Featured Story

Margaret Littlewood, wearing aviation gear, steps out of a small prop plane. She is looking at the camera and grasping the hand of an air force officer dressed in a military coat and hat and wearing thick gloves.

“Queen of the Link”: Margaret Littlewood, Canada’s Only Woman Flight Instructor during WWII

Bruce Cinnamon

In 1943, skilled pilot Margaret Littlewood, rejected by the RCAF for being a woman, became the only woman Link Trainer instructor in Canada. Hired by aviation pioneer Wop May at Edmonton’s Air Observer School, she trained 150 pilots, overcame sexism, and later earned Canada’s highest pilot licence—helping pave the way for future women in aviation.

Explore the stories that connect us, the stories that divide us, and the stories that nurture an appreciation of our differences as Edmontonians.

Translation Is a Living Bridge to Alberta’s History

ECAMP Comms

Language is often considered as a window to the past and to another culture, so translation gives new light to understanding how the actions of the past shaped a society.

Looking for information on sharing images from our collection?
Check out our info page On Images and Copyright

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 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.

Episodes of our past seasons are archived online. Stay tuned for our new season wherever you get your podcasts by subscribing!

Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Music/Audible

Check out our upcoming in-person and online events
that bring our vibrant history and culture to life!

Step into Edmonton Stories all summer long! Join the Edmonton City as Museum for two immersive walking experiences this summer! Our Curiosity Tours bring Edmonton’s past to life.

Tours available June 18 – August 16, 2025.