Discover Historic Calgary
Discover Historic Calgary is a searchable database of historic resources included on the "Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources". It includes information on their history, location and significance and includes contemporary and historic photographs.
Explore: Discover Historic Calgary
The "Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources" is a list of sites that have been evaluated by the Calgary Heritage Authority according to the Council-approved policy. Preservation of these sites is considered to be to the greater benefit of Calgarians.
Discover Historic Calgary is a work in progress. New listings and photographs are added regularly, so if you don't find what you're looking for today, come visit Discover Historic Calgary again!.
Heritage planning
Heritage Planning includes various methods to protect and preserve Calgary's history and heritage resources.
Services include:
- Evaluating potential heritage sites and maintaining the "Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources" in Calgary
- Reviewing all planning permit applications that may affect designated and potential heritage buildings
- Recommending buildings to City Council for designation under the Alberta Historical Resources Act
- Monitoring the effectiveness of legislation which affects heritage conservation objectives and proposing appropriate amendments
- Awarding citations to citizens for significant achievements undertaken on behalf of heritage conservation in Calgary
- Presenting interpretive plaques annually, during a ceremony at City Council, in conjunction with Community Associations and the Chinook Country Historical Society in order to raise heritage awareness
Calgary Heritage Strategy
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Calgary Heritage Strategy (CHS) presents a vision to position Calgary as a Canadian leader in historic preservation. To achieve this the Calgary Heritage Strategy includes both policies and actions to guide historic preservation initiatives. The CHS was approved at Council February 04, 2008.
