Self Guided Historic Walking Tour of Blackfalds - Broadway in Blackfalds

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Today, Blackfalds Alberta is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada and is in the middle of a population boom. The first time this happened was after the establishment of a railway line to the community in 1891, long before the town's incorporation in 1904. The arrival of the railway brought a swell of settlers, and the community rushed to fill their needs, leading to the rise of hotels, general stores, community centres, and other businesses. This tour, starting on Gregg Street before continuing south down Broadway, pauses at the sites of some of the earliest businesses and community centres that once made up the beating heart of Blackfalds downtown. While many of these businesses and buildings have now disappeared, these historic photos give us a glimpse into the earliest days of Blackfalds as a pioneer prairie community.

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On This Spot

On This Spot​ guides people on a tour back in time, showing & telling the history that surrounds them. On each spot, users will find themselves standing in the footsteps of a photographer who took a historic photo. On site tourists/users can use the built-in camera feature to create their own then-and-photos, which can be shared on social media and saved as a digital souvenir. Selections of these photos are chained together into walking tours that take a deep dive into local history.

On This Spot​ strives to make history engaging, educational, and accessible to all with a focus on easy to use features and a succinct writing style. The aim is to create an intuitive user experience that provides historical unparalleled depth without overwhelming or confusing users.