Let`s Celebrate 50 Years Young - Heritage Park Historical Village

Issue #1
January 2014
Heritage Post
Let’s Celebrate 50 Years Young
Happy New Year and happy 50th birthday to Heritage Park!
The wait is over and 2014 is finally here, which means a year
full of exciting new events and openings in celebration of the
Park’s anniversary. This year, visitors will notice a change to
the Park pricing and annual pass options. Ride tickets and
bracelets are a thing of the past, and are now included with
your Park admission. This means unlimited daytime access
to the Park’s steam train, paddlewheel boat, horse drawn
wagon rides, streetcar and all the fun of the old-fashioned
midway rides.
Pass holders have even more reasons to visit the Park
this year, starting with the opening of the Cars of the Big and
Small Screen exhibit in Gasoline Alley Museum. This tribute
to pop culture and the cars we have grown up with runs
from January 23 until April 21. Family Quest and Spring
Rally in the Alley return this winter to Gasoline Alley with a
Hollywood spin on both events, and story time returns every
Tuesday morning to entertain the little ones. Day Out With
Thomas is back for the first two weekends in May and this
year Thomas the Tank Engine fans will have an additional
half-day to enjoy a visit and train ride.
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Summer means the opening of two new exhibits, the
Famous 5 Interpretive Centre in June and the River Forth
Rail Car in August. Birthday party plans are in the works
for Canada Day, and everyone is invited to join in the
celebration! In addition, guests can enjoy a day of concerts on
Heritage Day and get an up-close seat to some rodeo action
at the Park’s rodeo arena on August 9.
An Anniversary Pass gets you all the benefits of an
annual pass plus a number of special add-ons. Anniversary
Pass holders receive a complimentary photography session in
the Park Lane Portrait Studio. Channel your inner cowboy
or proper Edwardian lady for a memorable antique portrait.
You will receive $5 off coupons for your friends, 10% off your
weekday food and beverage purchases and early access to
purchase Day Out With Thomas tickets and to book spots
in Heritage Park’s summer day camps. Plus Anniversary Pass
holders receive an exclusive invitation to a special sneak a
peek of the Famous 5 Interpretive Centre, before it opens to
the public. Memories are made at Heritage Park, and 2014 is
sure to be a memorable year. Visit HeritagePark.ca for details
on the Anniversary Pass and all the upcoming events.
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1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
The Cars are the Stars
Written by Susan Reckseidler
Popular culture has long influenced our love affair
with the automobile. Whether it’s fantasizing about
our first set of wheels, chasing down the bad guys
at top speed, or travelling through time, this appeal
began long before we had a license to drive. From
January 23 to April 21 visitors to Gasoline Alley
Museum will have a rare opportunity to see some
4-wheeled idols from film and television.
Cars of the Big and Small Screen brings together
iconic cars from film and television, representing more
than five decades of cinematic history. These cars were
either featured on screen, or are fan-made replicas,
built to the most exacting details. Among the ten
“stars” making an appearance are a DeLorean from the
Back to the Future trilogy, the Munsters’ Drag-U-La,
and Fred Flinstone’s foot-powered car. These three
vehicles come from the collection of Jay Ohrberg,
legendary Hollywood custom car builder and collector.
Throughout his career, Jay has designed and built over
500 vehicles, including some of the most recognizable
and unique cars ever used in the entertainment
industry.
Imagine strolling down a Hollywood back-lot as
our knowledgeable guides share fun stories and trivia
about each vehicle. Reminisce and play “name that
tune” as you listen to theme songs, make your own
stop motion film, and enjoy an array of other handson activities throughout the museum.
Join us for family friendly movies and crafts during our Saturday Afternoon Matinees 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Adult “date night” Dinner and a Movie, Tuesday evenings, beginning in February.
Visit HeritagePark.ca for more information.
Cars of the Big and Small Screen is included with your admission to the Gasoline Alley Museum.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
THE FLINTSTONES’ CAR • THE MUNSTERS’ DRAG-U-LA • HERBIE, THE LOVE BUG • THE STARSKY AND HUTCH GRAN TORINO
BULLITT’S MUSTANG GT 390 • DUKES OF HAZZARD’S GENERAL LEE • MAGNUM P.I.’S FERRARI 308 GTS • BACK TO THE FUTURE’S DELOREAN
FERRIS BUELLER’S FERRARI CALIFORNIA SPYDER • JAMES BOND’S ASTON MARTIN “VANISH”
JANUARY 23 – APRIL 21
HERITAGEPARK.CA
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Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
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Not Your
AveraGe
• FAMILY DAY WEEKEND •
Thursday, February 13 to Monday, February 17
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Gasoline Alley Museum
Breakfast
“A STar is born”
Enjoy the perks, and avoid the pitfalls of fame as you
discover your inner movie star! Hands-on challenges for
the entire family! Crafts, games and more.
Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Gasoline Alley Museum
“The Great Race!”
Visit six continents as you take part in this round-the-world
car race! Build and race a car, test your skill with our
radio-controlled cars, manoeuver through a high-speed
car chase, and see what other roadblocks we’ll get you to
navigate. Will you join the ranks of the great racing drivers?
View the menu at
HeritagePark.ca
Homestyle Breakfast Buffet
In the Wainwright Hotel
Sundays, January 5 – April 27, 2014
(Excluding April 20)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Adults $16.95 +GST • Children 11 and under $10.95 +GST
Children 2 and under free
Reservations are recommended
Please call 403.268.8539
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Visit HeritagePark.ca for more information.
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
Who was the Marquis of Lorne?
Written by Howard Finan, Heritage Park Security and Train Conductor
I
f you have ever driven
on Highway 22x, now
part of the Stoney
Trail ring road, you will
notice that it was also
referred to as the Marquis
of Lorne Trail. The
highway, and several other
Canadian roads, is named
after a man who was best
known for marrying into
the British Royal family.
John George
Edward Henry Douglas
Sutherland Campbell
was born in London
in 1845. He was the eldest son of George, Marquis
of Lorne and the former Lady Elisabeth LevesonGlower. When he was just 21 months old, his father
succeeded as the eighth Duke of Argyll, and young
Lorne assumed the courtesy title of Marquis of Lorne.
Since he was English his title is pronounced “Markwis
of Lorne” and not the French “Markee de Lorne.”
It was on March 21, 1871 that he further
solidified his place in history. On that day, Lord Lorne
married Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert’s fourth daughter. The
joyous occasion marked the first time since 1515 that a
Princess had married a commoner.
The marriage gave the Marquis of Lorne special
prominence in British society. In 1877, Queen Victoria
asked him to take the office of Governor General
of Canada. And so, at age 33, Lord Lorne became
Canada’s fourth and youngest Governor General. The
appointment also marked the first time Rideau Hall
had a royal resident.
Along with his wife, Princess Louise, Lord
Lorne contributed to Canadian society, including the
establishment of the Royal Society of Canada, the
Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, and the National
Gallery of Canada. In fact, the couple selected some of
its first paintings.
In 1881 the Marquis
of Lorne travelled
across Canada (Princess
Louise had been injured
in a sleigh accident in
Ottawa, and was unable to
accompany her husband).
The couple’s influence
was felt in Saskatchewan
where the Princess gave
the name Regina (Latin
for Queen) to the new
capital of the Northwest
Territories. Argyle Street
in Regina, Argyle Street
and Lorne Avenue in Winnipeg and Lorne Avenue
in Brandon were all named after Lord Lorne, and the
largest riverboat on the Saskatchewan River system
was named the Marquis.
It is in our province where the legacy of Princess
Louise Caroline Alberta is most evident. After
Canada bought Rupert’s Land from the Hudson’s Bay
Company in 1870, they were choosing the names for
the district of the Northwest Territories. One district
was going to be named Louise after Princess Louise
but she suggested that Alberta might be a better name.
Perhaps that was a good thing, or today we might live
in the province of Louise. A mountain and a riverboat
were also named Alberta in her honour, and the town
of Caroline bears her name. Lake Louise, originally
named Holt City and later Laggan, after Loch Laggan
in Scotland, was also named for the princess. Heritage
Park’s Laggan train station came from Lake Louise.
Lord Lorne served as Governor General until
1883, when he returned home to England to be with
the Princess who had returned to Britain two years
earlier.
The Marquis of Lorne passed away in 1914. His
wife, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta died in 1939 at
the age of 91.
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
Casually Elegant. Uniquely Vintage. Distinctly Canadian.
A Taste of Winter on the Prairies
Thursday, January 23
On a blustery winter’s eve in 1881, Sam and Jane
Livingston hosted the Marquis of Lorne for dinner.
Enjoy an exquisite evening inspired by history.
