canadiary Calgary

Diary of Events and Happenings in Calgary, Alberta.


Heritage Day

Sunday, 6 August 2023 - Celebrate Western Canada’s unique and rich cultural heritage this Heritage Day at the Park, a place that brings history to life! We have lots of special programming planned that we know the whole family will love! Heritage Challenge Pick up your Heritage Challenge passport and embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt across the Historical Village! Get your passport stamped at all locations for a chance to win a prize pack and four admission tickets to Heritage Park, so you can step into living history again and again! Passport pick-up/drop-off location: Midnapore Station Time: 10 am – 5 pm Line Dancing Experience the joy of Line dancing! Join us for captivating performances and let the music move you. Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am at Plaza and 12 pm -1 pm at Front Street Greenspace Traditional Drum and Dance Watch and listen to various styles of Traditional Drum and Dance by Wataga. Time: 1 pm and 2 pm, Didsbury Bandstand Heritage Plaza Pop-Up Concert Join us for a musical journey with Matt Masters at Heritage Plaza for an unforgettable Pop-Up Concert. Time: 2:50 pm Railway Orientation Center Experience the rich history of Calgary at the Railway Orientation Center. Immerse yourself in “Harry Rowed: Legacy of a Canadian Photojournalist” and discover captivating stories through powerful imagery. Free admission. Time: 11am -12:30 pm Heritage Day Tea Join us for a delightful Heritage Day Tea to celebrate our rich cultural heritage together! Come and enjoy your freshly brewed cup of tea complemented by gourmet finger sandwiches and delicious pastries from the Alberta Bakery! Time: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm - Event Details