Alberta's Heritage Survey

Overview

The Heritage Survey is a collection of records about non-archaeological historic places in Alberta. It contains information gathered as early as 1971, and most of the sites are older than 50 years of age.

The database includes, but is not limited to:

• houses
• churches
• grain elevators
• train stations
• barns
• mines
• cemeteries
• geological and natural features

Each record may include:

• architectural characteristics
• historical information
• designation status
• location information
• photographs and other media

Being included on the Heritage Survey does not imply any legal protection.

Search the Heritage Survey database

The Heritage Survey is available to the public anytime online.

• Search the Heritage Survey database on the Heritage Resources Management Information System (HeRMIS) website.

You can access a paper version of the Heritage Survey in Edmonton by appointment.

Contribute to the database

Major contributors to the Heritage Survey include:

• municipalities
• historical societies
• heritage committees
• consultants
• members of the public

The following three-part manual describes how to conduct a heritage survey project and how to complete Heritage Survey forms.

• Part 1 - Identifying Historic Places: Conducting a Municipal Heritage Survey (PDF, 13 MB)
• Part 2 - Identifying Historic Places: Heritage Survey Field Guide (PDF, 22 MB)
• Part 3 - Identifying Historic Places: Heritage Survey Codes (PDF, 16 MB)
• Alberta Heritage Survey Form (PDF, 569 KB)
• Alberta Heritage Survey Form: Additional Views (PDF, 270 KB)

New or updated records can be submitted online to the Alberta Heritage Survey. If you are interested in adding a record, contact the Heritage Survey.

• Alberta Heritage Survey eForm

If you are a consultant completing a Historic Resources Impact Assessment, the following document describes the required steps for recording and reporting historic structures.

• Recording and Reporting Historic Structures
• Recording and Reporting Checklist

Contact

To connect with the Heritage Survey:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-431-2300
Toll free: 310-0000 followed by the number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-5598
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Old St. Stephen’s College
8820 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T6G 2P8