Lougheed House

Lougheed House Built in 1891, Lougheed House is a National and Provincial Historic Site and hub of cultural activity in Calgary's Beltline community. The 14,000 sq. ft.

victorian-style mansion sits on 3 acres of lush gardens.

The end of Labour Day long weekend means we are now returning to our fall/winter museum hours! Stop by Lougheed House ev...
09/07/2026

The end of Labour Day long weekend means we are now returning to our fall/winter museum hours! Stop by Lougheed House every Friday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.

🤔 Did you know that before St George's Island became the home of the Calgary Zoo, it was the home of an annual Labour Da...
09/07/2026

🤔 Did you know that before St George's Island became the home of the Calgary Zoo, it was the home of an annual Labour Day picnic and sport competition?

The 1921 Labour Day picnic advertised races for children of all ages, a race to collect a number of potatoes as fast as possible, a tug of war (no gloves), 5 vs 5 football, and a prize for the largest family at the picnic. Thousands of people attended, and the firefighters won the tug of war competition.

Curious about more of Calgary's early labour history? Join us on September 17th for a free talk at Lougheed House with Kirk Niergarth in the first installment of our A House of Story fall speaker series!

September 17
Doors at 6:00 pm, Talk at 7:00 pm
FREE, 18+
Registration required
https://crm.lougheedhouse.com/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=112

Photos courtesy of the Calgary Herald.
Thank you to the Alberta Museums Association for supporting this event!

💐Celebrate the end of summer with us!💐September is truly the best time for enjoying the gardens at Lougheed House, so we...
09/04/2026

💐Celebrate the end of summer with us!💐

September is truly the best time for enjoying the gardens at Lougheed House, so we're throwing a Garden Afternoon Tea in their honour.

Presented by our award-winning catering partners, A Certain Flair Catering, reservations are now open for tea on Sunday, September 20! Make your reservation today, and enjoy tea, treats, and savouries throughout the historic main floor of Lougheed House, then stroll through the gardens to enjoy the last of the blooms.

🌼Reservations: https://www.opentable.ca/booking/experiences-availability?rid=327724&restref=327724&experienceId=723459&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

Are YOU ready for back to school? Register today for A House of Story: Fall Speaker Series here at Lougheed House and lo...
09/04/2026

Are YOU ready for back to school? Register today for A House of Story: Fall Speaker Series here at Lougheed House and lock in your learning for the fall – all for free!

💪 September 17 - The Masses and the Classes in Calgary: Labour, Lougheed, and Electoral Politics in Calgary, 1911-1926 with Kirk Niergarth
Doors at 6:00 pm, Talk at 7:00 pm
FREE, 18+, Registration required

🍂 October date TBD - A Conversation with Andrew Pretty Young Man
Doors at 6:00 pm, Talk at 7:00 pm
FREE, 18+, Registration required

🏠November 5 - Life at Lougheed Barracks: the Women of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps with Francesca Zambolin
Doors at 6:00 pm, Talk at 7:00 pm
FREE, 18+, Registration required

https://www.lougheedhouse.com/events
Light refreshments will be provided with drinks available for purchase.
Thank you to the Alberta Museums Association for supporting this series!

🎃SPOOKY SEASON AT LOUGHEED HOUSE!🎃One of our favourite times of year is officially upon us - spooky season! This fall, w...
09/02/2026

🎃SPOOKY SEASON AT LOUGHEED HOUSE!🎃

One of our favourite times of year is officially upon us - spooky season! This fall, we have a frighteningly good lineup of Halloween tours, teas, and tricks up our sleeves. Come explore this historic Victorian mansion!

🐈‍⬛ Tricks, Treats, & Traditions: A History of Halloween in Southern Alberta Pop-Up Exhibit
Visit this free, pop-up exhibit outdoors in the gardens from Sept 25 - Nov 5!

🐈‍⬛Pranks, Parties, and Pumpkins: A Halloween History Tour
Sign up for a guided tour of Lougheed House and learn about some of the most memorable pranks and unforgettable Halloween parties that Calgary has seen over the past 100+ years. October 13, 20, 22, 25 & 27.

🐈‍⬛Murder Mystery Dinner
An annual evening of fun and who-dunnit over dinner, presented by A Certain Flair Catering on October 24!

🐈‍⬛Trick or Trivia Night
We're bringing our Halloween trivia back from the dead... and it's scarier than ever! Test you knowledge about iconic horror books and movies and historic Halloween traditions on October 29.

🐈‍⬛Halloween Afternoon Tea
Take tea on the historic main floor of Lougheed House, all decorated for Halloween - presented by A Certain Flair catering on October 31!

🦴Do you dare delve into spooky season at Lougheed House? Head to https://www.lougheedhouse.com/events to learn more and register!

🥳Happy birthday, Alberta!On September 1, 1905 Alberta officially became a province and Senator Sir James Lougheed noted ...
09/01/2026

🥳Happy birthday, Alberta!
On September 1, 1905 Alberta officially became a province and Senator Sir James Lougheed noted it in his diary, which we currently have on display in the Senator's Study here at Lougheed House. James Lougheed was a member of the Canadian Senate at the time and was living in the 14-year-old Lougheed House.

Next time you visit the museum, take a look at his open diary - James noted that it was fine weather on that day and that September 1 was also his birthday!

📚Back to school at Lougheed House! This month introduces the start of our fall speaker series, A House of Story, a retur...
08/30/2026

📚Back to school at Lougheed House! This month introduces the start of our fall speaker series, A House of Story, a return to winter hours, and our first afternoon tea of the season!

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Today marks the final day for our 2026 Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works students at Lougheed House! 🌈Cora Baile...
08/28/2026

Today marks the final day for our 2026 Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works students at Lougheed House!

🌈Cora Bailey, Visitor Experience Assistant, researched, wrote, and hosted The Q***r History of Pride Trivia Night, re-launching a beloved program at Lougheed House just in time for Calgary Pride, as well as headed our Canada Strong visitor experience survey, organized pricing in the gift shop, and much more!

💐 Shifa Nabi, Program Assistant, contributed to the delivering of all our summer programs, including the Father's Day Car Show, Beaulieu Flower & Artisan Market, embroidery workshops, and more! Shifa also researched and created fun and educational materials for Beaulieu Gardens so that visitors could explore and learn about this historic site at the same time.

Thank you so much, Cora and Shifa, for your hard work and wonderful contributions this summer! Thank you also to Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works for funding these positions and creating opportunities for young people to gain work experience in their field of study.

08/27/2026

Celebrate the final weekend of summer with Afternoon Tea at Lougheed House, presented by A Certain Flair Catering! Reservations are now open for Sunday, September 20th starting at 10:00 am!

08/26/2026

Happy international dog day to Chu Chu and all the other pups out there!

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