Here is my list of fun heritage dining spots in Calgary.
Oldest Dining Spot
The Deane House was built in 1906 on the Fort Calgary site, for Captain Richard Burton Deane, the last serving North-West Mounted Police Superintendent in Calgary. Steeped in history, the Deane House is now located on the east side of the Elbow River, at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers. The site was an important meeting place for the Indigenous peoples who have used this area for thousands of years as a place to hunt, camp and cross the river.
The Deane House site and historic house was redeveloped in 2015 by the Fort Calgary Historic Preservation Society with a garden and outdoor event space. The house was repurposed as a restaurant by Sal Howell, founder of the iconic River Café, and long-time champion of seasonal, local, and sustainable food.