Caution Updated:

  • New! City-wide Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions are in effect and indoor water conservation is needed while crews connect the new Bearspaw South Feeder Main to the existing water system. Learn more about water restrictions

Heritage publications, links and walking tours

Heritage conservation in action

Explore heritage highlights, including publications, links and walking tours.

The 2008 Calgary Heritage Strategy identified actions to achieve the vision of Calgary as a Canadian leader in historic preservation. As of the end of 2025, a majority of its 30+ identified action items have been completed. This includes the following major accomplishments:

  • 970

    Heritage listings

  • 175

    Legally protected sites

  • 600

    an average of

    applications reviewed annually

  • 11.5

    ($5.7 M) Increase

    in conservation investment

If you would like to learn more about these metrics, view the 2025 year end snapshot.

Explore more about heritage conservation:

Libraries and archives

Explore various digital resources.

Heritage walking tour brochures

Want to explore more? View the map of historical resources around Calgary.

Inventory of Historic Resources

Local heritage organizations

Examine history and traditions by exploring the following resources.
 

Government programs

Learn more about various government programs that support heritage sites. 

Community and resource guides

Funding sources

Miscellaneous