LHS Summer Tour Series: Downtown Lethbridge Tour
Join us for a guided walking tour through downtown Lethbridge, where streets, storefronts, and landmarks reveal stories from our city’s past. Together, we’ll explore how everyday places have changed over time.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 1st Avenue and 5th Street South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Mountain View Cemetery Tour
Join us this summer as we explore Lethbridge’s history and visit the sites where it unfolded. Local historian Belinda Crowson will share the stories of the people, places, and events that make up Lethbridge’s vibrant past.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start point: Meet at the Eternal Flame on Scenic Drive South
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through London Road: Historic Homes, Buildings and Stories
Join us for a guided stroll along historic London Road, where homes, landmarks, and streets reveal the everyday stories that shaped Lethbridge. On this walking tour, our volunteers will share local heritage, architecture, and community anecdotes drawn from the Lethbridge Historical Society’s research and archives.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 6th Avenue and 11th Street South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through Hardieville
Join us for a guided stroll along historic London Road, where homes, landmarks, and streets reveal the everyday stories that shaped Lethbridge. On this walking tour, our volunteers will share local heritage, architecture, and community anecdotes drawn from the Lethbridge Historical Society’s research and archives.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at Georgetown Park in Hardieville (West end of 43 Ave. North)
LHS Summer Tour Series: Whiskey & Watering Holes: Prohibition, Breweries, and Bars
Step back into the spirited history of downtown Lethbridge with our summer walking tour hosted by Belinda Crowson, "Whisky and Watering Holes: Prohibition, Breweries & Bars."
Explore the stories behind early breweries and the prohibition-era history that once filled the streets.
The event will start at the west end of 4 Ave S.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Your ticket supports the Lethbridge Historical Society’s work to preserve and share our city’s heritage through community programs, archives, and public events.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through Senator Buchanan Neighbourhood
Join us for a guided stroll through Senator Buchanan’s historic neighbourhood. Walk the streets, hear stories of early residents, and see how this part of Lethbridge has changed over time.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 3 Avenue and 12 Street North.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Along 13 St North
Join us for “Strolling Along 13 St North,” a guided walking tour exploring the homes, businesses, and streetscapes that have shaped this historic Lethbridge neighbourhood.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 13 Street and 2 Avenue North.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Shadows of Lethbridge: Historic Murders & Crime Walking Tour
Step into Lethbridge’s darker past on a guided walk through real sites of murder, crime, and scandal. Our historians share documented cases, police reports, and local stories that reveal how these events shaped the city we know today.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start point: Meet at the coulees at the west end of 4 Avenue South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: St. Patrick's Cemetery
Join us for a guided walking tour of St. Patrick's Cemetery, one of Lethbridge’s oldest resting places. Explore the stories behind the headstones and learn about the people who shaped our community.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet just outside the cemetery gates at the end of 6th Ave. North.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Along 13 St North
Join us for “Strolling Along 13 St North,” a guided walking tour exploring the homes, businesses, and streetscapes that have shaped this historic Lethbridge neighbourhood.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 13 Street and 2 Avenue North.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Shadows of Lethbridge: Historic Murders & Crime Walking Tour
Step into Lethbridge’s darker past on a guided walk through real sites of murder, crime, and scandal. Our historians share documented cases, police reports, and local stories that reveal how these events shaped the city we know today.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start point: Meet at the coulees at the west end of 4 Avenue South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Whispers from the Alleys: Back Alleys Walking Tour
Step into the stories hidden behind downtown’s back doors and brick walls. Join Belinda from the Lethbridge Historical Society for a guided walk through alleys where shopkeepers worked, families gathered, and the city quietly changed over time. On this tour, you’ll explore lesser‑known routes, hear researched local histories, and see familiar streets from a new angle.
Tours are $10 per person and free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start point: Meet in Festival Square on 6th Street South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through Senator Buchanan Neighbourhood
Join us for a guided stroll through Senator Buchanan’s historic neighbourhood. Walk the streets, hear stories of early residents, and see how this part of Lethbridge has changed over time.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 3 Avenue and 12 Street North.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through Hardieville
Join us for a guided stroll along historic London Road, where homes, landmarks, and streets reveal the everyday stories that shaped Lethbridge. On this walking tour, our volunteers will share local heritage, architecture, and community anecdotes drawn from the Lethbridge Historical Society’s research and archives.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at Georgetown Park in Hardieville (West end of 43 Ave. North)
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through Downtown Lethbridge
Join us for a guided walking tour through downtown Lethbridge, where streets, storefronts, and landmarks reveal stories from our city’s past. Together, we’ll explore how everyday places have changed over time.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 1st Avenue and 5th Street South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Mountain View Cemetery Tour
Join us this summer as we explore Lethbridge’s history and visit the sites where it unfolded. Local historian Belinda Crowson will share the stories of the people, places, and events that make up Lethbridge’s vibrant past.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start point: Meet at the Eternal Flame on Scenic Drive South
LHS Summer Tour Series: Strolling Through London Road: Historic Homes, Buildings and Stories
Join us for a guided stroll along historic London Road, where homes, landmarks, and streets reveal the everyday stories that shaped Lethbridge. On this walking tour, our volunteers will share local heritage, architecture, and community anecdotes drawn from the Lethbridge Historical Society’s research and archives.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet at the corner of 6th Avenue and 11th Street South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: St. Patrick's Cemetery
Join us for a guided walking tour of St. Patrick's Cemetery, one of Lethbridge’s oldest resting places. Explore the stories behind the headstones and learn about the people who shaped our community.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start Point: Meet just outside the cemetery gates at the end of 6th Ave. North.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Whispers from the Alleys: Back Alleys Walking Tour
Step into the stories hidden behind downtown’s back doors and brick walls. Join Belinda from the Lethbridge Historical Society for a guided walk through alleys where shopkeepers worked, families gathered, and the city quietly changed over time. On this tour, you’ll explore lesser‑known routes, hear researched local histories, and see familiar streets from a new angle.
