Historic Resources

Edmonton's Approach to Managing Historic Resources

Historic resources of all kinds are a link to our past and give citizens insight into the growth and development of Edmonton from a small prairie town to a significant Canadian city.

These resources include magnificent mansions that were built by pioneer entrepreneurs more than a century ago, commercial buildings with solid brick construction, wrought iron ornamentation and ornate wood trim, and public structures that feature classic architectural styles.

The City of Edmonton is proud of its historical resources and works hard to preserve them.

Municipal Historic Resources are buildings or structures that have been designated by Bylaw as buildings or structures which are legally protected from demolition and from inappropriate changes and alterations.

The Register of Historic Resources in Edmonton is an inventory of buildings or structures within Edmonton that merit conservation and may be eligible for designation as Municipal Historic Resources. The Register also identifies buildings at Fort Edmonton, some landscapes and trees, cemeteries and monuments, street furnishings, and architectural fragments in the Appendix.

Selected Municipal Historic Resources in Edmonton are linked and listed in the Register of Historic Resources page. Each link features Statements of Significance and images for each designated Municipal Historic Resource.

This Old Edmonton House for 2013

This Old Edmonton House Seminar series runs every winter between the months of March and April. It is aimed at providing owners of older homes with a basic knowledge of issues related to restoring old properties, and may help them make more informed decisions on their possible options.

For more information:

Robert Geldart

David Holdsworth