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Everything You Need to Know About Heritage in Calgary
Heritage Calgary has put together a one stop resource for you to learn about everything you need to know about heritage in Calgary. This includes how sites are added to the Inventory, how municipal heritage designation works, existing incentives and grants and proposed conservation tools and incentives work.
Alberta Masonry Council
The Alberta Masonry Council is a not-for-profit association which was incorporated in 2011 by the supplier and installer members of the Masonry Contractors Association of Alberta to promote the use of masonry in Alberta. We set out to improve the longevity of architecture in Alberta through the aesthetic and stable appeal of masonry design.
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
The site of the signing of Treaty No.7, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is a designated National Historic Site. Situated less than an hour’s drive south of Calgary, the park is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Siksika Nation’s language, culture and traditions.
Calgarians for Heritage Districts
Calgarians for Heritage Districts is an advocacy group focused on educating government and the public about Calgary’s potential Heritage Districts.
Calgary Heritage Initiative (CHI)
The Calgary Heritage Initiative Society (CHI) advocates to preserve and promote the productive use of buildings and areas of historic significance.
Calgary Public Library – Calgary’s Story
The local history collection brings the city’s history and heritage to life and celebrates Calgary, Southern Alberta and Western Canada’s unique stories.
Canadian Architectural Archives – University of Calgary
The Canadian Architectural Archives (CAA) was established in 1974 as a joint venture between the University of Calgary Library and the Faculty of Environmental Design. With a mandate to collect the works of twentieth century Canadian architects, the Archives has emphasized the documentation of the total output of architectural firms in an attempt to provide an accurate historical profile. Collections may consist of drawings, project files, correspondence, slides, photographs, aperture cards, oral history tapes and transcripts, and architectural models.
Chinook Historical Society
The Chinook Country Historical Society is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of Canadian and Alberta history in Chinook Country for people of all ages. Organized in 1958 and incorporated in 1993, the CCHS covers the region from Olds to Nanton and from the BC border to the Saskatchewan border.
City of Calgary – Corporate Records and Archives
Corporate Records, Archives was established in 1981 April with a limited mandate. It was a part of the Archives and Records Division of the City Clerk's Department, which was under the direction of The City's first Archivist. The Glenbow Institute served as the repository for The City's historical records from 1973 until the establishment of the Archives. The majority of records were repatriated to The City of Calgary in 1987. Further City of Calgary records have been repatriated in subsequent years.
City of Calgary – Heritage Planning
Calgary Heritage Planning identifies, protects and manages Calgary's Historic Resources and are guided by the Calgary Heritage Strategy and in accordance with Heritage Evaluation Procedures and criteria.
City of Calgary – Historic Conservation Incentives & Programs
The City of Calgary Historic Conservation Incentives & Programs provides financial incentives for the restoration, preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties in Calgary. To be eligible, a property must be listed on the City's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources and be protected by a City of Calgary bylaw as a Municipal Historic Resource, or in the process of being protected.
City of Calgary – How to research building history
Delving into history is a fascinating endeavour. Through local history research, you will likely uncover interesting stories, connections and little-known facts that shaped the lives of individuals, families and citizens. Understanding our heritage and respecting the lives of those who have travelled before us is important to shaping our culture and building a great city.
City of Calgary – Uncovering Human History: Archaeology and Calgary Parks
With over 1,400 archaeological sites within the city boundary (as of Spring 2018), Calgary is an archaeological hot spot. More sites are found each year as the city continues to grow. Some of these sites are located in Calgary’s parks and the archaeological record bears witness to how humans lived on Calgary’s landscapes.
Digitally Preserving Alberta’s Diverse Cultural Heritage
Reality capture technologies like terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and aerial photogrammetry can be used to digitally capture and preserve provincial heritage resources. This University of Calgary project and archive serves as a repository for these digital data sets so they will remain accessible to future generations.
Doors Open YYC
Doors Open allows people free access to buildings in order to create enthusiasm for heritage and contemporary architecture and increase the appreciation of historic and culturally significant places and spaces. Buildings in all quadrants of the city open their doors – free of charge – to the public and providing special revealing tours and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Edmonton Heritage Council
The Edmonton Heritage Council was founded in 2009 to give voice to the city’s memory. Through advocacy, grants, initiatives and programming, the Edmonton Heritage Council provides both a voice and a platform to Edmonton’s heritage community, and stimulates the interest of Edmontonians in their own heritage.
