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O-day’min Park (formerly Warehouse Park) is officially opening and everyone is invited to celebrate this exciting moment downtown. Think lights, culture, warm drinks, and community energy — with a few extra VIP treats for DECL members to enjoy.


Friday, November 7

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

O-day'min Park (10154 107 St.)


Here’s what to look forward to:

🍓 Heart Berry light projection by Sokaris Studio + Jcat
A stunning animated projection sharing the story behind O-day'min (Heart Berry) Park, honouring the land and its name through light and art.

☕ Free Hot toddies from SPILT
Warm up with signature alcohol-free hot toddies from Alberta’s first dedicated mocktail bar. Flavourful, cozy, and perfect for a chilly fall night.

🎤 Abraham Lake Singers
A traditional drum group with roots in Stony and Cree communities, sharing songs, stories, and teachings that honour culture and celebrate connection.

🥁 Performance by Jaynine McCrae
Inuk artist from Kugluktuk, Nunavut, offering powerful drumming, song, and story to celebrate International Inuit Day.

🎻 Roger Dallaire
A beloved French-Canadian storyteller and musician blending history, humour, and music — complete with jigging, reels, and spoon playing. Fun, warm, and lively for all ages.

🎶 Le Fuzz Duo
An Edmonton favourite, mixing languages, rhythms, and global influences into upbeat, feel-good acoustic sets — the result of 20+ years of musical chemistry.

👋 Downtown Ambassadors on site
Welcoming visitors, sharing local knowledge, and helping everyone feel at home in the heart of the city.

Bring a layer, bring a friend, and come enjoy the first night of downtown’s newest gathering space.

More programming will be happening all week — stay tuned for the full list soon.

See you in the park!
 

Schedule of Events​

Grand Opening Evening
Friday, November 7 from 5:30pm to 8pm
  • Heart Berry animated projection
  • Indigenous performances and alcohol-free hot toddy bar
Play in the Park
Saturday, November 8 from 4pm to 7pm
  • Performance by 5 Elements: Drum and Lion Dance Crew
  • Glow Basketball
  • Dance party with DJ January
Slow Sunday
Sunday, November 9 from 1pm to 3pm
  • Acoustic performances by Suraiya and Amanda Gendron
  • Circus workshop
  • Cosplay performance with Edmonton Cause Players
  • Children’s musical performance by Seeka Sings
  • Dog-friendly photo booth
  • Free doughnuts
Meet Us Out of Office
Monday, November 10 from 1pm to 4pm
  • Circus workshop
  • Acoustic performance by Liz Lauer and Cree singer/songwriter Uncle Joe
Tuesday, November 11, Remembrance Day, No Programming Scheduled
Lunch in the Park
Wednesday, November 12 from 11:30am to 2pm
  • Stories of Us
  • Stretch and breath session
  • Prizes from Azzy’s Pet Shop
  • Free doughnuts and lattes
  • Valley Line West LRT info booth
Lunch in the Park
Thursday, November 13 from 11:30am to 2pm
  • Performance by Marissa K
  • Readings by Edmonton author Janice MacDonald
  • Stretch and breath session
  • Free doughnuts and lattes
  • Taste of Jamaica
Northern Glow Night
Friday, November 14 from 5pm to 8pm
  • Heart Berry animated projection
  • Performances by DJ Rudy Roman and Suraiya
  • Lantern making
Play in the Park
Saturday, November 15 from 9am to 11am
  • Circus workshop
  • Performances by Doug Robb and Liz Lauer
  • Children’s musical performance by Seeka Sings
Slow Sunday
Sunday, November 16 from 1pm to 3pm
  • Circus workshop
  • Performances by Angela Power and Amanda Gendron
  • Free doughnuts
  • Puppucino station
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I updated the thread name because a city landscape architect used it in a post on LinkedIn - I know there was a naming committee vote a while ago, but this is the first time I've seen an actual city employee use the new name.
 
fjordgard said:
I hope this is intentional since the park will be named O-Day’min, which means strawberry…
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The city explains the significance of the name on its ward names page:

"O-day'min, the strawberry, or heart berry, represents the heart of Edmonton, amiskwaciwâskahikan (amis-kwa-chee was-kie-agahn). The stem of the heart represents the North Saskatchewan River, the vessels are the waterways, while the veins make up the blood (people). The roots (veins) of the strawberry represent the different cultures that now make up the city.

The O-day'min is a traditional medicine that guided the Anishinaabe (people with the shared culture and language of the Algonquian tribes) understanding of the deep connection between mind, body, spirit and emotions.

Anishinaabe peoples are found across Canada, and in Alberta have been referred to as the Saulteaux. The O’Chiese First Nation near Rocky Mountain House is home to Anishinaabe peoples."
 
CplKlinger said:
The city explains the significance of the name on its ward names page:

"O-day'min, the strawberry, or heart berry, represents the heart of Edmonton, amiskwaciwâskahikan (amis-kwa-chee was-kie-agahn). The stem of the heart represents the North Saskatchewan River, the vessels are the waterways, while the veins make up the blood (people). The roots (veins) of the strawberry represent the different cultures that now make up the city.

The O-day'min is a traditional medicine that guided the Anishinaabe (people with the shared culture and language of the Algonquian tribes) understanding of the deep connection between mind, body, spirit and emotions.

Anishinaabe peoples are found across Canada, and in Alberta have been referred to as the Saulteaux. The O’Chiese First Nation near Rocky Mountain House is home to Anishinaabe peoples."
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It's interesting but its not significant. A bunch of City Hall nonsense. The park's name has nothing to do with traditional medicine.
 
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Blizzard is right on cue for park opening 😂

I should be there around ~12:20 if anyone else is going to be there for the opening. I’ll be the tall guy with the black Oilers ball cap on.
 
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Out of Towner said:
It's interesting but its not significant. A bunch of City Hall nonsense. The park's name has nothing to do with traditional medicine.
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Strawberries are great, but really they should just dial it back a bit. I feel someone in communications at the city has been working late and has had too much coffee or something else.
 

Project Update - November 2025​

2025 construction of the Warehouse Park Project is now complete. Officially named O-day'min Park, the park and pavilion are now open for community use. 106 Street has also reopened to traffic.

One of the Warehouse Park Project goals is to be a catalyst for change and development in Downtown Edmonton. Even before completion, the project is achieving that goal.

One apartment tower next to the park has been completed and applications to develop additional land next to the project site are advancing faster than expected. There are currently six projects in various stages of planning.

By November 2026, a total of 1,604 units are expected to be complete or under construction.

To facilitate these developments, the City is collaborating with developers and utility providers to coordinate utility connections for the projects in the vicinity of the park.

The work on 106 Street, the perimeter alleyways north, south and west of the park and the sections of 107 Street next to the park are being coordinated with these developments to avoid rework in the area. Construction of these areas will continue through 2026.

Some additional details on roadwork from the news release:
The City is collaborating with developers and utility providers to coordinate nearby projects. Construction in the alleyways north and south of the park, as well as sections of 107 Street next to the park and 106 Street, will continue into 2026 to take a practical approach and avoid rework, given the planned developments. 106 Street will reopen to traffic at the end of the 2025 construction season, but will close again in spring 2026.

Perhaps that's why 106 Street has gone slower than expected? To coordinate with Westrich's projects for utility connections and whatnot?
 
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