The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland Welcome to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. I'táámito'táaattsiiyio'pi (Eeh-daah-mee-doh-daat-tsee-yoop)

Harmonious meeting place.

Welcome to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, formerly Fort Calgary. Located where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, is a place of Indigenous gathering and ceremony steeped in thousands of years of tradition and history. Fort Calgary was built on the land at The Confluence in 1875 by the North-West Mounted Police. The land is home to many complex stories

that span thousands of years. The Confluence, through meaningful programming, strives to tell accurate stories rooted in this land from a variety of perspectives. Offerings include exhibits, talks, tours, workshops, youth education programs, summer camps, movies, art shows, concerts, festivals and venue rentals for social and corporate events. Learn more at theconfluence.ca

🪡 The wolf willow shrub has been used by Indigenous Peoples on the prairies for generations. From its use as decoration ...
06/08/2026

🪡 The wolf willow shrub has been used by Indigenous Peoples on the prairies for generations. From its use as decoration on clothing or in jewelry, as medicine, in weaving and many more, this important plant continues to be used in various ways today.

Join us and create a matching earring and necklace set made from wolf willow beads while learning about the history, uses and preparation of the wolf willow from Métis artisan Janis Laboucane! ✨

🗓️ Sunday, June 14
⏰ 10 am - 3 pm
💵 $80

Workshop registration includes all materials and instruction.
🎟️Tickets available at theconfluence.ca/events/wolfwillow-june

The summer's hot, but we're hotter! Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History is BACK this month with the installment Passion Isn'...
06/06/2026

The summer's hot, but we're hotter! Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History is BACK this month with the installment Passion Isn't a Budget Line: Calgary's History of Volunteerism! Get ready for some heat, it's going to be a spicy one! 🌭

What actually built Calgary? Oil and gas gets most of the credit, but this city runs on bake sales, bingo shifts, casino fundraisers, volunteer boards, coaching duties and people saying "yes" one too many times.

At this edition of Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History, Josh Traptow takes a look at Calgary’s long history of volunteerism and why the model that helped build the city may be starting to crack under its own weight. Part history lesson, part civic reality check, this conversation explores how volunteerism became one of Calgary’s defining characteristics and whether we’ve started treating community spirit as an unlimited resource.

🗓️ Thursday, June 18
⏰ 7-8:30 pm
💲 $15
📍 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

Come for the hot dogs, stay for the realization that half of Calgary is being held together by committee meetings and someone’s very overworked calendar. 🔥

🎟️ Get your tickets today at theconfluence.ca/events/hdht-june2026

🌈🚨 Q***R PROM ALERT! 🚨🌈We can't believe it, but Q***r Prom at The Confluence is TOMORROW! Do you have your tickets yet? ...
06/05/2026

🌈🚨 Q***R PROM ALERT! 🚨🌈

We can't believe it, but Q***r Prom at The Confluence is TOMORROW! Do you have your tickets yet? 👀

Start your pride month the prom way! Join us and live proud through this celebration of community, dancing and making memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're looking for a prom redo or it's your first time, dig out your perfect outfit and meet us at The Confluence. ✨

There'll be dancing, drag performances, a market with goods from q***r creators and even a make-your-own-corsage station! The options for your night to be one to remember are endless! 🎉🎶

🗓️ TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6
⏰ 7-11 pm
💲Pay-what-you-can tickets!
📍 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

🎟️ We can't wait to see you razzle and dazzle! Get your tickets TODAY at theconfluence.ca/events/q***rprom2026

🩸One week until our monthly Deadly Alberta True Crime tour! 🩸Park at The Confluence and make us one of your stops at the...
06/05/2026

🩸One week until our monthly Deadly Alberta True Crime tour! 🩸

Park at The Confluence and make us one of your stops at the Inglewood Night Market. We've got extended exhibit hours and special golden-hour guided tours happening on select dates! 🌙 The next After Hours is happening Friday, June 12 from 5-9 pm. Stop in before or after your evening shopping to learn about this land's layered history and culture with:

🩸Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour
From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this outdoor tour of our province’s dark history. This tour is running at 6 pm and again at 7:30 pm. Be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time!

