Urban Exploration in Edmonton, AB
About Edmonton Urbex
Edmonton offers abandoned industrial sites, historic buildings from gold rush and oil boom eras, and forgotten infrastructure. The city serves as a gateway to northern Alberta's extensive ghost towns and abandoned settlements.
What to Explore in Edmonton
Edmonton urbex includes abandoned warehouses and industrial sites along the North Saskatchewan River, historic commercial buildings, and forgotten institutional structures. The surrounding region is rich with abandoned coal mining towns, farming settlements, and oil industry sites. Notable areas include old rail yards, abandoned grain facilities, and historic neighborhoods undergoing transformation.
Popular Edmonton Urbex Categories
- River valley industrial sites
- Historic commercial buildings
- Gateway to northern ghost towns
- Abandoned coal mining operations
- Old rail infrastructure
- Forgotten oil boom structures
Top Abandoned Places in Edmonton
Charles Camsell Hospital
The Charles Camsell Hospital was originally established in 1946 as a federally operated "Indian hospital" primarily for treating Indigenous patients from northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories for tuberculosis (TB). Owned by Indian Health Services until 1980, it exemplified segregated healthcare in Canada, with many Indigenous people isolated and subjected to experimental treatments, forced sterilizations, and reports of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. As TB rates declined in the 1960s and 1970s, the facility transitioned to a general provincial hospital after a rebuild in the late 1960s, operating until its closure in 1996. The site remained largely abandoned for decades, gaining a reputation as one of the most haunted locations due to its dark history. In recent years, ground-penetrating radar searches have been conducted for potential unmarked graves of patients who died there. The property has since been redeveloped into the Inglewood Lofts, a mixed-density residential community featuring approximately 594 units, including adaptive reuse of the main hospital building into 213 loft-style units, townhouses, a completed 101-unit seniors housing development, and plans for additional mixed-use elements like a public park and Indigenous memorial spaces.
Pumphouse
Old City of Edmonton pumphouse of sorts.
Edmonton Civil Defence Bunker
A Cold War-era command center designed to protect up to 36 of the city's political and military leaders from nuclear fallout.
Safety & Legal Notice
Always follow local laws and respect private property. Many abandoned sites are dangerous due to structural instability, hazardous materials, and other risks. Never trespass on private property without permission. Urbex Planet does not condone illegal activity. Explore safely and responsibly.
Getting Started with Edmonton Urban Exploration
Ready to explore Edmonton? Start by browsing our interactive map to see recently added locations in the area. Join our community to connect with local explorers, share your finds, and get tips on the best spots to visit. Always prioritize safety, bring proper equipment, and never explore alone.
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