Heritage Park

Something about old-​timey western themed establishments appeals to me. The stampede should learn a thing or two from how this place is run and apply it to that crap fest.

ITS EMBARRASSING — BRUNCH AT WAINWRIGHT HOTEL
We have had lots of great meals when Jan was running Heritage Park and a recent experience of the Sellkirk grill was good
BUT I have never had brunch before. It was absolutely terrible the only thing worth eating was the omelette — it was fresh and not load with sugar. The coffee was so strong and black it took 2 creams just to make it drinkable. The Buffett had scrambled eggs, deep fried potato cubes bacon, two types of sauage one was quite good but as nothing was labeled impossible to tell what it was. The baking was horrible the cinnamon buns must have been made with cake flour sickly sweet with no tooth feel. Lots of different things stuffed with very sweet whipped cream that had sat out too long. The write up we say talked about Pork belly and smoked salmon — none to be found.
The serving staff were great attentive and polite this review complains only about the quality of the food.
I am proud of Heritage Park and recommend it to visitors but I will make sure they give brunch a pass — and make sure after this experience that I would consider any food questionable.

I absolutely love Heritage Park. My family and I have had annual passes for the last 4 years. Still don’t think we have managed to visit every exhibit. Kids love the train, steamboat and of course, the fairground rides. Will be visiting again in 2016, especially as we have visitors from overseas.

Great place to learn abo

I have lived in Alberta my whole life and have never been here. I was always told how it’s not as impressive as Fort Edmonton but was still a great visit. Well I think I had more fun here then I ever have at the fort! I didn’t think we could possibly spend all day here on a Saturday but the time sure flies. Admission is very reasonable considering once you enter the park all the attractions are free. We took the train which of course is always a fun novelty. The paddleboat was a wonderful and refreshing break and lasted a lot longer than I would have thought and does a full tour around the lake. The staff are very dedicated to character and are very knowledgeable. I loved all the stories and never felt like I was getting a boring, scripted performance. The food on site is fresh and home made everyday. I haven’t had a sandwich that good in ages! They are very strict on no food or drink when entering anywhere, even water. Which I can understand to a point but makes it very difficult when trying to stay hydrated on a hot day. The space is beautiful and well cared for. It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday for any ages.

Revisit Heritage Park. Do it. Go.
It had been years since I had stepped through the gates of Heritage Park. After telling people about all the fun I had here the other day, I got a similar response from pretty much everyone I talked to: «Heritage Park… I haven’t been there in years! I don’t really know why, I just haven’t considered it.» It’s like it’s a place we tell people about, but never visit ourselves.
Sure, It’s a great place to bring the kids, but this actually might be why all the childless adults I talk to forget that it’s a fun place for them as well. Looking back, it would be easy for me to say that I actually appreciate it more as an adult! There’s an antique midway, authentic steam train, working printing press, blacksmith shop and… BORING! Well, when I was a kid I kind of remember thinking so, but now that I’m growed up all big, this stuff is AWESOME!
I had a great time all the old technology of everything from midway rides to drilling rigs and realizing how so many things have advanced but how so many of the basic designs are still the same. How cool is that?! Not very cool, I know — but if you’re not very cool in the super cool way that I’m not very cool, you’ll love it. Remember when your parents would read those boring plaques to you when all you wanted to do is climb on what ever it is they were trying to educate you about? Well I still want to climb all over everything, but now I find the plaques interesting as well.
As a kid I drastically over looked the beauty of this place just as a park — it’s wonderful! There are benches with incredible views over looking Glenmore Reservoir and if you need a little for a little more fun than a bench, you take take a ride on the steam engine, paddle boat, ferris wheel, or swing ride to get a good view. The rides aren’t as EXTREEEME as you remember as a kid, but they have a certain charm and character that’s easy to love.
You already know it’s a cool thing to have in Calgary so check it out again. Do it. Go.