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