Tea at Heritage Park

Calgary Afternoon Tea at Heritage Park: Sip on History and Tradition

River Forth Afternoon Tea (Sold Out)

It’s tea time on the River Forth dining car! Delight in gourmet finger sandwiches, pastries and a soothing cup of tea as you glide along the tracks in pure luxury. Treat yourself to the most unique afternoon tea experience Calgary has to offer.

Where: River Forth Dining Car; guests will enter the train from Midnapore Station

Dates: Tuesdays June 13 – Aug. 29

Time: 2:35 – 3:35 pm

Adult: $54.95 plus GST

Child: $49.95 plus GST

Important Additional Information

  • Admission to the Historical Village is included when you buy tickets to River Forth Afternoon Tea
  • Escape Annual Members and Heritage Club Members receive a 10% discount on River Forth Teas!
  • Please check-in at Midnapore Station. When you arrive at Heritage Park, enter through the front gate.
  • The train will depart from Midnapore Station at 2:35 pm, and passengers will disembark at Shepard Station an hour later.
  • The River Forth Dining Car is not wheelchair accesible.
Cream being poured into a cup of tea at Heritage Park's River Forth Afternoon Tea
River Forth Dining Car

River Forth Afternoon Tea Menu

Petit Finger Sandwiches

East Coast Lobster Shrimp Roll
Honey Cured Ham with Aged Cheddar
Smoked Turkey Breast with Whipped Cranberry and Brie Spread
Cucumber Herb Dill Cream Cheese

Petit French Pastries

Vanilla Cream Puff, Petit Fours
Butter Pecan Tarts, European Squares

Buttermilk and White Chocolate Red Currant Scones

Clotted Cream and Preserves
Seasonal Berries

Drinks

Freshly Brewed Tea
Lemonade

Tea on the Verandah (Sold Out)

You’ve been cordially invited to join us for Tea on the Verandah! Come enjoy a soothing cup of tea and savour delicious finger sandwiches along with gourmet pastries fresh from the Alberta Bakery.

Dates: Sundays from June 4 – Sept. 3, 2023

Sittings: 11:30 am, 12, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 3 and 3:30 pm

Location: Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women

Ages 12+: $44.95 plus GST

Ages 3-11: $29.95 plus GST

Important Additional Booking Information

Family Enjoys Tea on the Verandah at Heritage Park
A cup of tea at Heritage Park's Tea on the Verandah

Tea on the Verandah Menu

Petit Finger Sandwiches

House-Made Gravlax Pinwheel With Lemon Pepper Aioli
Honey-Cured Ham With Aged Cheddar
Smoked Turkey Breast With Whipped Cranberry and Brie Spread
Cucumber Herb Dill Cream Cheese

Petit French Pastries

Vanilla Cream Puff
French Macaron
Butter Pecan Tarts
European Squares

Buttermilk and White Chocolate Red Currant Scones

Heritage Cream, Preserves and Seasonal Berries

Drinks

Freshly Brewed Tea
Lemonade

Labour Day Tea (Sold Out)

Join us for a charming celebration of tradition and flavors, where timeless elegance meets culinary excellence at Heritage Park’s Labour Day Tea. Come and enjoy petit finger sandwiches, our favourite treats from the Alberta Bakery and buttermilk scones with your freshly brewed cup of tea!

Date: Monday, September 4, 2023

Sittings: 11:30 am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 1:45pm, 3pm and 3:30 pm

Location: Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women

Ages 12+: $45.95 plus GST

Ages 3-11: $28.95 plus GST

Important Additional Information

Tea at Heritage Park
tea and sweets

Labour Day Tea Menu

Petit Finger Sandwiches

Smoked turkey breast with pear chutney
Montreal smoked meat with honey Dijon spread

Fleur de latte mousse with smoked olive tapenade

Prosciutto pinwheel with basil cream cheese

Petit Pastries

Mini apple cinnamon pie 
Crème fraiche cheese cake mousse 
Lemon short bread,  Petit four

Buttermilk and Current Scones

Clotted cream and preserves
Fresh berries

Drinks

Freshly Brewed Tea
Lemonade

Ghost Tea

Join us for a spooky edition of our Famous 5 afternoon teas! Begin with a 60-minute family-friendly ghost tour through the park’s haunted sites, unraveling tales of unexplained happenings and ghostly sightings. Then, savour tea and treats, creating a truly unforgettable and chilling experience.

Dates: Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22

Sittings: 1:45pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm

Location: Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women

Ages 12+: $46.95 plus GST

Ages 3-11: $34.95 plus GST

Call Guest Services at 403.268.8500 to reserve your seat!

Escape Annual Members and Heritage Club Members receive a 10% discount on Ghost Teas!

Spooky nighttime scene at Heritage Park
steaming cup of tea

Ghost Tea Menu

Petit Frightful Finger Sandwiches 

House made ghostly gravlax pinwheel with lemon dill cream cheese
Haunted black forest ham with caramelized onion jam and swiss cheese
Terrifying smoked turkey breast with tomato jam
Raspberry jack- o- lantern jam pinwheel

Mummy Wrappings
Petit French Pastries

Oreo cheese cake mouse bites
Menacing monster cookies
Vampire’s kiss chocolate raspberry mousse
Mysterious mini lemon méringue pies
Beastly butter pecan tarts

Dracula’s Delights

Buttermilk and white chocolate skeleton bone scone
Mini boo-nana bread loafs
Heritage Park spread and preserves
Scary seasonal berries

Witches Brew

Freshly brewed tea or Lemonade

Tea at Heritage Park Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is admission to the Historical Village included with tea at Heritage Park?

    Yes, admission to the Historical Village is included with tea tickets.

  • I'm going to be bringing a child under the age of 3, do I have to pay for them?

    No, children under the age of 3 receive free admission!

  • Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

    Absolutely! We ask that you let our Guest Services team know about any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.

  • Will this event be cancelled if it rains?

    In the event of inclement weather, all teas will be moved indoors.

  • Is there a discount for membership holders?

    Yes, Escape Annual Members and Heritage Club Members receive a 10% discount. Claim your discount by calling Guest Services at 403.268.8500.