While the World Was at War – Walking Tour
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 AMHeritage Park · Calgary
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While the larger world was consumed by war, what happened to those who were left to keep the home fires burning? Explore the village and take a peek into life on the Southern Alberta home front. Who were the Soldiers of the Soil? What did school lessons look like during wartime? Which visitors did families dread the most? See the Great War through the eyes of women and children, farmers and newspapermen, and hear stories of heartbreak, resilience and ingenuity that came to define life on the home front.
Dates: Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th
Times: 10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 1:30pm
Location: Guests will meet the tour guide at the Engineered Air Gazebo in the front plaza.
Know before you go:
Tickets are non-refundable.Tours are weather dependent. If the event is canceled due to weather, Heritage Park will contact registrants to reschedule.Guests are encouraged to pay for parking as tours may run in excess of 90 minutes.Up to 15 people on a tour. Tours are for guests aged 16+.Dress requirement - comfortable walking shoes. Other dress requirements will be weather dependent.Be advised that the terrain can be uneven and caution is required as guests move through the park.