Lougheed House, Calgary

Lougheed House is located in Beltline district, Calgary. This National Historic Site originally known as Beaulieu was constructed in 1891. Over the years, Lougheed House has served as a family residence, women’s military barracks, young women training center and a blood donor clinic. Until it was restored in 2000, this house was left unused but continued to be well cared for.

It was built for his wife Isabella and his two sons Norman and Clarence by Senator James Alexander Lougheed. After the couple moved in to this house, they had four more sons Marjorie, Douglas, Dorothy and Edgar. To accommodate additional family members, the house was expanded in 1907.

The house is maintained by the Lougheed House Conservation Society. This society is a dedicated to restoring and preserving this historically significant house.

This historic tourist attraction in Calgary is frequented by thousands of tourist every day. On your visit to the Lougheed House, enjoy the historic tour of the building and have a great time shopping at the Treasure Gift Shop.

After shopping to your heart’s content, have an enjoyable lunch at The Restaurant here. A visit to the interesting Lougheed House is a must on your trip to Calgary.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Bill Longstaff.

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Sight Name: Lougheed House
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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