by the Crescent Heights Heritage Committee
What a weekend! From May 2 to 4, Crescent Heights was proud to host five Jane’s Walks as part of the annual Jane’s Walk Calgary Festival — and what a turnout we had! Over 200 people registered across the weekend, with participants joining us not just from Crescent Heights, but from communities across the city, eager to explore the history, art, and spirit that make our neighbourhood so unique.
For those unfamiliar, Jane’s Walk is a global movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by urbanist and author Jane Jacobs. These walks celebrate neighbourhoods through the eyes of the people who live there — with an emphasis on storytelling, exploration, and community.
This year, the Crescent Heights Heritage Committee organized five unique walks over three days, each showcasing a different facet of our community:
• A heritage homes tour that highlighted architecture and stories from Crescent Heights’ earliest days
• A walk exploring gathering places like churches, parks, local businesses, and recreational facilities
• An artist-led tour and walk through the ‘Gone Forever’ mini galleries exhibit, featuring paintings of lost heritage homes
• Two walks dedicated to the quirky and curious art and installations tucked throughout our streets and alleys
Each walk brought out new perspectives and conversations, and many walkers shared personal stories that enriched the experience for all.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing walk leaders: Isabelle Jankovic, Krista Beavis, Adam Schwartz, Dan Evans, Brenda Erskine, and Jackie Ramsay — and to everyone who shared their stories and time to help bring our community’s history to life.
We’re already dreaming up what we can do next year! Until then, keep wandering — Crescent Heights has stories about our rich heritage around every corner.
Gathering Places Walk – Dan Evans in front of the former Black Orchid B&B in NW Crescent Heights
Gone Forever Walk – Artist Jackie Ramsay leading the Artist Walk at the mini galleries in Rotary Park
Heritage Homes Walk – Isabelle Jankovic starting the Heritage Homes Walk in Rotary Park
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