Alberta Labour History Institute: Edmonton Working Class Heritage Buildings – Downtown

This approx. 2 km tour looks at sites of significance in the history of Edmonton’s working people. Hear about the social context of our boom and bust city and its impact on our built heritage and the lives of Edmontonians. Please dress for the weather – e.g sunhat, walking shoes. Each participant will receive a free booklet Edmonton Working Class Heritage Buildings published by the Alberta Labour History Institute. Tour guide Cathy Roy.

Registration is not necessary – just show up. The tour will begin on the north plaza of the Downtown Milner Edmonton Public Library (facing the LRT tracks). We will walk as far as the top of Grierson Hill and return to the library.

The tour will be canceled if the Air Quality Health Index is High Risk (7 or greater).

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Children interested in history are welcome.