Walking Tour

Red Deer Revealed: Downtown Buildings

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.

What was Red Deer like over 100 years ago?

Ross Street has been a destination for visitors since the arrival of the railway in the 1890’s. Downtown was lined with hotels, cafes, entertainment and businesses and city parks for locals and visitors to Central Alberta. For decades, Little Gaetz Avenue was the place to shop in Red Deer. Learn about the people and places that shaped Red Deer and enjoy the public art along the way.

Ross Street (50 Street) Red Deer, Alberta. Dated October 23, 1916. Photo courtesy of the City of Red Deer Archives, P12841.

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.