Travel back in time and see How the West Was Once from the comfort of your own home with 10 must-see attractions at Heritage Park. Take a stroll down main street, sail aboard the S.S. Moyie, and ride the antique midway with a digital tour of Heritage Park.
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Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park.
Start your tour of Heritage Park at Gasoline Alley. Thousands of vintage vehicles, gasoline pumps, and motor company signage fill the halls and hang from the rafters.
Main Street at Heritage Park.
Calgary Town Hall (1885), the Alberta Bakery (1912), Post Office & Telephone Exchange (1908) and Barons Snooker Parlour (1910) are just a few of the highlights of historic Main Street. Check your Park Map and start your stroll back in time.
First Nations’ Encampment at Heritage Park (Photo credit: Colin Way)
Get a personal welcome from aboriginal interpreters to Heritage Park’s First Nations’ Encampment. Learn about the history and culture of the Treaty 7 Nations with hands on activities, storytelling cooking, tipi raising, fire starting, and traditional games.
The Antique Midway at Heritage Park.
Put your hands in the air for the ultimate throwback at the Antique Midway. Imagine riding the Bowness carousel, the Ferris wheel, the Whip, Dangler Swings, and the classic Caterpillar.
C.P.R. 2024 train at Heritage Park.
Climb aboard C.P.R. 2024 for a vintage train tour of the park. The Railway Roundhouse is a true hidden gem of Heritage Park, home to vintage trains from Canada’s storied railroad history.
The Prince House at Heritage Park.
The Prince House might just be the most historic building at Heritage Park. Built in 1890 by energy executive Peter Anthony Prince, the house was relocated to Heritage Park in 1967 brick by brick.
The S.S. Moyie at Heritage Park.
No tour of Heritage Park is complete without climbing aboard the historic S.S. Moyie Paddlewheeler. Sail across the beautiful Glenmore Reservoir on the S.S. Moyie.
Flett’s Blacksmith Shop at Heritage Park
Spot the branding iron tests along the walls of Flett’s Blacksmith Shop and feel the warmth of the kiln at work on your tour of Heritage Park. Immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of this historic craft.
The Claresholm General Story at Heritage Park.
After a digital day at the midway and a ride on the vintage paddlewheeler, visit the candy shop to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Claresholm General Story was built in 1905 and served as a boarding house and general store before becoming a favourite spot of every kid who visits Heritage Park.
The Ranch at Heritage Park.
Home to cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens, The Ranch at Heritage Park is every animal lovers favourite spot. Take in the views from the Burnside Ranch House and finish your tour as the sun sets over historic Heritage Park.