Tours are $10 per person and free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Tour Start point: Meet in Festival Square on 6th Street South.
LHS Summer Tour Series: Whiskey & Watering Holes: Prohibition, Breweries, and Bars
Step back into the spirited history of downtown Lethbridge with our summer walking tour hosted by Belinda Crowson, "Whisky and Watering Holes: Prohibition, Breweries & Bars."
Explore the stories behind early breweries and the prohibition-era history that once filled the streets.
The event will start at the west end of 4 Ave S.
Tours are $10 per person and Free for Historical Society of Alberta and Lethbridge Historical Society members (please bring your membership card or proof of membership).
Tours will be 90 minutes in length.
Your ticket supports the Lethbridge Historical Society’s work to preserve and share our city’s heritage through community programs, archives, and public events.
Doors Open 2026
Explore this year’s exciting historical venues: Annandale House (1280 4th Ave. S) and the Oddfellows' Building (505 4th Ave. S). Tours start at Noon and go hourly until 4 pm
April General Meeting Speaker Series: Town Hall with MLA Miyashiro
Town Hall with MLA Rob Miyashiro concerning the recent loss of funding for the HSA, AGS, and ASA during the recent Budget.
March General Meeting Speaker Series: Keep Your Eye On the Idaho High! Quotes from Bill Matheson and the crazy world of Southern Alberta Weather
“Keep Your Eye On The Idaho High”
Quotes from Bill Matheson and the crazy world of Southern Alberta Weather
Mark Campbell was born and raised in Lethbridge and watched Bill Matheson religiously when he “performed” his nightly weathercast on CJLH-TV
Mark would become a full-time weatherman at the very same station as his hero in 1992. He was also thrilled to perform on stage with Bill at the grand opening of the new Grandstand at the Lethbridge Exhibition. Mark spent 20 years doing TV weather and has seen everything from snow in August to the Flood of the Century in 1995. Mark is honoured to be a part of this celebration. Today.
January General Meeting Speaker Series: Sherri Gallant
Sherri Gallant discusses the changing nature of media & journalism, how it affects community records, and the impact on future research.
Photo Credit: https://lethpolytech.ca/wider-horizons/spring-2016/mark-sherri-gallant-communication-arts-1986
Winter Social and Whitney Block Tour
This event is a members-only private tour of the recently renovated Whitney Block!
The same ownership group that invited us in during their redevelopment for our Doors Open 2025 tours have reached out to welcome our members back to see the completed project before the residences fill up.
Photo: Galt Museum and Archives 20001076270
October General Meeting Speaker Series: Canadian postal services as settler-colonial infrastructure withDr. Miranda Leibel
“The heart that pumps the blood through the veins and arteries of our national life”: Canadian postal services as settler-colonial infrastructure with Dr. Miranda Leibel
Dr. Miranda Leibel is a settler scholar and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta (Treaty Six territory) and an interdisciplinary PhD in Canadian Studies and Political Economy at Carleton University in Ottawa (unceded Algonquin territory). Her current work problematizes discourses and practices of accountability, transparency, and good governance in the context of ongoing settler colonialism in Canada.
September General Meeting Speaker Series: Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete-Hind Bull
Join Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete-Hind Bull as she discusses The Kainai Stolen Children Era.
Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete (nee Hind Bull) is a member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Siksikasitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), located in the Treaty 7 area. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge. Her program of work is comprised of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action on the Blood Reserve. Dr. Prete earned her bachelor’s of elementary education specializing in math and science and completed her master of education and doctor of philosophy in education at the University of Alberta. She held both a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship and was an inaugural recipient of the University of Calgary's Provost's postdoctoral award for Indigenous and Black scholars at the University of Calgary. Dr. Prete’s background is in educational policy studies, specializing in Indigenous Peoples education. Her area of expertise includes: Indigenous secondary retention rates within the public school system, Blackfoot historical research, impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous research methodologies. In her spare time, she is a Native American beadwork enthusiast and published a research paradigm grounded in an Indigenous worldview that is guided by Native American beadwork
Image courtesy Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete