Things to do in Alberta, Alberta: The Best Architectural Buildings

March 8, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in Alberta, Alberta including Parks Administration Building, Lougheed House, Norwegian Laft Hus, Lebel Mansion, Visitor Information, The New Central Library, Central Library, Edmonton City Hall, McDougall Centre, Calgary Court House No. 2.
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1. Parks Administration Building

101 Mountain Ave, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada +1 403-762-1550
Excellent
39%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Parks Administration Building

2. Lougheed House

707-13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0K8 Canada +1 403-244-6333 [email protected] http://www.lougheedhouse.com/
Excellent
50%
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31%
Satisfactory
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Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Lougheed House

Lougheed House is a National & Provincial Historic site, Museum and gardens located in Calgary's Beltline community. This 14,000 sq.ft sandstone mansion was built in 1891 by Senator James Lougheed and his wife Lady Isabella Lougheed. Completely restored, today it is the Beltline community's hub of cultural happenings and programs offering preservation and interpretation of this home, the Lougheed family and early Calgary. We also offer spectacular flower and vegetable gardens (free), weddings and events, and indoors (with paid admission) we offer self-guided and audio tours, historic interpreters (if booked in advance) and year round revolving exhibits, concerts and happenings produced with our cultural collaborators.

Reviewed By Rosietimesahead - Michigan, United States

This house was surrounded by beutiful plants and flower gardens. The house was very historic and well kept. This is worth a trip inside and see the value of the area.

3. Norwegian Laft Hus

4402 47 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6T4 Canada +1 403-347-2055 [email protected] http://www.norwegianlafthussociety.ca
Excellent
53%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Norwegian Laft Hus

The Norwegian Laft Hus is a replica of an 18th century sod roof Norwegian farm house. It functions as a museum and culture centre that preserves and interprets Norwegian culture. Our museum is home to many Norwegian artifacts, and traditional hand made crafts. Our society also works to preserve the culture by offering a wide variety of classes and workshops to teach the pubic about Norwegian culture. Join us for our annual Norwegian events such as our bake sale and festival fun for the whole family! Details can be found on our website.

4. Lebel Mansion

696 Kettles Street, Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 Canada +1 403-627-5272 [email protected] http://www.thelebel.ca
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Lebel Mansion

A historic building located in the heart of Pincher Creek dedicated to Cultivating Creativity in Southwest Alberta. Once a single-family home turned hospital, the Mansion is now operated by the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek. Features include an Art Gallery and Gift Shop proudly representing local artists and makers from across Southern Alberta and BC as well as an active Ceramics Guild working in the large basement studio. On the Grounds, you will find a Rose Garden with over 55 rose varieties. The Gallery and Gift Shop are open Wednesday-Friday 10-5pm & Saturdays from noon-4pm For more information on events, classes and gallery openings, please visit their website.

Reviewed By 212brianm212 - Pincher Creek, Canada

Located on the south hill of Pincher Creek, Alberta, the Lebel Mansion was originally a home, then a hospital and now the home of the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek and an art gallery. The facility offers tours of the mansion and occasionally if you are very quiet and still on the third floor, a ghost can be experienced searching for its soul. The mansion also offers an excellent gift shop featuring items made by local artisans. Great place to explore.

5. Visitor Information

53 North Railway Street Retired Railway Station, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1K1 Canada +1 403-938-3204 http://www.okotoks.ca/culture-heritage
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Visitor Information

6. The New Central Library

800 3 St SE In the East Village, Just East of City Hall, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2E7 Canada +1 403-260-2600 http://calgarylibrary.ca
Excellent
80%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

The New Central Library

Reviewed By davidsoch

Not all public buildings can live up to the poetry of this Snohetta designed masterpiece. The LRT slips under it unobtrusively. The curved wood slats both draw you in and help you look out. The Children's section is full of corners and nooks and crannies for discovery. The path you take walking through the space around and around the central atrium is continually evolving, until you reach the reading room at the top. The way the windows are shaped and how that expresses itself on the inside is sublime. A beautiful place to sit and take in a book.

7. Central Library

800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2E7 Canada +1 403-260-2600 https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/central-library/
Excellent
57%
Good
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Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Central Library

8. Edmonton City Hall

1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7 Canada +1 780-442-5311 http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/
Excellent
30%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 149 reviews

Edmonton City Hall

This municipal building's pyramid shape is strikingly contemporary.

Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada

We don't live in Edmonton, but when we visit the city and head downtown, we like to park in the large parking garage underneath. The best part is emerging from the parkade into the atrium of City Hall, it's a stunningly gorgeous place, bathed in light and shadows. Don't miss it! Calgary City Hall is always shut over the weekend, it's quite dingy inside, and doesn't hold a candle to Edmonton's City Hall at all...

9. McDougall Centre

455 6 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4A2 Canada +1 403-297-8687 http://www.alberta.ca/mcdougall-centre.aspx
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

McDougall Centre

10. Calgary Court House No. 2

530 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0Y3 Canada +1 3100000 http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9082
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Calgary Court House No. 2

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