Highlands Historical Society Edmonton

09/26/2026

The New Highlands Historical Walking Tour: Tomorrow Sept 26!!

We have taken the most compelling highlights of our Highlands Historical Walking Tours and created our new family focused Walking Tour.

The tour will be Sept 26 from 2:00 until 3:00 on the corner of 65 Street and 112 Ave near Highlands Liquor.

Adults $10 / kids 12 and under are free!

Email [email protected] for more info!

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09/04/2026

The New Highlands Historical Walking Tour: Sept 26

We have taken the most compelling highlights of our Highlands Historical Walking Tours and created our new family focused Walking Tour. The tour will be Sept 26 from 2:00 until 3:00 on the corner of 65 Street and 112 Ave near Highlands Liquor. Adults $10 / kids 12 and under are free! Email [email protected] for more info!

We have taken the most compelling highlights of our Highlands Historical Walking Tours and created our new family focused Walking Tour. The tour will be Sept 26 from 2:00 until 3:00 on the corner o…

07/14/2026

It’s time for a new…

Hello history enthusiasts! HHS is working behind the scenes to bring you a more streamlined online experience. Our goal is to make your journey through Highlands history better than ever. Stay tuned! Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com

http://edmontonhighlands.ca/2026/07/14/its-time-for-a-new/

Hello history enthusiasts! HHS is working behind the scenes to bring you a more streamlined online experience. Our goal is to make your journey through Highlands history better than ever. Stay tune…

07/07/2026

Highlands Historical Walking Tour 2026

Are you curious about the people who helped make this beautiful neighbourhood what it is today? Do you have questions about the histories of the numerous unique homes in Highlands? We have answers! Please join us on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 for a stroll through Highlands history, as part of Historic Festival and Doors Open Edmonton. The tour contains tales dating from the 1870s to the present, and HHS's revised booklet "The Highlands - Edmonton Historical Walking Tour" is included with the tour....

Are you curious about the people who helped make this beautiful neighbourhood what it is today? Do you have questions about the histories of the numerous unique homes in Highlands? We have answers!…

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.