Menu
Spraggs pork shoulder rilletes
Braised in Big Rock Black Amber
Sauce Gribiche
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Potted Pheasant and Venison Terrine
Gherkins, beet root, horseradish relish and red currant jelly
Rosemary toast points
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Fillet of Alberta Beef
Braised ox tail fritters, sauce Grande Veneur
Carrot Fondant, turnips and gold beets
Celeriac puree
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Saskatoon berry Clafouti
Roasted pear crème brulee
Family Style Sunday Supper
Three-course meal served family style,
every Sunday night. New menu each week featuring
fresh, locally sourced organic ingredients.
Bring the family down for a historic Sunday night.
$34.95 Adults $17.50 Children
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Vintage Valentine’s Day Dinner
Available exclusively the evening of
Friday, February 14
Five-course table d’hote
$84.95 per person
Reservations required
View the menu online
$69.95 per person
Reservations required
Book your table today at HeritagePark.ca or call 403.268.8607
Open tuesday through Sunday
for lunch and dinner
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
ADOPTION PROGRAM
Preserving the past so it can be shared tomorrow
H
eritage Park houses some of the finest examples of heritage buildings and architecture in Western Canada.
Gasoline Alley Museum showcases a world-class collection of antique vehicles. The artifacts found within
these collections set the stage to share the stories of the past. Without them, the Park’s ability to bring
history to life in an immersive, fun and engaging manner would fall short of expectations.
When Heritage Park was established in 1964, some of the exhibits were already more than 75 years old. The
historical buildings and antique cars were not designed to withstand the high traffic and use they now experience.
You can help preserve the past with an annual symbolic adoption of your favorite heritage building or vintage vehicle.
By doing so, you are not only contributing to the preservation of these artifacts today but to their long-term future.
Funds contributed to the annual adoption program become part of Heritage Park Foundation’s Endowment Fund.
The interest earned from the fund is used to assist in the maintenance of the exhibits, vehicles and artifacts so that
they will be around for many generations to come.
As this is an annual adoption program, renewal information will be sent to all existing adoptees prior to the
expiration date of your symbolic adoption. Besides knowing that you are making a difference by contributing to the
protection and maintenance of the Park’s priceless artifacts, as a symbolic adoptee you will also receive these benefits:
• Tax receipt
• Recognition on our website adoption page and on exhibits
• Adoption certificate of your chosen treasure; and
• An invitation to a donor recognition event to celebrate the life cycle preservation of Heritage Park’s
historical collection.
The adoption commitment ranges from $1,500 – $10,000 annually. Please refer to HeritagePark.ca for the list of
available exhibits and vehicles, and for full details.
For more information please contact:
Laurene Mitchell, Donor Relations Coordinator
Heritage Park Historical Village
Telephone: 403.268.8509 Fax: 403.268.8605 Email: lmitchell@heritagepark.ca
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
DONOR PROFILE
Duane and Nancy Wikant
NOTEWORTHY
NIGHTS
50th Anniversary Edition
PRESE NTE D BY
Dinner and Music Series
In Gasoline Alley Museum
Duane and Nancy Wikant are long time supporters
of Heritage Park. Duane previously served on the
Society Board, and was president from 1988–1990,
and together, he and Nancy continue to embrace
and encourage the Park’s vision of growth and
development.
Duane’s father, Helge Wikant, came to Canada
from Norway in 1927 and settled in southern
Saskatchewan. Soon after his arrival, he trained to
become a licensed pilot, and worked for the CPR
when they built spur lines to communities in the
southwest portion of Saskatchewan as part of the
opening up of the West. Helge’s job was to fly
senior construction personnel to and from the sites,
but the Depression and the war ended this career.
Being a mechanic by trade, he eventually owned
and operated a small service station and garage
similar to that found at Heritage Park.
The Wikants recognize that the stories of
individual families are the building blocks of our
collective history, hence the importance of Heritage
Park as a venue for sharing these stories.
To them, Heritage Park is distinctive not
only because of its size and the diversity of its
exhibits but because it is “living” rather than static.
The operating train, paddlewheeler, streetcar, and
amusement park in association with the interactive
interpretive programs make Heritage Park come
“alive” giving it the reputation it so rightly deserves
as the best of its kind in Canada.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Ain’t We Got Fun
Experience the jazz age with the Roaring
Twenties Band. You’ll believe you’re at one of
Jay Gatsby’s opulent weekend parties. Before
breaking into the Charleston, dine on a 1920s
inspired lavish four course plated menu.
