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 purpleladyot@shaw.ca for…
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
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…
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.
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.
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.
Highlands Historical Society 