Neighbourhood renewal will reach the beautiful and historic ‘core’ of Highlands this summer. Join us for a short tour on Saturday April 10, 1 pm. We will meet at Magrath Mansion, and explore a small section of Ada and 111 Ave. We will review both the history and the historic changes, emphasizing the Streetscapes. AHS…
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Membership EXCLUSIVE!
We are excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for HHS members. Current members should have received an email link giving them access to the entire library of 41 Highlands Historical Society/Foundation newsletters (over 175 articles! Lots of photos!) Thanks to the efforts of present and past board members, this fascinating resource of articles and photos…
Think the Highlands Historical Society has been quiet this summer? Hardly!

Highlands Historical Society Self-Guided Walking Tour Over 450 “Highlands Edmonton Historical Walking Tour” booklets have been distributed! We thank Ted Smith for most of the distribution. You can walk by his house (111 Ave and 56 Street) on a nice day (or any day!) and there is a little sign and a box with the…
With Spring flowers, bring May showers – Join the hunt!

Good morning all! 🌧☀️ Rain or shine, embark on the plaque hunt. In your pajamas, with your morning cup of coffee ☕ We won’t judge. Embark on our quest to hunt down as many plaques as you will. May is decorative plaque month. Hurry! May is almost over!To find your form to participate – edmontonhighlands.caFor…
YOU are Highlands History
Are you tired of being isolated? Let’s turn that upside down. We are rarely given the opportunity to be part of a huge historical event. CoViD19 pandemic and our responses will rival the crises of the Cold War, or the Spanish Flu. For the first time, we can scientifically track the pandemic as it proceeds,…
