest parties and holiday events.
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Capacity: 90 guests
Available for rentals year-round. 6pm onwards during the public season only (May-September)
Plenty of parking along the Fort garden (Lot K)
Indoor fireplace(s) available
The Fort courtyard is included with all Clerks’ Quarters rentals. Although the other buildings are all closed, this makes this a very private and exclusive venue.
History:
During the 1840s, the Clerks’ Quarters contained the sleeping quarters (2nd floor garret) of the company’s mostly unmarried single men and gentlemen visitors, a gentlemen’s mess, a great hall, the chief trader’s office and quarters, a kitchen, and the cook’s quarters.
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Located on 1885 Street at Fort Edmonton Park, Egge’s Barn is an excellent venue for a casual dinner and dance with a western flavour. Natural pine tables complement the hardwood floor and the Dutch windows open to a picturesque view of Fort Edmonton Park. The 2nd floor of Egge’s Barn is a great location for rustic wedding receptions, harvest events, and dances of all kinds.
Notes:
Capacity: 100 guests
Available for private rentals year-round
Parking by Fort garden (about a 2 minute walk)
Last stop of the streetcar (can be rented May - September)
Fire pit for up to 100 guests. Minimum 2 hours. Not available during public hours.
Egge’s Barn is a second floor venue with no wheelchair access.
History:
Egge’s Barn is a reproduction of a 1903 Pennsylvania Dutch style barn, combining log on the first level and frame construction above. Unique in its day in that it was unusually large, accommodating up to 20-30 teams of horses. Egge’s offered nightly lodgings to travellers on the Athabasca Trail.
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Situated on Fort Edmonton Park’s 1885 Street, the Jasper House Hotel is a distinctly quaint venue, ideal for smaller wedding ceremonies and receptions, holiday parties, corporate team meetings and retreats. Jasper House offers a cozy main floor dining area for a warm and comfortable atmosphere as well as a second floor in the basement that is included with any rental.
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Capacity: 50 guests + 30 more on lower floor.
Jasper House Hotel is available for rentals from October through April.
A second floor in the basement is unique to this venue and can be utilised for a variety of activities.
Nearby parking available at the Bellerose picnic site (Parking Lot J)
Wheelchair accessible
History:
The Jasper House Hotel was built by James Goodridge, and was the first brick veneered building in Edmonton. The hotel contained a small kitchen, a dining room, an office, a saloon and a lounge on the main floor, with guest rooms and the Goodridge's living quarters on the second floor. Part of the original Jasper House remains in business today as the Hub Hotel.
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Situated on 1920 street in Fort Edmonton Park, Hotel Selkirk offers a character rich, unparalleled 1920s experience. Johnson’s Cafe in the Hotel Selkirk, is a unique and dynamic event space, replete with hotel lobby, dining room and stand up saloon. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate retreat, Christmas party, breakfast meeting or murder mystery party, Johnson’s Cafe is an idyllic venue, certain to make your next special occasion a memorable one.
Notes:
Capacity: 90 guests
Available for rental in the off-season (October through April)
Free wifi and drop-down screen
Overnight accommodations (10 room minimum)
Wheelchair accessible
Lobby is ideal for cocktail receptions and silent auctions.
Close proximity parking available behind Hotel Selkirk, Lot I
History:
The original Hotel Selkirk was called the Windsor. Built in 1903, expanded and reopened in 1913 the Hotel Selkirk was a hot hangout spot, and many hotel guests were people of means and/or note. In 1962, the hotel suffered irreparable fire damage and was demolished to make way for the bank. Fort Edmonton's replica is based on the original blueprints, though the fact each room is larger and has an ensuite bathroom means there are fewer (29) rooms today.
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Situated on 1885 Street at Fort Edmonton Park, Kelly’s Saloon has an atmosphere to kick up your heels at our brass railed long bar complete with a 1900’s player piano. Additionally, the room behind the bar has ample space for mingling and contains three pool tables and a dart board. Whatever your social occasion, Kelly’s Saloon is a very popular venue of choice.
