Fort Edmonton

Tuesday we went to Fort Edmonton. This has to be my favorite place so far. Not only was it interesting to learn about fur trading, Claire had a great time riding rides and playing on the playground. When you arrive, you have to take the train in to the fort. I was just as excited as Claire to ride the train!

I have n ever seen Claire so excited. She kept saying "sit!" "choo choo!" over and over.

The train "Canadian Northern"

We went into the fort to look around. I was surprised that there wasn't things to read to learn about fur trading. The workers at the Fort were all in costume and acted as though they were still in the 1800's. It was interesting to ask them questions about the fur trading and hear their stories.

Check out where the "head honcho" fur trader lived!

We left the fort and walked a ways to the wagon ride. Claire still insisted on walking. She trucked along behind us all day like this!

There's my big girl!

Then, we rode on this wagon. It was pretty bumpy. Imagine traveling like this for a day!

After the wagon ride, we stopped for lunch and to play on the playground. Claire packed away the food and swung on the swings. On the way back to the front of the park, we stopped to ride the carousel.

Claire riding on her horse "Comet."

We then rode on a hand-turned carousel. I had never ridden while someone cranked the ride for us...what a job! By the time we walked back to the front of the park, Claire was ready to nap. She never did want to ride in the stroller, I wonder where she got her independence from?