Trash or Treasure? Souvenirs of Edmonton

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Commonwealth Games Bear

Explore the different kinds of souvenirs found in the City of Edmonton Heritage Collection.

Prized possession or useless dust collector. How can the same souvenir be seen and valued differently?

What are souvenirs, and what kinds of souvenirs that represent Edmonton are found in the City of Edmonton Heritage Collection?

Treasure?

Souvenirs can be treasured objects, but what is valuable is subjective and up to each individual to decide.

Trash?

The very qualities that are often wanted in a souvenir are the same qualities that souvenirs are also criticized for.

Where to Learn More

Why did we choose the Trash or Treasure approach to look at Edmonton Souvenirs? Where can you find out more and find resources to buy a great Edmonton souvenir?