Launched in 2013, the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) is an initiative of the Edmonton Heritage Council exploring the history of our city through story.
Featured Story
Chinese Hand Laundries: A History of The First Chinese Entrepreneurs in Edmonton
Cafes and laundries were common businesses for Chinese pioneers to start in early-20th century Edmonton. But the stories of their owners – and the discrimination that forced them into these industries – are less well-known. In the newest addition to ECAMP’s labour history series, author Jessica Szeto writes about laundry owners like Chung Kee and Sam Sing Mah, and the brutal conditions for laundry workers.
Explore the stories that connect us, the stories that divide us, and the stories that nurture an appreciation of our differences as Edmontonians.
Curator’s Blog
Sensing the City
Touching base to give you a taste of what’s next for the Edmonton City as Museum Project. Our theme for 2026–27 will be Sensing the City.
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Browse our curated collections
ECAMP Stories explore the People, Places, Things, & Moments significant to our city from the perspectives of Edmontonians.
Delve into these curated story collections to discover more about the history of this place.
Explore our exhibitions
Explore our three exhibits including Edmonton Living Rooms, Armistice, and Black Presence in Alberta. These exhibitions highlight significant people, places, things, and moments in our city’s history from unique perspectives.
Discover more about Edmonton through these rich, immersive exhibits.
Listen to the ECAMP Podcast
Episodes of our past seasons are archived online. Stay tuned for our new season wherever you get your podcasts by subscribing!
Check out our upcoming in-person and online events
that bring our vibrant history and culture to life!
YEG Trivia Night
Test your Edmonton knowledge! Join the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) for a local history trivia night. ECAMP’s Chris Chang-Yen Phillips and Kayanou’s Mireille Isidore will be your quizmasters for the evening.
When: Monday, March 16, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: The Bonnie Neighbourhood Pub (8330 Whyte Ave)