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Welcome to Doors Open Alberta

Construction of the Alberta Legislature, 1912.

Unique buildings and spaces are associated with communities and may even visually define them for residents and visitors alike. It is buildings and public spaces that reinforce individual and community identity and pride. Examples of these range from the Legislature in Edmonton to Lougheed House in Calgary and railway stations, town halls, hotels, grain elevators, post offices, schools, churches, parks, residences and business premises throughout Alberta. The boom and bust times can be read in the architectural heritage.

Lougheed House, Calgary, Alberta

Doors Open Alberta is part of a local, provincial, national and international, movement. It celebrates architecturally interesting buildings and places to encourage an understanding of how architecture influences us and shapes communities. Between May and October Alberta communities host Doors Open events.


    Welcome to Doors Open Alberta
  • Community Events – This section provides information on current Doors Open events including featured historic buildings and places.

  • Alberta Architecture – This section provides information on architectural styles popular in Alberta as well as building types and feature articles.


  • Welcome to Doors Open Alberta
  • Organize an Event – Resources in this section will help you to plan a Doors Open event.

Doors Open Alberta 2008 Communities:


Edmonton’s Heritage Neighbourhoods

Discover the landmark buildings of Edmonton’s Heritage Neighbourhoods and plan a self-guided tour. This feature is made possible by the Realtors® Association of Edmonton. Download the PDF or surf the photo essay.

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