Echoes of Industry: A Walk Through Imperial Oils Refinery Land

Schedule

Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Refinery Park | Calgary, AB

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50 years ago Imperial Oil closed their Southeast refinery in the Millican/Ogden neighbourhood after operating from 1923 to 1974.
About this Event

Calgary welcomed the industry as oil was shaping the western Canadian landscape. In the 1950s, however, the expansion faced much community resistance. Come walk through the former refinery lands and learn the history including its relationship to Deerfoot Trail and Ralph Klein. This walk is led by Laura Combden, a Calgary filmmaker with an interest in community and local history.

MEETING SPOT: 5305 Ogden Road - Refinery Park- First Parking Lot

WALK NOTES: Steep slopes, uneven terrain, fast paced / covering a lot of ground, will use speakers / voice amplification, no washrooms

***Please note, we ask that folks cancel their tickets through Eventbrite if they can no longer make it to a walk as tickets are limited. This allows folks on the waitlist to take open spots.***

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Refinery Park, Bow River Pathway, Calgary, Canada

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