Friday, March 21, 2014
The Wearing o’ the Green
Keep the St. Paddy’s Day party going with
renowned Celtic band Seanachie, featuring
original and traditional music by the world
class piper Anne Gray and the stellar singer
Gordon McCulloch. Prior to reelin’, tuck into
the tastiest Irish themed four course plated
dinner this side of the Atlantic.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
All That Jazz
Enjoy an evening with jazz legend
Bob Erlendson and friends. Before the show,
you will be presented with a tasting of spring;
a four course plated dinner featuring the best
of the season’s regional fare.
Tickets are $69.95 +gst
per person per event.
Purchase tickets online at
HeritagePark.ca or
Book all three events over
the phone and receive a 20%
discount. Call 403.268.8500.
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
Heritage Park summer camps
Spend a Week in the Past!
Are you looking for a unique summer camp experience for your kids? Sign them up for an exciting week of
adventure…back in time! Your campers will step into the shoes of pioneers, ranchers, aboriginals and fur traders and
uncover the mysteries behind Western Canadian history.
In our History Hunters (ages 6-8) and Time Travellers (ages 8-10) day camp programs, participants discover
the past through activities, games and crafts that children 100 years ago would have enjoyed. Kids receive an
authentic costume and are whisked back in time. They’ll explore the settlement, play games and hear stories at the
aboriginal encampment, learn how to be a voyageur at the fur trading fort, and become a North West Mounted
Police Officer. Later in the week, they’ll go behind the scenes of some of
Heritage Park’s popular historical sites, tour through the train cars in the
round house, go to school in a one-room school house, spend an afternoon
History Hunters Time Travelers
in the synagogue and enjoy riding the train, wagon and paddlewheel boat.
Ages 6–8
Ages 8–10
Farm chores include visiting the ranch animals, collecting chicken eggs
Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
and baking on the old wood fired stove. In town, they’ll deliver mail, sell
Cost: $270
newspapers, concoct remedies in the hospital, and become blacksmith
apprentices. Other highlights include attending a fair complete with oldfashioned games, rides, lemonade and ice-cream making. By the end of
the week, they’ll be history experts!
Home On The Range
Kids between 11-14 years old have the unique opportunity to
Ages 11–14
live at Heritage Park in the week long Home on the Range overnight
camp. Campers are costumed and live on-site in the Talisman Heritage
Monday 9 a.m. through Friday 4 p.m.
Cost: $525 +GST
Education Centre. They spend their days caring for the ranch animals,
learning about blacksmithing and the grain elevator, adventuring in the
Bissett Wetlands, making rope, grinding wheat, baking, and gardening. Campers host a garden party, and attend an
authentic barn dance, as well as ride the train, wagon and paddlewheel boat. In the evenings, they’ll work on a drama
presentation, head out to the aboriginal encampment where they’ll will cook bannock over a fire, play authentic
aboriginal games, and experience aboriginal culture through stories, songs, and artifacts, and spend an evening
grooming and caring for Heritage Park’s horses. A week at Heritage Park camp is a week they’ll never forget!
DAY CAMPS
OVERNIGHT CAMP
• Heritage Park Weekly Summer Camps •
July 7 – August 22
Registration begins on March 11, 2014
Register in person between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or online at HeritagePark.ca
ANNIVERSARY Pass Holders can register one week earlier on March 4, 2014
Please inquire for more information. Phone 403.268.8618 or email jlong@heritagepark.ca
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
ADULT EDUCATION AT HERITAGE PARK
B IG R O C K IN T ER PR ET IVE B R EW ERY
Brewing Course
Enjoy a fascinating and interactive evening as you discover
the basics of the complete craft brewing process taught by
an experienced brewmaster.
THURSDAYS
Feb 13 & 20, Mar 6 & 20, Apr 10 & 24,
May 15 & 29, Jun 12, Jul 17 & 31
New Spinning Classes in 2014
Instructor: Tamara Ell
“Give It A Spin!” – INTRODUCTORY
This two-part introductory course teaches
students the technique required for using the
drop spindle. At the end of the first session,
students receive their own drop spindle and fibre
to practice with at home (until the next class).
Saturdays, February 1 & 8 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Upper Bakery
$75 +GST. Drop spindle included.
