Friday, October 25, 2013

Fort Edmonton

Just when it started to turn properly to fall, the helpmeet and I visited a local Edmonton attraction that’s probably in my top five of places to visit in the city: Fort Edmonton Park. The central feature of the park is the c. 1795 Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading fort but the park sprawl also includes original buildings and reconstructions from the 1800s all the way up to the 1940s. It’s basically a big living history park…so, obviously up my alley. My favourite part is the historic fort (1795 is bit out of my area of expertise – which is  1450-1750, although my real core knowledge is 1500-1625). Sometimes I need a good history rush!

dress: Winners / shoes: Target / purse: Urban Outfitters

8 comments:

JennaStevie said...

Fort Edmonton is the best! I haven't been in a couple years but it's so fun. This dress is awesome!
xJennaD

Kacrates said...

I am a history seeker buff so I gotta check this out instead of going up to Massachusetts and Connecticut. LOL.

Unknown said...

Love the dress. I will have to go again to Fort Edmonton. It is an amazing place. :)

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LyddieGal said...

Wow, you look dressed for summer!
Looks like such a beautiful place to visit, and rich with history.
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Cee said...

I've been so many forts across Canada, but never Fort Edmonton - it looks fascinating, and like a great place to take outfit photos! Love your dress :)
xox,
Cee

Annie L said...

Looks like a cool place, could you imagine teaching there? Love that dress!
xo Annie
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Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh how cool!!! I would love to visit a place like that
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welldressedmaker said...

Too cool, yo! I would LOVE to visit! AND I also LOVE that dress!