Heritage Park Historical Village is a 127-acre history attraction on the banks of Calgary’s Glenmore Reservoir, with historic buildings and exhibits tracing Western Canadian history. You can plan around the village’s seasonal schedule, choose between village and museum admission, and reach the entrance by car or transit.
- Location: 1900 Heritage Park SW, Calgary, Alberta
- Opening pattern: The Historical Village typically opens daily in summer, then on weekends and holidays before its winter closure.
- Transit: Four Calgary Transit services stop near the park’s parking lot.
- Parking: Paid parking is available, with a complimentary period for some on-site visits when you register your licence plate.
What to see at Heritage Park
Heritage Park presents Western Canadian history through historic buildings and exhibits spread across a large site beside the Glenmore Reservoir. Its settings range from Indigenous history and a prospector’s camp to a prairie town and a mid-20th-century urban square.
The park describes its collection as more than 180 exhibits. At Gasoline Alley Museum, you can see a public collection of antique vehicles and oil-and-gas artifacts. The Historical Village first opened in 1964.
Plan your visit around the parts of the collection that interest you: the village settings and Gasoline Alley Museum are distinct experiences, and admission arrangements differ between them.
Seasonal hours and admission
The Historical Village usually opens daily during a summer period, then operates on weekends and holidays before closing for winter. Exact dates and hours vary by season, so check the official site before you go.
Gasoline Alley Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including holiday Mondays. The Selkirk is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the Railway Café is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check current schedules when planning around these venues.
Tickets are available on site, and online purchase options are also provided. Admission is handled separately for the Historical Village and Gasoline Alley Museum; annual members receive free admission to the museum.
Registered Calgary residents can receive 75% off regular Heritage Park admission through the City of Calgary Fee Assistance Program. To use the discount, present a Fair Entry letter and photo ID at the Front Admissions desk.
How do you get to Heritage Park from Chinook Value Inn?
Heritage Park is about a 14-minute drive from Chinook Value Inn. Set your GPS to 1900 Heritage Park SW and follow the signs for the parking lot.
Calgary Transit services for the park are Route 402 from Heritage CTrain Station, Route 20, MAX Teal and MAX Yellow. Route 402 operates from May through October. These routes stop at the foot of the parking lot, about a five-minute walk from the park entrance.
If you’re planning to use buses or CTrain connections around Calgary, the guide to Calgary public transport from the Chinook area covers local transit access.
The streetcar can take you to the Plaza for park entry. If you need the courtesy shuttle into the park, check in at Guest Services through the green doors at the bottom of the clock tower.
Parking and visitor access
Heritage Park parking uses ParkPlus zone 8320. Daytime parking costs $13 for the first seven hours, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; evening parking is $8 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Vehicles must be removed by 9 a.m. Check current parking details before setting out.
You can pay at a ParkPlus machine, with a ParkPlus cell-phone account or MyParking app, or through the Virtual Pay Machine. Register your vehicle: unregistered vehicles may be ticketed.
If you’re visiting Gasoline Alley Museum, the Railway Café, The Selkirk or shops in the Haskayne Mercantile Block for up to 90 minutes, register your licence plate at a pay machine. Parking is complimentary for that period.
The park is just off the Glenmore Reservoir Pathway, and bike racks are available near the Railway Café. Pets, balls, balloons, drones and weapons are not permitted in the park.
How much time to allow
The park covers 127 acres, and its historical settings span several periods and themes. Choose which areas you want to visit before arriving, especially if you’re combining the Historical Village with Gasoline Alley Museum or a stop at one of the park’s cafés.
For a visit focused on the village, check its seasonal schedule first; for a museum-only visit, confirm Gasoline Alley Museum’s hours and admission separately. The historic train and village street offer a sense of the outdoor setting as you move between areas.
FAQs
Where is Heritage Park in Calgary?
Heritage Park is at 1900 Heritage Park SW, on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir.
Can you buy Heritage Park tickets at the entrance?
Yes. Tickets are available on site, and online purchase options are also available.
Does Heritage Park have parking?
Yes. Paid parking is available in ParkPlus zone 8320, with a complimentary period for some visits when you register your licence plate at a pay machine.
Which transit routes serve Heritage Park?
Services include Route 402 from Heritage CTrain Station, Route 20, MAX Teal and MAX Yellow. Route 402 operates from May through October.