Alberta History Tours

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. To mark the day, Tim and I created a video about two Famous Early Edmontonians. https://youtu.be/nU4hCMO0mBo

What could follow a Christmas video? A New Year's one of course! https://youtu.be/bKT_2yePTxc

Just before Christmas we had an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Here is a short video about an Edmonton Christmas in 1879 https://youtu.be/oubtecyXGQg

Alberta History Tours presents true stories of the events and people that make up the fabric of Alberta’s history. A fabric that is sometimes smooth and at times quite rough but nevertheless each thread is part of the cloth that contributes to the Alberta story. Follow us, one thread at a time, to see how each story has impacted our history. Led by local historian and heritage interpreter, Tim Marriott, using his extensive research and passion for storytelling to bring history to life. Join us for a fun, insightful tour.

Sometimes, worthy heritage buildings don't survive. The brick Ritchie School was opened in January 1913, replacing temporary wooden structures. Although a sinking basement necessitated immediate repairs, the school, with sundry additions, survived for decades as a true community hub in the near south east part of the city. During the First World War the school sports fields were used to grow potatoes! As you take your history walk this weekend, think of the history that has vanished from your neighbourhood!

VERSATILE SURVIVOR: This is Balfour Manor, a small walk up in the Oliver neighbourhood. This picturesque pre-Great War building is a fascinating example of adaptive re-use. It started its life in 1912 as Number 4 Fire Hall; the fire hall closed in 1921; in 1922 became a garage; various garage businesses operated in the space over the next 17 years; in 1939 it became the apartment building it is today. This weekend, take your (properly spaced) walk and look for the heritage survivors in your neighbourhood. #history #yeghistory #edmonton #historytours #janeswalk #117st #walkedmonton

Edmonton is such a relentlessly new city, but a few venerable remnants are dotted about. This is one of two year stones. On 109 Street at MacEwan University, saved from the demolition of the famous Rathole, the subway that channelled 109 Street vehicle and pedestrian traffic beneath the CNR City Yards that once fronted 104 Avenue.

Old Land Titles Building. Most of its original brick now visible again. A few remnants of the green stucco that covered it for decades remain in the dormers. One of Edmontons oldest buildings, built 1893.#albertahistorytours #history #yeghistory #edmontonhistory

We have three upcoming walking tours as part of Edmonton Historic Festival and Doors Open. Church Street (96 St). Whyte Ave. and Rossdale. Register at the festival site: https://historicedmonton.ca/events/historic-festival-2019/ or on our website: albertahistorytours.ca A tour of Church Street including the interiors of Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, Ansgar Danish Lutheran Church and St. Josaphat Ukrainian Cathedral. ... Whyte Avenue from 103 to 106 Sts. and examine buildings truly historic, some that are new but designed to look historic, historical remnants and new builds. Do you know the difference? Rossdale. Listen to stories of floods, fields, Donald Ross, of trains, steamboats, horses and horseless carriages. Rossdale was truly the centre of the city and central to our history.

More Glowing Reviews for Minerva! Show tonight at 8:00 PM at the Roxy on Gateway.