North Saskatchewan River 1913

Experience the North Saskatchewan River at a pivotal moment in 1913, as the paddlewheeler "City of Edmonton" cuts through the current beneath the newly built Low Level Bridge. This archival photograph captures the river as Edmonton’s original transportation artery: moving people, goods, and opportunity through the heart of the growing city.

With grand infrastructure rising above and river life bustling below, the scene reflects a time when Edmonton was rapidly expanding and its future felt full of promise. A stunning tribute to the waterway that has shaped the land, community, and identity of this region for generations.