Fort Calgary
The confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers has been a historical and cultural gathering place from the first Indigenous people thousands of years ago to the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875. From its origins as Mohkinsstsis (Blackfoot), Wîchîspa (Nakoda), and Guts’ists’i (Tsuut’ina), to its more recent history as a national, provincial and municipal historic site, Fort Calgary has a complex story to tell.
Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary
Glenbow Western Research Centre is located on the second floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library at the heart of the University of Calgary campus. The centre is the new access point for the university’s Archives and Special Collections including the remarkable Glenbow Library and Archives, the premiere collection that documents the history of western Canada.
Heritage Calgary: The Economics of Heritage
This small-scale study commissioned by Heritage Calgary was conducted over eight weeks and offers an initial assessment of the economic benefits of heritage preservation, specific to Calgary. The study combines well-known case studies with existing available macro-economic data to conclude that there are compelling economic reasons to preserve heritage in Calgary, particularly in the areas of jobs, property values, heritage tourism, environmental impacts and area revitalization.
Heritage Inspires YYC
Heritage Inspires YYC aims to raise awareness of our heritage resources and distinctive character areas that date from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. They ask Calgarians to cherish our architectural heritage, streetscapes, parks and public spaces. This responds to a need to advance our appreciation of the value that historic neighbourhoods contribute to our economy, environment, and social wellbeing.
Heritage Park
Heritage Park Historical Village first opened its gates on July 1, 1964. Since opening its doors, the Park has grown into one of Calgary's premier tourist attractions and one of North America's largest and most successful living history museums. Throughout the year, guests have the opportunity to interact with nearly 100 years of history. Heritage Park's exhibits span the early 1860s fur trade to the petroleum and automobile-dominated 1950s. It is the Park's mission to preserve the history of the early West and to educate and entertain guests of all ages for many generations to come.
Heritage Trades
A list of heritage trades and contact information.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
The mandate of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada is to advise the Government of Canada, through the Minister of the Environment, on the commemoration of nationally significant aspects of Canada's history.
Indigenous Relations Office (IRO)
The City of Calgary’s work in Indigenous Relations is guided by the Indigenous Relations Office, The City’s Indigenous Policy, and the White Goose Flying Report. The City is committed to taking an all-nations approach to Indigenous Relations and having a deep commitment to meaningful inclusion.
Indigenous Relations Office (IRO) - Protocols
When you are meeting with Elders, Indigenous leaders, or anyone from Indigenous communities, there are general protocols, but be aware different groups have different protocols. It is always helpful to research protocols specific to the group you are meeting with ahead of time.
Lougheed House
Lougheed House National and Provincial Historic Site is operated by the Lougheed House Conservation Society, a charity and non-profit devoted to the restoration and public enjoyment of the historic house and gardens.
Métis Crossing Cultural Heritage Gathering Centre
Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural interpretive destination. Created as a place for Métis people to share Métis stories, we welcome everyone to join us for family-fun and cultural learning.
Naming, Renaming, Commemoration, and Removal Handbook
As you prepare for your naming, renaming, commemoration, or removal project, review these Principles and think about how they apply to your project, and how you will respond to them in your research and community conversations and in your planning. See the Handbook for helpful questions to guide you through the process.
National Trust for Canada
The National Trust is Canada’s national charitable not-for-profit organization that leads and inspires action for places that matter. We have a long track record and a team that’s passionate about the future.
Peel’s Prairie Provinces (University of Alberta)
Peel's Prairie Provinces is a collection of digitized materials related to western Canada. Originally hosted online through the University of Alberta Library, the collection is being migrated to the Internet Archive platform.
Provincial Archives of Alberta
The Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) acquires, preserves and publicly makes available records from government, individual people and organizations for researchers of all ages.
Provincial Government Historic Resource Conservation Grants
Historic Resource Conservation grants provide project funding for:
Conservation of Alberta's historic places
Architectural and/or engineering services, studies reports or plans associated with the conservation of the historic place.
Matching grants are awarded up to 50% of eligible costs.