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Do you really know where you live?
Residents of the Glen Allan neighbourhood enjoy the comforts of park spaces, trails, recreation centers, schools, and friendly fellow residents. But, have they ever thought about who or what came before them?
The Glen Allan history walk is a virtual tour that explores the unique features and stories of the place which many call home. The stops along the way delve into the hidden history that residents may not realize exist in their own neighbourhood.
So, put your walking shoes on and let’s start discovering.
Map from Strathcona County Neighbourhood Profile (https://www.strathcona.ca/files/files/pds-15-glen_allan-2018.pdf)
Walking Route
Walking Route
February 3 marks Winter Walk day. Winter walk day encourages people across Alberta to be active outdoors in winter. So grab others in your household, put on some warm clothes, and take a light if you go after dark.
The following route explores the neighbourhood of Glen Allan. There are multiple stops along the way. Click on the points of interest (pictured below) to learn more about the community.
Digital Interactive Map
Digital Interactive Map
Treaty Acknowledgment
Treaty Acknowledgment
Map of Treaty 6 Territory, taken from online: <http://www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/cantreaty/treaty6map.html>
We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for the Nehiyawak/Cree, Tsuut'ina, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Haudenosaunee/Iroquois, Dene Suliné, Anishinaabe/ Ojibway/ Saulteaux, and the Inuk/Inui . We acknowledge that these lands have long been a travelling route and meeting ground for the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples who have many histories, languages, and cultures tied to the land of Strathcona County. We are all Treaty people.
Click on the following images for the historical tour information
Click on the following images for the historical tour information
Indigenous History
Indigenous History
Gilmore Park & Gazebo
Gilmore Park & Gazebo
Local Businesses
Local Businesses
Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree
Building the Neighbourhood
Building the Neighbourhood
Recreation Center & Schools
Recreation Center & Schools
Allan Family Farm
Allan Family Farm
Glen Allan Sign
Glen Allan Sign
Title Screen From Strathcona County Museum & Archives ARCH016198 - Sherwood Park fonds (Photographs). Aerial View - Glen Allen. From Our Community: Sherwood Park Kit (Tray 1 Slide 13)
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