Highlands Historical Society: Walking Tours of Edmonton’s Highlands Neighbourhood
Sun, July 6
2:00pm-4:00pm
Southside (of 112 Ave)
Wed, July 9
7:00pm-9:00pm
Northside (of 112 Ave)
Highlands is a living museum of Edmonton’s architectural history. There is architecture, grand and modest from every decade from the 1910s through the 2020s. As we stroll through the neighbourhood, we will connect our architecture to Edmonton’s history, and we’ll meet some of the interesting characters who have lived here since the 1870s. Our booklet Edmonton Highlands Historical Walking Tour is included with the tour. Tours will take up to 2 hours, depending on group interest. $10 per person
Southside (of 112 Ave) Walking Tour 2 pm Sunday July 6. Meet at Gibbard Block (6425 112 Ave)
This tour will start at the Gibbard Block (6425 112 Ave). Included in this tour are Gibbard Block, Ernest Brown (earlier photographer) Residence, Magrath Mansion (Now Magrath Campus of Concordia University Edmonton), Holgate Mansion, the Bury Residence, parts of historic Jasper Ave. and much more.
Northside (of 112 Ave) Walking tour 7 pm Wednesday July 9. Meet at Gibbard Block (6425 112 Ave)
Included in this tour are Gibbard Block, Highlands United church (with a brief stop inside!), the Highlands School, the Owen Residence (home of Eda Owen, the first female meteorologist in the Commonwealth), Heritage Tree Avenue, the home of Gaby Haas (Canada’s Polka King) and much more.
The Highlands – Edmonton Historical Walking Tour Booklet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJPYjoYGJAxdyWltqd6sDQ69eMPlR-KG/view?usp=drive_link
Guide Status:
Guided
Tour Type:
Walking
Pre-Registration Required:
Yes
Pre-register by July 2
Fee:
Per person: $10
