Walking Tour

Red Deer’s Oldest Neighbourhood: Parkvale

Join us for a 1 hour guided historical walking tour in downtown Red Deer. All tours start at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery. Please pre-register.

The Parkvale district is one of Red Deer’s oldest residential areas, developed in 1905 for the working-class. Take a stroll through the area to see some of the earliest homes built and learn who occupied them and what their role was in developing our community.

Learn about Edward Barrett, former Mayor and businessman, as you stroll through Barrett Park. Visit the ghost sculpture of Mickey the Beaver in Coronation Park as well as view a few homes in the Waskasoo neighborhood. You will learn about the McIntosh residence and the Manning Residence as you loop back towards the museum.

Dedication of the Pioneers Lodge (4324 46A Avenue) July 16, 1958. Photo courtesy of the City of Red Deer Archives, N10030.