Notes:
Capacity: 48 guests
Available for rentals year-round. 6pm onwards during the public season only (May-September)
Parking is available at the Bellerose picnic site, Lot J
Dining and pool room with darts. Cues, darts and chalk included with rental.
Player piano for pianist use
This venue has basement level washrooms.
History:
Original facility stood at Jasper Avenue and 98 Street, now occupied by Canada Place. From 1916-1923 Luke Kelly had to find creative ways to supply his customers due to prohibition in Alberta.
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Situated on the North-West end of the Johnny J. Jones 1920’s Midway, the Exhibits Hall is located in the Exhibits Building along with the Carving Shop and the “Treats and Treasures” retail space. With beautiful wood panelled walls and ceiling, this venue is ideal for business meetings, parties and wedding receptions.
Notes:
Capacity: 48 guests
Wheelchair accessible
Available for rentals year-round
History:
When the Edmonton Exhibition grounds were built at East End (Borden) Park, a number of buildings were constructed to house the overwhelming variety of exhibits. This building is a representation of one particular exhibit building that was built in 1910 and located behind the midway, along the east side of the grounds next to the Manufacturer’s Building.
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Reed’s Bazaar on Fort Edmonton Park’s 1905 Street is one of the larger meeting areas that is suitable for pretty much any type of event. Its modern amenities have a touch of Edwardian era to help set the stage for your special occasions. The 2nd floor meeting space has been developed for meetings and gatherings, while the main floor presents an excellent example of the ideal 20th century merchant business.
Notes:
Capacity: 110 guests
Available for rentals year-round
Free wifi
Close proximity parking available behind Hotel Selkirk, Lot I
Second floor venue with no wheel chair accessibility
History:
Opened in 1905, the original stood at Jasper and 102 Street. Mr. Reed specialized in fine china, gifts and teas. He also brought the first Santa Man to Edmonton to help promote his products.
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Open the large sliding Hangar doors to reveal the W.C. Howard Room, a generous multi-purpose space that is ideal for conferences, fundraisers, social gatherings and weddings. The W. C. Howard Room is perfect for larger gatherings with a capacity of 200 to 600 guests and offers a picnic/ceremony site in conjunction with the rental.
The Blatchford Field Air Hangar is also the home of our new state-of-the-art catering kitchen. The 4,236 square foot facility has the capacity to serve 5,000 guests for any given event and is the primary kitchen used to serve public and private events in Fort Edmonton Park. The new addition was officially opened on March 17, 2016.
Notes:
Capacity 200-600 guests (500 seated banquet)
Venue rental available year round
Free wifi
Wheelchair accessible
Built in audio system. Wired or wireless mics are available.
15 stalls available for VIP Parking Lot E
History:
The Blatchford Air Hangar was the first civic hangar at the site of the first municipal air harbour in Canada. First opened in 1927 and named in honour of Mayor Kenneth Blatchford. Demolished in 1979.
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Located at the intersection of Fort Edmonton Park’s 1920 and 1905 streets, the 2nd floor of the Ukrainian Bookstore is a quaint, well lit, functional meeting and dining room space with warm wood colors, ornate chandeliers, charming window treatments and a view of the historic Hotel Selkirk.
Notes:
Capacity: 48 guests
Parking in lot I North East of Hotel Selkirk (about a 1 minute walk)
Free WiFi and pull down screen
Available for rent year-round
AC available in the summer
Not wheelchair accessible
History
The Ukrainian Bookstore was established in 1910 by Mykhailo Ferbey and was expanded in 1914 by his brother Dmytro and his wife Maria. The bookstore acted as a social and information centre and sold not only reading materials, but also other goods such as musical instruments, phonograph records and trinkets. After 47 years of ownership, the Ferbeys passed the bookstore on to their descendants and ultimately closed in 2012. The building at Fort Edmonton Park is a reconstruction of the original site, which still stands on the SW corner of 96 Street and 102A Avenue.
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