Old Saint Mary's Parish Hall

A lesson in historic restoration

Given how many buildings of its age in Calgary have been torn down or destroyed by fire, this building, perhaps through more than a few strokes of good luck, has triumphed. First built as parish hall...

A lesson in historic restoration

Given how many buildings of its age in Calgary have been torn down or destroyed by fire, this building, perhaps through more than a few strokes of good luck, has triumphed. First built as parish hall...

Currently the HQ of Alberta Ballet, still a beautiful building to look at

Every once in a while, they do host performances in their practice studio, but it's very rare, so you really can't enter this building as a member of the public. But the exterior of the building has b...

Currently the HQ of Alberta Ballet, still a beautiful building to look at

Every once in a while, they do host performances in their practice studio, but it's very rare, so you really can't enter this building as a member of the public. But the exterior of the building has b...

Fascinating history, gorgeous building, stunning setting!

The word gem can be a bit over-used, but it truly applies to this beautiful building just east of the wonderful Catholic Cathedral. It was indeed built as the parish hall by the Oblate Fathers in 1905...