TIME
6:30pm – 9:00pm
PRICE
$89.95 +GST per participant
LOCATION
Heritage Park Historical Village,
Big Rock Interpretive Brewery
Cooking through the Decades
“Spin Me A Yarn” – BEGINNER
Once students can “give it a spin”, sign up for this
beginner level, which includes a brief discussion
about the origin of wool, breeds of sheep, as well
as carding and other fibre preparation. Drop
spindle techniques will be reviewed and the
spinning wheel will be the focus this class.
Saturday, March 1 & 8 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Upper Bakery
$80 +GST.
“Spin Me A Yarn” – INTERMEDIATE
Previous experience using a spinning wheel, as
well as being comfortable with drafting is a prerequisite for this intermediate level. The course
will cover more advanced drafting techniques, and
instruction on how to create and spin various fibre
preparations, including batts and rolags.
Wednesday, April 30 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Ranch House
Prepare a meal on a wood burning stove in the
historic Ranch House, using recipes and techniques from
the 1910s and 1920s.
Drawing through History
Coming in 2014…
Saturday, April 5 & 12 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Upper Bakery
$85 +GST.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
Phone 403.268.8500, email info@heritagepark.ca or visit HeritagePark.ca
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
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Flip Books
Make Your own Movie
Movies were not invented until the late 1800s, and the first animated cartoon did not air until 1908, but long before
then people were able to animate images in something called a flip book—or penny book. These were a series of
drawings or photographs that were slightly different from page to page and as the viewer flipped the pages, the
images would come to life.
It’s easy and fun to make your own flip book. All you need is a stack
of paper—a pad of sticky notes works perfectly—something to
draw with and your imagination!
• Draw a series of images, each slightly different, in the bottom
corner of your paper. Use a pencil so you can erase your
mistakes.
• Each image should show your object in a slight different
position, so as you flip the pages your object appears to move!
• Start with something simple like a stick figure or bouncing
ball and go from there.
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2014 SPECIAL EVENTS
Homestyle Breakfast Buffet
Sundays, January 5 – April 27,
October 19 – November 16 Load up your
plate with all your favourite comfort foods, at
a comfortable price.
Story Time
Tuesdays until April 22 Gather the children
around to hear classic stories and fairy tales.
*Excludes special event weeks.
A Taste of Winter on the Prairies
January 23 Enjoy a four course dinner
inspired by history in the Selkirk Grille.
Call 403.268.8607 for tickets.
Cars of the Big and Small Screen
Festival of Quilts
Rural Roots
Father’s Day Brunch
Harvest Sale
May 24–25 View hundreds of stunning
handmade quilts during Western Canada’s
largest outdoor quilt show!
June 15 Treat dad to a spectacular brunch
on the mezzanine overlooking Gasoline Alley
Museum. Call 403.268.8500 for tickets.
Famous 5 Exhibit Opening
June 20 Explore Heritage Park’s newest
exhibit, which tells the story of women in
Canadian history.
Military Day
January 23 – April 21 A tribute to the cars
that were the stars. See firsthand the vehicles
that have become part of Hollywood history.
June 21 In recognition of the 100th
anniversary of WWI, Heritage Park is proudly
offering free admission to military members
and their families.
Family Quest
Heritage Park’s 50th Birthday
February 13–17 Work together as a family or
a group to complete interactive challenges in
Gasoline Alley Museum.
Noteworthy Nights – Anniversary Edition
February 28, March 21, April 26 Enjoy a
four course plated dinner inspired by history,
followed by a live musical performance in
Gasoline Alley Museum. Call 403.268.8500
for tickets.
Spring Rally in the Alley
March 21–30 Work your way through the
museum playing games and completing fun
tasks at each stop.
Heirloom Sale
April 5–13, November 1–9 Truly unique
antiques and collectables for sale.
Day Out With Thomas
May 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11 Spend the day on the
Island of Sodor and take a ride with Thomas
the Tank Engine™.
Visit www.ticketweb.ca/dowt for tickets.
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 11 Treat mom to a spectacular brunch
on the mezzanine overlooking Gasoline Alley
Museum. Call 403.268.8500 for tickets.
Village Opening Weekend
May 17–19 Kick off Heritage Park’s summer
season with a trip to the past!
August 23–24 Celebrate our rich agricultural
past as the ranch area of the Park comes to
life!
Presented by Calgary Produce Marketing
Association
September 6–7 Get the best deals on fruits
and veggies in the city while supporting local
charities.
Treaty 7 Pow Wow
September 14 Don’t miss a full day of
cross cultural celebrations with the Treaty 7
Nations.
