History

Alberta offers free winter fun at heritage sites

Provincial museums and historic sites are free for under-18s and half-price for ages 18 to 24 until Jan. 15 under the Canada Strong Pass.

All aboard Heritage Park's first-ever winter train

A restored 1951 diesel-electric locomotive debuts during Once Upon a Christmas, the park's first step toward year-round rail.

Remembrance Day ceremonies across Calgary today

From the Field of Crosses to the Military Museums, Studio Bell and Legion branches — where to observe the day across the city.

Heritage Park celebrates railway history with hands-on weekend event

Railway Days runs September 13 and 14 with steam train rides, a 1907 turntable, handcars and the fleet's first new locomotive in nearly 50 years.

Free summer fun at Alberta museums for kids and youth

Under the Canada Strong Pass, everyone 17 and under gets free admission to provincial museums and historic sites until September 2.

Saddle up: Calgary Stampede returns with mounties, cowboys and vintage tractors

The 2025 Stampede runs July 4-13. The RCMP Musical Ride, Cowboy Up Challenge and Heavy Horse Show all come with park admission.

Dig into dino history at Heritage Park

The Badlands Dinosaur Dig opens June 28, letting visitors uncover real Albertosaurus fossils at a working field site.

More than a century old, Calgary’s iconic Alberta Hotel is now a haunted wine cellar

Explore the haunted history and stunning sandstone architecture of this former social hub nestled in the heart of Stephen Avenue

Rutledge Hangar: A century-old aviation marvel now a vibrant hub for Calgary's youth

The adaptive reuse of Calgary's historic Rutledge Hangar into a vibrant community hub by Trellis Society

Exploring the storied and spooky history of the recently closed Rose & Crown Pub

The almost century-old building has an interesting past and an uncertain future

Taking a stroll through some of Calgary’s more paranormal neighbourhoods

Supporters of the first person of colour to play in the NHL are spearheading a movement to get him into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Taking a stroll down memory lane of Calgary’s The Grand theatre space

Black History Month is as much about the present and future as it is about the past

How the JB Barron building anchored downtown Calgary — and what’s next for the iconic structure

Your guide to Black History Month in Calgary, from film screenings to panel discussions and more

Hundreds of Calgary’s historic sites are at your fingertips