Family travel for us always has to include something that interests every member of our family. Hubby is a history buff and enjoys educational trips to museums. The man is a walking encyclopedia and a master of trivia. I also love museums, but enjoy the arts as well. Theatre, art galleries, musicals, concerts, poetry readings…all my cup of tea. Little One? Well, she’s five years old and would be happy spending all her time wherever Mom and Dad are. She really loves science and nature, so science centres and museums are her favourite places to frequent.
Keeping in mind all of our interests, Heritage Park is the perfect place to visit.
“This is the moment you realize time travel is possible.”
One thing my family loves is taking a step back in time! Learning about people and history of those who built our country is of great interest to us. Heritage Park has so much to capture the interest of every member of my family. It is so important for us to expose Little One to a bit of history.
One of Calgary’s three CTC Signature Experiences, known as Canada’s largest living history experience, Heritage Park Historical Village tells stories of early Western Canadian history in four distinct eras.
In the summer season you may meet fur traders, First Nations people, railway workers and prairie town folk while exploring over 180 buildings and exhibits on 127 scenic acres. Complete with a Thundering Steam Train, an antique midway and paddlewheeler boat, Heritage Park is How the West was Once. Heritage Park celebrates 50 years in 2014 with new exhibits, programs and attractions planned to make our 50th the best year in history!
Fun and educational!
How exciting for kids (and parents) to stories of Western Canadian history? At the age of five, our daughter is really interested in learning about our country and its people. What better way to learn than by visiting Canada’s Largest Living History Museum!
With live performances, demonstrations and guided tours, costumed interpreters educate and entertain guests about the social, economic, and cultural affairs of Western Canada’s early development.
Heritage Park is definitely yet another great reason to visit Calgary!
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I had never heard of Heritage Park before this. I hope to visit Calgary one day soon and would love to go for a tour. Thank for the info.
I love stuff like this. Here in BC we have Fort Langley that goes through the old forts build back in Bever pelting days, and when they panned for gold, lived off the land. It’s neat to visit a place with Heritage, classic and fun!
This looks like a great park to visit when we take a trip to Calgary!
This looks like a great park to visit when we make our way to Calgary one day!
This looks like a great spot to visit. Although I’ve never been to Calgary, I have been to pioneer villages and they have always been a big hit with my kids
Oh, Jennifer! Same here! I used to go to Upper Canada Village every year for field trips as a kid. I’ve been to a few other pioneer villages and was always in awe. Can’t wait to take my little girl! I know she’ll have a blast!
I’ve only actually been to Heritage Park once (and I grew up a few hours away!!!) but we loved it! So much fun for kids of all ages – I think our oldest was three at the time and our youngest was in the Ergo napping for most of the visit, so she was under one. Still a great time for all of us plus my aunt (whose idea it was, actually!). I’d love to go back sometime. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Bonnie! How fun! It’s such a great way to spend a day with the family. What was your favourite thing about Heritage Park?
Many moons ago we lived out that way. I was one of the parent volunteers on a field trip here. It was amazing. And a bit haunting to be honest
Wow! I love field trips like that, Gingermommy!
I have never been to Heritage Park, but I have always wanted to. It sounds like such a great place to bring the family and learn about tour history!
So true, Randa! I think it’s not only fun, but so important to share with our kids! Okay, to be honest? I’m a little bit of a nerd and am all over stuff like this!!
That looks like a great place to take the family! Calgary has been on our list. My husband wants to go to the Calgary Stampede. I had no idea that Heritage Park even existed. I learn something new on your blog each time I visit!
Oh! Janie! My husband also wants to go to the Stampede one day!