Battalion Park

Battalion Park is a military memorial site in Calgary with stone geoglyphs on the hillside that display numbers representing military units trained here during World War I. The grounds integrate these outdoor markers with museum buildings housing exhibits about the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

The park opened in 1991 on the grounds of a former military training area, transforming it into a permanent memorial for Canadian military service. The stone markers were created to honor the battalions trained there during World War I.

The site reflects Calgary's role as a military training hub and honors the soldiers who prepared here during wartime. The park's layout and stone markers help visitors understand how deeply these units were connected to the city's identity.

The grounds are open to the public and easily walkable, with paths connecting the stone markers and museum buildings. Plan your visit during warmer months when the weather is pleasant and the outdoor areas are most comfortable to explore.

The stone geoglyphs on the hillside are visible from the air but difficult to grasp while walking through the grounds. This unusual design means visitors typically experience only part of what the memorial was meant to convey.

Location: Calgary

Inception: November 3, 1991

Website: http://calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/SW-parks/Battalion-Park.aspx

GPS coordinates: 51.02030,-114.17100

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44