Jun. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Historical Village is open daily until Aug 30, 2026! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Click here for operation updates.

Jun. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Historical Village is open daily until Aug 30, 2026! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Click here for operation updates.


Patchwork of the Past

Travel back in time to meet the Prince and Thorpe families - the real people who lived in two of our unique historic homes.


About the Program

Travel back in time to meet the Prince and Thorpe families—the real people who lived in two of our unique historic homes. Through exploration and comparison of cultural traditions, home life, family roles and responsibilities, students will gain an understanding of how families and communities have changed over time and how they have stayed the same.

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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.

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Program Details

Cost

190.00

Program Times

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

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

Program Dates

Sept. 21 - Dec. 18, 2026

Jan. 11 - April 30, 2027

Class Size

30

Grade(s)

Grade 1, Grade 2, Kindergarten

Ratio

Kindergarten is 1:5. Grades 1-2 is 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!