CANADA DAY AT
THE CONFLUENCE

Commemorate Canada Day with a full day of free family-friendly fun!

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WHERE STORIES
COME TOGETHER

Like the Bow and Elbow rivers that meet here, so do countless stories. The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland is a destination for locals to find a sense of identity and connection to the land they live on, and where tourists can learn the stories and cultures of this special place through guided tours and events.

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EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

Happening at The Confluence

From workshops and walking tours to film screenings and trivia nights, there’s something for everyone at The Confluence.

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Canada Day at The Confluence 2026
Jul 1
Canada Day at The Confluence 2026

Free Event. Celebrate Canada Day at The Confluence with free admission, family crafts and games, walking tours, an Indigenous Spotlight & Powwow and more!

Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours
Jul 10
Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours

Experience The Confluence in a new light - the evening light, that is! Enjoy extended opening hours and special edition tours on select evenings this summer and learn a new side of Calgary's history.

How the West Got Shirtless: Beefcakes, the Stampede, and Queerness with Kevin Allen
Jul 16
How the West Got Shirtless: Beefcakes, the Stampede, and Queerness with Kevin Allen

Debunk myths. Debate opinions. Eat hot… cakes?

Stampede season in Calgary means cowboy hats, country music, and pancake breakfasts — or, in our case, breakfast for dinner! In this special edition event, guest Kevin Allen examines twentieth century cowboy imagery and its portrayals of masculinity and asks one very important question: Just how much shirtless cowboy photography can one city produce before people start asking questions?

East Village Public Art Experience
Jul 18
East Village Public Art Experience

Multiple dates. Discover the artistic gems of Calgary’s East Village through a guided experience that brings public art to life. Learn the history behind iconic public installations and contribute to public art at The Confluence’s free graffiti wall.

Urban Beekeeping Workshop
Jul 19
Urban Beekeeping Workshop

Get your garden buzzing by learning the basics of beekeeping in this two-hour workshop in The Confluence Garden with Eliese Watson from ABC Bees.

Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land
Jul 23
Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land

Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology where the rivers meet in Calgary.

This event is part of the Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land series.

Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours
Aug 14
Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours

Experience The Confluence in a new light - the evening light, that is! Enjoy extended opening hours and special edition tours on select evenings this summer and learn a new side of Calgary's history.

Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours
Sep 4
Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours

Experience The Confluence in a new light - the evening light, that is! Enjoy extended opening hours and special edition tours on select evenings this summer and learn a new side of Calgary's history.

Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours
Sep 11
Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour - The Confluence After Hours

Experience The Confluence in a new light - the evening light, that is! Enjoy extended opening hours and special edition tours on select evenings this summer and learn a new side of Calgary's history.

Indigenous Allyship Professional Development Workshop
Sep 17
Indigenous Allyship Professional Development Workshop

Multiple dates. Register for a public offerings of our Professional Development Workshop, perfect for small groups or individuals interested in fostering a more respectful and inclusive work environment.

Featured Exhibit

Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life)

Experience Living Blackfoot Traditions

Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (ghee-BAHT-ah-BEE-see-noon) means Our Way of Life in Blackfoot. This new exhibit, curated by Niitsitapi artist Star Crop Eared Wolf of the Kainai Nation, invites visitors into an immersive cultural experience rooted in Blackfoot ways of knowing, being, and belonging.

Set inside a space inspired by traditional Blackfoot lodge design, this 900-square-foot exhibit is more than a display, it’s a living environment. Every item within has been created by Blackfoot artists and knowledge keepers, reflecting a commitment to cultural sovereignty, respect, and fair compensation.

Rather than looking back at a distant past, the exhibit showcases the vibrancy and continuity of Blackfoot life today.

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I'táámito'táaattsiiyio'pi

(harmonious meeting place)

In spring 2024, Blackfoot Elder Leonard Bastien Weasel Traveller gave The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland the Blackfoot name I'táámito'táaattsiiyio'pi (Eeh-daah-mee-doh-daat-tsee-yoop). We are honoured to hold this name and continue our work as a harmonious meeting place.

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The Confluence Receives 2026 Community Achievement Award for Heritage
The Confluence Receives 2026 Community Achievement Award for Heritage

A commitment to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the local histories of the land has earned The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland the City of Calgary’s 2026 Community Achievement Award in the Heritage category.

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Site Concept Plan Envisions Big Changes at The Confluence
Site Concept Plan Envisions Big Changes at The Confluence

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland has publicly shared a site concept plan that will serve as a 20-year strategy for the future layout and features of the 42-acre site — the second-largest greenspace in downtown Calgary.

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In Memory of Marilyn Davidge, Long-Time Volunteer
In Memory of Marilyn Davidge, Long-Time Volunteer

The Confluence is saddened to announce the passing of long-time volunteer Marilyn Davidge on December 8, 2025.

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Spirit of Calgary’s Residential School Memorial Transferred to The Confluence
Spirit of Calgary’s Residential School Memorial Transferred to The Confluence

On Friday, March 20, community came together to transfer the spirit of the memorial to the site where The Wandering Spirit, a permanent residential school memorial, will be built at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. 

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