Highlands Historical Society Edmonton

05/22/2026

ArtsHub McLuhan House and Doors Open Edmonton

The ArtsHub McLuhan House will open it's doors as part of Doors Open Edmonton. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the McLuhan house Friday, July 10 from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm.

The ArtsHub McLuhan House will open it’s doors as part of Doors Open Edmonton. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the McLuhan house Friday, July 10 from 11:30 am – 7:00 pm.

04/21/2026

Speaker Series: Unearthing Highlands History

Join the Historical Highlands Society for an engaging evening that brings local history to life in a very hands-on way. Twyla Ritchie and James Belke, experienced metal detectorists and board members of the Historical Highlands Society, will present “Unearthing Highlands History.” Through their work exploring the neighbourhood, they have uncovered small but meaningful artifacts that offer a glimpse into everyday life in Highlands across the decades....

Join the Historical Highlands Society for an engaging evening that brings local history to life in a very hands-on way. Twyla Ritchie and James Belke, experienced metal detectorists and board membe…

04/14/2026

Join the Historical Highlands Society for an engaging evening that brings local history to life in a very hands-on way.

Twyla Ritchie and James Belke, experienced metal detectorists and board members of the Historical Highlands Society, will present “Unearthing Highlands History.” Through their work exploring the neighbourhood, they have uncovered small but meaningful artifacts that offer a glimpse into everyday life in Highlands across the decades.

From personal items to long-forgotten objects, each discovery helps piece together stories of the people who lived, worked, and built this community. Twyla and James will share highlights from their finds, explain how metal detecting contributes to local historical research, and reflect on what these objects reveal about Highlands’ past.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Braaksma Hall, Room B132
Concordia University of Edmonton
Parking: Free parking available

Whether you’re interested in local history, archaeology, or simply curious about what might be hidden beneath our feet, this presentation offers a unique perspective on Highlands and its stories.

All are welcome.

03/14/2026

HHS Pub Night and Trivia Contest – Date Correction (March 21)

A previous post had the date for the Highlands Historical Society's Pub Night and Trivia Contest as April 21. The event is on March 21 at 7:00pm at the Highlands Community League hall. This is the last pub night in the HCL hall so please join us for a night of Highlands trivia and great company!

A previous post had the date for the Highlands Historical Society’s Pub Night and Trivia Contest as April 21. The event is on March 21 at 7:00pm at the Highlands Community League hall. This i…

03/13/2026

Speaker Series: Unearthing Highlands History

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03/13/2026

HHS Pub Night and Trivia Contest – March 21

Come on out to the Highlands Historical Society's Pub Night and Trivia Contest on March 21 at 7:00pm at the Highlands Community League hall. This will be the last pub night in the historic HCL hall so grab a pocket full of toonies and enjoy the cash bar. Our very own Bill Pick will be presenting Highlands trivia!...

03/05/2026

Gentle Densification \ Garden Suite Open House

Red Plaid Development is hosting an open house at 11239 – 63 street to demonstrate construction of a garden suite at the pre-drywall stage. The open house will be March 10th from 3-6pm and will illustrate some of the principals of Gentle Densification described by Barry Johns at our open house. The goal of the owner is to preserve his 113 year old house while moving to a smaller and more accessible garden suite on the same property. Please come out and meet the builder and the home owner who will be happy to answer questions and chat.

Red Plaid Development is hosting an open house at 11239 – 63 street to demonstrate construction of a garden suite at the pre-drywall stage. The open house will be March 10th from 3-6pm and will ill…

12/02/2025

Barrier Free Infill Housing in Highlands

Forgive the short notice friends, but we want to extend an invitation from one of our members to see a new development by Red Plaid Developments. This builder specializes in barrier free homes (one or two story) with no basement is offering a ‘drop in’ outdoors at Bill's house (11239 63 St.) Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 3pm to 7 pm on the ‘building of foundations of back yard Garden Suites with no basement....

Forgive the short notice friends, but we want to extend an invitation from one of our members [Bill G] to see a new development by Red Plaid Developments. This builder specializes in barrier free h…

11/30/2025

Invitation: See the construction of a Garden Suite foundation

The Highlands is home to a variety of housing styles, and you're invited to a drop-in Open House to get a peek at the first stage of a barrier-free Garden Suite, on December 2nd between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The address is 11239 - 63 Street. The basementless unit's foundation is ready for concrete, and the owner and developer will be on hand to explain the process and answer questions. This event is outdoors, and light refreshments will be available. Please dress warm!

The Highlands is home to a variety of housing styles, and you’re invited to a drop-in Open House to get a peek at the first stage of a barrier-free Garden Suite, on December 2nd between 3 p.m…

11/24/2025

Speaker Series, November 26: Preparing for Treaty 6 Along the North Saskatchewan River

The Olde Town Beverly Historical Society's upcoming Speaker Series is of interest to Highlands history enthusiasts. Concordia University Professor Tolly Bradford will give a talk on preparations for Treaty 6 along the North Saskatchewan River, and there will be a Q&A to follow. Here are the details: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Beverly Heights Community League Family Centre, 4209 111 Avenue 7:00-9:00 p.m.

The Olde Town Beverly Historical Society’s upcoming Speaker Series is of interest to Highlands history enthusiasts. Concordia University Professor Tolly Bradford will give a talk on preparati…