Historic First Street SW Tour
July 15, August 12, September 9 & 30 | 10 - 11 AM
There’s more of First Street to discover! New to this year's line-up we've added the Historic First Street SW walking tour.
Steps from where the Southeast tour leaves off, you will journey into a very different piece of Medicine Hat history. Once considered outside our city limits, First Street SW was homestead land.
Venture “off the grid”, beyond Medicine Hat’s historic boundaries to follow our story to its very edge without ever leaving the tree lined boulevard of First Street.
Each tour is subtly different as our guides delight in sharing their own stories and memories of this neighborhood, imparting a true sense of place to those eager to listen.
The Historic First Street SW Walking Tour starts at 78 First Street SW.
About your tour Guide Louisa Smith
Louisa Smith is an enthusiastic advocate for the preservation of our local history and a proud member of the Heritage Resources Working Group with the City of Medicine Hat. Born and raised on the Canadian Prairies with an appreciation for her family heritage she now helps preserve the broader stories of our community. She has 20 years experience living in a historic home and has gotten her hands dirty with many restoration projects. Louisa and her husband are both retired and spend time together volunteering, gardening, and getting together with loved ones. She enjoys visiting museums and historic sites when she travels, and her favourite thing about Medicine Hat is its vibrant arts and heritage scene and of course the beautiful walking trails and natural areas!
