Union Cemetery
• 28 Ave & Spiller Rd SE | Calgary, AB
DescriptionAs Calgary’s oldest cemetery, Union Cemetery possess a deep history that offers a glimpse into the city’s cultural and social past. Established in 1891, the area is the final resting place of many historic characters including some of Calgary’s founders, pioneers, and infamous citizens. Some names that can be found among the gravestones include the RCMP Colonel who named Calgary, James Macleod; legendary cowboy and former slave John Ware; newspaper editor Robert Edwards; and the knighted Sir James Lougheed.
Created in a Victorian style, Union Cemetery posses architectural elements and features that were traditional to that era. The cemetery features a park-like air, a classical arch in the Northern quarter, and concrete steps set into the side of steeper inclines. A historic chapel and mortuary, erected in 1909 because of Calgary’s unpredictable weather, is located onsite. Galloway House, the 19th century residence of former cemetery caretaker James Galloway, can also be found on the grounds.
Location Information28 Ave & Spiller Rd SE
Calgary
AB