Railway Days
Presented by Canadian Pacific
September 27–28 Celebrate our rail history
with a weekend of demonstrations, exhibits
and fun.
Presented by Nexen
July 1 Heritage Park officially opened its doors
on July 1, 1964. Join the party as Heritage
Park celebrates Canada Day/Dominion Day
and its birthday all in one.
Sponsored by Engineered Air.
October 11–13 Thanksgiving weekend marks
the end of the 50th summer season at Heritage
Park. Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal and
themed activities.
Music in the Plaza
Ghouls’ Night Out
Captain’s Cruises
Ghosts and Gourmet
Wednesday evenings, July 9 – August 27
Pack a picnic or book a table on the patio
of the Selkirk Grille and enjoy free summer
concerts in the town square.
Thursday evenings, July 17 – August 28
Set sail on a two hour evening cruise complete
with hors d’oeuvres and a jazz band.
Call 403.268.8500 for tickets.
Heritage Day Celebrations
August 4 There’s no better place to celebrate
Heritage Day than Heritage Park! Join the
fun on this special 50th Anniversary edition of
Heritage Day.
Old-Fashioned Rodeo
Presented by Friends of Heritage Park
August 9 Enjoy an old-fashioned rodeo and
mini chuck wagon races.
Heritage Park – Jack Carter
Charity Golf Classic
August 18 Spend a day at the Earl Grey Golf
Club in support of Heritage Park.
Call 403.268.8581 to book your spot.
Thanksgiving Weekend
October 23–26 Treat your little ghouls to
some spooktacular fun during this evening
Halloween event. Call 403.268.8500 for
tickets.
October 29–31 Spend an evening with some
of the Park’s permanent residents.
Call 403.268.8500 for tickets.
Once Upon A Christmas
Weekends, November 22 – December 21
Experience the wonder and charm of an oldfashioned Christmas in the Historical Village.
Winter CARnival
December 27, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Enjoy all the fun of a winter CARnival indoors
in Gasoline Alley Museum.
Selkirk Grille
New Year’s Eve Dinner
December 31 Ring in the new year
with an exquisite dining experience. Call
403.268.8607 for reservations.
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501
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Thank You Volunteers!
Written by Bonnie Pritchard, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources
“Bravo, bravo!”
– Rabbi Reuven Bulka
I
was so taken by the benediction from the Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa this past fall when the
honourary Chaplain of the military command, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, summed up his blessing with the single
word, “bravo”. Many times, we embellish our words and forget our true intent. That single word, bravo, says it all;
Thank you! Bravo volunteers!
This is a very special year for Heritage Park. It was 50 years ago when the Park first opened its gates, and some
of our volunteers may remember that time. The Park is looking to celebrate this amazing milestone with the help of
all our volunteers. Watch for new opportunities to honour and celebrate this historic year.
You should have received the annual opportunities mail out last November. If you are a returning volunteer and
you did not receive a green returning volunteer form, please let us know to ensure registration for next year. Also, if
you have not mailed back your form, please do so.
Be on the lookout for our BRAVO mail out, coming soon! You will receive information on the annual pass and
an invitation to the BBQ. Please review your 2013 volunteer hours as your level of pass depends on what has been
recorded. The annual pass qualification levels are:
25+ hours: Annual General Pass
100+ hours: Annual General Pass plus 3 people
250+ hours: Annual General Pass plus 5 people
If you have volunteered less than 25 hours, unfortunately you do not qualify for a pass. If you have at least 50
hours in 2013, you will receive an invitation to the annual BBQ for you and a guest. Please remember to RSVP for
the BBQ. If you have any questions, please email me at bpritchard@heritagepark.ca or call 403.268.8563.
Pam and I are looking forward to seeing you at ORIENTATION on Saturday, April 26 so please mark this on
your calendars. Bring along a few friends who may be interested in volunteering at Heritage Park.
Until next issue, take care and, always remember, to take time to appreciate YOU.
Heirloom Sale
Truly unique antiques and collectables for sale. Whether you are
looking for furniture, toys, china, crystal or jewellery, you’re sure to
find that perfect treasure from the past.
Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 13 • Celebration Tent • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily
Park inside the village, next to the tent. No admission required.
Perfect for the collector, or a great way to add some vintage flair to your life.
Connecting People with the Settlement of Western Canada
1900 Heritage Drive SW • Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V2X3 • Phone 403.268.8500 • Fax 403.268.8501