About this Event
Strikes, Struggles and Success
Discover the working-class stories of Edmontonians who’ve built our city through this downtown walking tour. You'll learn about:
- Indigenous labour history and the pemmican industry
- Women workers at the Great Western Garment factory
- Immigrant contributions to city infrastructure
- Key strikes and protests, including the amusing 1947 Chocolate Bar Strike
You’ll also get a taste of modern pemmican, see where Edmontonians have worked throughout the river valley, and get to make your own protest signs!
Tour Details:
- Cost: $15 for 2-hour tours, $10 for 1-hour tours
- Free for kids under 12!
- Distance: 2.5-3 kilometers
- Starts and ends at the main entrance of the Royal Alberta Museum (9810 103a Avenue NW)
Accessibility:
- Sidewalks with street crossings, mostly level terrain
- Bathroom access available before the tour at the museum
- Seating on benches, chairs, and stairs available at limited stops. Stops without seating are less than ten minutes long.
Getting there:
- The nearest LRT station is Churchill. Bus routes 9 and 5 pass nearby.
- There are many surface parking lots east of 97 Street, between 103A Avenue and 102 Avenue.
- City Hall Parkade and the road in front of the Royal Alberta Museum (99 Street, on the north side of 103A Avenue) are closed for pedway construction.
- Sidewalks near the museum will also be intermittently closed for construction. During construction, the best way to walk to the main entrance is from 97 Street.
- Check current traffic disruptions here: https://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/current-traffic-disruptions
We run tours rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring water and sunscreen! Events will only be cancelled in case of extreme weather or air quality warnings (in which case we will provide full refunds).
Looking to book a group of eight or more?
Group tours are $80 for the first eight people, $10 per person above
Contact us at [email protected] for booking!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 15.00












