The Barron Building: It Could Have All Gone to Edmonton! | Heritage Park

Jan. 21, 2026

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Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, The Selkirk and the Railway Café are open Monday, March 23 for Spring Break. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026. Click here for full operating hours.

 

Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, The Selkirk and the Railway Café are open Monday, March 23 for Spring Break. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026. Click here for full operating hours.


 


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The Barron Building: It Could Have All Gone to Edmonton!

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Celebrating Canadian Jewish History

In celebration of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, join writer, historian and Little Synagogue interpreter, Irena Karshenbaum, as she tells the story of theatre impresario and developer, JB Barron, and how he created the building that changed Calgary’s fortunes.

Price: Free, but pre-registration is required.

Date: Tuesday, May 28

Time: 7 – 8:30 pm

Location: Railway Orientation Centre

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Important Additional Information

Event Access: To access the Railway Orientation Centre, enter the Railway Café and proceed to the room on the right-hand side from the entrance.

Parking: Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots. Parking is free for the first 90 minutes. Click here for more information.

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Event Date

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Free, but pre-registration is required.

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Phone: 403.268.8500

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