20 Historical Photos of Calgary You'll Love!
If you’ve been to Europe or Asia, chances are you’ve seen some structures that are hundreds, if not thousands of years old. In Calgary, the most historical buildings you’ll see were built in t...
When Was Calgary Founded? In 1875...
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was originally founded in 1875 by a detachment of North West Mounted Police (NWMP). This group of 150 men marched west across the prairies from Fort Dufferin, Manitoba, arrivin...
Who Was Patrick Burns? One of Alberta's Best...
Who was Patrick (Pat) Burns? Many Albertans know this instrumental figure in the history of Calgary as one of the Big Four, a man whose influence on the city is everlasting and name adorns an...
Who Was Guy Weadick? A City Kid Turned Cowboy...
Who created the Calgary Stampede? Did a bunch of cowboys way back when get together one day and decide to create what would become one of the greatest and most visited outdoor rodeos in the ...
Calgary’s Founding Father: Colonel James Macleod
Colonel James Farquharson Macleod was a powerful man with enormous influence over Western Canada during settlement years in the late 1800s. He was born in Scotland in 1836 into a Chieftainâ€...
History of Calgary – Then & Now - 1885 vs. 2013
1885 – Population of 600
2013 – Population of 1.25 million
Calgary in the 1880’s
- 1883 - The Canadian Pacific Railway finally managed to expand westward and reach Calgary.
- ...
Did You Know the Caesar was Invented in Calgary, Alberta?
The ‘Caesar’ was invented in Calgary in 1969, by Walter Chell, manager at the Calgary Hotel (now called the Westin).
A Local Invention
You may not have thought that the Caesar...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 2000 vs. 2020
A Near Record-Setting July…
In July of 2000, Calgary had its second sunniest summer on record ever. In June of the same year, every single day had some amount of sunshine or another, a...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1988 vs. 2026
1988 Winter Olympic Games
1988 is one of the most unforgettable years in Calgary’s history. It was also one of the most influential on cityscapes for years to come.
As host to the ...
Calgary Landmarks - The Historical Dominion Bank Building
When passersby’s unfamiliar with the history of Calgary see the old sandstone buildings standing in downtown such as the Dominion Bank, Fairmont Palliser Hotel or Knox United Church, ...