Crowsnest Pass Heritage Story Maps

Rich in human history and complimented by a wealth of heritage resources, the Crowsnest Pass is a special place that breaths history.  The Municipality has worked to develop a Heritage Survey Planning Study which culminated in the creation of the Crowsnest Pass Heritage Inventory Project.  This Heritage Inventory Project wrapped up with our very own heritage story maps.

Explore history through the different parts of the Crowsnest Pass with this interactive map and picture bank of some of our amazing historical resources.

Visit the Crowsnest Pass Heritage Story Maps here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/72d7157ec7d4464f80468a4e446c0841

Design Guidelines: The Crowsnest Pass Historic District

Under the Land Use Bylaw 868, 2013, “Historic Commercial Overlay District” identifies the core historic commercial areas within the municipality: one in Coleman, one in Bellevue, and one in Blairmore. The standards for the historic commercial district requires that the design guidelines be considered in proposed development and renovations, or modification to structures within the historic commercial districts. These guidelines (and the district) are intended to enhance the overall character of the historic districts and preserve the unique identity of the districts themselves.

Design Guidelines: The Crowsnest Pass Historic District - Ecomuseum Trust

 

Heritage Designations

Structures Designated as Municipal Historic Resources

The following table summarizes the buildings which have been designated at Municipal Historic Resources within the community of the Crowsnest Pass.

Civic Address Building Name Community Designating Bylaw
2413 - 213 Street Former Barbour Pharmacy Bellevue Bylaw 972, 2016
13001 - 20 Avenue Cosmopolitan Hotel Blairmore Bylaw 945, 2016
12106 - 21 Avenue Blake/Burgman Residence Blairmore Bylaw 901, 2014
13125 - 20 Avenue Orpheum Theatre Blairmore Bylaw 824, 2011
13031 - 20 Avenue Peuchen Block Blairmore Bylaw 866, 2013

Are you thinking about having your property designated as a Historic Resource?  For details about the process, please see our Historic Resource Designation Brochure.

 

Heritage Inventory Address Corrections

Please note the addresses reported in the Heritage Inventory Reports (Phase 1, Phase 2 or Phase 3) for the following structures was incorrect.

Correct Civic Address Building Name Community Heritage Inventory Report Incorrect Address in Report
7539 - 17 Avenue Holyk's Grocery Coleman Phase 1 7537 - 17 Avenue
7445 - 17 Avenue Excel Building Coleman Phase 1 7446 - 17 Avenue
6921 - 17 Avenue Cameron School Coleman Phase 1 6291 - 17 Avenue
7707 - 17 Avenue Coleman Mercantile Store Coleman Phase 1 7701 - 17 Avenue
13358 - 16 Avenue Mackie Log Cabin Blairmore Phase 2 13350 - 16 Avenue
13301 - 19 Avenue Gushul Studio Blairmore Phase 2 13301 - 18 Avenue
12325 - 20 Avenue F.M. Thomson West End Store Blairmore Phase 2 12321 - 20 Avenue
12331 - 20 Avenue Greenhill Grill/J.E. Upton Building Blairmore Phase 2 12327 - 20 Avenue
2574 - 213 Street Bellevue Motors Bellevue Phase 3 2754 - 213 Street
22709 - 8 Avenue Cruickshank and Burnett Building Hillcrest Phase 3 22705 - 8 Avenue

 

Heritage Inventory Project

Heritage Inventory Project Phase I

Heritage Inventory Project Phase II

Heritage Inventory Project Phase III