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We acknowledge that the land on which Edmonton is built is Treaty Six Territory. We thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose footsteps have marked this territory for centuries, such as nêhiyaw (Cree), Dené, Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Isga (Nakota Sioux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) peoples. We also acknowledge this as the Métis homeland and the home of one of the largest communities of Inuit south of the 60th parallel. It is a welcoming place for all peoples who come from around the world to share Edmonton as a home. It is important that we not only recognize our shared histories, but also each other's contributions to establishing the built heritage of Edmonton and Area.

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Edmonton built heritage

Discover the stories behind Edmonton's historic places

The Edmonton Historical Board (EHB) was an advisory board to City Council until 2026. It advised City Council on historical issues and heritage policy, liaised with community groups involved with heritage issues, and worked to educate citizens on the history of Edmonton. As well, the Board had a mandate to encourage, promote and advocate for the preservation and safeguarding of historical properties, resources, communities, and documentary heritage.

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Aerial view of downtown Edmonton looking north, circa 1930.DowntownExterior view of McDougall Mansion in Edmonton, showcasing its architectural features.Mcdougall MansionBig House at Fort Edmonton Park, 2007, front elevation. Photo by Lawrence Herzog. Courtesy of COE Sustainable Development.Big House At Fort Edmonton Park, 2007, front elevationFirst Nations Camp, ca. 1905First Nations Camp, Circa 1905

Where to begin

Three entry points for exploring connected heritage records across the city.

Heritage timeline

Explore structures, stories, and places across eras in one timeline.

Interactive map

See neighbourhoods, sites, structures, and boundary changes on the map.

Read stories

Focused narratives about buildings, places, and the people connected to them.

Browse by collection

Jump directly into the catalogues that hold Edmonton's built heritage records.

Detail of the Birks Building captured in 2013.

Architectural Styles

Design eras & movements

Detail of brickwork from the MacLean Block building, captured in 2015.

Character Defining Elements

Distinctive building features

First Nations Camp, ca. 1905

Focus Groups

Heritage partners & groups

Interior view of the Allen Theatre, showing seating and stage area from 1919.

Images

Historic photos & drawings

Aerial view of downtown Edmonton looking north, circa 1930.

Neighbourhoods

Places across Edmonton

Exhibition display by the Edmonton Historical Board showcasing historical artifacts.

Organizations

Firms, builders & archives

Alexander C. Rutherford, Alberta's first Premier, in 1911. Photo from the Edmonton Bulletin.

People

Notable Edmontonians & heritage figures

Big House at Fort Edmonton Park, 2007, front elevation. Photo by Lawrence Herzog. Courtesy of COE Sustainable Development.

Sites

Historic places & areas

Exterior view of the Hotel Macdonald, a prominent building in Edmonton, taken in 2013.

Structures

Historic buildings & monuments

Exterior view of the Legislature Building, circa 1912.

Time Periods

Edmonton history by era