The Heritage Day was established in 1974 by the Government of Alberta to recognize and celebrate the variety and richness of cultural heritage of Albertans. In this year, the Heritage Day will be on August 3. The Heritage Day is an additional general holiday. However, an employer may designate it as general holiday if it wishes.
There are some activities in Calgary to keep you entertained over the Heritage Day long weekend.
1. Heritage Day Festival
When: 12pm – 6 pm, August 3, 2015
Where: Olympic Plaza, Calgary
Cost: Free
2. Heritage Day at Heritage Park
When: August 3, 2015
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Cost: $25.75 Adult / $13.25 Child/ $18.50 Youth/ $20.25 Senior
The first 500 guests through the gates before 10:30 a.m. will be able to enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast in Gunn’s Dairy Barn.
3. Fort Calgary
When: August 3, 2015
Where: 750 – 9 Avenue SE
4. Calgary International Blues Festival
When: July 27 – August 2, 2015
Where: Shaw Millennium Park, Calgary
Cost: Friday, Saturday or Sunday $60 each day
5. Shakespeare By the Bow
When: June 23 – August 16, 2015
Where: Prince’s Island Park, Calgary
Cost: Pay-What-You-Will
6. Lougheed House
When: July 31 – August 16, 2015
Where: 707 – 13 Avenue SW, Calgary
Cost: $8.50 Adult / $5.00 Child / $6.50 Senior & Students / $25.00 Family
