Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Attention guests: Due to current weather conditions, some areas of Heritage Park are not operating. Please visit Park Gates or click HERE for the latest operational updates.

Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Attention guests: Due to current weather conditions, some areas of Heritage Park are not operating. Please visit Park Gates or click HERE for the latest operational updates.


First Encounters

Put on your explorers’ hat, dress warm, and head off on a learning expedition!


About the Program

Put on your explorers’ hat, dress warm, and head off on a learning expedition! Your journey begins by travelling back in time to the days that First Nations, trappers and traders lived in the west. How did these people travel through the frozen terrain? Learn the survival techniques that were developed by First Nations people and taught to the Europeans who came to supply the fur trade. This is a half-day of learning through activities, games and crafts.

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All Heritage Park school programs are aligned with the Alberta Curriculum. Click the button below to view this program’s curriculum connections.

Curriculum

Additional Information

  • Exploring the Park before or after a school program is not permitted as the Village is closed.
  • The program is designed for a maximum of 30 students along with supervisors. Many of the spaces at Heritage Park are impacted by space restrictions. If your class exceeds 30 students please contact the Education Team to discuss if this accommodation can be made.
  • There is no additional charge for 1:1 supervision support, or those adults coming to supervise.
  • Please contact us for subsidized rates if needed for your school.

*See below for additional information about the program

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Program Details

Cost

190

Program Times

Half-Day Morning: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Half-Day Afternoon: 12 - 2 p.m.

Program Dates

Nov. 16, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Class Size

30

Grade(s)

Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

Ratio

1:8

Visit Heritage Park

1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3

Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500

There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!