About this Event
Walk Leader: Emily Horrill - Community Engagement Assistant at the Edmonton Heritage Council
Date & Time: Friday, May 1st, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Description: Discover working-class stories of Edmontonians who’ve built our city through this downtown walking tour. You’ll learn about Indigenous labour and the pemmican industry, women workers at the Great Western Garment factory, immigrant contributions to city infrastructure, and 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!
Location: Meet at the main entrance of the Royal Alberta Museum (9810 103a Ave NW)
Accessibility: Start & finish are accessible by Bus, LRT and Bike. Paid parking is available. Route is all via City Sidewalks.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00
