Shopping
Shop Collectables, Antiques and Gifts
Shop Unique Gifts in Calgary
Step back in time and browse the shopping options at Heritage Park. With unique finds around the Park, you can shop, indulge and explore!
Heritage Park gives you the chance to browse through 1860 to 1950 and discover the unique treasures that belong to each era.
Escape level annual members receive a discount at most Heritage Park retail shops.
60th Anniversary Annual Membership holders get a 15% discount at all retail locations (some exceptions apply).
Historical Village
Shop Collectables, Antiques and Gifts
The Historical Village offers a shopping experience that can only be found a hundred years in the past. From the May long weekend until Thanksgiving Monday and during special events, explore six period-appropriate shops that are located throughout the village and house everything from old-fashioned candy to general sundries.
Stop in and say “hello” to the friendly and knowledgeable costumed shopkeeps – they’ll be sure to catch you up on the local town gossip as you browse.
Historical Village Shops
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Botsford Harness Shop
Purchase figurines, jewellery, hats, dolls, cast-iron creations, wooden toys and more.
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Calgary Town Hall
Purchase your annual passes and visit Heritage Park all year round!
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Claresholm General Store
Purchase old fashioned candy and treats
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Gledhill's Drugstore
Purchase soaps, lotions, bath products, bug spray, sunscreen and more.
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IG Baker and Company
Purchase stick candy, wooden toys, jams, and more.
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Post Office and Telephone Exchange
Purchase stamps and postcards, and mail them on the spot.
Haskayne Mercantile Block
Located in the Park’s front plaza before the gates, the Haskayne Mercantile Block consists of five unique retail stores that guests can visit year-round with no admission required.
Inside the shops’ authentic 1930s, 40s and 50s décor, you’ll discover unique and locally-made gifts, household items, books, fashion accessories, gourmet edibles and so much more.
Heritage Plaza Shops
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Harvey’s Confectionery
Harvey’s Confectionery is an old-fashioned ice cream parlour, candy store, and soda shop.
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Forged Alberta
Forged Alberta shines a light on Alberta businesses by exclusively carrying local products.
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The Plaza Mercantile
find jewellery, apparel, grooming, home décor, books and more in the Plaza Mercantile
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Toy Shoppe
Find a wide variety of vintage-inspired toys, games and more in the Toy Shoppe.
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Switzer’s Grocery and Confectionery
Switzer’s features fine food products from across Canada.
Once Upon A Christmas Market
We’re looking for local vendors to join us during the Once Upon A Christmas Market! Seize this festive opportunity to showcase your products. Secure your spot now and be a part of the enchantment!
Park Lane Antique Portrait Studio
Bring your imagination and sense of adventure for a costumed portrait session like no other.
Capture Your Moment in History – Find us Inside Botsford Harness Shop in the Historical Village!
The Park Lane Antique Portrait Studio gives you the chance to literally step into the shoes of characters from Western Canada’s past. Your historic memory will be captured in your choice of vintage sepia, black-and-white or aged colour. A selection of handmade costumes and accessories are available for you to combine. Who will you become? A lavishly dressed Edwardian lady? A slick riverboat gambler?
The choice is yours.
Whatever history you want to create, you can trust our photographers’ skilled eyes to capture it. Bring the family, a group of friends or just yourself for an unforgettable portrait that will be raved about for years to come.
Bookings
You can visit us in-person during your visit for a walk-up session, or you can pre-book prior to your visit by emailing portraitstudio@heritagepark.ca or calling 403.268.8513
Rates
Portrait Sitting – Includes one 8×10 photo OR two 5×7 photos of one pose
(1- 4 people) $34.95 +GST
Each additional person +$12.00 – maximum of 6 people per sitting
Extra photos from the same pose
One 8×10 $10.00+GST
Two 5×7 $10.00+GST
USB drive of all photos from the sitting
$19.95 +GST
For additional poses, additional sitting fees apply.
Hours of Operation
Sept. 3 – Oct. 14, 2024: Open weekends and Thanksgiving Monday 10 am – 5 pm
Oct. 15, 2024 – May 2025: Closed. Special bookings sometimes available upon inquiry. Accommodation not guaranteed.
Heritage Park Gift Cards
A Heritage Park Gift Card is the perfect way to connect with the past.
Gift cards can be used to purchase memberships, Antique Photo Parlour sessions, souvenirs, in-park dining and more. Gift cards can be purchased in person at Guest Services and at our gift shops.
Unfortunately gift cards cannot be purchased online.
Memberships Mean Savings
60th Anniversary Annual Members receive a 15% discount at most Heritage Park retail shops.
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