Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre

drill room entrance from outside Prince of Wales Armouries

Situated in central Edmonton, the Prince of Wales Armouries houses the City of Edmonton Archives. The public areas of this century-old building are open to everyone with free admission.

Please call in advance to make an appointment for your visit to the Archives. The appointment will have a specific time for you to enter the building to allow us time to pull the materials you want to view. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Hours

Days	Times
Monday-Friday	8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday	Closed
Holidays	Closed

Cost

Admission to the Heritage Centre is free.

Location

10440 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Closest Transit Station/LRT Stop: Kingsway/RAH Transit Centre/LRT Station

Parking and Building Access

The parking lot can only be accessed from west of 105 Street along 108 Avenue. Although parking is free, spaces are limited.

Note: The entrance to the Prince of Wales Armouries is locked. There is a doorbell to the right of the door to request access. The door will be opened remotely.

Permanently Closed Roads Around the Facility

104 Street is closed between Kingsway Avenue and 108 Avenue
105 Street is closed between 108 and 107 Avenue
108 Avenue is closed between 104 and 105 Street

Accessibility

Prince of Wales Armouries is rated Very Good: the majority of the facility is accessible.

Learn more about Accessibility Ratings.

Event Rentals and Bookings

Bring the perfect ambience to your event at the Prince of Wales Armouries, one of Edmonton’s most stunning, timeless heritage buildings.

Painting of Still life, flowers, by Annie Card

Archives Exhibits

The City of Edmonton Archives has small exhibits on the concourse of Prince of Wales Armouries and in the Archives (second floor).

Organizations in the Armouries

The Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre is home to a number of organizations.

City of Edmonton Archives

The City of Edmonton Archives is a public research facility housing civic government and private records of enduring significance that document Edmonton's history.

Archives Society of Alberta

The Archives Society of Alberta represents the province’s archival community and those interested in archives

Edmonton Arts Council

The Edmonton Arts Council supports and promotes the arts community in Edmonton.

Edmonton Heritage Council

The Edmonton Heritage Council raises the profile and place of heritage in all aspects of community life in the Edmonton Capital Region.

Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum preserves the military heritage of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and other units in central and northern Alberta.

South Alberta Light Horse Regiment Foundation

The South Alberta Light Horse Regiment Foundation is a home for all those who want to support the efforts of the SALH.

History of the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre

Completed in 1915, the Edmonton Drill Hall was a military training site for the Department of National Defense until 1977. Over the years it was home to several regiments, including the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, as well as a number of corps including signal men and medical personnel.

Ownership Transfer
Ownership of the Prince of Wales Armouries (as it was re-named in 1921) was transferred to the City of Edmonton in 1982, and it hosted a variety of organizations and community groups like the Cadets and the Edmonton Food Bank. After much consideration of its future, the City began renovations to create a new home for the City of Edmonton Archives inside the old drill hall.