New Lands

Less than two centuries ago this land was still waiting to feel the first waves of western humanity. With the arrival of the oil age - a place which was previously too cold to survive in became a new frontier welcoming all who would make the Journey.

as is commemorated by this statue in a large park situated in the City's river valley.

And in modern day – the journey and the arrival has become a celebration for the scores of nationalities who have come to Edmonton to start a new life. And that celebration has become an annual party called Heritage Days! This year more than 300,000 people joined in the three-day long festivities.

There are scores of pavilions for almost all nations on the planet.

There are cultural dance presentations

In just a few months this lake will be frozen solid and some new immigrants will learn to skate beneath the northern lights.