🖼️ Exhibits in The Confluence Culture Centre
Learn about Blackfoot culture and lifeways with the stunning Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life) exhibit, and check out what's currently on display in our temporary exhibit space.

Learn more and get tickets to this tour and others at theconfluence.ca/afterhours

There's never a dull moment here at The Confluence! 👀The weather's warming up and our grounds are bustling with activity...
06/03/2026

There's never a dull moment here at The Confluence! 👀

The weather's warming up and our grounds are bustling with activity! ☀️ In addition to The Confluence programming, check out the following events happening here throughout the summer:

💙 Sacred Steps MMIMB Walk | Friday, June 5 | 10am-1pm
👻 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Presents: Silver Screamers | Tuesday, June 9 | 7-9 pm
❤️ Aboriginal Awareness Week Opening Ceremonies | Monday, June 15 | 11:30 am-1:30 pm
🎵 Calgary International Blues Festival | Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, Aug. 2 | 9 am-9:30 pm

🔗 To learn more about these events, please head to theconfluence.ca/upcoming-events

🔗 Interested in hosting your event here? Please visit theconfluence.ca/host-an-event

Pride month is here, and we're SO excited to spread q***r cheer! 🎉Q***r Prom at The Confluence is THIS SATURDAY, June 6,...
06/03/2026

Pride month is here, and we're SO excited to spread q***r cheer! 🎉

Q***r Prom at The Confluence is THIS SATURDAY, June 6, and there's still time to grab your tickets! Be our guest and make memories this prom season with this celebration of resilience, diversity and community! 🪩✨

It'll be a whole night of music, with fabulous drag performances and DJs curated by The Cabaret Company, a market with goods from incredible q***r makers, and even a make your own corsage station run by Loose Ends YYC! There's a little something for everyone! ❤️

🌈 We've got the dance floor, all we need is you! 🌈

✨ Get your tickets TODAY at theconfluence.ca/events/q***rprom2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢We're looking to add a Senior Accountant to our team! Do you think you'd be a good fit? The Senior Acco...
06/02/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢

We're looking to add a Senior Accountant to our team! Do you think you'd be a good fit?

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions of The Confluence. This position works closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance across all financial activities, including grant funding administration, monthly closes, budgeting and audit preparation! We're looking for someone organized, detail-oriented and proactive!

Interested? We'd like to meet you!

🔗 Submit your application today at theconfluence.ca/careers

The 17th Annual Walk for Reconciliation, happening Sunday, June 21🧡. Find more details and sign up for email reminders a...
06/02/2026

The 17th Annual Walk for Reconciliation, happening Sunday, June 21🧡. Find more details and sign up for email reminders at: theconfluence.ca/events/wfr-2026

🔸8:30 am: Meet at Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE)
🔸9 am: Walk begins from Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE)
🔸10 am: Walk ends at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE)
🔸10:15 am: Community meal available for first 500 participants, followed by an outdoor gathering with speeches, truth telling from residential school survivors, and performances by drummers and dancers.

🧡After the walk, we'll have family-friendly programming and activations across The Confluence site. Visit the event webpage for the full schedule and plan your day.

The Walk for Reconciliation is made possible through the support of our partners Trellis Society, Aboriginal Friendship Centre Calgary and Bow Valley College. Additional sponsorship provided by the City of Calgary – Your Local Government and Tim Hortons East Village.

❗ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ❗Do you want a FREE ticket into Country Thunder while supporting the work we do here at The Conflue...
06/01/2026

❗ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ❗

Do you want a FREE ticket into Country Thunder while supporting the work we do here at The Confluence!? 👀 Volunteer with us!

We're going to be on site at Country Thunder on June 26-28 selling raffle tickets, and we need your help! All you have to do is register, wear a shirt, wave a paddle and help promote our 50/50 and you'll get to enjoy a full day of Country Thunder for FREE! 🤠

If you're already a volunteer with us, sign up for shifts through our Better Impact (linked below!). If you haven't volunteered with us before, quickly make an account and our team will approve you ASAP so you can see available shifts.

🔗 Sign up to volunteer by visiting https://www.theconfluence.ca/volunteer today!

Address

750 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G5E1

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(403) 290-1875

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