11. Capitol Theatre
This modern incarnation of the old Capitol Theatre, the first movie theatre of Edmonton, hosts events and screenings which take the audience through a flashback of the area. It is a year-round venue for local theatre, drama and music and provides seating for 250 people. Right from the facade to the interior, one must visit this to experience the old era theatre of Edmonton.
12. Federal Building
One of the city’s few Art Deco buildings, the Federal Building was originally built by the Government of Canada to host its main Federal offices for Edmonton and most of Western Canada. This historic landmark offers visitors with year-round recreational opportunities along with housing government and Legislature staff and MLAs. One must not miss the architectural details, it’s outdoor plaza with fountains and gardens, and of course, the beautiful Art Deco elements.
13. First Presbyterian Church
The largest Presbyterian Church in Edmonton is a 1912 Gothic Revival building. This monumental building is made of pressed brick and stone trim with large Gothic arched windows and a steeply pitched gable roof and is an architectural marvel to experience.
14. Government House
Designed in Jacobean Revival style, with peculiar exterior details like brick walls covered with sandstone, the Government House was constructed by the Department of Public Works under the direction of A.M. Jeffers, chief architect of the Alberta Legislature Building. The Government House Foundation was created in 1975 by the provincial government to maintain this historic site.
15. Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium (modern expressionist)
Being one of the first planetarium buildings ever built in Canada, the Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium is a beautiful example of Modern Expressionist design. People say that the stars have finally aligned for the planetarium after sitting vacant and neglected in Coronation Park. The historic building is currently undergoing restoration by the Telus World of Science and will be renovated as an educational, reception and production space. The building was shut in 1983 and will now be opening with new vibrancy in 2020.
