LOCATION: Calgary, AB
CLIENT: Heritage Park Society
ARCHITECT: Gowling and Gibb Architects (now Faction Architecture Inc.)
CONSTRUCTOR: Dominion Construction
COMPLETED: Fall 2008 - Winter 2009
SIZE: 2400 ft² to 74,000 ft²
About the Project
We believe that architecture can be a bridge between past and present — a philosophy beautifully realized through our longstanding work within Calgary’s Heritage Park Historical Village. As one of Canada's most beloved living history museums, Heritage Park is a celebration of Western Canada’s rich cultural legacy, and we are proud to have contributed to its architectural narrative. Our role in shaping Heritage Park has involved the thoughtful design and restoration of historically inspired buildings that transport visitors to another time. Working closely with historians, conservationists, and local craftsmen, we have brought to life structures that reflect the authenticity, character, and craftsmanship of late 19th- and early 20th-century Western Canadian architecture. Key contributions include the Haskayne Mercantile Block, Gasoline Alley, Railway Cafe, Selkirk Grill, and the Founder's Lounge.
