History on the Water: Edmonton Riverboat Cruise

Join Edmonton historian and archivist Kathryn Ivany, ‘82 BA(Hons), ‘85 MA, aboard the Edmonton Riverboat. This floating presentation will offer insights into the importance of the North Saskatchewan River to successive groups of inhabitants in this region. Supported by historic and artistic views of the river, Kathryn will spin some tales and share information about the river and the people who have lived near it to help enliven the voyage of the Edmonton Riverboat. 

Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with waterfront views, meet new friends and take in a special summer evening on the water.

This event is open to all alumni and their guests.

Space is limited. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity, or on August 15, 2024.

The Riverboat departs from the dock at 5:45 p.m. sharp. Latecomers will not be accommodated so please plan accordingly.

Rain contingencies: 

The Riverboat operates rain or shine except in circumstances such as low water levels. The dining room is a fully enclosed space with windows overlooking the water.

Accessibility: 

The boat is wheelchair accessible. They do have a wheelchair lift that provides access to the lower deck, but it is restricted to walkers and non-motorized wheelchairs only. There is also a wheelchair accessible washroom on the lower deck.

Please be aware that you will need to travel approximately 200 meters North from the parking lot to reach the boat. There is also a relatively steep slope from the parking lot to the dock, or a set of stairs located east from the incline. Accessing the boat via the gangway involves an incline up and then an incline down.

There is a drop off zone near the dock closer to the boat where guests with mobility issues can be dropped off. The driver will need to park in the main lot once the guest is dropped off. 

If you have any mobility issues, please reach out to our team at uabevent@ualberta.ca for further assistance.

Kathryn Ivany has been working in the heritage field for over 40 years - first in museums and interpretive centres and then in archives.  She has been the City Archivist for the past 15 years and supervises the curatorial staff for the Fort Edmonton Park, the John Walter Museum and a new community exhibit initiative called Pop Up! Edmonton. She is the facility manager for the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre where the City Archives are located and city staff liaison to the Edmonton Heritage Council and the Edmonton Historical Board.  Her community involvements have included heritage associations such as the Historical Society of Alberta, the Archives Society of Alberta, the Edmonton and District Historical Society, the Regional Schools Heritage Fairs Society and not to be one dimensional, the Board of the Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre. Kathryn is a frequent presenter on historic topics and enjoys sharing stories of Edmonton's past and its colourful characters.